Specialized Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 2023
2023 E-bike
Estimate price |
4,282$
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
Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47mm
Brakes
Brakes
Front: Shimano BR-MT500, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: 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
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
Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 is a Specialized E Turbo Vado model. Specialized launched 78 e-bikes of this model 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 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
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Hybrid e-bikes
If you want an acceptable Hybrid e-bike you should know that the average price is 2480$. However, even though the average price of a Hybrid e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Specialized released this model in 2023, its price was 3892$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 price is 56.94% 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.
Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 components
Fork
The Suntour NCX is included from the factory. It has a travel distance 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
Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 has an aluminum fork, 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
The Women’s Turbo Vado 4.0 2023 e-bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This e-bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
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, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.