Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through - 2024
Details
Meet the Vado SL. This super-light e-bike was designed to take on anything from daily commutes through urban landscapes to clocking even faster workouts. Need to carry your bike? No sweat. Weighing 40% less than the full-power Vado, there’s no other electric bike out there with ride quality, range, and power like this. All you need to do is get on and go.
The Vado SL comes equipped with everything you need to start riding right away. First, the extra-bright, built-in lights give you higher visibility in low-light areas. Next, the MasterMind Turbo Control Unit (TCU) makes it easy to view ride info on the go. The Pathfinder tires roll fast on or off the pavement with plenty of grip, and the Vado SL's featherweight status also makes it perfect for city commuting and offers far more than ride quality — it means you can hang it on a wall or car rack. And it makes public transportation a breeze.
So whether you're going fast or far or both, the Vado SL provides the confidence to do it all at a fraction of the weight.
LIGHT WEIGHT: You’ll be blown away by how easy it is to lift your bike on to a rack, carry it up stairs, or ride nimbly around town, thanks to the category-leading light-weight of the Turbo SL technology, optimized frame materials, design, and specification.
COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT: Body position and handling are optimized to deliver unsurpassed riding comfort, confidence, and control. Powerful hydraulic disc brakes reign in your speed, while larger tires provide maximum traction for turning and stopping.
TURBO SL: The heart of the Vado is its Turbo SL technology, the advanced and integrated electric bike system that delivers an unequaled combination of light-weight, natural feel, anti-theft functions, training tips, a full-function bike computer, ride anywhere range, and more.
The speed limit at which the motor will stop supporting may vary significantly by region and is based on local requirements. It may also affect range: a higher speed limit may result in less range.
Long-Range - Fully integrated Specialized 320Wh downtube battery w/optional Range Extender compatibility for up to 80 miles (130 km) or 6 hours (eco mode) or up to 120 miles (200 km) or 9 hours w/ range extender (eco mode).
Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, peak 240W / 35Nm, 2x your rider amplification (180% assistance), assist up to 28mph depending on your country.
Premium lightweight E5 Aluminum frame.
Clean internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, and reflective graphics.
Step-through frame for easier on/off and managing commuter traffic.
Premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power.
Bright, integrated front and rear lighting to see and be seen.
11-speed Sram NX shifting for reliable performance for the long haul.
Durable, lightweight alloy wheels paired with fast-rolling, high-grip, Specialized Pathfinder 38c tires, featuring proprietary Gripton rubber compound, are as good on gravel as they are on pavement.
Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
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Crank Length (mm) | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 |
Handlebar Width (mm) | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 |
Stem Length (mm) | 60 | 75 | 75 | 90 |
Saddle Width (mm) | 155 | 155 | 155 | 155 |
Seatpost Length (mm) | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
B-B Height (mm) | 291 | 291 | 291 | 291 |
Trail (mm) | 71 | 67 | 64 | 61 |
Head-Tube Angle | 70° | 70.5° | 71° | 71.5° |
Chain-Stay Length (mm) | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 |
Bike Stand-Over Height (mm) | 631 | 655 | ||
Head-Tube Length (mm) | 130 | 161.5 | 194.5 | 230 |
Reach (mm) | 397 | 419 | 433 | 442 |
Fork Length (full) (mm) | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 |
Seat-Tube Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
Stack (mm) | 542 | 574 | 607 | 643 |
Front-Center (mm) | 626 | 655 | 675 | 690 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1091 | 1110 | - | - |
Top-Tube Length (horizontal) 9mm) | 587 | 610 | - | - |
B-B Drop (mm) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Fork Rake/Offset (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Specs
Motor | Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor |
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Pedals | Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors |
Battery | Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh |
Charger | Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug |
Controller/Display | Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote |
Fork | Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible |
Hubs |
Front: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h Rear: Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h |
Rims | 700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width |
Stem | Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount |
Chain | KMC e11S, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
Frame | E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds |
Tires | Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c |
Saddle | Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm |
Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
Crankset | Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset |
Seatpost | Specialized, alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm |
Shifters | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
Chainrings | Praxis, 44T, 104BCD |
Handlebars | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
Tape/Grips | Body Geometry Women's Contour |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
Accessories & Extras |
Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V Headlight Specialized integrated saddle mount, LED Technology, 12V Simple bell |
Cassette/Freewheel | SUNRACE, CSMS7, 11-42t, 11-speed |
* Subject to change without notice.