However, while you'll save a ton of cash on gas, the Specialized Turbo Vado is by no means cheap. The base 2.0 version starts at $2,700 and the 6.0 I rode starts at $4,800.

Here’s what stands out. These New E-Bikes Deliver Smooth Power Each bike boasts Specialized’s own 2.2 motor and MasterMind Turbo Control Display, enabling you to toggle between three speed modes — ...

For our visit, Specialized outfitted us with the Turbo Vado 5.0, a bike boasting a 350-watt motor, 604-watt-hour lithium-ion battery, and the capability to go up to 80 miles on a single charge.

Powering everything is a 320Wh battery is wedged into the Turbo Vado's magnesium down tube -- Specialized says it'll pack enough juice after a full charge to provide 80 miles of range.

Specialized Future Shock 1.5 sits between the headtube and stem, allowing for 20mm of bump-absorption, but is only available on the Vado SL 5.0 model.

Specialized, along with other big cycling brands like Trek and Giant, is embracing the trend (its first e-bike, the Turbo S, launched in 2012). Now, the California-based company has launched the Turbo ...

Specialized bikes aren’t cheap to buy, and the Turbo Vado 4.0 is no exception, but the overall build and ride quality constantly remind you why sometimes it’s best to spend a little bit more.

The Specialized Turbo Vado SL is one of the best ebikes I’ve reviewed, but that unit was meant to provide a gentle assist over a regular bike, rather than helping you blaze up the steepest hills ...

Specialized's Vado Turbo 5.0 ebike stealthily hides its battery and motor inside its frame, giving it a look that resembles a standard bike.

Specialized has launched super light versions of its commuter ebike, claiming that they're 40 percent lighter than much of the competition. The Turbo Vado SL ebikes will offer assist up to 28 mph ...