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?


MODELSHIFT SYSTEMGEARINGBRAKES

Vado 5.0 IGH 

Enviolo Automatiq ProChainring: 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

MODELSMALLER CHAINRINGS
BIGGER CHAINRINGSSMALLER CASSETTES/SPROCKETSBIGGER CASSETTES/SPROCKETSBRAKES
Vado IGH with enviolo AUTOMATiQ
  • Not recommended
  • A non-default primary gearing ratio would compromise cadence control
  • See enviolo table Approved Gearing

  • Post Mount

  • 6 bolt hubs

  • Stock rotor size: 180 mm front and rear

  • Max. rotor size: 180 mm

Vado  IGH with enviolo mechanical

Not recommended

50t is the maximum

  • 22t sprockets can be used instead of 24t without changing the belt
  • Belt tension has to be adjusted
  • Not recommended
  • Primary gear ratio of 2.0 not to be undercut

Vado

Standard drivetrains

Smaller chainrings are generally possible, e.g. 46t

50t is the maximumDifferent cassettes can be used within the usual limitations (derailleur capacity, etc.)