Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2021 Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through

Velopedia Archive ID 900003899

Overview

Model year	2021
Brand	Specialized
Model	Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through
Bicycle type	Electric-assist
Archive ID	900003899
Original MSRP	$5,000.00
Colors	Black / Black / Liquid Silver
Sizes	S; M; L

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 NCX E25, alloy steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 50mm of travel
Fork material	Aluminum

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano SLX, 11-speed w/ Optical Gear Display
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed
Crankset	Custom alloy forged crankarms; chainrings: 40T
Cassette	Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t
Chain	Shimano HG601, 11spd
Pedals	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

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, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost	Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	(F) Specialized front hub disc, sealed bearings, 15x100mm thru-axle, 32h / (R) Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Rims	Double-wall alloy, 27mm internal width, 28h
Spokes	DT Swiss Industry
Front tire	Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c
Rear tire	Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x47c

E-bike system

Motor	Specialized 1.3, custom Rx Trail-tuned motor, 250W nominal
Battery	Specialized U1-600, On/Off button, state of charge display, 600Wh
Display/remote	Specialized TCD-W w/ handlebar remote & built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 available display pages
Charger	Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V

Geometry · S

Head tube	145 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	715 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	145 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Chainstay / rear center	478 mm
Wheelbase	1127 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	-70 mm
Reach	404 mm
Stack	629 mm
Standover height	720 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	658 mm
Trail	86 mm
Seatpost length	350 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	75 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Geometry · L

Head tube	155 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	727 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	683 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	744 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 25, 2026.