Specification

Details

Model

Turbo Vado SL 5.0

Vehicle Category

Electric Hybrid Bike

Application

Commuting, fitness, exploration

Starting Price (2025)

$4,499.99 USD

Color Options

Brushed Aluminum / Black Reflective

Sizes

S, M, L, XL

Specification

Details

Frame

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

Fork

Future Shock 1.5 w/ Smooth Boot, Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc

Drivetrain Compatibility

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Dropouts

12x110mm thru-axle (F), 12x148mm thru-axle (R)

Crank

Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Shifters

SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

Specification

Details

Seating

Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

Fuel Type

Electric (battery-powered)

Cargo Capacity

Front rack mounts (capacity not specified, assumed compatible with standard racks)

Wheels/Tyres

DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth, DT Swiss Industry spokes, Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50

Wheel Size

700C front, 700C rear

Brakes

Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Brake Levers

Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic

Handlebar

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

Stem

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

Saddle

Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm

Seatpost

Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm

Seatpost Clamp

Integrated w/ frame

Grips

Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

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

Rims

DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Pedals

Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

Exterior Features

Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115 headlight (310 Lumens, 12V), Specialized integrated saddle mount taillight (LED Technology, 12V), Simple bell

Weight

14.9 kg (32 lb, 13.6 oz) for size MD

Motor

Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor, 35Nm torque, 250W nominal, up to 28 mph

Battery

Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh, UL certified

Controller

Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, over-the-air updates, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/ Handlebar remote

Charger

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