Total Weight:
57.4 lbs (26.03 kg)
Battery Weight:
8.5 lbs (3.85 kg)
Motor Weight:
6.39 lbs (2.89 kg)
Frame Material:
Specialized E5 Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
15.74 in (39.97 cm)17.71 in (44.98 cm)18.11 in (45.99 cm)19.68 in (49.98 cm)Geometry Measurements:
Large 460mm Measurements: 17.75" Seat Tube Length, 23.5" Top Tube Length, 17" Reach, 30.5" Stand Over, 34.5" Minimum Saddle Height, 30.25" Width, 47.5" Wheelbase, 78.5" Length
Frame Types:
Mid-Step, High-Step
Frame Colors:
Redwood with Black Accents, Black with Black Accents
Frame Fork Details:
Rockshox Recon Silver RL Solo Air Spring, 110mm Travel, Low Speed Compression Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Preload Adjust, Motion-Control, Black Finished 32mm Steel Stanchions, eMTB Specific with Fender Mounts, Boost 110mm Hub Spacing, 15mm MAXLE Thru-Axle with 6mm Hex Bolt
Frame Rear Details:
Boost 148mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Thru-Axle with 6mm Hex Bolt
Attachment Points:
Two Bottle Cage Mounts, Fender Mounts, Front Rack Mount, Rear Rack Mount, Light Mounts
Gearing Details:
11
Speed 1x11 SRAM NX Long Cage Derailleur, SRAM PG-1130 11-42 Tooth CassetteShifter Details:
SRAM NX Triggers on Right (3-Step Low, Single Click High)
Cranks:
Praxis, Custom Forged Aluminum Alloy, 170mm Length, Plastic Sticker Scuff Guards, Praxis 40 Tooth Narrow-Wide Steel Chainring, 104 BCD Spider, Plastic Guard and Cover
Pedals:
Specialized Nylon Platform Pedals with Fixed Nubs
Headset:
Threadless, Cartridge Bearings, Tapered 1-1/ 8" to 1-1/ 2"
Stem:
Specialized Stealth Stem, Aluminum Alloy, 14° Angle, 60mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp, Integrated TCD Mount
Handlebar:
Specialized Trail, 6061 Aluminum Alloy, 8° Backsweep, 6° Upsweep, 27mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S 720mm, M-XL 750mm
Brake Details:
SRAM Guide T Hydraulic Disc with 200mm Front Rotor and 180mm Back Rotor, Quad-Piston Calipers, SRAM Guide T Two-Finger Levers with Adjustable Reach
Grips:
Specialized Trail Grip, Lock-On
Saddle:
Rivo Sport, Steel Rails, 155mm
Seat Post:
TranzX Dropper, S: 100mm, M-XL: 120mm Travel
Seat Post Length:
250 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
30.9 mm
Rims:
Stout XC 29, Double Wall, ETRTO 622x25, 25mm Inner Width, 32 Hole, Disc-Specific
Spokes:
DT Swiss Industry, Stainless Steel, 15 Gauge, Black with Nipples
Tire Brand:
Specialized Ground Control, 29" x 2.35" (60x622)
Wheel Sizes:
29 in (73.66cm)Tire Details:
25 to 50 PSI, 1.5 to 3.5 BAR, 2Bliss Ready
Tube Details:
Presta Valve
Accessories:
Tubular Aluminum Alloy Fenders (65mm Width, DRYTECH Flextender Front Portion for Maximum Coverage, Fender Support on Rear), Custom Aluminum Alloy Rear Rack (MIK HD Interface, Custom Bolt-On Aluminum Alloy Rear Rack (MIK HD Interface, Bungee Loops at Base, Pannier Rods with Slide Blocker, 27kg 59.5lb Max Weight, Spanninga Commuter Glow XE 12V Integrated Rear Light with Many LEDs), Lezyne EBIKE MINI STVZO E65 Integrated Headlight (210 Lumen, 12V), Rear-Mount Adjustable Length Kickstand (40mm Bolt Spacing Mount), Branded Flick Bell on Right, Custom Plastic Chainring Guard and Chain Cover, Dual Rubber Slap Guard (Top and Bottom of Chain Stay)
Other:
Locking Downtube-Integrated Battery Pack (Bottom Mount), 1.9lb 42 Volt 4 Amp Charger with Rosenberger Plug (Magnetic EnergyBus Standard), Optional 1.3lb Portable 2 Amp Travel Charger, IPX6 Water and Dust Protection Rating on Battery Pack, IPX6 Water and Dust Protection Rating on Motor, Battery Stops with 4% at Top and Bottom to Avoid Straining Cells, Internal Cable Routing, KMC e11T Chain with Missing Link
Chris Lawrence
3 years agoVery nice bike! But, it does look and function a LOT like the Trek SuperCommuter from 5 years ago. So, with that comparison in mind it’s not quite so impressive. But still, a very nice bike as is the older SuperCommuter.
ReplyCarter
3 years agoGreat review, thanks. You mention Specialized supply constraints- what are you hearing about when these new 2022 models will actually become available? I’m particularly interested in the new Vado models, with the Garmin radar, internal hub, etc. Will I be able to get one this summer? IYHO, of course…
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
3 years agoHi Carter! That’s a great question… the impression I got is that all models are sold out through Specialized but there could be lots of inventory available through shops. The Cit-E-Cycles shops in British Columbia Canada (where I live) appear to have a good selection. It could be difficult to find the color and size that you want without having to drive to another town or ask them to make a transfer. Again, this is just my quick take based on what I’ve seen in the past. I actually wanted to buy a Vado SL for my Mom a couple of years ago at the beginning of the season and struggled (ultimately giving up) because there wasn’t a local dealer who had one and none of the distant stores wanted to give up their inventory.
ReplyAlbert
3 years ago$6k?? Really? What about ebikes that normal people, you know, the rest of us can afford?? Are we trying to promote the switch from the combustion engine or like e-cars, do you need to be elitist & wealthy?
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
3 years agoHi Albert! I understand the sensitivity about such an expensive electric bike. This happens to be an upgraded model with nicer parts and the rack, fender, and light accessories. There’s a less expensive 3.0 model, but most Specialized products are on the expensive side because they use premium parts and custom designs. I try to cover a range of ebike products here at EBR including some “affordable” models, but even those can be $1,500+ which is significantly more than a lot of traditional bicycles. I like that there are so many choices in the space, because some people might buy an ebike for daily transport and actually replace their car. These people might be willing to spend more for durability, ride feel, or just the look and brand. Others might be okay with a cheaper ebike that has lower range, a less dynamic motor, and battery that is’t as long lived or easy to replace. There are many options! Here’s my list of more affordable electric bikes.
ReplyDoomin
3 years agoHi. Everyone is writing about the possibility of mounting a front rack.
ReplyWhat does this rack look like and where can you buy it?
Court![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
3 years agoHi Doomin! I theorized that one would be available and then confirmed with a third party marketing agency that Specialized was communicating through to answer my questions that there would be one. Perhaps it just hasn’t been put up for sale yet? I wish I had more info, and would have provided examples and photos in my video review if there had been during my time of filming editing. The best I could do is pass the info along and project that “there should be one” according to the Specialized representative.
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