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Elevate your cycling experience with the Specialized Turbo Vado SL Electric Hybrid Bike, offering effortless, efficient, and enjoyable rides.
Elevate your cycling experience with the Specialized Turbo Vado SL Electric Hybrid Bike, offering effortless, efficient, and enjoyable rides.
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2022 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ Step-Through Electric Hybrid Bike

£2,499.00 £4,500.00 44% off
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2022 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ Step-Through Electric Hybrid Bike

Season:2022

Brand:Specialized

Code:317880329239

Introducing the Specialized Turbo Vado SL Electric Hybrid Bike, a super-light e-bike engineered for versatile performance. Perfect for daily urban commutes or enhancing your workout speed, this e-bike is 40% lighter than the full-power Vado, offering unparalleled ride quality, range, and power. Just hop on and go.

Ready to Ride

The Vado SL comes fully equipped for immediate use:

  • Built-in Lights: Extra-bright for increased visibility in low-light conditions.
  • MasterMind Turbo Control Unit (TCU): Easy access to real-time ride information.
  • Nimbus Tyres: Fast-rolling on or off pavement with excellent grip.
  • Featherweight Build: Ideal for city commuting, easy to hang on a wall or car rack, and perfect for public transportation.

Go Fast and Far

The Vado SL provides the confidence to tackle any ride, whether it’s a quick trip or a long journey, at a fraction of the weight.

Light Weight

The category-leading lightweight Turbo SL technology, combined with optimised frame materials and design, makes it easy to lift onto a rack, carry upstairs, or maneuver through town.

Comfortable and Confident

Experience unparalleled riding comfort and control with optimised body positioning and handling. Powerful hydraulic disc brakes ensure reliable speed control, while larger tyres offer maximum traction and stability.

Turbo SL Technology

At the heart of the Vado SL is its advanced Turbo SL technology, offering:

  • Lightweight and Natural Feel: Seamless electric assist for an enjoyable ride.
  • Anti-theft Functions and Training Tips: Keep your bike secure and improve your performance.
  • Full-function Bike Computer: Stay informed and in control.
  • Extensive Range: Ride anywhere with long-lasting battery life.
  • Note: Speed limits for motor assistance may vary by region and can impact range.

Long-Range Capability

Integrated Specialized 320Wh Downtube Battery: Optional Range Extender for up to 80 miles (130 km) or 6 hours (eco mode); up to 120 miles (200 km) or 9 hours with the Range Extender (eco mode).

Custom Specialized SL 1.1 Motor: Lightweight motor with 240W peak power, 35Nm torque, and 180% assistance, supporting speeds up to 28mph.

Premium Build and Features

  • Lightweight and High-Strength Carbon Fork: Equipped with Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle.
  • Future Shock 1.5: Reduces impacts from rough roads and terrain.
  • Safety Features: Premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power, and extra-bright front and rear lighting for visibility.
  • Step-through Frame: Easy mounting and dismounting for commuter traffic.
  • Turbo SL Mounted Rear Rack: Racktime-compatible for your favorite bags and panniers, with DRYTECH fenders to keep the spray away.
  • SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed Drivetrain: Lightweight and precise performance for long rides.
  • DT Swiss R500 Disc Wheels: Paired with fast-rolling, high-grip Nimbus II Sport Reflect 700 tyres with BlackBelt flat protection and reflective accents for increased visibility.

Elevate your cycling experience with the Specialized Turbo Vado SL Electric Hybrid Bike, offering effortless, efficient, and enjoyable rides.

Technical Information
  • Frame
    E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
  • Fork
    Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
  • Seat Binder
    Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm
  • Stem
    Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
  • Handlebars
    Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
  • Grips
    Body Geometry Women's Contour
  • Saddle
    Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
  • Seatpost
    Specialized, alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
  • Front Brake
    Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
  • Rear Brake
    Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
  • Cassette
    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
  • Chain
    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Crankset
    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
  • Chainrings
    Praxis, 44T, 110BCD
  • Rear Derailleur
    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Shifters
    SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
  • Spokes
    DT Swiss Industry
  • Rims
    DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth
  • Front Tyre
    Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
  • Rear Tyre
    Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
  • 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
  • Inner Tubes
    Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50
  • Wiring Harness
    Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
  • Charger
    Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
  • UI/Remote
    Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, over-the-air updates, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote
  • Motor
    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
  • Battery
    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
  • Headlight
    Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V
  • Taillight
    Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V
  • Bell
    Simple Bell
  • Pedals
    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
  • Mudguards
    Specialized DryTech, Aluminum
  • Kickstand
    Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount
  • Rack
    Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg
  • As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying. Please note that this bike does not come with pedals.
Sizing Information

SIZING

Size in ft5'1" - 5'5"5'5" - 5'9"5'9" - 6'0"6'0" - 6'4"
Size in cm155 - 165cm165 - 175cm175- 183cm183 - 193cm
Bike SizeSMLXL

GEOMETRY

SizeSMLXL
BB Drop70mm70mm70mm70mm
BB Height291mm291mm291mm291mm
Bike Standover Height616mm631mm655mm688mm
Chainstay Length445mm445mm445mm445mm
Fork Length, Full390mm390mm390mm390mm
Fork Rake/Offset50mm50mm50mm50mm
Front Centre626mm655mm675mm690mm
Head Tube Angle70°70.5°71°71.5°
Head Tube Length185.5mm217mm250mm285.5mm
Reach378mm401mm415mm424mm
Seat Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°
Seat Tube Length405mm431.5mm469.5mm510mm
Stack595mm626mm660mm696mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal554mm587mm610mm630mm
Trail71mm67mm64mm61mm
Wheelbase1062mm1091mm1110mm1126mm
Crank Length170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm
Handlebar Width680mm680mm680mm680mm
Stem Length60mm75mm75mm90mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm155mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm350mm350mm
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