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  • Specialized Turbo Vado SL Electric Bike

  • Specialized Turbo Vado SL
    A speed commuter electric weighing less than most conventional bikes.

    Starting at $ 3,600

    Specialized Turbo Vado SL
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    Vado SL 4.0 pictured. See Vado SL 5.0 Equipped with rack & fenders.
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    • Are you ready to get your order started? Our trained technicians will build your Specialized Turbo Vado SL to your unique specifications, including size, color, components and accessories. Click on the button below to indicate your interests, and we'll follow up with you shortly to firm up all the details.

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    SPECIALIZED Turbo VADO SL ModelS

     

    • Turbo Vado SL 5.0 - $4,600
      Featuring a lightweight E5 aluminum frame, carbon fork, Futureshock. 1.5 front suspension, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano XT/SLX 10-speed Shadow drivetrain, integrated front & rear lighting, Specialized SL 1.1 motor and a 320 Watt-hour concealed battery.  
    • Turbo Vado SL 4.0 - $3,600
      Featuring a lightweight E5 aluminum frame & fork, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore 10-speed Shadow drivetrain, integrated front & rear lighting, Specialized SL 1.1 motor and a 320 Watt-hour concealed battery.

    • SL stands for Super Light: Using dense batteries and lightweight components, the Vado SL sheds weight while retaining power and range.
    • Achieving More With Less: With a complete bike weight starting at 33 lbs, the SL motor (in development since 2010) offers you a new paradigm in ebike performance.
    • Assistance Up To 28mph: Get powerful and smooth assistance while getting there faster on all models of the Vado SL.
    • Zero motor drag and whisper quiet performance: Swiss engineered SL motor is satisfyingly quiet and thoughtfully designed to eliminate motor drag if you choose to pedal faster than 28 mph mark. 


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    • Extend Your Range With An External Battery: Want to push even further, add the Range Extender, with a water-bottle like form factor, for 160 Watt-hours of added battery capacity.
    • Crisp, Lightweight Derailleur Shifting: To keep weight to a minimum and shifting at peak responsivness, Shimano 10-speed or 12 speed derailleur drivetrains are employed on the Vado SL.
    • Console Options Abound: Embedded  TCU subly shows assist level and battery charge, and can be connected to your devices via ANT+/Bluetooth. If you want a richer console experience,  Turbo Connect Display (TCD) comes standard on the Vado SL 5.0.
    • Track Your Stats With Mission Control: With Specialized's Mission Control app on your phone, you can custom-tune the Turbo Creo SL’s power delivery, control your range, record rides and more.
    • Extra Comfort on the 5.0: Future Shock 1.5 reduces impacts from rough roads and terrain. Only available on Vado SL 5.0.
    • Four Sizes Serve A Range of Riders: Dive into the bike fit numbers here, or come in a test ride. We'll find the right size for you. 
    • A Warranty You Can Trust: Specialized's warranty is backed by The New Wheel True Warranty™  and upheld by our professional service department. Includes lifetime frame coverage, 2 years for electronics, and 2 years for all other components (some exceptions apply).

    Turbo Vado SL Models:

    Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Electric Bike › Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Electric Bike ›

    You Get So Much More

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    Complimentary Service

    Your new electric bike comes standard with 6 months of complimentary service. To help ensure that your bicycle works great over its lifetime, we'll include a useful service schedule and can even send you handy reminder emails.
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    At The New Wheel our commitment to service is paramount. Throughout the lifetime of your bike, beginning with our exacting build and tune, we work to ensure that your bike performs reliably and enjoyably.
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    Specs


    • The Bike

    • The Motor

    • The Extras

    • Size (seat tube length)

      S (415 mm), M (446.5 mm), L (494.5 mm), XL (535 mm)

      Fork

      Aluminum (4.0), Carbon (5.0)

      Frame

      C5 Aluminum, Integrated Battery & Cable Routing, Fender/Rack mounts

      Wheels & Tires

      700c x 38
    • Motor

      Specialized SL 1.1

      Battery

      Specialized custom 320 Wh, optional 160 Wh Range Extender battery

      Console

      TCU (standard), TCD standard on 5.0

      Ride Mode

      Torque Sensed Pedal Assist

      Top Motor Assist Speed

      28mph - all models
    • Rear Rack

      Racktime compatible, 15kg max, standard on EQ/Equipped Models

      Fenders

      Specialized DRYTECH fenders standard on EQ/Equipped Models

      Front Light

      Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115

      Rear Light

      Varies by model
    Specs subject to change, errors, and omissions.

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