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Turbo Tero 5.0

4.9

24 Reviews

The Turbo Tero means one thing: you're going to need a bigger map. With ride anywhere…

We deliver! Just say when and how.

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

Riders around the world have continually voted Specialized as the #1 brand in E-MTBs. With our unmatched power, refined delivery system, and seamless integration, our already legendary mountain bikes are truly something out of this world.

The Tero in 60 seconds: Specialized Turbo Electric Bicycles

Product Details

The Turbo Tero means one thing: you're going to need a bigger map. With ride anywhere range, this adventure-ready suspension electric bike is our go-anywhere, over anything, with everything vehicle. Plus, with enough storage space to pack in a few backcountry comforts, you'll discover new adventures easier than ever. The only question left to ask is where to?

Looking for a commuter you can take touring? A touring bike that can haul cargo? This is it. In a word, the Tero is unstoppable. Off-road capable wheels and tires, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, and a full-on suspension fork can transform every ride into an adventure, whether you’re on dirt roads or cruising through the concrete jungle.

POWERFUL: It’s you, only faster. The Turbo Full Power system senses the force you apply to the pedals and amplifies your effort up to four times for an experience that makes getting up any hill or to any destination no sweat. Literally.

COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT: Both body position and handling are optimized to deliver everything the rider needs: comfort, confidence, and control. Reign in your speed with hydraulic disc brakes and stay in control with larger tires that offer more traction for turning and stopping on any terrain.

TURBO: The heart of the Tero is its Turbo technology. The advanced and integrated electric bike system delivers an unequaled combination of power, natural feel, anti-theft functions, training tips, a full-function bike computer, and more.

SECURE: Tero has anti-theft on lock. Thwart would-be bike thieves by disabling the motor with a press of a button so nobody can turn the motor back on without your personalized pin. For additional protection, lock the battery in the bike or take it with you to make bike thieves miserable.

SILENT: Turbo Full Power Motor provides smooth, quiet, and seamless amplification for a quiet ride on any terrain.

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.

Turbo Full Power 2.2 Motor and 710 Wh Battery- Integrated into the aluminum frame of the Tero 5.0, they effectively quadruple your own power, cranking out ample wattage to make short work of the steepest climbs and providing enough extra muscle to let you carry a mountain of adventure gear, groceries, kids and daydreams without breaking a sweat. It’s you, only faster. But what really sets this motor apart from the rest is how efficiently and seamlessly it melds with your own efforts.
Specialized app and MasterMind - Specialized app allows you to tailor Tero’s power output levels to your desired preference—all three standard power modes can be almost infinitely adjusted to suit your power and range needs. MasterMind’s MicroTune function can adjust power output levels in 10% increments so that you can tune the range to suit your needs.
Mountain Bike DNA- Tero’s componentry is tailored to enhance control and confidence. Aggressive but smooth rolling 29” wheels with 2.3” Ground Control tires offer ample traction in every situation, SRAM disc brakes deliver substantial braking bite, 110 mm of front suspension travel smooths the trail, and a dropper seatpost is there for when you need to really get down in technical off-road situations.
Turbo System Lock - Use the Specialized app to disable your bike’s motor and activate the motion sensor alarm. Once locked, the motor cannot be enabled again except by the owner.
Fender, Rack, and Kickstand mounts. Rated to pull a thru-axle trailer. Child seat compatible.
Long-Range - With a ride-anywhere range, go up to 75 miles (120 km) or 5.5 hours on a single charge (eco mode).

Technical Specifications

E-Bike

Motor

Specialized 2.2, 90Nm torque, custom tuned motor, 250W nominal

Battery

Specialized U2-710, alloy casing, state of charge display, 710Wh

UI/Remote

MasterMind TCD, w/handlebar remote, built-in anti-theft feature, Bluetooth® connectivity, customizable display pages

Wiring Harness

Custom wire harness

Charger

Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V

Frameset

Frame

E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated &lockable downtube battery, internal cable routing, lock and front rack mount

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy, bolt-type, 34.9mm

Suspension

Fork

Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 110mm travel, Motion-Control

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm

Rear Brake

SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM S700, single-click lever

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t

Chain

KMC e11T, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

Crankset

Custom alloy forged crankarms

Chainrings

Praxis, 36T, 104BCD

Wheels & Tires

Rims

Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific

Front Hub

Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Hub

Specialized alloy rear hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Tire

Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.35"

Rear Tire

Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.35"

Inner Tubes

Presta, 48mm valve

Cockpit

Stem

Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

Handlebars

Specialized Trail, 6061 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 31.8mm clamp, S 720mm, M-XL 750mm

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips, Lock-on

Saddle

Rivo Sport, steel rails, 155mm

SeatPost

TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, S: 100mm, M-XL: 120mm

Accessories

Pedals

Specialized platform pedal

Bell

Simple bell

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

Geometry

	S	M	L	XL
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	170mm	170mm
Handlebar Width	720mm	750mm	750mm	750mm
Stem Length	60mm	60mm	70mm	70mm
Saddle Width	155mm	155mm	155mm	155mm
Seatpost Length	360mm	400mm	400mm	400mm
Stack	637mm	651mm	664mm	687mm
Reach	405mm	426mm	446mm	462mm
Headtube Length	135mm	150mm	165mm	190mm
Headtube Angle	66.4°	66.4°	66.4°	66.4°
BB Height	313mm	313mm	313mm	313mm
BB Drop	57mm	57mm	57mm	57mm
Trail	114mm	114mm	114mm	114mm
Fork Length (full)	516mm	516mm	516mm	516mm
Fork Rake/Offset	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm
Front Center	709mm	736mm	761mm	787mm
Chainstay Length	470.4mm	470.4mm	470.4mm	470.4mm
Wheelbase	1173mm	1200mm	1226mm	1252mm
Toptube Length (horizontal)	589mm	620mm	650mm	680mm
Bike Standover Height	773mm	807mm	807mm	835mm
Seat Tube Length	400mm	450mm	460mm	500mm
Seat Tube Angle (Virtual)	73.9°	73.4°	72.9°	72.4°

Manual Downloads

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

2022 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Charger User Manual (SBC-C04 / SBC-C05 / SBC-C06 / SBC-C07)

2022 TERO UM EN IT ES PT KR CNT CNS JP

2022 TERO USER MANUAL EN FR DE CZ PL SK

2022 TERO USER MANUAL NL DK NO SV SL HR RU FI

Li Ion Battery UN38.3 Test Summary

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_AU-NZ

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_JP

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_CNT

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_CH

SPECIALIZED_MOUNTAIN_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_CZ_SK

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_SL

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_HR

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SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_DK

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_SV

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_FI

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_ES

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_PT

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_FR

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_GB

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SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_KOR

SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ACTIVE_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_CNS

Mission Control App 2.0 User Guide (English)

Mission Control App 2.0 User Guide (Chinese)

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-English

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-French

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-German

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Czech

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Croatian

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Dutch

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Finnish

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Italian

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Chinese_Simplified

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Korean

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Norwegian

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Polish

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Slovak

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Slovenian

AG_FRONT_RACK_&_ADVENTURE_PLATE-Spanish

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - TURBO BATTERIES

ARTICLE 10 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON BATTERY PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY

Rider Reviews

4.9

24 Reviews

07/10/2024

what a ride!

At 77 years old and living in hilly island country, I thought my selection of trails would be limited. My Tero 5 goes anywhere! I am riding between 30 and 50 miles every day, with no limits on where I can go. My issues are: 1.the battery often sticks in the case and I have to jiggle things a bit to get it loose; 2. the lettering on the computer is too small to read easily- even with good eyesight. As for wishes: I would like a larger chainring for peddling higher speeds- the best I can get out of it is 22.5 mph. before it free wheels. a great bike!

Name:: jon

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12/28/2023

Es una bicicleta extraordinaria.

Es una maravilla, se disfruta a cada momento, sin esfuerzo se logra una gran velocidad y se siente súper estable.

Name:: Ivan R.

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12/10/2023

Gran bicicleta.

Es una estupenda bicicleta para la ciudad, muy ágil y resistente, es una excelente inversión.

Name:: Ivan R.

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11/29/2023

Una bicicleta increible.

Es una gran bicicleta, con todo el poder necesario para lidiar con el trafico de las grandes ciudades.

Would Recommend?: No

Name:: Ivan R.

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11/18/2023

Outstanding!

