Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 2022
2022 E-bike
Estimate price |
5,735$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset GX Eagle, SRAM -
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
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: 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
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 | 1.58 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 belongs to the Specialized E Turbo Vado model. Specialized launched 78 e-bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized E Turbo Vado e-bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 2022 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3610$. Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH 2022 on the other hand costs 6689$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Hybrid e-bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Hybrid e-bike is 2480$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid e-bike. To sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2022 for 5309$. Comparing this to the average Hybrid e-bike price, we see that the price is 114.07% higher.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 components
Fork material
Turbo Vado SL 5.0 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 size
The Turbo Vado SL 5.0 2022 e-bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
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, 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.