Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH Step-Through – The Ultimate Urban E-Bike for Speed, Comfort, and Security

The Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH Step-Through is a fast, reliable, and safe e-bike designed to make your daily rides effortless—whether you’re commuting to work, heading to the gym, or carrying heavy loads. With its integrated technology, refined comfort, and advanced safety features, the Vado is your all-in-one solution for modern urban mobility.

Turbo Technology – The Heart of the Vado

At the core of the Vado lies Specialized Turbo technology—a fully integrated, advanced e-bike system that delivers natural-feeling pedal assistance, anti-theft functions, and a multifunction display. The Turbo Full Power 2.2 motor (250W, 90 Nm) amplifies your pedaling power by up to 4x, making climbs feel effortless and maintaining smooth, quiet performance up to 25 km/h (speed limit varies by country).

Paired with a 710 Wh Specialized U2-710 battery, you can enjoy up to 100 km or 4.5 hours of riding in Eco mode. The battery is fully integrated, lockable, and removable for easy charging.

Comfort and Confidence

• Optimized riding position for superior comfort and control

• 80 mm RockShox Recon Silver RL suspension fork to absorb bumps and vibrations

• Wide Pathfinder Sport 650B x 2.3” tires for maximum grip and stability

• Powerful Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes for confident stopping in all conditions

• Cane Creek Thudbuster suspension seatpost for added smoothness on rough roads

Safety Features

• Turbo System Lock – Disable the motor via the Specialized App or a personal PIN. Once locked, it can’t be reactivated without authorization.

• Integrated Garmin Radar – Detects vehicles up to 140 m behind you and provides visual & audio alerts directly on the MasterMind display.

• High-visibility lighting – Lezyne Power StVZO E500+ front light (500 lumens) and Spanninga Commuter Glow rear light with brake function.

• Integrated DRYTECH fenders to keep you dry in all weather conditions.

MasterMind Display & Mission Control App

The MasterMind TCD display with handlebar remote shows ride data, enables real-time assistance adjustments, and supports over-the-air updates to keep your bike’s software current. Paired with the Mission Control App, you can fine-tune motor settings, run diagnostics, optimize battery range, and customize your riding experience.

Automatic Gear Hub – enviolo AUTOMATiQ

The enviolo AUTOMATiQ Internal Gear Hub automatically shifts gears based on your cadence and riding conditions. Set your preferred cadence and let the system handle the rest—perfect for worry-free urban riding.

Integrated Equipment

• Heavy-duty rear rack (MIK HD interface) – supports up to 27 kg, compatible with child seats and trailers

• Specialized commuter pedals with grip tape and reflectors

• Aluminum handlebar mirror for extra safety

• Specialized brass bell

• Kickstand and pannier mounts

Key Specifications

• Motor: Specialized 2.2, 250W nominal, 90Nm torque

• Battery: Specialized U2-710, 710 Wh

• Charger: Custom 42V4A, Rosenberger plug

• Frame: E5 Aluminum, internal cable routing, lockable battery compartment

• Drivetrain: Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt, enviolo AUTOMATiQ Pro shifting hub

• Brakes: Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes

• Wheels: 650B alloy double-wall rims, DT Swiss spokes

• Weight: 27.57 kg (size MD)

The Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH Step-Through combines high-end e-bike performance with unmatched comfort, safety, and practicality—making it the perfect choice for daily commuting, urban exploration, and everything in between.

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Bike and frame weights refer to pre-production painted products at the time of printing. The weight of the finished product may vary.