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Hello everyone, I wanted to let others know that the latest edition of the Vado 5.0 IGH bikes come with a 22T rear sprocket. My experience was that the lowest gear still felt a little too high for my preference. My case is certainly not universal, since my commute is about 24 miles and 2,000...

I’m sorry, I want to avoid opening up the hub if I can! But I did confirm with Specialized that the model I have—the 2023 UL-certified version—has 22T rear sprocket

Thank you for your impressions! Yes, the 2023 model comes with the 22T (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-vado-50-igh-step-through/p/275166?color=431496-275166). It is also UL-certified, which is important for my work since I keep it inside my office

Oh it is niiiiiice! It was definitely a little odd at first, but after a few weeks of use, I find the automatic shifting just mind-blowing and amazingly smooth! The four-piston brakes are amazing and definitely felt like a major upgrade over the two-piston ones on the Turbo Vado 4.0 that I also...

Thank you for this! Fortunately I have a naturally high-ish cadence, around 85-90, but the downside here is that I live in a VERY hilly area, so I’m contemplating switching to a 24T rear sprocket to get a lower gear for my monster hills (even if it’s a small difference, it’ll likely still be...

Hello everyone, I ordered a Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH Step-through that'll be arriving to the LBS for assembly likely within a couple of days. I'm going to ask them to setup it up as much as possible, since I'll be comparing it to a Turbo Vado 4.0 that I already bought and will only have...