Product Highlights
To enhance low-light visibility, the integrated lights run off the main battery.
With a weight so light you’ll forget it’s electric, the Turbo Vado SL is easy to manoeuvre.
Connect your smartphone to the accompanying app to control settings and view diagnostic information.
With up to 130km of range, this model is ready for any town, city or cycle path mission.
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ Electric Hybrid Bike
There's no other e-bike out there with ride quality, range, and power like this, at a weight that's light enough to carry. The Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ is best for your daily commute, quick errands and getting around town. Extra-bright, built-in lights in front and back mean you'll see and be seen. DRYTECH fenders keep water and road spray away, and a standard rear rack is always ready for your bags and panniers. This is your go-to for local transportation.
Browse our range of Specialized electric hybrid bikes today.
Highlights
- Fully integrated and secure Specialized 320Wh downtube battery w/optional Range Extender compatibility for up to 120 miles of range.
- Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, peak 240W / 35Nm, 2x you rider amplification (180% assistance), assist up to 25kph.
- Turbo SL mounted rear rack, Racktime-compatible for your favorite bags and panniers, and DRYTECH fenders to keep the spray away.
- Premium lightweight E5 Aluminum frame.
- Clean internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, and reflective graphics.
- Premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power.
- Bright, integrated front and rear lighting to see and be seen.
Technical Specification
| FrFork | Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible |
| Seat Binder | Integrated w/ frame |
| Frame | E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds |
| Stem | Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount |
| Handlebars | 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 |
| Grips | Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on |
| Front Brake | Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
| Rear Brake | Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
| Shift Levers | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC e11S, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Crankset | Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset |
| Chainrings | 40T |
| Cassette | SUNRACE, CSMS7, 11-42t, 11-speed |
| Pedals | Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors |
| Headlight | Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V |
| Taillight | Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V |
| Kickstand | Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount |
| Rack | Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg |
| Fenders | Specialized DryTech, Aluminum |
| Bell | Simple bell |
| Rims | 700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width |
| 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 |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Tire | Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm |
| Rear Tire | Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm |
| Inner Tubes | Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50 |
| Motor | Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor |
| UI/Remote | Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh |
| Charger | Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug |
| Wiring Harness | Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
If you require any assistance please contact our Customer Care team.
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