Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH Step-Through 2023
2023 E-bike
Estimate price |
5,500$
Weight | 27.57 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset Gates CDX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Specialized 250W 90Nm mid-drive -
Battery Specialized U2-710, alloy casing, state of charge display, 710Wh -
Drivetrain Belt Drive, Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated &lockable downtube battery, internal cable routing, lock and front rack mount, sliding dropout
Suspension Fork
Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 80mm travel, Motion-Control, fender-mounts
Drivetrain
Cassette
Gates Carbon Drive CDC 22t sprocket, silver
Crank
Custom alloy forged crankarms, Gates Carbon Drive CDX 50T front sprocket, black
Chain
Gates Carbon Drive CDX 122t belt, black
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
enviolo Heavy Duty, 380% range, 6-bolt, 10x135mm, 32h
Rims
650b disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Tires
Front: Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3, Rear: Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3
Brakes
Brakes
Front: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized, alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 46mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Ergon GA30
Seat
Saddle
Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Spring suspension, alloy, 40mm travel, 30.9mm, 2-bolt clamp, 34.9mm sleeve
Motor & Battery
Motor
Specialized 2.2, 90Nm torque, custom tuned motor, 250W nominal
Battery
Specialized U2-710, alloy casing, state of charge display, 710Wh
Charger
Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.478 mm | 1.439 mm | 1.405 mm | 1.405 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm |
| Front Center | 699 mm | 724 mm | 750 mm | 777 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 96 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Stack | 625 mm | 639 mm | 652 mm | 676 mm |
| Reach | 423 mm | 444 mm | 464 mm | 481 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 585 mm | 615 mm | 645 mm | 675 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 450 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 135 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1160 mm | 1186 mm | 1212 mm | 1239 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 618 mm | 617 mm | 617 mm | 626 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH Step-Through completes the Specialized E Turbo Vado model. 78 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized E Turbo Vado e-bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 2023 is the most affordable e-bike of this model and has a price of 3250$. On the other hand, Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0 Step-Through 2023, is the most expensive and costs 5840$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Hybrid e-bikes
If you want an acceptable Hybrid e-bike you should know that the average price is 2480$. However, even though the average price of a Hybrid e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This e-bike was released in 2023 and its price was 5500$. Comparing this to the average Hybrid e-bike price, we see that the price is 121.77% higher.
Hybrid e-bikes average weight
The average weight for Hybrid e-bikes is 23.79 kg (52.45 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
much heavier than average, Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH Step-Through has a weight of 27.57 kg (60.78 lbs). To sum up, it’s 15.89% heavier than the average weight of Hybrid e-bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Recon Silver RL model. The travel on this model is 80mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH Step-Through e-bike is equipped with the aluminum model. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, if you want higher speeds, you should look for a bike with 700c wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This e-bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH Step-Through e-bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.