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    2021 Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ

    4.9

    26 Reviews

    There’s no other e-bike out there with ride quality, range, and power like this,…

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    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.

    Technical Specifications

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    E-BIKE

    Motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    UI/Remote

    Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, 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

    COCKPIT

    Saddle

    Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

    SeatPost

    Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm

    Stem

    Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount

    Tape

    Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

    Handlebars

    Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

    DRIVETRAIN

    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, SGS Cage, 12-speed

    Shift Levers

    Shimano SLX, Rapidfire Plus, 12-speed, w/o OGD

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed, w/Quick Link

    Crankset

    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset

    Chainrings

    40T

    FRAMESET

    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

    Integrated w/ frame

    WHEELS

    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

    ACCESSORIES

    Headlight

    Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V

    Taillight

    Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V

    Kickstand

    Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount

    Rack

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

    Fenders

    Specialized DryTech, Aluminum

    Bell

    Simple bell

    Pedals

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    BRAKES

    Front Brake

    Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Rear Brake

    Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    WHEELS & TIRES

    Inner Tubes

    Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50

    * 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

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    SMLXL
    Crank Length170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm
    Handlebar Width680mm680mm680mm680mm
    Stem Length60mm75mm75mm90mm
    Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm155mm
    Seatpost Length350mm350mm350mm350mm
    Stack595mm626mm660mm696mm
    Reach378mm401mm415mm424mm
    Head-Tube Length185mm217mm250mm285mm
    Head-Tube Angle70°70.5°71°71.5°
    B-B Height270mm270mm270mm270mm
    B-B Drop70mm70mm70mm70mm
    Trail71mm67mm64mm61mm
    Fork Length (full)390mm390mm390mm390mm
    Fork Rake/Offset50mm50mm50mm50mm
    Front-Center626mm655mm675mm690mm
    Chain-Stay Length445mm445mm445mm445mm
    Wheelbase1062mm1091mm1110mm1126mm
    Top-Tube Length (horizontal)554mm587mm610mm630mm
    Bike Stand-Over Height770mm790mm815mm840mm
    Seat-Tube Length415mm446.5mm494.5mm535mm
    Seat-Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°
    Geometry

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    Rider Reviews

    4.9

    26 Reviews

     

    Right one for me.

    I had started shopping for an eBike after getting a pacemaker a month after my 69th birthday. Keeping up with the 30 - 50yo local riders was becoming more of a chore. So I started looking and was quickly appalled by the design of all the bikes that were being offered locally. They were all fat tired two wheeled trucks. So I turned to my favorite bike brand and asked what can they do? My 2014 CrossTrail Disc Comp has been excellent for 9 years so I figured if they could do an eBike that was as good I should look. Well they made the Vado and most people don’t notice it’s an eBike at first. I like that, and what sold me is the motor assists pedaling. It’s a bicycle not a scooter. I’m 130 miles into it and while I’m still figuring out my range, I already know it has the power to tackle any rides I might want to try. I will say Specialized could have installed a better seat. I am very happy with my purchase and expect to put many miles on it in the future. Thanks team.

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    Carl
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    Love This Bike

    I love this bike. I am a leisure rider. I had a Townie 3i for years that I thoroughly enjoyed while living near the beach, when I moved to a new city with inclined streets, I could not ride. My son thoroughly researched e-bikes and highly recommended this one. I enjoy riding it more than I ever could have imagined. It makes riding a pleasure, I get out and enjoy the riding as often as I can. I highly recommend this bike.

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    Yes!
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    Phyllis
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    Correction to earlier review

    A recent review I submitted was (& still is) very positive about the Turbo Vado SL 5.0 overall, but I had a minor complaint re not being able to change the wheel size setting in the TCD (e.g., if switching to a different size tire from the OE ones). I just learned that this setting can in fact be changed at the dealer; that they have special software for doing this. In other words, problem solved.

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    Yes!
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    Barry
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    Sportieve en lichte fiets.

    + hoge actieradius / licht gewicht / degelijke fiets. - duur / licht niet uitzetbaar ondanks bedieningsknop op stuur / laag stuur voor oudere personen (ander stuur geplaatst)

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    Yes!
    Name:
    Hugo
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    gutes Alltagsrad mit Einschränkungen

    Ich fahre das Rad schon einige Zeit und muss sagen, es macht richtig Bock. Alle Komponenten sind gut aufeinander abgestimmt und es fährt sich flott und angenehm. Ein paar Kritikpunkte habe ich dennoch: Das Frontlicht ist ganz gut, aber die Lichtfarbe ist sehr bläulich. Die originalen Reifen bieten wenig Komfort und ich habe diese gegen gute Conti Conact plus getauscht. Was mich aber am Meisten stört ist das meiner Meinung nach unangenehm laute Motorgeräusch. Hier habe ich bei einem Rad, was fast 5000 Euro gekostet hat, doch ehrlich gesagt mehr erwartet.

