Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0 Step-Through 2021
2021 E-bike
Estimate price |
6,307$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork SunTour NCX
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Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Specialized 250W 72Nm mid-drive -
Battery Specialized U1-600, On/Off button, state of charge display, 600Wh -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
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, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NCX E25, alloy steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t
Crank
Custom alloy forged crankarms, 40T
Chain
Shimano HG601, 11spd
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15x100mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Rims
Double-wall alloy, 27mm internal width, 28h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Tires
Front: Electrak 2.0 Armadillo, 700x51c, Rear: Electrak 2.0 Armadillo, 700x51c
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Zurich, hydraulic 4-piston disc, 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Handlebar
Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 680mm width, 31.8mm
Grips
Body Geometry Women's XC Contour
Seat
Saddle
Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Specialized 1.2 S, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal
Battery
Specialized U1-600, On/Off button, state of charge display, 600Wh
Charger
Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.563 mm | 1.557 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.478 mm |
| Front Center | 647 mm | 658 mm | 683 mm | 704 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Stack | 619 mm | 629 mm | 629 mm | 652 mm |
| Reach | 396 mm | 404 mm | 428 mm | 441 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 450 mm | 485 mm | 535 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 145 mm | 145 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 478 mm | 478 mm | 478 mm | 478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 mm | 1127 mm | 1152 mm | 1173 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -70 mm | -70 mm | -70 mm | -70 mm |
| Standover Height | 715 mm | 720 mm | 727 mm | 744 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Turbo Vado 6.0 Step-Through is part of the Specialized E Turbo Vado model. 78 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 2021 is the most affordable e-bike of this model and has a price of 3250$. On the other hand, Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0 Step-Through 2021, is the most expensive and costs 5839$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Hybrid e-bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Hybrid e-bike that is reliable is 2480$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 5839$. In conclusion, this e-bike price is 135.44% higher than the price of the average Hybrid e-bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour NCX model. The travel on this model is 50mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this e-bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the e-bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Turbo Vado 6.0 Step-Through model has 700c aluminum wheels. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0 Step-Through is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0 Step-Through e-bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.