Purchased Tero 5.0 class 3 in Aug. 23. At 73 years old I love the 4x me power to get up the many hills in the PNW. I'm mostly on pavement, but there's a major gravel trail not far from the house that's about 10 miles long that I use occasionally. I swapped out the tires for a more friendly pavement and gravel tire. I also swapped out the 36T chainring for a 44T and at 70 RPM pedaling I can achieve 23 MPH very easily. Not many mountain bike trails in my vicinity without transporting the bike and traveling. The 36T ring was just not enough for pavement use. I also have a Turbo Vado SL 5.0 that is 2x me and is a bit more work, but is much lighter at 31 lbs. instead of the 50 lbs. of the Tero 5.0. Both are a lot of fun and I hope to be riding for more years to come.

Would Recommend?: No

Name:: HOWARD

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02/06/2023

Great ride

Love the bike use it to get to work every day. Ride is comfortable. I wish there was a way to lock the bike computer without using a phone.

Would Recommend?: No

Name:: Matthew

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01/17/2023

Quality

Very satisfied with the quality of the ebike a really solid and powerful ebike but brakes could be much better also the fork.

Would Recommend?: No

Name:: Carl

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12/13/2022

Es el dinero mejor invertido

Es el dinero mejor invertido de mi vida!!

Would Recommend?: No

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Name:: Guest G.

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08/03/2022

So far, bike has lived

So far, bike has lived up to all expectations. Battery life seems very good.

Would Recommend?: No

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Name:: Guest G.

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07/29/2022

Awesome bike!

Awesome all around bike! Very stable and reassuring off-road manners. Also I use it in town. A versatile commuter and weekend woods bike all in one. Great battery life, been on 5 sprints in my neighborhood and 2 18 mile rides with plenty left to do another 35 miles of riding. I am a large man, concerned about range while carrying my weight and Specialized took away my anxiety. Also one of the few available with an extra large frame available. Looking forward to many more miles and smiles.

Would Recommend?: No

Name:: Mark

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07/25/2022

Solid build, great range, love

Solid build, great range, love the display except when I clean my bike while upside down. The display will hit the ground. I just need to prop up the handlebars.

Would Recommend?: No

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Name:: Lee I.

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07/15/2022

This bike was a great

This bike was a great way to get back into trail riding after a 20 year break! It handles really well, and the ability to dial in the amount of assist you want is top tier. It’s also been a great occasional alternative to my work commute which is 36 miles round trip. I could lean on the batter much harder than I have and still not needed to charge the battery at work…an absolute game changer. If you’re like me and wand want to get out and enjoy nature(and you are not a downhill bomber), I can’t think of a better fit than this bike. If I could change anything, it might be the mounting hole positions under the top tube…this was by no means a deal-breaker for me though. This was my first e-bike purchase and I had serious concerns about buyer’s remorse after getting it…happy to report those concerns no longer exist!

Would Recommend?: No

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Name:: Guest G.

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07/15/2022

Great bike!

I have been waiting for a hard tail eMTB from Specialized to be available. I got the Tero 5.0 XL. So much power and so smooth to ride. I am a bigger guy, 6'4", 290 lbs. This bike feels solid and fits me great. I changed out the tires to 2.6 Butchers front and back, they fit and ride great. My wife has had the Levo SL for a while now, finally I will be able to keep up!

Would Recommend?: No

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Name:: Abram

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07/06/2022

Love this bike! Unless you

Love this bike! Unless you really think you need all that extra suspension, or want to spend $2000+ more, this bike is the answer for a budget. Great bike for the money. The only nit is the SRAM Shifters and Brakes, they work fine and all, just not as nice as Deore, IMHO. I would recommend this product to anyone interested a serious mountain bike without all the extra suspension. It's a pleasure to ride.

Would Recommend?: No

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Name:: Guest G.

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06/29/2022

This bike is amazing. I

This bike is amazing. I was having difficulty keeping my HR in a healthy range when climbing on a road or on a trail. This seems to be the answer for me.

Would Recommend?: No

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Name:: Guest G.

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06/07/2022

My second Tero. Bought a

My second Tero. Bought a 3.0 loved it so much bought the 5 too. This bike is a dream to ride. Best part the components are sturdier for my woodland adventures and field riding. This is my 4 th Specialized bike I won’t own any other brand than Specialized. Thank you Specialized for making it GREAT!

Would Recommend?: No

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Name:: Guest G.

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05/20/2022

Super fun bike!

