Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 2021
2021 E-bike
Estimate price |
4,500$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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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
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
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, Praxis, 44T, 104BCD
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: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c
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
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 | 1.58 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 |
About this model
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 belongs to the Specialized E Turbo Vado model. There are 78 e-bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Specialized E Turbo Vado e-bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3250$. Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0 Step-Through 2021 on the other hand costs 5839$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
Average price for Hybrid e-bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Hybrid e-bike is 2480$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4500$. If we compare this with the average Hybrid e-bike cost we notice that the price is 81.45% higher.
Overview of components
Fork material
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 has a carbon fork, 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
The wheels on Turbo Vado SL 5.0 are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. 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 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.