Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through

Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through

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Description

SRP3700 €
CategoryE-City
Wheels29 / 28 Aluminum
Frame MaterialAluminum
GroupsetSram NX
Ebike MotorSpecialized
Ebike Battery320 Wh
BrakesTektro

Reviews

Downtown

Philipp Schwab

The Specialized Vado SL 5.0 EQ in our big commuter bike group test. Can it assert itself against the top-class competition of 18 capable ebikes?

Pros
  1. Good vibration damping
  2. Extensive equipment package
  3. Perfect motor integration
  4. Modular drive concept
  5. Extended mudguards allow for a clean arrival at the office
Cons
  1. Chaotic cable routing at the cockpit
  2. Comparatively low motor support limits area of use
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Bikerumor

Tyler Benedict

The original Vado, which launched in 2017, uses a full-size (but still custom) motor with all the power you’d need for high-speed commutes. But, like all full power e-bikes, they’re heavy, and they provide a lot of assist right out of the gate.

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Gran Fondo Magazine

Normally, Pascal churns his way up the hill on his 3-speed Dutch bike. So, if he says, “Yeah man, I’m really flying uphill today!” then something special is afoot: it’s the brand new, lightweight Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ with its SL 1.1 motor...

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BikeRadar

Oli Woodman

One of the easiest ebikes to live with thanks to its low weight and generous battery range. It’s also a hoot to ride and a genuinely good bike for fitness purposes too

Pros
  1. Natural feeling power delivery
  2. very well tuned motor modes
  3. great brakes
  4. seriously fun handling
  5. secure, positive single-ring drivetrain
  6. low overall weight
Cons
  1. Brake lever rattles
  2. motor slightly underpowered for heavier riders on the hilliest terrain
  3. hard work to maintain speeds above 15.5mph on flat ground
  4. rear rack compatibility
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Cycling News

Graham Cottingham

Less is truly more with the new Specialized Turbo Vado SL

Pros
  1. +Lightweight
  2. +Incredibly refined motor and power delivery
  3. +Agile handling gives superb control when weaving around the streets and urban obstacles
Cons
  1. -Price
  2. -Future Shock 1.5 may be superfluous for some riders
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Specifications

Frame

Frame
E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Limestone / Black ReflectiveCast Umber / Silver Reflective

Ebike System

Motor
Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
Battery
Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
Charger
-

Suspension

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

Cockpit

Stem
Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Handlebars
Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Tape/Grips
Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on | Body Geometry Women's Contour
Saddle
Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX, 11-speed
Shift Levers
Sram NX, 11-speed, multi-shift
Cassette
SUNRACE, CSMS7, 11-42t, 11-speed
Chain
KMC X11eT, 11spd
Crankset
Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
Chainrings
Praxis, 44T, 110BCD

Brakes

Front Brake
Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Shift Levers
Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Wheels

Front Rim
700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width
Front Hub
Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, Center Lock™, 12x110mm, 24h
Thru Axle
Specialized alloy rear hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, Center Lock™, 12x148mm, 28h
Inner Tubes
Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50

Geometry Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through

SizeSMLXL
Seat Tube Length (mm)405mm431.5mm469.5mm510mm
Seat Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°
Head Tube Length (mm)130162195230
Head Tube Angle70°70.5°71°71.5°
Top Tube Length (mm)558mm587mm610mm630mm
Chainstay Length (mm)445445445445
Wheelbase (mm)1062109111101126
Standover (mm)616mm631mm655mm688mm
Stack (mm)542mm574mm607mm643mm
Reach (mm)397mm419mm433mm442mm
Trail (mm)71mm67mm64mm61mm
Fork Rake Offset (mm)50mm50mm50mm50mm
Handelbar Width (mm)680mm680mm680mm680mm
Stem Length (mm)60mm75mm75mm90mm
Crank Length (mm)170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through

What material is the frame of the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through?

The Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through ist crafted with Aluminum

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Specialized?

The SRP Price is our information at 3700 EUR

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