Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ 2022
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset GX Eagle, SRAM
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Suspension Rigid
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Motor Specialized 240W 35Nm mid-drive
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Battery Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Suspension Fork
Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50t
Crank
Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, SRAM X-SYNC 44t, 110BCD
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Wheels
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
Tires
Front: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm, Rear: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Handlebar
Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Specialized, alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
Battery
Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
Charger
Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.58 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.64 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm |
| Front Center | 626 mm | 655 mm | 675 mm | 690 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 67 mm | 64 mm | 61 mm |
| Stack | 593 mm | 624 mm | 658 mm | 694 mm |
| Reach | 376 mm | 399 mm | 413 mm | 422 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 552 mm | 585 mm | 608 mm | 628 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 415 mm | 446.5 mm | 494.5 mm | 535 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 185 mm | 217 mm | 250 mm | 285 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm | 1089 mm | 1108 mm | 1124 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 768 mm | 788 mm | 813 mm | 838 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ belongs to the Specialized E Turbo Vado model. 78 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 2022 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 3610$. Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 6689$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Hybrid e-bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2480$. However, you could also get a good Hybrid e-bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 5521$. If we compare this with the average Hybrid e-bike cost we notice that the price is 122.62% more expensive.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ components
Fork material
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ has a carbon fork, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ 2022, has a 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
