Turbo Vado 3.0 - Liquid Silver - In Store Pickup Only
If you can characterize your life as on-the-go, busy, or not having enough time, we made a bike for you—the Turbo Vado 3.0. It's made to accommodate busy lives that are always in movement, which is why we took our award-winning pedal-assist technology and accelerated it well into the future.
Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 E motor, the Turbo Vado proves itself as the ultimate city bike. The 1.2 E uses the same hardware as our 1.2 motor, but it features a tune that prioritizes efficiency. This means less peak torque and maximum output. Of course, it still features a near-silent operating design with our Custom Rx Street Tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for an urban environment. Think of it this way: The more power you put out, the more power the motor puts out, and this makes accelerations from a standstill at, say, a traffic light both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations.
For the Vado 3.0, we developed a custom Specialized U1-460 battery that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and easily removable for simplified charging. In other words, there's plenty of juice to take you to and from work, a trip to the grocery store, or even to that new café on the other side of the city. If you wish to see exactly how far you can go on a charge, have a look at our Turbo Range Calculator for more exact estimates.
The new wired Turbo Connect Display (TCD-w) is the best way to view data on your Turbo. It not only displays important ride metrics (speed, cadence, rider power, distance, battery level, time, etc.), it also allows you to connect the latest version of the Mission Control App for an enhanced Turbo experience. With our free app for iOS and Android phones, you easily customize motor parameters, control your range, record/upload rides, and perform basic system diagnosis.
To top off all of the innovative features, we chose a worry-free spec that features Shimano 9-speed components, hydraulic disc brakes, front/rear lights, and fender & rack mounts.
- The Turbo Vado features a lightweight alloy frame that’s been designed with our Fitness/Transportation Geometry.
- The Turbo Vado’s Specialized 1.2 E motor emphasizes efficiency and range. We also fully integrated it with the frame, and it's been custom-tuned for city riding. It intuitively reacts to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible.
- We made the custom 460 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range. For range estimates based upon a variety of variables, please refer to our Turbo Range Calculator.
Technical Specifications
Chainrings | 48/32 w/ chainguard |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200, 9-speed, 11-36t |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Acera, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed |
Chain | KMC e9T, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
Shift Levers | Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display |
Crankset | Custom alloy forged crankarms |
Handlebars | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
SeatPost | Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm |
Stem | Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
Saddle | Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm |
Tape | Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on |
Wiring Harness | Custom Specialized harness |
Motor | Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal |
Battery | Specialized U1-460, On/Off button, state of charge display, 460Wh |
Charger | Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included |
UI/Remote | Specialized TCD-W w/ handlebar remote & built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 available display pages |
Front Hub | Specialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32h |
Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
Rear Tire | Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c |
Rims | 700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, no eyelets |
Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
Front Tire | Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c |
Front Brake | Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 180mm |
Rear Brake | Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
Pedals | Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors |
Fenders | DRYTECH fenders, 52mm width, stainless steel fenderstays |
Bell | Simple bell |
Kickstand | Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount |
Inner Tubes | Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50 |
Fork | SR SunTour MOBIE30, custom crown, steel steerer, 9mm open dropout, 50mm of travel |
Frame | E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds |
Seat Binder | Alloy, bolt-type, 34.9mm |
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