Specialized Men’s Turbo Vado 4.0 2019
2019 E-bike
Estimate price |
4,044$
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 U1-500, On/Off button, state of charge display, 500Wh -
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
Turbo 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 w/ chainguard, 104 BCD
Chain
Shimano Ultegra
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
Rims
700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT500, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Flowset, alloy, 20-degree w/ display/light mount, 31.8mm
Handlebar
Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Body Geometry Contour
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Canopy Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 21mm offset, 30.9mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Specialized 1.2, Custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W Nominal
Battery
Specialized U1-500, On/Off button, state of charge display, 500Wh
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 | 1.525 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.478 mm |
| Front Center | 647 mm | 657 mm | 682 mm | 704 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Stack | 619 mm | 619 mm | 629 mm | 652 mm |
| Reach | 396 mm | 406 mm | 428 mm | 441 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 450 mm | 500 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 135 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 478 mm | 478 mm | 478 mm | 478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 mm | 1126 mm | 1152 mm | 1173 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -70 mm | -70 mm | -70 mm | -70 mm |
| Standover Height | 762 mm | 800 mm | 833 mm | 875 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 |
About this model
Men’s Turbo Vado 4.0 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 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Women’s Turbo Vado 1.0 2019 is the most affordable e-bike of this model and has a price of 2550$. On the other hand, Specialized Men’s Turbo Vado 6.0 2019, is the most expensive and costs 5050$.
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.
Hybrid e-bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Hybrid e-bike that is reliable is 2480$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid e-bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3566$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Men’s Turbo Vado 4.0 price is 43.79% higher than the average cost of a 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 Men’s Turbo Vado 4.0 comes factory-installed with the SunTour NCX fork. This has a travel range of 50mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
The fork on this e-bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the e-bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on Men’s Turbo Vado 4.0 are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
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, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Specialized Men’s Turbo Vado 4.0 e-bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.