Aventon Ramblas ADV vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0
Aventon Ramblas ADV wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, price, full charge; Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 wins on weight, top assisted speed. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Ramblas ADV goes about 45 miles and the Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 about 36 miles per charge.
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Turbo Vado SL 2 4.036mi everyday
Wins 2 of 10 comparisons · $3,600
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A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Ramblas ADV | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 45 mi | 36 mi | Ramblas ADV |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 30 mi | 23 mi | Ramblas ADV |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 36 mi | 28 mi | Ramblas ADV |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 13% | 5% | Ramblas ADV |
| BatteryRated capacity | 708 Wh | 520 Wh | Ramblas ADV |
| PriceBrand store, today | $2,899 | $3,599.99 | Ramblas ADV |
| WeightWith battery | 54 lb | 41 lb | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 300 lb | — | Tie |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 4.6 h | 5.0 h | Ramblas ADV |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 20 mph | 28 mph | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 81 vs 69 mi | 49 vs 39 mi | 33 vs 26 mi | 33 vs 26 mi |
| 200 lb | 71 vs 61 mi | 43 vs 34 mi | 31 vs 24 mi | 28 vs 22 mi |
| 250 lb | 64 vs 55 mi | 38 vs 30 mi | 30 vs 23 mi | 24 vs 19 mi |
| 300 lb | 58 vs 50 mi | 34 vs 27 mi | 28 vs 22 mi | 22 vs 17 mi |
Ramblas ADV first, then Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.