The redesigned Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH is a high-tech, high-performance e-bike that tries to do it all ... and it kind of can!
The world of bicycles– especially high-end bicycles– is incredibly specialized. There are no “mountain bikes,” for example. Instead, there are downhills, enduros, trails, and cross-countries. Road and utility bikes are just as varied, and the more focused a bike is on filling its specific niche, the more successful – and pricey! – it becomes. But what if you wanted one bike that could do it all? What would a bike thatThat’s the question that the Specialized Turbo Vado was born to answer.
That focus on utility is one of the “themes” of the bike, and it’s that same type of balance of capabilities that SUVs offer that inspired a lot of the Specialized Turbo Vado product development. The team looked at the most relevant use cases for everyday riders, and found that many of their target riders had already begun to transition away from road bike-based solutions to bikes that were more MTB-inspired.
Speaking of themes, the second major theme of the Specialized Turbo Vado is one of a “tech smart” user experience – and, while connected features and apps that monitor different aspects of the bike are somewhat commonplace in the e-bike industry these days, they’re more at the heart of what Specialized is about than most e-bike brands.
“Every day, I ride to work on the same roads,” says Mattia. “With the IGH, I don’t have to worry about what gear I am in. I just focus on the road, the traffic, my coffee – I can focus on the ride, and not on the bike.”. I have an emotional connection with the bikes and the brand, in other words. So, while you may be justified in taking the pros I find in the Turbo Vado with a grain of salt, you can take the cons to the bank.Make no mistake: the new Specialized Turbo Vado is a high-end bike, and it definitely looks the part. This is a great-looking machine. I thought the bike, which seemed like it had a weird disconnect between the top tube and seat stays from the studio shots, would be a bit clunky in person.
Stop sign? The IGH puts it in the right gear. Some road debris? The bike is nimble and balanced, so a little weave is all it takes. Road opens up ahead? Climb out of the saddle and put the power down. The Turbo Full Power 2.2 motor is torquey, smooth, and silent — and the pedal load builds progressively the harder you pedal.
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