Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 electric bike review via M0veElectric
is 'an electric bike for life', and I'm inclined to agree. It's an urban electric bike but capable of so much more. Running to the shops, riding to work, hitting the towpath for a family bike ride, it can handle a lot and at a not particularly terrifying price, too.
I tested the Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 2022 model which has seen some big improvements from the 2021 version. New 650b wheels rather than 700c, a completely redesigned frame, and more carrying capacity are just some of the new features for this year. of the Vado range, but to be honest, there's nothing entry-level about it. The frames remain the same throughout the range, with only the motor, battery and drivetrains changing.
The motor is a proprietary system from Specialized called the Specialized 2.0E. It's mid-drive and provides up to 50Nm of torque which is impressive for an urban bike. The more expensive models have more torque, but I never felt like it was lacking any, particularly for its designed purpose. While I was riding against the various storms we've seen lately, the bike held its own and the only time I heard the motor under any kind of strain was up a steep incline.
The assist levels can all be controlled through the MasterMind Turbo Connect Display, via a small handlebar attached remote which I thought was brilliant. It's intuitive, shows you all the data you need including battery life, ride length, and even tells you what cadence you should be doing to get the most out of the battery range. It also has Bluetooth compatibility so you can connect the bike to Specialized's Mission Control app.
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