Beeline: The Men’s Turbo Vado 4.0 is teh second top model in the exceptional Turbo Vado range, offering a smooth powerful motor for a quiet ride with the power coming on seamlessly. Like all electric bikes, the speed is capped at 25 kph (approx. 15.5mph). This means that the bike does the hard part for you, assisting with acceleration from traffic lights, uphill and generally when the going is tough!
The Vado 4.0 comes ready to commute on, equipped with mudguards, pannier rack, a 205 lumen front light and a 3 LED rear light.
One of the great features of the Vado range is the battery, which is good for 700 full recharges. To clarify, this means if it is charged for a ¼ of a full charge, this would still leave 699 & ¾! One of the re-occurring questions is of run times, but this varies according to the amount the battery is drained, but all the anecdotal evidence and reports we have received from customers is good, lasting for 6-8 hours without being fully drained. Furthermore, through the custom computer on the bars you can monitor battery usage.
This Vado 4.0 has an upgraded battery over the 3.0, using a 500 watt battery for long life and range when riding. One of the key features of the Vado range is the integration of the battery into the frame, which helps the balance of the bike for great ride characteristics and handling, using a key to easily remove and fit the battery, not to mention it looks a lot nicer than a slapped on battery!
The motor is made by Brose (who make motors and electric parts for 50% of the automotive market) and can be run in three modes: Eco, Sport and Turbo – providing 20%, 50% and 100% support respectively, and these can be adjusted with a simple toggle of a button on the bars.
The Vado 4.0 comes equipped 50mm travel suspension forks for absorption of bumps and vibrations from road or track, aided by wide 47mm tyres for a stable ride. Componentry is upgraded over the Vado 3.0, with high performance mountain bike components such as Shimano SLX 11 Speed shifters, with a Shimano XT Rear Mech and Shimano SLX 11-42 cassette, for a wide range, used in conjunction with a 40T chainring for a wide range of gears. Braking is also upgraded over the 3.0 with Shimano hydraulic discs provides powerful braking.
The Vado 4.0 is ready to roll as a commuter bike, or can be used for leisure rides or going on an adventure. Whatever its usage, it delivers an enjoyable ride experience.
Specialized: It's a busy world out there, and the sad thing is, it's getting faster all of the time. That's why we recommend faster bikes for busy lives, like the Turbo Vado 4.0. It takes our award-winning, exclusive technology and tailors it in a package that's designed for getting you around your day-to-day life quicker than ever before. It's you, only faster.
Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 motor, the Vado proves itself as the ultimate city bike. It features a silently operating design with our Custom Rx Street tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for the 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 both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations. Perfect.
For the Vado 4.0, we developed a custom 500 Wh battery, the Specialized U1-500, that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and is easily removable for simplified charging. Depending on your riding style, terrain, and setup, there's plenty of juice to take you to and from work, make a trip to the grocery store, or to even head over to that new café on the other side of town.
We also developed a custom 2.2-inch computer with the German powerhouse, BLOKS. With this smart computer, you're able to view your battery level and toggle various ride metrics such as speed, distance, and time. You can also peruse these screens via the custom handlebar remote without ever removing your hands from the bars.
To top off all of the innovative features, we chose a worry-free spec on the Turbo Vado 4.0, so it features Shimano 11-speed components, hydraulic disc brakes, racks, and fenders.
Key Features:
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The Vado features a lightweight alloy frame that’s been designed with our Fitness/Transportation Geometry.
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The Vado’s Specialized 1.2 motor is fully integrated with the frame, and it's also 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.
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Custom Specialized U1-500 battery is 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.