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The Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is best for your daily commute, quick errands, and getting around town
The Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is best for your daily commute, quick errands, and getting around town
Specialized

Specialized SL 5.0 Step Through EQ Hybrid E.Bike - Aluminum/ Black

£3,400.00
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Specialized SL 5.0 Step Through EQ Hybrid E.Bike - Aluminum/ Black

Season:2024

Brand:Specialized

Code:335520329238

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 Nimbus 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 to80 miles (130 km) or 6 hours (eco mode) orup to120 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.
  • Step-through frame for easier on/off and managing commuter traffic. Turbo SL mounted rear rack, Racktime-compatible, for your favorite bags and panniers, and DRYTECH fenders to keep the spray away.
  • SRAMGX Eagle 12-speed drivetrainfor 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 Information
Frame
E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Motor
Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
Battery
Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
Wiring Harness
Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
User interface/Remote
Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, over-the-air updates, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote
Fork
Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
Stem
Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on
Front Brake
Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Brake
Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
Chainrings
Praxis, 44T, 110BCD
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
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
Saddle
Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
Inner Tubes
Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50
SeatPost
Specialized, alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm
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
Charger
Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
Sizing Information
SMLXL
Crank Length170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm
Stem Length60mm75mm75mm90mm
Handlebar Width680mm680mm680mm680mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm350mm350mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm155mm
Stack595mm626mm660mm696mm
Reach378mm401mm415mm424mm
Head-Tube Length185.5mm217mm250mm285.5mm
Head-Tube Angle70°70.5°71°71.5°
B-B Height291mm291mm291mm291mm
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 Height616mm631mm655mm688mm
Seat-Tube Length405mm431.5mm469.5mm510mm
Seat-Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°
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