This bike is great around town as well as on singletrack. Keep in mind that this is a class 1 rated bike so it is not meant for big drops or super gnarly stuff. It can take some rocky trails though no problem. Consider this bike your swiss army knife of bikes. It does a little bit of everything decently well. It is a great townie bike as well as a great off road / gravel/ single track bike as long as you are riding blues and greens. Definitely not a black or double black kind of bike, but that is not its intended use. I ride it around pretty much everywhere and have a blast. On a recent whim I decided to go ride some local trails that allow e-bikes after riding downtown and did 4500+ feet of climbing on a mix of trail and turbo mode and still had battery left to spare. Great all arounder for class 1 type riding. If you are going to only have one bike and you like mixed surfaces and you don't want to get too rowdy off road this is the bike for you.

Would Recommend?: No

Name:: Nick

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05/03/2022

Exactly what I've been waiting for

This bike is exactly what I've been waiting for - smooth pedal assist, exactly enough power, great range & endurance, and smooth sleek finished look on the frame & body. The software in this bike is also a differentiating factor for me, I'm a big fan of the 'Smart Control' software and the seemless connectivity with my armband heart rate monitor, prefer the rearview mirror on shades over the Garmin radar addon (but how cool is it that this bike's display system supports radar to detect objects approaching from behind. After comparing this bike to others in it's class & price range, all that was left for me was the test drive it, hands down the best bike for me (based on my weight and riding preferences). LOVE THE BIKE!

Would Recommend?: No

Name:: Mike

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04/26/2022

The Tero 5 is ridiculously

The Tero 5 is ridiculously fun, it's my new favorite bike. It looks beautiful and the screen interface looks great, even in direct sunlight conditions. It rides very smooth, the tires and suspension are top notch. It has a huge battery pack which allows you to ride for many hours on a single charge, even in intense uphill conditions. I'm a relatively big guy (~210lbs) and I can easily get 80 miles of range in good conditions, and 40+ on crazy steep mountainous rides. Overall: this thing is just ridiculously fun to ride. It feels good, looks great, and has fantastic assist for whatever you want to do: casual biking, intense mountain rides, or anything in between. I'd highly recommend it.

Would Recommend?: No

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Name:: Randall D.

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04/14/2022

All in all, this is

All in all, this is pretty good bike and I'm happy with it. Its appearance is excellent, although I wish there were other paint color and design options. The features are excellent. The motor is more powerful than I anticipated and is really torky going uphill. The battery capacity is good, but both power and range can always be better. Speed tops out about 20MPH on flat tarmac, which is plenty for trails but I don't always ride trails so it would be great to give it a boost to 25 or 30 MPH. This bike is a solid, well-built and seemingly reliable package with everything you need to enjoy dirt or tarmac.

Would Recommend?: No

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Name:: Guest G.

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04/04/2022

The Tero is an awesome

The Tero is an awesome bike! so happy to have it in our stable!

Would Recommend?: No

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Name:: Guest G.

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03/27/2022

Fun, but overpowered!

It's very fun to ride, especially downhill with the dropper post. The motor is incredibly powerful, and I'm eternally thankful for the ability to adjust the motor on the fly in 10% increments...most of my riding is in the 10-20% power range, saving higher levels for hills and when I do that I can easily get 60-70 miles of range out of it. It's a heavy bike, a bad choice if you need to carry it up stairs, but that weight and the tire width makes it a very easy bike to ride. A slight bummer the assist caps out at 20mph. All in all, though, it was easily worth the price for me, which does say a lot since it ain't cheap.

Would Recommend?: No

Name:: David

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01/02/2022

Wrong Wacky Wally

I agree with Tom. Wacky Wally is mistaken. The Tero 5.0 is not a remake of the Vado. I live in the mountains of Colorado at 8000’ and ride up and down these mountains and trails at least 30 to 50 miles a week. Also use the Tero for commuting. The Tero wasn’t designed to be a full on competition mtb, but is a very capable cross breed able to handle both boon docking and commuting. I couldn’t be happier with the Tero and the design.

Would Recommend?: No

Name:: Rick

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12/30/2021

Turbo Tero 5

This is a very capable mountain bike with a lot of power. Surprisingly agile for a bike of this size and weight. It makes mountain biking fun. With the versatile modes and programming you can still get a very good workout with killing yourself climbing. I'm glad I bought it!

Would Recommend?: No

Name:: Robert

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