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commuter · Class 3

Specialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH

$5,249.99 list price. Specs checked against Specialized’s own page in October 2026.

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A good fit for

  • Steep hills: a mid-drive motor uses the bike’s gears to climb
  • Long rides: rated up to 62 miles
  • Everyday commuting: fenders and lights are included

Think twice if you need

  • Anyone who wants to ride without pedaling: there is no throttle
  • Paths that only allow Class 1 or 2 e-bikes

Full specs

List price$5,249.99
Categorycommuter
FrameStep-over
E-bike classClass 3
MotorMid-drive, 250 W nominal
Torque90 Nm
Battery710 Wh
Rated rangeup to 62 miles (brand’s claim)
Weight with battery59.7 lb
Max loadNot published
Assisted top speed28 mph
ThrottleNo
Wheels / tires27.5" × 2.3"
Brakeshydraulic disc
Suspensionfork
FendersYes
RackYes
Integrated lightsYes
Rider heightNot published

Note: Weight is the size-M figure from Specialized's spec sheet. Specialized 2.2 motor, 250W nominal; internal-gear hub. Range 'up to 62 miles' in eco mode. No throttle is listed in the spec sheet. Rider height and total load limit are not published on the product page.

Sources: www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-vado-2-50-igh/p/4263673, www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/city-bikes. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.

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