Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 IGH 2023
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Travel Front 80mm
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Fork Suntour MOBIE
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Groupset Gates CDC
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Suspension Hardtail
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Motor Specialized 250W 50Nm mid-drive
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Battery Specialized U2-530, alloy casing, state of charge display, 530Wh
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Drivetrain Belt Drive, Internally Geared Hub
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
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
SR Suntour MobieA32, 80mm travel, lockout, fender-mounts, integrated light mount
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
enviolo Twist Display Pure
Cassette
Gates Carbon Drive CDX 22t sprocket, silver
Crank
Custom alloy forged crankarms, Gates Carbon Drive CDC 50T front sprocket, black
Chain
Gates Carbon Drive CDC 122t belt, black
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano MT400, Centerlock, 15x100mm, 32h
Rear Hub
enviolo CITY, 310% 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: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm Centerlock, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm 6-bolt
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized, alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 46mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Rivo Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Specialized 2.0E, 50Nm torque, custom tuned motor, 250W nominal
Battery
Specialized U2-530, alloy casing, state of charge display, 530Wh
Charger
Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| 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 | 735 mm | 771 mm | 771 mm | 805 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 3.0 IGH is a Specialized E Turbo Vado model. There are 78 e-bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Specialized E Turbo Vado e-bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3250$. Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0 Step-Through 2023 on the other hand costs 5840$, and is the most expensive model.
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 math, the average price for a trustworthy Hybrid e-bike is 2480$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid e-bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
This e-bike was released in 2023 and its price was 3750$. Comparing the average cost of a Hybrid e-bike to this one, you will see that Turbo Vado 3.0 IGH price is 51.21% higher.
Average weight for Hybrid e-bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Hybrid e-bike is 23.79 kg (52.45 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
considerably heavier than average, Turbo Vado 3.0 IGH has a weight of 26.4 kg (58.2 lbs). To sum up, it’s 10.97% heavier than the average weight of Hybrid e-bikes.
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.
Turbo Vado 3.0 IGH components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Suntour MOBIE model. The travel on this model is 80mm. 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.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Turbo Vado 3.0 IGH model has aluminum wheels. 650b wheels make a great choice if you want to sacrifice speed for comfort. However, if speed is what you’re after, 700c wheels are a better fit.
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
This e-bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.
