Drivetrain & Brakes
As shown in the table below, the IGH models offer a belt-drive and internally geared hub shifting. The standard models feature a derailleur, cassette, and chain. Shifting upgrades are possible within systems (IGH or standard), but not across systems (from standard to IGH or vice versa).
To learn more about the Enviolo internal shifting system, please see the Vado user manual.
To learn more about the Gates carbon belt drive system, see How does the Gates Carbon Drive work?
MODEL | SHIFT SYSTEM | GEARING | BRAKES |
Vado 5.0 IGH | Enviolo Automatiq Pro | Chainring: Gates Carbon Drive CDX 50t Sprocket: Gates Carbon Drive CDX 24t Belt: Gates Carbon Drive CDX 122t, black | SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm discs front and rear |
Vado 5.0 | Shifter: SRAM S700, single-click lever Derailleur: SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed | Chainring: 48t, custom Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t Chain: KMC e11T, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ | |
Vado 4.0 | Shifter: SRAM NX, 11spd Derailleur: SRAM NX, long cage, 11-speed | Chainring: 48t, custom Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t Chain: KMC e11s, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ | SRAM LEVEL, 2-piston calipers, hydraulic disc, 180mm discs front and rear |
Vado 3.0 IGH | Hub: Enviolo City, mechanical hub Shifter: Enviolo Twist Shifter w/ Twist Display Pure | Chainring: Gates Carbon Drive CDC 50t, black Sprocket: Gates Carbon Drive CDC 24t, silver Belt: Gates Carbon Drive CDX 122t, black | Shimano BR-MT200, 2-piston calipers, hydraulic disc, 180mm discs front and rear |
Vado 3.0 | Shifter: Shimano Alivio SL-M3100-R, 9spd, Rapidfire Plus, w/ optical gear display Derailleur: Shimano Alivio RD-M3100, 9spd, Shadow Design | Chainring: 48t, custom Cassette: Shimano CS-HG400, 9-speed, 11-36t Chain: KMC e9T, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
Optional Modifications
MODEL | SMALLER CHAINRINGS | BIGGER CHAINRINGS | SMALLER CASSETTES/SPROCKETS | BIGGER CASSETTES/SPROCKETS | BRAKES |
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Vado IGH with enviolo AUTOMATiQ |
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Vado IGH with enviolo mechanical | Not recommended | 50t is the maximum |
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Vado Standard drivetrains | Smaller chainrings are generally possible, e.g. 46t | 50t is the maximum | Different cassettes can be used within the usual limitations (derailleur capacity, etc.) |