2021

Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0

Name: 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0
Brand: Specialized

General Electric Road

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Colour / Cast Blue/Black/Liquid Silver, Storm Grey/Black/Liquid Silver

Size / Small, Medium, Large, X-Large

At a glance

The 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 is a General and Electric Road aluminium road bike. It is priced at $3,250 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and a shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Specialized's Turbo Vado 3.0 range of road bikes.

- If you can characterize your life as on-the-go, busy, or not having enough time, we made a bike for you—the Turbo Vado 3.0. It’s made to accommodate busy lives that are always in movement, which is why we took our award-winning pedal-assist technology and accelerated it well into the future.

Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 E motor, the Turbo Vado proves itself as the ultimate city bike. The 1.2 E uses the same hardware as our 1.2 motor, but it features a tune that prioritizes efficiency. This means less peak torque and maximum output. Of course, it still features a near-silent operating design with our Custom Rx Street Tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for an urban environment.

Think of it this way: The more power you put out, the more power the motor puts out, and this makes accelerations from a standstill at, say, a traffic light both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations. And the max speed? 28mph.

For the Vado 3.0, we developed a custom Specialized U1-460 battery that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and easily removable for simplified charging. In other words, there’s plenty of juice to take you to and from work, a trip to the grocery store, or even to that new cafÉ on the other side of the city.

The new Turbo Connect Display (TCD) is the best way to view data on your Turbo. It not only displays basic ride metrics (speed, cadence, power, battery level, and time), but it also lets you toggle between modes. Its design, meanwhile, is rugged and clean, and it has multiple mounting options for either road or mountain setups. As for the latest version of the Mission Control App, you’ll find that it now has more features and is even more intuitive to use. It lets you custom-tune nearly every aspect of the bike with ease, monitor your power usage, control your range, perform basic system diagnoses, and record/upload rides.

To top off all of the innovative features, we chose a worry-free spec that features Shimano 9-speed components, hydraulic disc brakes, front/rear lights, and fender & rack mounts.

- The Turbo Vado features a lightweight alloy frame that’s been designed with our Fitness/Transportation Geometry.

- The Turbo Vado’s Specialized 1.2 E motor emphasizes efficiency and range. We also fully integrated it with the frame, and it’s been custom-tuned for city riding. It intuitively reacts to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible.

- We made the custom 460 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range. For range estimates based upon a variety of variables, please refer to our Turbo Range Calculator.

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Specifications

Frameset

Frame

E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Motor

Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal
Battery

Specialized U1-460, On/Off button, state of charge display, 460Wh

Wheels

Hubs

Front: Specialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32h
Rear: Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Tires

[F] Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c

Drivetrain

Chain

KMC e9T.NPNP, e-bike chain, 9-speed w/ Missing Link
Crank

Custom alloy forged crankarms
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speed
Shifters

Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

Components

Brakeset

Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotors
Handlebar

Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Saddle

Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm
Stem

Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Grips

Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

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FAQ

Q: How much is a 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0?

A 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 is typically priced around $3,250 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: What size 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 should I get?

The 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 comes in sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm)	Rider Height (in)	Frame Size
148cm - 158cm	4'10" - 5'2"	XS
158cm - 168cm	5'2" - 5'6"	S
168cm - 178cm	5'6" - 5' 10"	M
178cm - 185cm	5'10" - 6'1"	L
185cm - 193cm	6'1" - 6'4"	XL
193cm - 198cm	6'4" - 6'6"	XXL

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