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Meet the Vado SL. This super-light e-bike was designed to take on anything from daily…
Nothing like the view from the top of the podium. Turbo Vado SL takes home Cycling Plus’s and Bike Radar’s top prize, best e-Bike of 2024. Agile, ultra-light, and so much damn fun. Calling it an ‘e-Bike’ is an insult.
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.
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 to 80 miles (130 km) or 6 hours (eco mode) or up to 120 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.
Turbo SL mounted rear rack, Racktime-compatible for your favorite bags and panniers, and DRYTECH fenders to keep the spray away.
SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain 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.
Motor
Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
UI/Remote
Specialized Mastermind TCU, TFT-screen, fully custom steup, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote
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
Frame
E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Seat Binder
Integrated w/ frame
Fork
Future shock 1.5w/Smooth Boot, Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
Front Brake
Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Brake
Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Chainrings
SRAM X-SYNC 44t, 110BCD
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
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
Inner Tubes
Presta, 40mm valve
Stem
Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Handlebars
Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on
Saddle
Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
SeatPost
Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
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
Bell
Simple bell
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm |
| Stem Length | 60mm | 75mm | 75mm | 90mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm |
| Seatpost Length | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm |
| Stack | 595mm | 626mm | 660mm | 696mm |
| Reach | 378mm | 401mm | 415mm | 424mm |
| Head-Tube Length | 185mm | 217mm | 250mm | 285mm |
| Head-Tube Angle | 70° | 70.5° | 71° | 71.5° |
| B-B Height | 270mm | 270mm | 270mm | 270mm |
| 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 | 1091mm | 1110mm | 1126mm |
| Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 554mm | 587mm | 610mm | 630mm |
| Bike Stand-Over Height | 770mm | 790mm | 815mm | 840mm |
| Seat-Tube Length | 415mm | 446.5mm | 494.5mm | 535mm |
| Seat-Tube Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
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