New : Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH Belt Drive

[e-boy]

I just noticed an IGH Belt Drive version of the Turbo Vado 5.0 on Specialized website .
I think it's using the same drive and hub as Serial 1 CTY/Speed .
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-vado-5-0-igh/p/199872?color=320714-199872

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Probably a heavy e-bike now. Como SL equipped with the same is the heaviest of the "superlightweight" Spec e-bikes, weighing not much less than its full power, derailleur based counterpart.

 

[Art Deco]

Looks like agreat bike. But Specialized lists everything except ....
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The weight.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Looks like agreat bike. But Specialized lists everything except ....
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....
The weight.

Art, when I learn that version of Vado appeared in Warsaw, I'll ask the salesman to weigh it for me.
It looks a heavy monster by just looking at the photo!

(And that weird stem again!)

 

[Art Deco]

We could probably figure it out by checking the weights of individual components, but really...
Specialized knows that people want to know the weight. List it along with all the other specs.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

We could probably figure it out by checking the weights of individual components, but really...
Specialized knows that people want to know the weight. List it along with all the other specs.

Ask Trek then Giant then Cannondale to do the same

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Besides, my Vado SL has its weight given on a frame label. Then I weighed the e-bike (after I added things like a double set of grips, mirror, etc etc) and it turned out to be significantly heavier... Aha, my Vado 5.0 has its weight given on a label, too. Perhaps it was the weight when it was new...

 

[Art Deco]

Yeah there's an old thread on here somewhere about what does your bike weigh as you actually ride it. @fooferdoggie was scary with his commuter plus tools, water, raingear .
And the tandem ... forgetaboutit as New Yorkers say.

 

[steve mercier]

I just noticed an IGH Belt Drive version of the Turbo Vado 5.0 on Specialized website .
I think it's using the same drive and hub as Serial 1 CTY/Speed .
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-vado-5-0-igh/p/199872?color=320714-199872

That's an interesting fine- looking bike

 

[mschwett]

if you look at other similar bikes, the difference between the derailleur models and enviolo automatiq models is around 2lb / 1kg. i don’t think anyone has weighed a 2022 vado yet, i see a review which states a “claimed weight” range of 55-63 lb. i definitely won’t be regularly lifting that up to hang it on the bike racks at work

other than that rather large caveat, i’d totally replace my city / kid hauling bike with one of these!!

also note the slick integration of the radar:

 

[JRA]

Looks like a copy of Ravi's Zen Shakti and who wants to guess how much more it is going to cost?

 

[onlineaddy]

Looks like a copy of Ravi's Zen Shakti and who wants to guess how much more it is going to cost?

No need to guess: it’s $5500. Also, the Vado is mid drive while the Shakti is hub drive; so apples to oranges. Both have their place in the market.

 

[JRA]

No need to guess: it’s $5500. Also, the Vado is mid drive while the Shakti is hub drive; so apples to oranges. Both have their place in the market.

I guess I was confused about the name as isn't Ravi doing a Bosch Mid Drive? I lose track....

 

[mschwett]

Looks like a copy of Ravi's Zen Shakti and who wants to guess how much more it is going to cost?

uh, except for being a mid-drive, with an IGH, and not having a rats nest of cables up front?!? i fail to see the resemblance other than both having two wheels and a shock up front!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Ravi's Zen Shakti

Zen Samurai.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I will have a chance to see and weigh Vado 5.0 IGH around April 21st.

 

[onlineaddy]

I guess I was confused about the name as isn't Ravi doing a Bosch Mid Drive? I lose track....

You're thinking the Samurai (base version), which is indeed more value for money than the Vado, though its Enviolo is the non-automatic version.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Perhaps you have missed the Vado 3.0 IGH for US$3,750, manual IGH. (Suddenly, Ravi's Samurai is not that much competitive).

Made for riders, by riders. | Specialized.com

From seasoned pros and weekend warriors, to kids and commuters—if you ride, we’re for you. We believe bikes have the power to change lives. This simple truth drives us to be—and do—better.

www.specialized.com

 

[onlineaddy]

Perhaps you have missed the Vado 3.0 IGH for US$3,750, manual IGH. (Suddenly, Ravi's Samurai is not that much competitive).

Made for riders, by riders. | Specialized.com

From seasoned pros and weekend warriors, to kids and commuters—if you ride, we’re for you. We believe bikes have the power to change lives. This simple truth drives us to be—and do—better.

www.specialized.com

Having choices is great, though again the comparison isn't exact: Vado 3.0 IGH has the CITY Enviolo (310%, 55Nm) and 50Nm Brose motor while the Samurai base has the HEAVY DUTY Enviolo (380%, 100Nm) and 85Nm Bosch motor.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Having choices is great, though again the comparison isn't exact: Vado 3.0 IGH has the CITY Enviolo (310%, 55Nm) while the Samurai base has the HEAVY DUTY Enviolo (380%, 100Nm).

Yes. For $1,150 more.
Nobody mentioned the Specialized Warranty and the wide Specialized LBS network yet?