Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0

Velopedia Archive ID 900004254

Overview

Model year	2021
Brand	Specialized
Model	Turbo Vado 3.0
Bicycle type	Electric-assist
Archive ID	900004254
Original MSRP	$3,250.00
Colors	Cast Blue / Black / Liquid Silver; Storm Grey / Black / Liquid Silver
Sizes	S; M; L; XL

Frameset

Frame construction	E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, fully integrated & lockable down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	SR SunTour MOBIE30, custom crown, steel steerer, 9mm open dropout, 50mm of travel
Fork material	Steel

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display
Rear derailleur	Shimano Alivio, SGS, 9-speed
Crankset	Custom alloy forged crankarms; chainrings: 48/32 w/ chainguard
Cassette	Shimano CS-HG200, 9-speed, 11-36t
Chain	KMC e9T, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™
Pedals	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

Brakes

Brakes	(F) Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 180mm / (R) Tektro HD-T275, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Stem	Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Saddle	Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost	Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	(F) Specialized 6-bolt disc, ball bearings, 9x100mm spacing, 32h / (R) Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Rims	700C disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, no eyelets
Spokes	DT Swiss Industry
Front tire	Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c
Rear tire	Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c

E-bike system

Motor	Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal
Battery	Specialized U1-460, On/Off button, state of charge display, 460Wh
Display/remote	Specialized TCD-W w/ handlebar remote & built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 available display pages
Charger	Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included

Geometry · S

Head tube	135 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Chainstay / rear center	478 mm
Wheelbase	1116 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	-70 mm
Reach	396 mm
Stack	619 mm
Standover height	762 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	647 mm
Trail	86 mm
Seatpost length	300 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Geometry · M

Head tube	135 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Chainstay / rear center	478 mm
Wheelbase	1126 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	-70 mm
Reach	406 mm
Stack	619 mm
Standover height	800 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	657 mm
Trail	86 mm
Seatpost length	350 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	75 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Geometry · L

Head tube	145 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Chainstay / rear center	478 mm
Wheelbase	1152 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	-70 mm
Reach	428 mm
Stack	629 mm
Standover height	833 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	682 mm
Trail	86 mm
Seatpost length	400 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	75 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Geometry · XL

Head tube	170 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Chainstay / rear center	478 mm
Wheelbase	1173 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	-70 mm
Reach	441 mm
Stack	652 mm
Standover height	875 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	704 mm
Trail	86 mm
Seatpost length	400 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	90 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 27, 2026.