Turbo Vado 5.0 Availability in the US

[Siesta_tx]

My LBS doesn't have the Turbo Vado 5.0 in stock and Specialized website lists the model as out of stock. Is it a pipe dream to think one would even be available to purchase this year?

 

[GuruUno]

There is one on e-bay for $3350 OBO (No. Carolina) and 2 in California.
If you look, you shall find.

 

[JeffC57]

There are also some in M and L sizes in KC.

 

[Siesta_tx]

Do they ship them or do I need to drive to pick one up? Also I understand you are supposed to buy from LBS for service purposes...

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Also I understand you are supposed to buy from LBS for service purposes...

Typically, any Specialized LBS should honour your warranty but you are expected to pay for normal servicing in full.

 

[JeffC57]

Do they ship them or do I need to drive to pick one up?

As far as I know, the Specialized Dealers in KC do not ship.

 

[Marcela]

If the dealers in KC can get them than the dealer in Lawrence, KS might be able to and they ship. Try Sunflower outdoor and bike shop.

 

[Brendon@OEB]

My LBS doesn't have the Turbo Vado 5.0 in stock and Specialized website lists the model as out of stock. Is it a pipe dream to think one would even be available to purchase this year?

As others are pointing out it's not an ideal time if you want a super specific model/size. If you're looking for something like a Vado and are open to others in that style of bike there's plenty of options worth considering.

Be really careful buying something site unseen as you want to make sure you don't get a "used" bike with no transferrable warranty. I've been hearing folks snagging anything they can get and having warranty claims declined because they didn't purchase the bike through a legit dealer or aren't the original owner.

 

[Marcela]

Didn’t know that about warranty. That’s a racket.

 

[PedalUma]

If you have a friend in California you can get one. https://mikesbikes.com/products/specialized-turbo-vado-sl-5-0-eq?_pos=2&_sid=bc6ef7077&_ss=r
The friend needs to sign for it inside the bike shop. Then have them ship it to you as "used."
New Specialized cannot be shipped.

 

[Amoto65]

Be really careful buying something site unseen as you want to make sure you don't get a "used" bike with no transferrable warranty. I've been hearing folks snagging anything they can get and having warranty claims declined because they didn't purchase the bike through a legit dealer or aren't the original owner.

I was under the impression the Specialized warranty was transferable.

 

[PedalUma]

You can still be the original buyer, you are just having your agent, servant, sibling.. sign for it. The bike shop will then likely ship it for a small re-packing fee, because you paid MAP.

 

[Siesta_tx]

This all seems crazy. Almost feel like anything in the next year is going to cost a premium.
I am wondering if I should just sit out a year until the supply chains get back to normal.

 

[PedalUma]

This all seems crazy. Almost feel like anything in the next year is going to cost a premium.
I am wondering if I should just sit out a year until the supply chains get back to normal.

There will be another reason that is currently unseen on the other side of the horizon, why not to buy next year.

 

[Siesta_tx]

Good point. I like the Vado 5 on paper but can’t find one to test ride. I need to find a Vado 4 to test ride and go from there.

LBS only had an Allant+ 7S and loved the speed but the clicking was loud AF. I hope Specialized rides better.

 

[Art Deco]

I was under the impression the Specialized warranty was transferable.

Just the frame and maybe Specialized branded accessories. Not the motor, Battery, Drivetrain, Electronics , Etc.

 

[Brendon@OEB]

Good point. I like the Vado 5 on paper but can’t find one to test ride. I need to find a Vado 4 to test ride and go from there.

LBS only had an Allant+ 7S and loved the speed but the clicking was loud AF. I hope Specialized rides better.

There's also the Gazelle Ultimate T10+, Cube Kathmandu, and the new Diamondback bikes to consider in that class 3 do-all style.

 

[StevenC56]

If you have a friend in California you can get one. https://mikesbikes.com/products/specialized-turbo-vado-sl-5-0-eq?_pos=2&_sid=bc6ef7077&_ss=r
The friend needs to sign for it inside the bike shop. Then have them ship it to you as "used."
New Specialized cannot be shipped.

Wouldn't that make the warranty invalid then?

 

[StevenC56]

There will be another reason that is currently unseen on the other side of the horizon, why not to buy next year.

Please, tell us more...........

 

[Art Deco]

Please, tell us more...........

I think @PedalUma was just pointing out that there will always be some reason to not buy every year, not that he knew of a specific problem with 2021 ...