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Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon LTD
Forward 50 Collection
$10,799.99
5
4 Reviews
An unprecedented combo of power, speed, and light weight for a fast, fun, safe ride.
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Calling it an ‘E-Bike’ is an Insult
The All-New Turbo Vado SL 2
Calling it an ‘E-Bike’ is an Insult
The All-New Turbo Vado SL 2
Nothing delivers more power, speed, and range at such lightweight than Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon. It’s a premium, performance machine carefully engineered to make fitness fun, and your commute electric. With a carbon frame inspired by the best bike racers in the world, Future Shock for an ultra-smooth ride, an ergonomic position for telepathic handling, and a super light electric motor with supernatural power, the bike you’ve been dreaming about is here.
At a Glance
Use
Fast Commuting, Fitness, and Exploration
Forward 50 LTD
Limited to 250 numbered bikes only at select retailers
E-Bike System
Specialized SL 1.2 / 320 watts / Up to 5 Hours Range
Weight
Ultralight Carbon E-Bike: 14.9kg / 33.0lbs
Suspension
Future Shock 3.2
Personalization and Security
Fitness Metrics, Apple Find My, Turbo System Lock, Lights
It’s You, Only Faster
The whisper quiet Specialized SL 1.2 motor gets you up to a top speed of 28 mph in a blink with blow-your-hair-back acceleration, and delivers 320 watts of Supernatural power that feels like an extension of you. A 520Wh battery will sustain your ride for up to 5 hours. That’s a 20 minute commute, both ways, for a week straight without having to recharge.
It’s You, Only Fitter
Unlock your performance with Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon’s unmatched capability. Personal fitness metrics and ride customization - all available right in the Specialized App - meet the versatility to ride a staggeringly fast lightweight commuter, or a nimble urban cargo bike and family carrier.
It’s You, Only More Confident
Vado SL 2 Carbon delivers confidence on any road - and every stop along the way. Future Shock 3.2 is proven to deliver a smoother ride, while the bike’s ergonomics are designed to deliver easy, nimble handling that feels safe and comfortable. When it’s time to step away from your bike, Apple Find My Integration and Turbo System Lock Anti-theft let you do it with the same confidence you get in the saddle.
Vado SL 2 LTD Carbon: Forward 50
We took everything we’ve learned engineering the highest performing bikes in the world and created the Vado SL 2 Carbon LTD. It’s stunning graphic represents 50 years of innovation. With only 250 ever made, available only at select retailers, these limited editions will disappear faster than you’ll accelerate from a stop sign.
Specialized Science Club
Thank God some kids stayed in science club, because while you were cutting school, they were learning how to manipulate the laws of physics. Some of those kids grew up to be members of Specialized Science Club and helped make the Vado SL 2 an unprecedented combination of power, speed, and light weight.
"We wanted something more fun and confidence inspiring than anything we had done so far. With that vision, we immediately knew the bike had to set a new standard for performance and design. Now that it’s here, I can't wait to overtake all the Porsches stuck in Zürich traffic and see their reactions when my bike looks better than their car."
Eric Schuda, Active Category Leader
Technical Specifications
E-Bike
Motor
Specialized 1.2 SL System
Battery
Specialized SL2-520, Fully Integrated, 520Wh
UI/Remote
Mastermind H3, W/Handlebar Remote, Ant+/Bluetooth®, Built-In System Lock Feature, Integrated Apple Find My, Coloured Customizable Display Pages, 2.1"
Charger
Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
Wiring Harness
Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
Frameset
Frame
2024 Vado SL
Seat Binder
Specialized integrated
Suspension
Fork
Specialized Vado SL2 Carbon, Tubus front rack mounts up to 14kg
Brakes
Front Brake
SRAM Level Silver Stealth
Rear Brake
SRAM Level Silver Stealth
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM AXS POD Controller
Rear Derailleur
SRAM FORCE XPLR AXS D2 MAX 44T
Cassette
SRAM XG 1251 D1 XPLR 10-44
Chain
SRAM CN Force 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM FC S996 Carbon, S-165mm / M-L-170mm / XL-175mm
Chainrings
SRAM 107BCD 44T Narrow Wide
Wheels & Tires
Front Wheel
Roval Terra Carbon CL, 25mm internal width, 32mm depth, 24h, Tubeless ready, DT for Roval 350 hub, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Competition Race spokes
Front Tire
Specialized Hemisphere flat protection, Reflective side walls, Wirebead, All terrain tire, 700x47c
Rear Tire
Specialized Hemisphere flat protection, Reflective side walls, Wirebead, All terrain tire, 700x47c
Rear Wheel
Roval Terra CL, 25mm internal width, 32mm depth, 24holes, Tubeless ready, DT for Roval 350 hub, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Competition Race spokes
Inner Tubes
Turbo Tube W/Talc 60mm 29X1.75-2.4
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Stealth Stem, Alloy, 31.8mm, Integrated Display And Light Mount, Size S/M : 60mm 17 Deg, L/XL : 75mm 15.5 Deg
Handlebars
Specialized Carbon Handlebar, 10 Rise, 8 B-SWP, 6 U-SWP, 720mm, 31.8mm
Grips
ERGON, GA30-S Custom, 134.8mm Length
Saddle
Specialized Power Pro Mirror, Forward 50 limited edition, Nylon recycle base, Hollow-ti pink rail,155mm
SeatPost
Roval Carbon Fiber, 30.9 mm, Offset 21mm
Accessories
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Headlight
Lezyne, Ebike Fusion Stvzo E500+, 500 Lumen, 50Cm Wire, With Reflector
Taillight
Specialized integrated saddle mount, LED Technology, 12V
Bell
Specialized brass bell
Product Details
Product ID
273892
Compliance Certification
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL Solutions and/or SGS. For information on lithium-ion battery standards and regulations in New York City, visit: www.nyc.gov/fdny/batteries
Weight
Weight
14.98 kg (33 lb, 0.4 oz)
Weight Size
MD
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Geometry
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 170mm | 170mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 720mm | 720mm | 720mm | 720mm |
| Stem Length | 60mm | 60mm | 75mm | 75mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm |
| Seatpost Length | 350mm | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm |
| Stack | 600mm | 628mm | 660mm | 698mm |
| Reach | 375mm | 405mm | 430mm | 450mm |
| Head-Tube Length | 155.55mm | 185.55mm | 220.55mm | 260.55mm |
| Head-Tube Angle | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° |
| B-B Height | 291mm | 291mm | 291mm | 291mm |
| B-B Drop | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm |
| Trail | 85mm | 85mm | 85mm | 85mm |
| Fork Length (full) | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
| Front-Center | 635.7mm | 676.3mm | 713.6mm | 747.8mm |
| Chain-Stay Length | 465mm | 465mm | 465mm | 465mm |
| Wheelbase | 1092mm | 1132mm | 1170mm | 1204mm |
| Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 547mm | 585mm | 619mm | 650mm |
| Bike Stand-Over Height | 755mm | 781mm | 824mm | 869mm |
| Seat-Tube Length | 410mm | 440mm | 490mm | 540mm |
| Seat-Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
Manual Downloads
For safety warnings please refer to the documentation in the Manual Downloads section of this page.
Rider Reviews
5
4 Reviews