Description
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. 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.
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.
Turbo Vado 3.0 Technical Specifications
WHEELS
Rear Hub Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Front Tire Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c
Rear Tire Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c
Front Hub Specialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32h
Rims 700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, no eyelets
Spokes DT Swiss Industry
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
Fork SR SunTour MOBIE30, custom crown, steel steerer, 9mm open dropout, 50mm of travel
Seat Binder Alloy, bolt-type, 34.9mm
E-BIKE
Wiring Harness
Custom Specialized harness
Charger
Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included
Motor
Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal
UI/Remote
Specialized TCD-W w/ handlebar remote & built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 available display pages
Battery
Specialized U1-460, On/Off button, state of charge display, 460Wh
WHEELS & TIRES
Inner Tubes
Standard 40mm PV 700×32-50
ACCESSORIES
Taillight
Herrmans H-Trace Mini e-Bike, 220-degree visibility, fender-mount
Rack Turbo Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible
Kickstand Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount
Bell Simple bell
Pedals Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Headlight Herrmans MR4 e-Bike, stainless bracket for suspension fork, 6V
Fenders DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays
COCKPIT
SeatPost Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm
Tape Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on
Saddle Specialized Canopy Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Handlebars Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Stem Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
BRAKES
Front Brake Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Rear Brake Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 160mm
DRIVETRAIN
Chain KMC e9T, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™
Shift Levers Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display
Cassette Shimano CS-HG200, 9-speed, 11-36t
Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speed
Crankset Custom alloy forged crankarms
