Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 vs Trek FX+ 7S
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery; Trek FX+ 7S wins on price, full charge. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 goes about 36 miles and the FX+ 7S about 25 miles per charge.
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Turbo Vado SL 2 4.036mi everyday
Wins 5 of 10 comparisons · $3,600
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Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 | FX+ 7S | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 36 mi | 25 mi | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 23 mi | 16 mi | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 28 mi | 19 mi | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 5% | 5% | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
| BatteryRated capacity | 520 Wh | 360 Wh | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
| PriceBrand store, today | $3,599.99 | $3,199.93 | FX+ 7S |
| WeightWith battery | 41 lb | 41.1 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | — | 258 lb | Tie |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 5.0 h | 2.8 h | FX+ 7S |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 28 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 69 vs 48 mi | 39 vs 27 mi | 26 vs 18 mi | 26 vs 18 mi |
| 200 lb | 61 vs 42 mi | 34 vs 23 mi | 24 vs 17 mi | 22 vs 15 mi |
| 250 lb | 55 vs 38 mi | 30 vs 21 mi | 23 vs 16 mi | 19 vs 13 mi |
| 300 lb | 50 vs 35 mi | 27 vs 19 mi | 22 vs 16 mi | 17 vs 12 mi |
Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 first, then FX+ 7S. 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.