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    olaf
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    perfect combi fiets

    hello Ik rijd veel in Brussel , in de stad heb je een lichte ( Ebike ) fiets nodig. Beweegbaar op het pad , put in put uit . links en rechts uitweiden. Als ik in het Pajottenland rijd ( in het week -end) fiets ik graag door . De ideale combinatie. Leuk toch ! Dirk S

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    dirk
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    I love my new bike!

    I love my new bike! I've owned road or hybrid bikes for years, mostly doing day rides of 12-30 miles. I was resistant to the idea of an e-bike, but I live up a long steep hill that has increasingly discouraged me from getting on my bike. With my new Turbo Vado, I still get plenty of exercise, mostly on Eco mode, but I can ride longer and farther, especially because I can get up that long hill at the end of the ride without collapsing, thanks to the turbo mode. The bike is also light enough I can carry it up the 50 stairs to my house. I love all the bike accessories -- rack, computer, fenders, bell, disc brakes, lights -- and the Mission Control app is great. The bike rides and shifts smoothly. The sizing tool on the Specialized website helped me choose the right size, which is smaller than the bikes I've typically had. Turns out, it's more comfortable! I really feel fortunate to be able to get one of these bikes. It's a marvel of engineering.

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    le Poids ?

    Beaucoup de détails techniques, mais le poids !! jamais!!! ???? trop ou pas assez important ?

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    gerard
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    Beste fiets in zijn soort sportieve E-Bikes

    Recreatief fietsen maar ook in de race fietsclub waar ik de snelle moeilijk kon bijhouden lukt nu wel redelijk goed!😉. Batterij duur in sport (midden) stand is zeer goed. In Turbo stand vol uit is rond 50-60km zonder extender batterij 👍 Ben zeer tevreden over deze mooie E-Bike Uiterzonderlijk fijn verder trappen zonder support is vergeleken bij elke andere populaire e-bikes de beste💪👏

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    Hans J.
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    Radfahren mit Rückenwind

    Ich fahre das Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ nun seit sieben Wochen und habe etwa 700 km damit zurückgelegt. Das Konzept hat mich komplett überzeugt: Selbst mit Straßenausrüstung, Packtasche, Schloss und Range Extender lässt sich das Rad bei Bedarf problemlos ohne Unterstützung fahren, es unterscheidet sich nicht von meinem bisherigen Trekkingrad. Die Komponenten sind perfekt gewählt, Schaltung, Bremsen, Licht – alles super. Die Future Shock Federung reicht im normalen Alltag völlig aus, geländetauglich ist das Rad mit der Serienbereifung eh nicht. Dafür fährt es sich selbst mit 20 % Unterstützung – über App konfigurierbar – wie mit Rückenwind und alles über 60 % ist mir zu viel. Zudem ist das Rad in Alu brushed sehr stylisch, ich habe den Kauf absolut nicht bereut! 5 Sterne!

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    Guido
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    Jazeker een perfecte fiets de Vado SL 5.0

    Hoe kun je de verlichting uit zetten?

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    Peter
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    Brilliant bike

    I wanted a normal bike that would get me up the hill on top of which we live (up to 23%). This fills the bill beautifully, plus it rides nicely. Now up to 1200Km and still happy. Only minor gripes (a) terrible standard saddle (but then, saddles are very much personal taste) (b) poor luggage rack, in that my pannier bag hooks were soon through the paint to the metal. At this price, something better should be provided.

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    Tones
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    Perfect

    De perfecte combinatie van sportief fietsen én ondersteuning. Geweldige ergonomie, stuurt strak en nauwelijks voelbare overgangen tussen meer, minder of geen ondersteuning. Na 80 km fietsen had de accu meer capaciteit over dan ik! Aanrader!

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    Ronald
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    I love this Vado SL 5.0 EQ Bike!

    I am now spending more time on the bike, on the road with my hubby riding. It gives me the extra push to keep up with him, and to ride more often. Charges quickly, so just anxious for warmer weather to ride more. Thanks!

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    Obx J.
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    I now own 5 specialized e bikes /

    I live in sv idaho ... I love my e bikes 3 turbo Vado's / 2 identical for spare 2 cruisers I waited forever w e bike transition .. now only want to ride my e bike

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    J
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    geweldige fiets

    voor te sporten en onspannend te fietsen ik zou graag een nederlandse handleiding willen hebben groetjes john

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    Kwiebus
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    So far so good.

