2025 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ – Electric Hybrid Bike
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ |
Vehicle Category |
Electric Hybrid Bike |
Application |
Commuting, fitness, exploration |
Starting Price (2025) |
$5,249.99 USD |
Color Options |
Brushed Aluminum / Black Reflective |
Sizes |
S, M, L, XL |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Frame |
E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds |
Fork |
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 |
Components & Features
Specification |
Details |
Seating |
Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm |
Fuel Type |
Electric (Lithium-ion battery) |
Cargo Capacity |
Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg |
Wheels/Tyres |
Front: DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth, Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm; Rear: DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth, Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm |
Brakes |
Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm (F and R) |
Brake Levers |
Tektro HD-R510 |
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 |
Fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, Specialized DryTech aluminum fenders, Turbo SL Rack (15kg, Racktime-compatible), Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115 headlight (310 Lumens, 12V), Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO taillight (11 Lumens, 12V), Specialized kickstand (40mm mount), Simple bell |
Weight |
16.5 kg / 36 lb, 6 oz (size M) |
Drive Unit |
Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor |
Battery |
Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh |
Charger |
Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug |
Display |
Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, over-the-air updates, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote |
Certifications |
Certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and UL 2271 (battery) by UL Solutions and/or SGS |