2026 Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing vs 2027 Trek Charter+ 4S
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Trek Charter+ 4S
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing is drawn. The Trek Charter+ 4S numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing M | Trek Charter+ 4S M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 628mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 69° | 69.0° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.0° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 465mm | 468 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1132mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 291 | not listed | |
| Standover | 781mm | 824 | +43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | 500 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 430mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 185.55mm | 145 | −41 mm |
Differences are the Trek Charter+ 4S minus the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing, 2027 Trek Charter+ 4S.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Vado SL LTD S-RacingTrek Charter+ 4S
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 Vado SL LTD S-Racing2 LTD S-Racing | Trek Charter+ 4SCharter+ 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Vado SL | Trek Charter+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | SRAM RD RED AXS E1 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290 E1 | Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300 |
| Chain | SRAM RED Flattop E1 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Chainring | Praxis Cl | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized Custom | Bontrager City |
| Motor | Specialized SL 1.2 | Bosch Performance Line Sport |
| Battery | Specialized SL2-520 | Bosch Powertube |
| Wheelset | Roval Rapide CL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Mondo | Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | SRAM DB RED | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Roval SL Carbon | not listed |
| Grips | Ergon GA30-S Custom | Trek ergonomic elite lock-on |
| Seatpost | Specialized Fiber | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Pro Mirror | Bontrager Boulevard |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour SF25-NVX32 |
| Hub | not listed | Formula CL-25, Formula FCL-542S |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT30 |
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