2021

Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through

Name: 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through
Brand: Specialized

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Colour / Black/Black/Liquid Silver

Size / Small, Medium, Large, X-Large

At a glance

The 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through is an city aluminium road bike. It is priced at $4,600 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 5.0 Step-Through range of road bikes.

- When we set out to revamp our Turbo line, we knew that we needed to design a bike that best meets your needs. With our lives getting more hectic with each passing day, finding the tiny pockets of time savings can have a huge impact, and the Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through truly embodies this concept. It utilizes our most advanced pedal-assist technologies, a high-quality component spec, and a suspension fork to take the edge out of those pesky potholes. No matter where you’re going, you’ll get there faster and in style with the Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through.

Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.3 motor, it has a higher max torque, max watts, and better heat management and efficiency than its predecessors. It’s the most advanced motor ever found on an urban e-bike.

Of course, it still features a 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 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 5.0, we developed a custom 600 Wh 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. If you wish to see exactly how far you can go on a charge, have a look at our Turbo Range Calculator for more exact estimates.

The new wired Turbo Connect Display (TCD-w) is the best way to view data on your Turbo. It not only displays important ride metrics (speed, cadence, rider power, distance, battery level, time, etc.), it also allows you to connect the latest version of the Mission Control App for an enhanced Turbo experience. With our free app for iOS and Android phones, you easily customize motor parameters, control your range, record/upload rides, and perform basic system diagnosis.

And to top off all of the innovative features, we chose a high-end spec with Shimano XT/SLX 11-speed components, four-piston hydraulic disc brakes, an SR SunTour fork with 50mm of travel, integrated front/rear lights, and mounts for fenders and racks. It’s ready to take on the town in effortless style.

- The Turbo Vado frame features an alloy step-through frame that’s pretty light and super easy to get on or off of.

- The Turbo Vado’s Specialized 1.3 motor with Rx Street Tune is the most powerful and efficient motor ever to be found on an urban e-bike. It’s fully integrated with the frame, and it’s also 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 600 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 1.3, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal
Battery

Specialized U1-600, On/Off button, state of charge display, 600Wh

Wheels

Hubs

Front: Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 32h
Rear: Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 32h
Tires

[F] Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm

Drivetrain

Chain

Shimano HG601, 11-speed
Crank

Custom alloy forged crankarms
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed
Shifters

Shimano SLX, 11-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

Components

Brakeset

Shimano Deore XT T8000, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Handlebar

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

Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Stem

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

Body Geometry Women's XC Contour

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FAQ

Q: How much is a 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through?

A 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through is typically priced around $4,600 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 5.0 Step-Through should I get?

The 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through comes in sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through 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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