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Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ

5

6 Reviews

Meet the Vado SL. This super-light e-bike was designed to take on anything from daily…

Turbo Vado SL is e-Bike of the Year!
It’s You, Only Faster

Turbo Vado SL is e-Bike of the Year!

Nothing like the view from the top of the podium. Turbo Vado SL takes home Cycling Plus’s and Bike Radar’s top prize, best e-Bike of 2024. Agile, ultra-light, and so much damn fun. Calling it an ‘e-Bike’ is an insult.

Product Details

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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.

LONG-RANGE: Enjoy ride-anywhere range, go up to 80 mi / 130 km on a single charge. Need more? You can add an optional range-extender battery that fits in your water-bottle cage to take your ride even further.

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!
  • Safety features including premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power, and extra-bright front and rear lighting to see and be seen.
  • Turbo SL mounted rear rack, Racktime-compatible for your favorite bags and panniers, and DRYTECH fenders to keep the spray away.
  • SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain for lightweight, precise performance for the long haul.
  • DT Swiss R500 disc wheels paired with fast-rolling, high-grip, Nimbus II Sport Reflect 700 tires with BlackBelt flat protection and reflective accents to increase visibility.

Technical Specifications

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E-Bike

Motor

Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

UI/Remote

Specialized Mastermind TCU, TFT-screen, fully custom steup, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote

Battery

Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

Charger

Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

Wiring Harness

Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport

Frameset

Frame

E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds

Seat Binder

Integrated w/ frame

Suspension

Fork

Future shock 1.5w/Smooth Boot, Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc

Brakes

Front Brake

Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Rear Brake

Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Drivetrain

Chainrings

SRAM X-SYNC 44t, 110BCD

Shift Levers

SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Crankset

Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset

Wheels & Tires

Rims

DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth

Front Hub

Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h

Rear Hub

Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Tire

Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm

Rear Tire

Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm

Inner Tubes

Presta, 40mm valve

Cockpit

Stem

Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount

Handlebars

Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

Grips

Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

Saddle

Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

SeatPost

Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm

Accessories

Pedals

Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

Headlight

Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V

Taillight

Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V

Rack

Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg

Fenders

Specialized DryTech, Aluminum

Kickstand

Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount

Bell

Simple bell

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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SMLXL
Crank Length170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm
Handlebar Width680mm680mm680mm680mm
Stem Length60mm75mm75mm90mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm155mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm350mm350mm
Stack595mm626mm660mm696mm
Reach378mm401mm415mm424mm
Head-Tube Length185mm217mm250mm285mm
Head-Tube Angle70°70.5°71°71.5°
B-B Height270mm270mm270mm270mm
B-B Drop70mm70mm70mm70mm
Trail71mm67mm64mm61mm
Fork Length (full)390mm390mm390mm390mm
Fork Rake/Offset50mm50mm50mm50mm
Front-Center626mm655mm675mm690mm
Chain-Stay Length445mm445mm445mm445mm
Wheelbase1062mm1091mm1110mm1126mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal)554mm587mm610mm630mm
Bike Stand-Over Height770mm790mm815mm840mm
Seat-Tube Length415mm446.5mm494.5mm535mm
Seat-Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°
Geometry

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Rider Reviews

5

6 Reviews

 

Best E-Bike EVER!!!

This is my 3rd e-bike and by far the best. I've owned a Stromer ST5 and a Stromer ST2, and as fast and powerful as they were, they were heavy and because they had a limited number dealers in Toronto, getting any service done or getting parts for them was nightmarish. I sold both and went with the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 because it delivered everything I needed, a fast lightweight e-bike that still made me put in some effort and yet had the battery range for my type of riding. Plus, since its Specialized, the quality is top notch and the ability to get service and parts is easy. Highly recommended.

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Yes!

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Aay

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I love my e-bike. It

I love my e-bike. It is just what I need. I have heart issues and have a hard time getting up hills, with the e-bike I can get up it without putting stress on my heart.

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Yes!

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Guest G.

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Best eBike

I have owned 7 eBikes, this is my go to bike for everything. Lightweight, versatile and beautiful to look at. Very stealth. Easy to ride. I have 3,500 miles on my bike and nothing has gone wrong with minimal maintenance. (I also own the Creo and a non electric road bike). I recommend this bike to anyone looking for an all round great bike for roads and gravel paths. Top class build, great styling.

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Name:
Margaret

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Great and friendly service.. my

Great and friendly service.. my bike was deliver in time. Your customer service should be the norm. I'm a bike mechanic. Many people come to me asking me what bike they should get. I feel confident recommending Specialized to every one. I think the quality of your product and your service is superior.


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Luis G.

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Love on First Stride

Recently $ my turbo Vado sl @ Kinetic Cycle. Fell in love with the brassy yellow frame while in showroom floor. I just after the first few strides knew in my riders heart that this was the one. It has speed and for a heavy rider was surprisingly smooth and did not endure any jarring on my joy ride. Every component to this point makes solid sense. The shifting was quick and decisive no matter ranging up or down. I do wish the peddle quality was better, however I feel they do this as most not unlike myself has a preference and will switch them out. I am geeking out on all the well thought out components they chose. This of course might give pause, correction or create feelings otherwise....only time and miles will define the truth of my decision to invest.

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Yes!

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Glenn

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Smooth enjoyable ride

I purchased this bike after getting a total hip replacement. My first ride was incredible so smooth fast and a pleasure to ride. I experienced no pain and the gear selection up and down are so whisper quiet. Specialized bike rider forever!!!!

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Rudy

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