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    MSRP
    $3,600$3,500
    Where to Buy
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    At

    $3,500

    At Specialized

    Category
    Hybrid, E-BikeHybrid, E-Bike
    Weight
    34.2 lbs
    6.4
    6.6
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Specialized 240W 35Nm mid-driveSpecialized 240W 35Nm mid-drive
    Specialized 320WhSpecialized 320Wh
    Groupset
    Deore, PraxisNX, Praxis
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 11
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 is a 700c aluminum frame hybrid e-bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    35 mph

    2021 Turbo Vado SL 4.0

    35 mph

    2023 Turbo Vado SL 4.0

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds

    ColorsCrimson Red Tint / Black Reflective; Satin Nearly Black / Black Reflective

    E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds

    ColorsCrimson Red Tint / Black Reflective; Satin Nearly Black / Black Reflective

    Fork

    Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible

    Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible

    Stem

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

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

    Handlebar

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

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

    Saddle

    Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm

    Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized, alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm

    Specialized, alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Crank

    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, Praxis, 44T, 104BCD

    Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, Praxis, 44T, 104BCD

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore, 10spd, 11-42t

    SUNRACE, CSMS7, 11-42t, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC e10S, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC e11S, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Front: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width

    700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    DT Swiss Industry

    Front Hub

    Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h

    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

    Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c

    Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Battery

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Charger

    Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

    Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

    Accessories
    Lights

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V, Rear: Specialized integrated saddle mount, LED Technology, 12V

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V, Rear: Specialized integrated saddle mount, LED Technology, 12V

    Bell

    Simple bell

    Simple bell

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