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    MSRP
    $4,000$4,000
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    $2,749

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    Category
    Hybrid, E-BikeHybrid, E-Bike
    Weight
    58.2 lbs
    6.7
    7.6
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    AluminumSuntour MOBIE
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c650b
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Specialized 240W 35Nm mid-driveSpecialized 250W 70Nm mid-drive
    Specialized 320WhSpecialized 710Wh
    Groupset
    NX, PraxisNX, Praxis
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 11
    Suspension
    RigidHardtail
    Front Travel
    -80mm
    Seatpost
    RigidSuspension
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ 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 EQ

    36 mph

    2023 Turbo Vado 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

    ColorsSmoke / Black Reflective; White Sage / Black Reflective

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

    ColorsSmoke / Black Reflective; White Sage / Black Reflective

    Fork

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

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour MobieA32, 80mm travel, lockout, fender-mounts, integrated light mount

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Stem

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

    Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

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

    Specialized, alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 46mm rise, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

    Rivo Sport, steel rails, 155mm

    Seatpost

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

    Spring suspension, alloy, 40mm travel, 30.9mm, 2-bolt clamp, 34.9mm sleeve

    Pedals

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

    Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Crank

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

    Custom alloy forged crankarms, Praxis, 48T, 104BCD

    Shifters

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11spd, 11-42t

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

    Chain

    KMC e11S, 11-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: SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm 6-bolt, Rear: SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm 6-bolt

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    650b disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h

    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 cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x100mm thru-axle, 32h

    Rear Hub

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

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

    Tires

    Front: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm, Rear: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm

    Front: Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3, Rear: Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Specialized 2.0, 70Nm torque, custom tuned motor, 250W nominal

    Battery

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

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

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Charger

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

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

    Accessories
    Lights

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V, Rear: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V

    Front: Lezyne Ebike Hecto E65, 210 Lumen, 12V, Rear: Spanninga Commuter Glow XE, 12V

    Fenders

    Specialized DryTech, Aluminum

    Specialized DRYTECH fenders, 65mm width, aluminum fenderstay

    Racks

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

    Specialized rack, MIK HD interface, built-in pannier mounts, 27kg max load

    Bell

    Simple bell

    Simple bell

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