Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2023 Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through

Velopedia Archive ID 900003984

Overview

Model year	2023
Brand	Specialized
Model	Turbo Vado 5.0 Step-Through
Bicycle type	Electric-assist
Archive ID	900003984
Original MSRP	$4,999.99
Colors	Cast Black / Silver Reflective; Red Tint / Silver Reflective; White Mountains / Black Reflecitve
Sizes	S; M; L; XL
Weight	25.3kg (55 lb, 12.4 oz)

Frameset

Frame construction	E5 Aluminum, mid-drive motor, fully integrated & lockable downtube battery, internal cable routing, wheel lock mount, and front rack compatible
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 80mm travel, Motion-Control

Drivetrain

Shifters	SRAM S700, single-click lever
Rear derailleur	SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed
Crankset	Custom alloy forged crankarms; chainrings: Praxis, 48T, 104BCD
Cassette	SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t
Chain	KMC e11T, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
Pedals	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

Brakes

Brakes	(F) SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm / (R) SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Specialized, alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 46mm rise, 31.8mm
Stem	Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Saddle	Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost	Suspension, 40mm travel, 34.9mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	(F) Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h / (R) Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Rims	29 front, 27.5 rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
Spokes	DT Swiss Industry
Front tire	Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3
Rear tire	Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3

E-bike system

Motor	Specialized 2.2, 90Nm torque, custom tuned motor, 250W nominal
Battery	Specialized integrated battery, state of charge display, 710Wh, UL
Display/remote	MasterMind TCD, w/handlebar remote, built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, customizable display pages
Charger	Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V

Geometry · S

Seat tube	400 mm
Head tube	135 mm
Head-tube angle	68°
Chainstay / rear center	470 mm
Wheelbase	1160 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	285 mm
Reach	423 mm
Stack	625 mm
Standover height	618 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	699 mm
Trail	96 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	480 mm
Seatpost length	350 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube	450 mm
Head tube	150 mm
Head-tube angle	68°
Chainstay / rear center	470 mm
Wheelbase	1186 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	285 mm
Reach	444 mm
Stack	639 mm
Standover height	617 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	724 mm
Trail	96 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	480 mm
Seatpost length	350 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube	460 mm
Head tube	165 mm
Head-tube angle	68°
Chainstay / rear center	470 mm
Wheelbase	1212 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	285 mm
Reach	464 mm
Stack	652 mm
Standover height	617 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	750 mm
Trail	96 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	480 mm
Seatpost length	400 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	75 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	500 mm
Head tube	190 mm
Head-tube angle	68°
Chainstay / rear center	470 mm
Wheelbase	1239 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	285 mm
Reach	481 mm
Stack	676 mm
Standover height	626 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	777 mm
Trail	96 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	480 mm
Seatpost length	400 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	75 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 25, 2026.