Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 2023
2023 E-bike
Estimate price |
5,000$
Weight | 14.9 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 20mm -
Fork Specialized Future Shock 1.5
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Groupset GX Eagle, Praxis -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Specialized 240W 35Nm mid-drive -
Battery Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
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
Future shock 1.5w/Smooth Boot, Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle, 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: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c
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
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on
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
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.37 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 291 mm | 291 mm | 291 mm | 291 mm |
| Front Center | 626 mm | 655 mm | 675 mm | 690 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 78 mm | 75 mm | 71 mm | 68 mm |
| Stack | 540 mm | 572 mm | 605 mm | 641 mm |
| Reach | 395 mm | 417 mm | 431 mm | 440 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 556 mm | 587 mm | 611 mm | 630 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 | 130 mm | 161.5 mm | 194.5 mm | 230 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 | 789 mm | 809 mm | 834 mm | 859 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 belongs to the Specialized E Turbo Vado model. Specialized launched 78 e-bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 2023 is the most affordable e-bike of this model and has a price of 3250$. On the other hand, Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0 Step-Through 2023, is the most expensive and costs 5840$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
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$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid e-bike. To sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2023 for 5000$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Turbo Vado SL 5.0 price is 101.61% more expensive than the average cost of a Hybrid e-bike.
Hybrid e-bikes average weight
Hybrid e-bikes weigh an average of 23.79 kg (52.45 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 weighs 14.9 kg (32.85 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. In conclusion, the average Hybrid e-bike weighs 59.66% more than Turbo Vado SL 5.0.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 components
Fork
This e-bike has the Specialized Future Shock 1.5 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 20mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
The fork on this e-bike is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your e-bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Turbo Vado SL 5.0 model has 700c aluminum wheels. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 e-bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.