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Specialized Turbo Vado Sl 5.0 Eq Electric Bike 2021

There’s no other e-bike out there with ride quality range and power like this at a weight that’s light enough to carry. The Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is best for your daily commute quick errands and getting around town. Extra-bright built-in lights in front and back mean you’ll see and be seen. DRYTECH fenders keep water and road spray away and a standard rear rack is always ready for your bags and panniers. This is your go-to for local transportation.
Integrated Turbo Connect Display to view key ride data quickly and safely.

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.
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!
Premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power.
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.
12-speed Shimano SLX shifter and XT derailleur 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.

FRAME
E5 Aluminum Fitness/Transportation Geometry bottom bracket motor mount fully integrated down tube battery internal cable routing fender/rack mounts Smooth Welds reflective graphics

FORK
Future Shock 1.5 Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle flat mount disc carbon fork

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

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

INNER TUBES
Presta 40mm valve

FRONT TYRE
Nimbus II Sport Reflect 700x38mm

REAR TYRE
Nimbus II Sport Reflect 700x38mm

CRANKSET
Praxis Forged alloy M30 custom offset

CHAINRINGS
Praxis 44t 104BCD

SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano SLX Rapidfire Plus 12-speed w/o OGD

REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano XT Shadow Plus SGS Cage 12-speed

CASSETTE
Shimano SLX Hyperglide+ 12-speed 10-45t

CHAIN
Shimano SLX 12-speed w/Quick Link

FRONT BRAKE
Tektro HD-R510 hydraulic disc 160mm

REAR BRAKE
Tektro HD-R510 hydraulic disc 160mm

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

GRIPS
Specialized Body Geometry Contour lock-on

STEM
Specialized Stealth Stem alloy 14 deg 31.8mm integrated TCD-W mount

SADDLE
Bridge Sport hollow cr-mo rails 155mm

SEATPOST
Specialized alloy single bolt 21mm offset 27.2mm

SEAT BINDER
Integrated w/ frame

MOTOR
Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor

UI/REMOTE
Specialized TCU 10-LED State of charge 3-LED Ride Mode display ANT+/Bluetooth®

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

HEADLIGHT
Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115 310Lumens 12V

TAILLIGHT
Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO 11Lumens 12V

KICKSTAND
Specialized kickstand 40mm mount

Fenders
Specialized DryTech Aluminum

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

BELL
Simple bell

PEDALS
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors