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    MSRP
    $4,000
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    Category
    Hybrid, E-Bike
    6.7
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Aluminum
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Specialized 240W 35Nm mid-drive
    Specialized 320Wh
    Groupset
    NX, Praxis
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Brand Site

    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

    Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ

    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

    Fork

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

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

    Seatpost

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

    Pedals

    Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11spd, 11-42t

    Chain

    KMC e11S, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Brakes

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

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    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

    Tires

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

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

    Battery

    Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

    Charger

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

    Accessories
    Lights

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

    Fenders

    Specialized DryTech, Aluminum

    Racks

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

    Bell

    Simple bell

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