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Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0

Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0
  • Color: Brushed Aluminum/Black Reflective
$4,499.99
$4,500.00
Color: Brushed Aluminum/Black Reflective
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Wheel Size: 700c
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Details

Meet the Vado SL. This super-light e-bike was designed to take on anything from daily commutes through urban landscapes to clocking even faster workouts. Need to carry your bike? No sweat. Weighing 40% less than the full-power Vado, there’s no other electric bike out there with ride quality, range, and power like this. All you need to do is get on and go.

The Vado SL comes equipped with everything you need to start riding right away. First, the extra-bright, built-in lights give you higher visibility in low-light areas. Next, the MasterMind Turbo Control Unit (TCU) makes it easy to view ride info on the go. The Pathfinder tires roll fast on or off the pavement with plenty of grip, and the Vado SL's featherweight status also makes it perfect for city commuting and offers far more than ride quality — it means you can hang it on a wall or car rack. And it makes public transportation a breeze.

So whether you're going fast or far or both, the Vado SL provides the confidence to do it all at a fraction of the weight.

LIGHT WEIGHT: You’ll be blown away by how easy it is to lift your bike on to a rack, carry it up stairs, or ride nimbly around town, thanks to the category-leading light-weight of the Turbo SL technology, optimised frame materials, design, and specification.

COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT: Body position and handling are optimized to deliver unsurpassed riding comfort, confidence, and control. Powerful hydraulic disc brakes reign in your speed, while larger tires provide maximum traction for turning and stopping.

TURBO SL: The heart of the Vado is its Turbo SL technology, the advanced and integrated electric bike system that delivers an unequaled combination of light-weight, natural feel, anti-theft functions, training tips, a full-function bike computer, ride anywhere range, and more.

The speed limit at which the motor will stop supporting may vary significantly by region and is based on local requirements. It may also affect range: a higher speed limit may result in less range.

- The MasterMind Turbo Control Unit (TCU) is your information hub with customizable display fields to experience precisely the ride you want.
- Coming Soon: Over-the-air updates when paired with the Specialized app, allowing your bike to improve over time.
- Long-Range - Fully integrated Specialized 320Wh downtube battery w/optional Range Extender compatibility for up to 80 miles (130 km) or 6 hours (eco mode) or up to 120 miles (200 km) or 9 hours w/ range extender (eco mode).
- Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, peak 240W/35Nm, 2x you rider amplification (180% assistance), assist up to 28mph.
- Lightweight and high-strength premium carbon fork with Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle.
- Future Shock 1.5 reduces impacts from rough roads and terrain, potholes be gone!
- Premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power.
- Extra-bright front and rear lighting to see and be seen.
- SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain for lightweight, precise performance for the long haul.
- Float over the rough stuff with DT Swiss R500 disc wheels paired with fast-rolling, high-grip, Specialized Pathfinder 38c tires, featuring proprietary GRIPTON® rubber compound.

Geometry

Geometry Chart:
SizeSmallMediumLargeX-Large
BB Drop (mm) 70 70 70 70
B-B Height (mm) 291 291 291 291
Bike Stand-Over Height (mm) 791 811 836 861
Chain-Stay Length (mm) 445 445 445 445
Crank Length (mm) 170 172.5 172.5 175
Fork Length (full) (mm) 390 390 390 390
Fork Rake/Offset (mm) 50 50 50 50
Front-Center (mm) 626 655 675 690
Handlebar Width (mm) 680 680 680 680
Head-Tube Angle 70 70.5 71 71.5
Head-Tube Length (mm) 130 161.5 194.5 230
Reach (mm) 397 419 433 442
Saddle Width (mm) 155 155 155 155
Seat-Tube Angle 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5
Seat-Tube Length (mm) 415 446.5 494.5 535
Seatpost Length (mm) 350 350 350 350
Stack (mm) 542 574 607 643
Stem Length (mm) 60 75 75 90
Top-Tube Length (horizontal) (mm) 558 589 613 632
Trail (mm) 78 75 71 68
Wheelbase (mm) 1062 1091 1110 1126
Sizes:
Height (Inches)Height (CM)Size
5'1" - 5'5" 158 - 165 S
5'5" - 5'10" 165 - 178 M
5'10" - 6'1" 178 - 185 L
6'1" - 6'4" 185 - 193 XL

Specs

Frame E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Fork Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
Rims DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth
Hubs Front: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h
Rear: Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h
Spokes DT Swiss Industry
Tires Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c
Crankset Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
Chainrings SRAM X-SYNC 44t, 110BCD
Shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50t
Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Handlebars Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Tape/Grips Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on
Stem Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Seatpost Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm
Saddle Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
Pedals Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Accessories & Extras Headlight Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V
Taillight Specialized integrated saddle mount, LED Technology, 12V
Bell Simple bell
Motor Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
Battery Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
Controller/Display Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, over-the-air updates, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote
Charger Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN Store SKU
Brushed Aluminum/Black Reflective / Large / 700c 888818803293 93922-3104 210000029010
Brushed Aluminum/Black Reflective / X-Large / 700c 888818803378 93922-3105

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