The Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0 is a full-power all-terrain e-bike built for riders who mix commutes, errands, and pavement-to-gravel detours in the same week. An 840Wh battery and Specialized 3.1 motor (810W peak, 105Nm torque) deliver up to 150 km of range per charge, while 27.5x2.6 Specialized Hemisphere flat-resistant tires and an SR Suntour suspension fork (120mm travel, 100mm on size S, 34mm stanchions, 15mm thru-axle) handle the move from tarmac to dirt roads without requiring a second bike.
The Vado 3 aluminum frame uses comfort-optimized geometry with a side-entry battery layout for easy removal at a charging station. An integrated cockpit mounts a 2.2" color touchscreen for ride data, navigation, and motor mode control, with space on the stem for an optional Quad Lock wireless phone charger. Anti-theft combines a mechanical battery lock with a matching wheel-lock key and built-in Apple Find My integration, allowing owners to track the bike via the standard iOS network. Lighting runs a Supernova cockpit-integrated Hi/Low beam headlight (805lm / 450lm) paired with a Spanninga rack-mounted taillight that includes brake light function.
Drivetrain runs Shimano CUES 11-speed with a CS-LG400-11 cassette (11-50t), a Shadow Plus rear derailleur, Rapidfire Plus short-reach shifters, a KMC eGlide chain, a 170mm crankset with a 40T Chain Retention Technology ring, and a Vado 3 custom chaincase. Braking comes from Tektro HD-T5040 4-piston hydraulic discs with 2.3mm rotors and 5mm pads. Wheels use 30mm inner-width, 32-hole alloy rims with DT Swiss Elemental spokes and sealed-cartridge bearing hubs (15x110mm front, 12x148mm rear). Finishing kit includes a lower suspension seatpost (100-125mm travel, 40mm suspension, 34.9mm, 0mm offset), Body Geometry Rivo 2 gel saddle, Body Geometry grips, Turbo anti-slip pedals, Vado 3 Custom alloy fenders, a seatstay-mounted MIK HD rear rack rated to 27 kg, a bell, and a kickstand with adjustable shoe. Point the Vado 3 EVO 5.0 at a weekday commute with grocery stops and a weekend mixed-surface loop, and the bike shows up with the range, lighting, carrying capacity, and theft protection those rides actually call for.