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	Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ2021 Specialized	Recommended Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ2023 Specialized

MSRP	$4,750	$5,250
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$3,999 24% off At Specialized
Category	Hybrid, E-Bike	Hybrid, E-Bike
Weight		36.4 lbs
	7.4	7.6
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Motor	Specialized 240W 35Nm mid-drive	Specialized 240W 35Nm mid-drive
Battery	Specialized 320Wh	Specialized 320Wh
Groupset	XT, SLX	GX Eagle, Praxis
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Brand Site	specialized.com	specialized.com
Summary	The Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 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

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35 mph

2021 Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ

35 mph

2023 Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ

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Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ2021 Specialized	Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ2023 Specialized

Frame	E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, front rack mounts, Smooth Welds Colors: Tarmac Black / Cast Battleship / Black Reflective; Brushed Aluminum / Black Reflective	E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds Colors: Tarmac Black / Cast Battleship / Black Reflective; Brushed Aluminum / Black Reflective
Fork	Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc	Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
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, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm	Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost	Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm	Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm
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	Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, SGS Cage, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Crank	Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, 40T	Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, SRAM X-SYNC 44t, 110BCD
Shifters	Shimano SLX, Rapidfire Plus, 12-speed, w/o OGD	SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
Cassette	Shimano SLX, Hyperglide+, 12-speed, 10-45t	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
Chain	Shimano SLX, 12-speed, w/Quick Link	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes	Front: Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm	Front: Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Wheels

Rims	DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth	DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth
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: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm, Rear: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm	Front: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm, Rear: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm

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 Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V, Rear: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V	Front: Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V, Rear: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V
Fenders	Specialized DryTech, Aluminum	Specialized DryTech, Aluminum
Racks	Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg	Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg
Bell	Simple bell	Simple bell

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