2027 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through vs 2026 Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing
The M is the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing size closest to your M Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through in M, the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through, MSpecialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through M | Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 623mm | 628mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69° | 69° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 585 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470.5mm | 465mm | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1136mm | 1132mm | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 291mm | 291 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 631mm | 781mm | +150 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | 440mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 185.55mm | +61 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing minus the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through, 2026 Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-ThroughSpecialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing
Each bike is ranked against the other commuter bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-ThroughSL 2 4.0 Step-Through | Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing2 LTD S-Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Vado SL | Specialized Vado SL |
| Fork | Specialized Vado SL Fork | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES | SRAM RD RED AXS E1 |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES CS-LG400-10 | SRAM RED XG-1290 E1 |
| Chain | KMC eGlide | SRAM RED Flattop E1 |
| Chainring | Praxis Cl | Praxis Cl |
| Motor | Specialized SL 1.2 | Specialized SL 1.2 |
| Battery | Specialized SL2-520 | Specialized SL2-520 |
| Tire | Specialized Hemisphere | Specialized Mondo |
| Brake | Tektro HD-R285 | SRAM DB RED |
| Stem | Specialized Stealth | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | Specialized Power Pro Mirror |
| Light | Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E500+ | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Custom |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Rapide CL |
| Handlebar | not listed | Roval SL Carbon |
| Grips | not listed | Ergon GA30-S Custom |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Fiber |
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