Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ 2024
2024 E-bike
Estimate price |
3,448$
Weight | 16.5 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset GX Eagle, Praxis -
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, 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, 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: 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
Grips
Body Geometry Women's Contour
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 Step-Through EQ belongs to the Specialized E Turbo Vado model. There are 78 e-bikes that carry this model name.
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 an acceptable Hybrid e-bike you should know that the average price is 2480$. However, even though the average price of a Hybrid e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ price was 3454$. If we compare this with the average Hybrid e-bike cost we notice that the price is 39.27% higher.
Hybrid e-bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Hybrid e-bike, we get 23.81 kg (52.49 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
With a weight of 16.5 kg (36.38 lbs), Specialized e-bike is much lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 44.3% lighter than the average weight of Hybrid e-bikes.
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 Step-Through EQ components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this e-bike has a carbon one, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ 2024 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.