    Rarer than rocking horse manure in the UK but I managed to track one down (size Medium) from a dealer a couple of hundred miles away. My previous e-bike was way too heavy so I am please to ride something around 15lbs lighter. Not as much torque as I had before but enough for me, as I like some exercise - I'm 71 years old.

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    Pasta L.
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    Einfach Super

    Absolut scharfes Bike,gestern bei Bike-n-fun in Augsburg gekauft,heute 90km gefahren,ich bin begeistert,Reichweite mit extender 140km,Motor nicht hörbar,da macht das Biken Spaß

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    Christoph
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    Perfect !!!

    This 70-year-old guy LOVES his new Vado SL 5.0. It performs flawlessly and gets me around much easier than my old bike. I couldn't be happier with it.

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    Jeff
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    I guess I got a good one and/or the bike shop did me a solid

    I've had mine for about a month and have put about 300 miles on it. No problems whatsoever. Before it left the shop, there was a full mechanical check, the firmware was updated and the bike was paired with the phone app. Since delivered, there has been one motor firmware update which was handled by the bike shop. I'm lucky-the bike shop is less than a mile from my house. This bike does exactly what I want it to do-help me up the hills and when the wind is in my face. I still want a bit of a workout and I don't want to ride or lug around a 50+ pound traditional e bike. It handles much like my old acoustic flat handlebar bike. If it runs out of juice, it's no big deal to ride it home without assist. The bike fits my needs perfectly but each person must decide where they will ride and what they want from an ebike before they buy.

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    Jeff C.
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    I Woild Definitely Buy a Specialized E-Bike Again!!!

    I have had this bike for a month, love it!!! It tracks well, have gotten the bike up to 27mph and I have a hip replacement and a knee that has surgery 2 times!!! This bike has brought the fun back to biking!!

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    Herchel
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    Probefahrt Caravan Salon 09/2020

    Aufgrund des unauffälligen Designs, bedingt durch schlanken Motor und Akku bei nur 14,7kg konnte ich das Rad auch ohne Motorunterstützung super fahren. Also nix da, begrenzte Reichweite. Bei eingeschaltetem Antrieb ( 3 Unterstützungsstufen) Gehts nicht hörbar und kaum spürbar und geschmeidig auf eben bis zu 25 km/h rauf. Erstaunt war ich auch über die Unterbringung der vorderen Federung unter dem Lenker. Ein Konzept das fühlbar funktionierte. Ein zusätzlicher Vorteil ist das super Gewicht. Ich, der sein Fahrrad im Keller stehen hat, kann so ein Gewicht zweimal täglich super handeln. Wenn demnächst für mich in meiner Firma ein bikeleasing-Angebot abrufbereit sein wird werde ich mich in jedem Fall für die Specialized SL Palette entscheiden. Unbedingter Kauftipp für jeden Radfahrer.

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    Komoothorsten
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    Presque parfait

    Vélo très léger avec une bonne autonomie. Si on n'abuse pas de l'assistance, on peut faire plus de 150 km. N'ayant pas pu avoir la version nue, j'ai déshabillé le mien et là le problème vient des pneus typés route. Les petits défauts sont un éclairage permanent qui chauffe énormément, les pneus pas accrocheurs et le défaut d'indication au guidon de la vitesse engagée. Sinon, un très bon vélo tout en souplesse dans l'assistance.

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    Jeantoni
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    Presque parfait

    Vélo très léger avec une bonne autonomie. Si on n'abuse pas de l'assistance, on peut faire plus de 150 km. N'ayant pas pu avoir la version nue, j'ai déshabillé le mien et là le problème vient des pneus typés route. Les petits défauts sont un éclairage permanent qui chauffe énormément, les pneus pas accrocheurs et le défaut d'indication au guidon de la vitesse engagée. Sinon, un très bon vélo tout en souplesse dans l'assistance.

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    Jeantoni
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    Love it

    My knees are not what they used to, and the Vado SL 5.0 EQ, is giving me the chance to ride again.

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    Jorge
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    Geiles smartes E-Bike

    Ich habe das Fahrrad zur Probe gefahren, echt richtig stark, das Bike fährt sich leicht, natürlich und klasisch und das mit E-Motor unglaublich! Nicht nur für Freizeit sondern auch zum pendeln auf die Arbeit, spürbar beim Handling ist das leichte Gewicht mit großer Reichweite.

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