• 2022 Vado models come stock with Pathfinder Sport Reflect 650Bx2.3" tires
  • 2.3" is the maximum width for low-tread tires to allow sufficient clearance between tire and fender
  • Many wide mountain bike tires are compatible with fenders; maximum width of 2.1" or 2.2", depending on tread and actual size on rim

Spokes

Spoke lengths apply to default wheel setup and in combination with 12 mm nipples.

MODEL

 

SPOKE LENGTHS
FRONT

SPOKE LENGTHS
REAR

Drive Side

Non-Drive-Side

Drive Side

Non-Drive-Side

Vado 5.0 IGH262 mm261 mm246 mm244 mm

Vado 5.0

262 mm261 mm261 mm
262 mm
Vado 4.0262 mm261 mm261 mm262 mm
Vado 3.0 IGH266 mm265 mm246 mm244 mm
Vado 3.0266 mm265 mm265 mm266 mm

Tubeless Conversion

Although the rim is not specifically made to be tubeless compatible, it can be converted through the following steps:

  1. Either purchase Schrader-specific tubeless valves for a 8.5mm valve hole or take care installing a regular tubeless valve as follows:
    1. Choose a valve with a conical sealing head that seals the larger hole well
    2. Use a tubeless valve compression ring with a step design (see image 4 below) so that the valve centers better in the larger hole
  2. 30 mm self-adhesive tubeless rim tape is recommended. It should overlap by two layers at the valve hole, especially if using a presta tubeless valve.
  3. Pierce a small hole through the tape at the valve hole. Make sure the valve stem seals properly at the rim bed.
  4. Follow the regular steps for tubeless set up, found here: https://support.specialized.com/tires/en/tubeless-conversion/installation-tips