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Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Throu
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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.
BETTER OVER TIME: Because our technology never stops improving, neither will your ride experience. With new features, introductions, and firmware updates happening wirelessly, take your ride experience to the next level every time an update is available.
- Fully integrated and secure Specialized 320Wh downtube battery w/optional Range Extender compatibility for up to 120 miles of range.
- Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, peak 240W / 35Nm, 2x you rider amplification (180% assistance), assist up to 28mph.
- Turbo SL mounted rear rack, Racktime-compatible for your favorite bags and panniers, and DRYTECH fenders to keep the spray away.
- Premium lightweight E5 Aluminum frame.
- Clean internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, and reflective graphics.
- Step-through frame for easier on/off and managing commuter traffic.
- Premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power.
- Bright, integrated front and rear lighting to see and be seen.
- 11-speed Sram NX shifting for reliable performance for the long haul.
- Durable, lightweight alloy wheels paired with fast-rolling, high-grip, Nimbus II Sport Reflect 700 tires with BlackBelt flat protection and reflective accents to increase visibility.
SPECS
- Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm
- Frame: E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
- Fork: Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front-rack-compatible
- Chainrings: Praxis, 44T, 110BCD
- Chain: KMC e11S, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
- Crankset: Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
- Shift Levers: SRAM NX, 11-speed
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX, 11-speed
- Cassette: SUNRACE, CSMS7, 11-42t, 11-speed
- Rims: 700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width
- Spokes: DT Swiss Industry
- Front Tire: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
- Rear Tire: 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
- Grips: Body Geometry Women's Contour
- Saddle: Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
- Stem: Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
- Handlebars: Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
- SeatPost: Specialized, alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm
- Wiring Harness: Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
- Charger: Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
- Motor: Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
- Battery: Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
- UI/Remote: Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote
- Headlight: Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V
- Taillight: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V
- Bell: Simple bell
- Pedals: Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
- Fenders: Specialized DryTech, Aluminum
- Kickstand: Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount
- Rack: Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg
- Rear Brake: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
- Front Brake: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Geometry
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm |
| Seatpost Length | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm |
| Handlebar Width | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm |
| Stem Length | 60mm | 75mm | 75mm | 90mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm |
| Stack | 542mm | 574mm | 607mm | 643mm |
| Reach | 397mm | 419mm | 433mm | 442mm |
| Head-Tube Length | 130mm | 161.5mm | 194.5mm | 230mm |
| Head-Tube Angle | 70° | 70.5° | 71° | 71.5° |
| B-B Height | 291mm | 291mm | 291mm | 291mm |
| B-B Drop | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm |
| Trail | 71mm | 67mm | 64mm | 61mm |
| Fork Length (full) | 390mm | 390mm | 390mm | 390mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
| Front-Center | 626mm | 655mm | 675mm | 690mm |
| Chain-Stay Length | 445mm | 445mm | 445mm | 445mm |
| Wheelbase | 1062mm | 1110mm | ||
| Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 558mm | 610mm | ||
| Bike Stand-Over Height | 616mm | 655mm | ||
| Seat-Tube Length | 405mm | 469.5mm | ||
| Seat-Tube Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° |