Specialized Vado 5.0 Step Through 2025 - Electric Hybrid Bike













The Specialized Vado 5.0 Step Through is purpose-built for riders who want to move through the city quickly, comfortably, and confidently. Whether it’s your daily commute, trip to the gym, or a ride to the shops, the Vado makes every journey smooth and stress-free. Its step-through frame design offers easy mounting and dismounting, while the integrated design keeps cables, battery and motor sleekly tucked away for a clean look.
Key Features:
- E5 aluminium step-through frame with internal cable routing and lockable battery
- RockShox Recon Silver RL fork with 80mm travel for smooth ride comfort
- Shimano CUES 11-speed drivetrain with Shadow Plus rear mech
- Shimano CUES 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes for confident all-weather braking
- 650b double-wall alloy wheels with Pathfinder Sport Reflect 2.3" tyres
- Built-in Garmin radar, DRYTECH mudguards, lights, and rear rack (27kg rating)
- Anti-theft motor lock, alarm system, and smartphone app integration
- Available with 0% APR finance
Drive Information:
- Motor: Specialized 2.2 custom motor, 250W with 90Nm torque
- Battery: 710Wh U2-710 battery with lockable downtube mounting
- User Interface: MasterMind TCD display with handlebar remote and Bluetooth®
Powered by Specialized’s Turbo Full Power 2.2 motor, the Vado delivers up to 90Nm of torque, responding instantly and intuitively to your pedalling. This makes hills feel flatter and stop-start traffic feel seamless. The large-capacity 710Wh battery gives a range of up to 75 miles in eco mode, making it ideal for long commutes or weekend exploring. And with the Specialized app and MasterMind display, you can fine-tune support levels, track your fitness, and monitor system performance with ease.
Comfort is a key focus. The 80mm RockShox suspension fork, suspension seatpost, and high-volume 650b tyres all work together to smooth out rough surfaces, giving you a more relaxed, enjoyable ride. The Shimano CUES 11-speed drivetrain provides crisp, reliable shifting, while powerful 4-piston disc brakes offer dependable stopping in all weather.
Safety is also dialled in. The Vado 5.0 comes with built-in Garmin radar that detects vehicles approaching from behind, alerting you through the MasterMind display. Integrated LED front and rear lights keep you visible, while DRYTECH mudguards and a 27kg-rated rear rack add all-weather practicality. The Turbo System Lock adds peace of mind too, letting you disable the motor and activate a motion-sensitive alarm via your smartphone.
For riders looking for a high-spec, tech-loaded e-bike that doesn’t compromise on ride feel, practicality or style, the Specialized Vado 5.0 Step Through is a confident, capable and comfortable choice.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
Frame | E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated & lockable downtube battery, internal cable routing, lock and front rack mount |
Fork | Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 80mm travel, Motion-Control, fender-mounts |
Stem | Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
Bars | Specialized, alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 46mm rise, 31.8mm |
Front Brake | Shimano 4 pistons, CUES, BL-U8000, Br-U8020, Sm-Ma-F180P/P2 |
Rear Brake | Shimano 4 pistons, CUES,BL-U8000, Br-U8020 |
Rear Mech | Shimano, RD-U8000, CUES, Gs 11-Speed, Top Normal, Shadow Plus Design, Direct Attachment |
Shifters | Shimano, SL-U8000-11IR, CUES, Right, 11-Speed Rapidfire, W/O Optical Gear Display, I-Spec Ii |
Speed | 11 |
Rims | 650b disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h |
Front Hub | Specialized Alloy Rear Hub Disc, Sealed Cardridge Bearings, 6-Bolt, 12X148mm Thru-Axle, 32H, Hd Steel Fhb |
Rear Hub | Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h |
Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
Front Tyre | Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3 |
Rear Tyre | Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3 |
Seat Post | Cane Creek, Thudbuster St 30.9 mm |
Saddle | Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm |
Chainset | Custom alloy forged crankarms, 170mm, 48T |
Chain | Shimano LG500 |
Cassette | Shimano, CS-LG400-11, Cues, 11-Speed, 11-50T |
Pedals | Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors |
Weight | 26.05 kg |
Battery Size (WH) | Specialized U2-710, alloy casing, state of charge display, 710Wh |
Motor | Specialized 2.2, 90Nm torque, custom tuned motor, 250W nominal |
User Interface | MasterMind TCD, w/handlebar remote, built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, customizable display pages |
Electric Bike Bike Size Chart
Height |
e Bike Size |
e Road Bike Size |
e Mountain Bike Size* |
4’8” – 5’1” 143 – 155 cm |
XXS |
44 cm |
13” (33 cm) |
5’1” – 5’4” 155 – 163 cm |
XS |
48 cm |
15” (38 cm) |
5’4” – 5’7” 163 – 170 cm |
S |
51 cm |
16” (41 cm) |
5’7” – 5’10” 170 – 178 cm |
M |
54 cm |
18” (46cm) |
5’10” – 6’0” 178 – 183 cm |
L |
56 cm |
19” (48cm) |
6’0” – 6’3” 183 – 191 cm |
XL |
58 cm |
20” (51 cm) |
6’3” – 6’5” 191 – 196 cm |
XXL |
60 cm |
21” (53 cm) |
6’5” – 6’9” 196 – 205 cm |
XXXL |
62 cm |
22” (56 cm) |
* Mountain bikes are sized differently to road bikes. Typically, they are sized in inches as the first MTBs were produced in the USA. European brands like Lapierre and Haibike like to use centimeters for all their bikes. The measurements of their mountain bikes doesn’t match their road bikes but is like a simple conversion from the inches measurement. This is why we have included cm measurements in brackets for the e mountain bike column.
See our bike size guide for more on bike sizing
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Specialized Vado 5.0 Step Through 2025 - Electric Hybrid Bike
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