Inspection
Frame condition
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Specialized
2025 Specialized Vado 5.0 Step-Through
Previous used estimate
$3,886 - $3,998
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2025 Specialized Vado 5.0 Step-Through
12-month projected trend
17%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2025 Specialized Vado 5.0 Step-Through
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Overview
About this bike
Consider Vado your high-performance transportation bike, getting you where you’re going with an unmatched combination of speed, reliability, and confidence. Whether you load it up with your stuff, or jump on and go, commute to work, or ride to the gym, Vado’s full power and huge range will get you from ‘point A’ to ‘point B’ ASAP. The Specialized Vado has everything you need for e-powered transport. It brings a balanced nature to the way it handles and superior levels of comfort. This is a true class leader of its type. TURBO: The heart of the Vado is its Turbo technology, an advanced and integrated electric bike system that delivers an unequaled combination of power, natural feel, anti-theft functions, training tips, and a full-function bike computer. POWERFUL: It’s you, just faster — it’s 4x You. The Turbo Full Power system senses the force you apply to the pedals and naturally quadruples it for an experience that makes getting up any hill or to any destination no sweat. Literally. COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT: Body position and handling are optimized to deliver unsurpassed riding comfort, confidence, and control. Powerful hydraulic disc brakes reign in your speed, while larger tires provide maximum traction for turning and stopping. SMOOTH: Stay comfortable in the saddle with an 80mm front suspension fork, higher volume tires, and a plush suspension seat post that smooths harsh bumps from points A to B. SECURE: Vado has anti-theft lock built right into the bike. Prevent would-be bike thieves by disabling the motor with a press of a button so no one can turn on the motor without your phone connected to the Specialized app or your personalized pin. The Vado’s battery locks in the bike or can be easily taken with you. And if anyone tries to move your bike an alarm will sound. Beat it, thieves. The speed limit at which the motor will stop supporting may vary significantly by region and is based on local requirements. It may also affect range: a higher speed limit may result in less range.
Specifications
- Category
- Other
- Component Fork
- Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 80mm travel, Motion-Control, fender-mounts
- Component Hubs
- Front: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h Rear: Specialized Alloy Rear Hub Disc, Sealed Cardridge Bearings, 6-Bolt, 12X148mm Thru-Axle, 32H, Hd Steel Fhb
- Component Rims
- 650b disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
- Product Family
- Vado
- Component Chain
- Shimano LG500
- Component Color
- Gloss Castblack / Satin Silver Reflective, Satin Seafoam / Lapis Pearl / Glacial Metallic
- Component Frame
- E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated & lockable downtube battery, internal cable routing, lock and front rack mount
- Component Motor
- Specialized 2.2, 90Nm torque, custom tuned motor, 250W nominal
- Component Brakes
- Shimano 4 pistons, CUES, BL-U8000, Br-U8020, Sm-Ma-F180P/P2
- Component Saddle
- Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm
- Component Spokes
- DT Swiss Industry
- Component Battery
- Specialized U2-710, integrated battery, state of charge display, 710Wh, UL
- Component Charger
- Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V
- Component Crankset
- Custom alloy forged crankarms, 170mm
- Component Seatpost
- Cane Creek, Thudbuster St 30.9 mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano, SL-U8000-11IR, CUES, Right, 11-Speed Rapidfire, W/O Optical Gear Display, I-Spec Ii
- Component Handlebar
- Specialized, alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 46mm rise, 31.8mm
- Component Rear Tire
- Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3
- Component Chainrings
- 48T
- Component Front Tire
- Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3
- Component Tape Grips
- ERGON, GA30-S Custom, 134.8mm Length
- Component Wheel Size
- 650B
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano, RD-U8000, CUES, Gs 11-Speed, Top Normal, Shadow Plus Design, Direct Attachment
- Component Accessories Extras
- Custom chaincover Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 65mm width, aluminum fenderstay Integrated Garmin Radar, with custom information displayed directly on the Mastermind TCD LEZYNE Power StVZO E500+, 500 Lumens Headlight Spanninga, Stvzo, Commuter Glow With Brake XEr Taillight Specialized rack, MIK HD interface, built-in pannier mounts, 27kg max load Turbo System Lock Specialized brass bell
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano, CS-LG400-11, CUES, 11-Speed, 11-50T
- Component Controller Display
- MasterMind TCD, w/handlebar remote, built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, customizable display pages
- Hubs
- Front: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h Rear: Specialized Alloy Rear Hub Disc, Sealed Cardridge Bearings, 6-Bolt, 12X148mm Thru-Axle, 32H, Hd Steel Fhb
- Rims
- 650b disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h
- Crankset
- Custom alloy forged crankarms, 170mm
- Chain
- Shimano LG500
- Seatpost
- Cane Creek, Thudbuster St 30.9 mm
- Saddle
- Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm
- Handlebar
- Specialized, alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 46mm rise, 31.8mm
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano, RD-U8000, CUES, Gs 11-Speed, Top Normal, Shadow Plus Design, Direct Attachment
- Rear Tire
- Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3
- Stem
- Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
- Accessories & Extras
- Custom chaincover Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 65mm width, aluminum fenderstay Integrated Garmin Radar, with custom information displayed directly on the Mastermind TCD LEZYNE Power StVZO E500+, 500 Lumens Headlight Spanninga, Stvzo, Commuter Glow With Brake XEr Taillight Specialized rack, MIK HD interface, built-in pannier mounts, 27kg max load Turbo System Lock Specialized brass bell
- Brakes
- Shimano 4 pistons, CUES, BL-U8000, Br-U8020, Sm-Ma-F180P/P2
- Chainrings
- 48T
- Fork
- Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 80mm travel, Motion-Control, fender-mounts
- Frame
- E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated & lockable downtube battery, internal cable routing, lock and front rack mount
- Shifters
- Shimano, SL-U8000-11IR, CUES, Right, 11-Speed Rapidfire, W/O Optical Gear Display, I-Spec Ii
- Tape/Grips
- ERGON, GA30-S Custom, 134.8mm Length
- Motor
- Specialized 2.2, 90Nm torque, custom tuned motor, 250W nominal
- Charger
- Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V
- Battery
- Specialized U2-710, integrated battery, state of charge display, 710Wh, UL
- Color
- Satin Seafoam / Lapis Pearl / Glacial Metallic
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 650B
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Industry
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano, CS-LG400-11, CUES, 11-Speed, 11-50T
- Controller/Display
- MasterMind TCD, w/handlebar remote, built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, customizable display pages
- Front Tire
- Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.