Description
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ - Electric Hybrid
BikeRadar’s Urban Electric Bike of the Year 2024. A lightweight, sporty SL-powered commuter that rides like a fast flat-bar road bike with discreet electric assist.
Key features
- Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, 240W peak / 35Nm torque
- Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated 320Wh battery - Range Extender compatible (160Wh accessory)
- Future Shock 1.5 head-tube suspension, 20mm of travel
- Up to 80mi / 130km claimed range (Eco)
- Sub-17kg complete weight - light enough to lift up apartment stairs
- Fully EQ-spec: rear rack, mudguards, integrated StVZO Lezyne lights, kickstand
Specifications
| Frame | E5 Aluminium |
| Fork | Future Shock 1.5w/Smooth Boot, rigid carbon, Boost 12x110mm thru-axle |
| Motor | Specialized SL 1.1, 240W peak, 35Nm |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320, 320Wh integrated |
| Charge time | Approx. 4 hours (0-100%) |
| Drivetrain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t |
| Crankset | Praxis forged alloy M30, custom SRAM X-SYNC 44t |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-R510 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors |
| Wheels | DT Swiss R500 alloy disc, 22mm internal width, Specialized hubs |
| Tyres | Specialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm |
| Cockpit | Specialized Stealth alloy stem, Stout Mini Rise alloy handlebar |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport |
| Lights | Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115 front, Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO rear |
| Rack | Turbo SL Rack, 20kg capacity, pannier-compatible |
| Mudguards | Specialized DryTech aluminium |
| Weight | 16.69kg |
Geometry
Sizes S-XL. Size M: 73.5° seat angle, 70.5° head angle, 401mm reach, 626mm stack, 1,091mm wheelbase.
Ride notes
Quick, agile handling without being twitchy. Future Shock and frame-shaped grips smooth road buzz to match a suspension fork. Sport mode is the sweet spot for rolling rural roads.
Available sizes
S, M, L, XL
Specification subject to change. Please confirm exact build, colour and availability before ordering.











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