Specialized Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Travel Front 50mm
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Fork SunTour NCX
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Groupset XT, SLX
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Suspension Hardtail
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Motor Specialized 250W 72Nm mid-drive
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Battery Specialized U1-500, On/Off button, state of charge display, 500Wh
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Drivetrain 1 × 11
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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
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, 180mm
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, lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Aldia, 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
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| 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
Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 is a Specialized E Turbo Vado model. 78 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized E Turbo Vado e-bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Specialized Women’s Turbo Vado 1.0 2019 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 2550$. Specialized Men’s Turbo Vado 6.0 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 5050$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Hybrid e-bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Hybrid e-bike is 2480$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Specialized Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 price was 3566$. Comparing this to the average Hybrid e-bike price, we see that the price is 43.79% higher.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour NCX model. The travel on this model is 50mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the e-bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 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.
