New Turbo Vado 5.0 is a 2021 :)
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Douglas Ruby
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I am still riding my 2015 Turbo (base model with Turbo S battery and Shimano XT 11 speed). I have also upgraded to a Kinekt seatpost and a suspended stem to improve the ride.
What kind of brakes/shifter does your 2021 Vado 5.0 have? Tires? Does it still have fenders and Racktime rack? Of course, I am assuming it has the TCD display as well. What version of the Bose motor does it now ship with?
There have been quite a few spec changes on the Vado since it was first announced, so I was just interested in what the current state of the art is.
What kind of brakes/shifter does your 2021 Vado 5.0 have? Tires? Does it still have fenders and Racktime rack? Of course, I am assuming it has the TCD display as well. What version of the Bose motor does it now ship with?
There have been quite a few spec changes on the Vado since it was first announced, so I was just interested in what the current state of the art is.
RobEich
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I bought my Vado 4 as a 2020 model last month (June). Just went to the Specialized site to register is and it registered as a 2021 model
Art Deco
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We are all interested in the latest and greatest. Please review.
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Brendon@OEB
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2020/2021 Vado 5.0 comes with the 1.3 motor, 600wh battery, XT brakes, SLX shifter, full fenders and rack, and TCD.
Brendon@OEB
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Bingo, pretty sure that's the case. Might see another color, but spec wise I think it'll be the same.
Art Deco
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Only if it's "Rocket Red"
the fasterest color.
Art Deco
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You and @SerriaTim - he allows yellow as second fasterest.
Sierratim
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YES!!
GuruUno
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I found a Yellow 4.0 in the box but haven't justified buying it as a 2nd bike to use for those 'get away' well deserved vacations.
The reality, other than style, is visibility.
With all the wackadoozies who would rather run bicyclists down with their cars, being more visible to me, is extremely important.
The reality, other than style, is visibility.
With all the wackadoozies who would rather run bicyclists down with their cars, being more visible to me, is extremely important.
Stefan Mikes
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It is MY 2020.
Thanks. I read this thread talking about tail-light style on the 2020/2021 vs the 2019 and given the information in that thread, I'd have a 2019. I was pretty sure I bought a 2020 though.
Thanks again
Stefan Mikes
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Is your Vado equipped with the TCD-w display? If yes, that's the MY 2020.
Yes, it is. I have the older tail-light style as described in that thread which is why I was questioning things. Thanks!
Stefan Mikes
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Vadomatic: Ye Goode Ole Specialized are notorious of introducing small design changes without announcing them. Yet, the advent of the TCD-w was with the MY2020, and that was a major upgrade!
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