Frame Specifications
All Vado bikes feature E5 Aluminum frames with a bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated & lockable downtube battery, internal cable routing, lock and front rack mount.
Choice of standard or step-through frame.
Kickstand
- All models feature a chainstay-mounted aluminum kickstand
- 40 mm mount (center-center of mounting holes)
- Provided they fit (mounting, length), alternative kickstands can be installed
IGH models: sliding dropouts, belt compatible
Rear derailleur hanger: AMAZINGER 2.1, MTB RD HANGER
Frame geometry
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack (mm) | 625 | 639 | 652 | 676 |
| Reach (mm) | 423 | 444 | 464 | 48 |
| Headtube Length (mm) | 135 | 150 | 165 | 190 |
| Headtube Angle (°) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| BB Height (mm) | 285 | 285 | 285 | 285 |
| BB Drop (mm) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Trail (mm) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Fork Length (full) (mm) | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 |
| Fork Rake/Offset (mm) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Front Center (mm) | 699 | 724 | 750 | 777 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1160 | 1186 | 1212 | 1239 |
| Toptube Length (horizontal) (mm) | 585 | 615 | 645 | 675 |
| Bike Standover Height (mm) | 735 | 771 | 771 | 805 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 400 | 450 | 460 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle (Virtual) (°) | 75.5 | 75 | 74.5 | 74 |
Fork
Vado features a 80mm travel fork (lockable to rigid)
Specifications:
- 44 mm offset
- Tapered steerers (1 1/8 - 1 1/2)
- All models with RockShox forks: 110mm spacing and 15mm thru axles
- All models with Suntour forks: 100mm spacing and 15mm thru axles
- PM 160 brake mounts
- Through-hole in fork crown to mount fender and the front light
Headset & Cockpit
All models use a traditional bar/stem combination. The Specialized FlowSet stem creating cleaner aesthetics than standard stems
Stem:
- 3D-forged 6061-T6 alloy
- 31.8 mm clamp
- 20° rise
- Lengths: 60 mm (S/M); 75 mm (L/XL)
Handlebars:
- 6061-T6 alloy
- 31.8 mm clamp diameter
- 680 mm wide
- 15° upsweep / 46 mm rise
- 5° backsweep
Headset:
- All bearings fully integrated
- Upper: 1.125" Campy-style 45° cartridge bearing
- Lower: 1.5" 36° inner and 45° outer cartridge bearing
Seatpost
When adjusting the saddle height or installing an aftermarket dropper post, it is important to ensure the insertion depth is within the acceptable range.
| Seat Post Length | Seat Post Maximum Insertion | Seat Post Minimum Insertion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Suspension (4.0 and 5.0 models): 350mm Non-suspension (3.0 models): 300mm | 200mm | 80mm |
| M | Suspension (4.0 and 5.0 models): 350mm Non-suspension (3.0 models): 400mm | 260mm | |
| L-XL | Suspension (4.0 and 5.0 models): 400mm Non-suspension (3.0 models): 400mm | 260mm |
All models use a 30.9mm seat post and a 34.9mm seat collar.