Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 vs Trek Verve+ 2 Lowstep
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, battery, weight, top assisted speed; Trek Verve+ 2 Lowstep wins on steepest hill at 8 mph, price. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 goes about 36 miles and the Verve+ 2 Lowstep about 27 miles per charge.
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Turbo Vado SL 2 4.036mi everyday
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| Measure | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 | Verve+ 2 Lowstep | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 36 mi | 27 mi | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 23 mi | 17 mi | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 28 mi | 21 mi | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 5% | 10% | Verve+ 2 Lowstep |
| BatteryRated capacity | 520 Wh | 400 Wh | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
| PriceBrand store, today | $3,599.99 | $2,399.93 | Verve+ 2 Lowstep |
| WeightWith battery | 41 lb | 51.8 lb | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 |
| Max loadRider + cargo | — | 248 lb | Tie |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 5.0 h | 5.0 h | Tie |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 20 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 | 69 vs 52 mi | 39 vs 29 mi | 26 vs 19 mi | 26 vs 19 mi |
| 200 lb | 61 vs 46 mi | 34 vs 25 mi | 24 vs 19 mi | 22 vs 16 mi |
| 250 lb | 55 vs 42 mi | 30 vs 23 mi | 23 vs 18 mi | 19 vs 14 mi |
| 300 lb | 50 vs 38 mi | 27 vs 20 mi | 22 vs 17 mi | 17 vs 13 mi |
Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 first, then Verve+ 2 Lowstep. 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.
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