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Specialized Turbo Como 3.0 650b Low Entry review

Specialized Turbo Como 3.0 650b Low Entry

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent motor responsiveness.
  • Good motor assistance climbing hills.
  • Very good motor assistance at speed.
  • Very good display and controls.
  • Has a useful app to adjust motor settings.
  • Bike is good to pedal quickly.
  • Bike has very good slow speed balance.
  • Bike copes OK on rough surfaces.
  • Low step frame is easy to mount and dismount.
  • Has a rear-mount kickstand.
  • Has built-in lights.
  • Has hydraulic disc brakes.
  • Comes in full and low step frames.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Doesn't have a rear rack or mudguards.
  • Doesn't have a suspension fork.

Type

Bike type
Commuter
Frame type
Step-through
Cargo type
Not applicable
Drive type
Chain

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Pedal assistance score
80%
Braking score
90%
Turning and low speed score
80%
Comfort score
60%
Handling score
75%
Controls score
80%
On-bike battery score
N/A
Off-bike battery score
N/A
Display score
N/A
Comments
The Como uses a lower torque version of the drive system fitted to the Vado 4.0, but on a more upright bike with a step-through frame. Don't be fooled by its relaxed aesthetic, we thought the Como rode better at speed than many full-frame models, and you wouldn't be limited to gentle jaunts through town. The riding position is comfortable and all our testers felt confident on it. It's an imposing bike, which helps command space on the roads and shared paths, but doesn't get unwieldy in tight spaces. The motor pushes you smoothly to 32km/h, and the Comos stiff frame and comfortable riding position make it a pleasure to pedal up hills, though the lower motor torque means it needs more rider effort than the Vado. There's no suspension fork, but its large-volume tyres help cushion the blows from rough paths. The Como doesn't come with mudguards or a luggage rack, which is a disappointment, but these can be fitted at extra cost. The motor controls are simple and very easy to use. You can even pair the bike to your phone and use an app to adjust assistance settings and record your rides. Some of our testers picked this as their favourite bike due to its funky good looks, excellent drive system and all-round versatility.

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Sizes available
2
Bike weight (kg)
N/A
Motor brand
Brose
Motor model
Turbo 1.2 E
Motor location
Middle
Power (W)
250
Max assist torque (Nm)
51
Max assist speed (km/h)
32
Assist settings
3
Battery size (Wh)
460
Battery location
Down tube (top side)
Wheel size (inches)
25.5
Tyre width (mm)
58
Mudguards
Kickstand location
Rear mount
Rear rack
Lights
Gears
9 (trigger)
Suspension fork travel
Suspension seatpost
Brakes
Disc (hydraulic)
Frame warranty (years)
N/A
Battery and motor warranty (years)
N/A
Battery origin
N/A
Frame origin
N/A
Motor origin
N/A

Cost

Price
$4,800.00

Features

Walk mode
Thumb throttle
Quick release seatpost
N/A
Quick release wheels
N/A

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