Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ 2020
2020 E-bike
Estimate price |
4,575$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Rigid -
Motor Specialized 240W 35Nm mid-drive -
Battery Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Suspension Fork
Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, SGS Cage, 12-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX, Rapidfire Plus, 12-speed, w/o OGD
Cassette
Shimano SLX, Hyperglide+, 12-speed, 10-45t
Crank
Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, 40T
Chain
Shimano SLX, 12-speed, w/Quick Link
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
Front: Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: 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
Seat
Saddle
Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm 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
About this model
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ completes the Specialized E Turbo Vado model. 78 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized E Turbo Vado e-bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 2020 has a starting price of 2700$. Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4684$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Hybrid e-bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Hybrid e-bike is 2480$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Hybrid e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 4684$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ price is 88.87% higher than the average cost of a Hybrid e-bike.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this e-bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Overview of components
Fork material
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ has a carbon fork, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
The wheels on Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. 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. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This e-bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.