Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through EQ

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 Nimbus 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, optimised 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.

E-Bike
Wiring Harness: Custom Specialized wiring harness with chargeport
Charger: Custom charger, 48V system with SL system charger plug
Motor: Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
Battery: Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
UI/Remote: Specialized TCU, 10-LED state of charge, 3-LED ride mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, with handlebar remote

Frameset
Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm
Frame: E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds

Suspension
Fork: Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front rack-compatible

Brakes
Front Brake: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Brake: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Drivetrain
Chainrings: Praxis, 44T, 110BCD
Chain: KMC X11eT, 11-speed
Crankset: Praxis, forged alloy M30, custom offset
Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX, 11-speed
Shift Levers: SRAM NX, 11-speed, multi-shift
Cassette: SUNRACE CSMS7, 11-42T, 11-speed

Wheels & Tires
Rims: 700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width
Spokes: DT Swiss Industry
Front Tire: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
Rear Tire: Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
Front Hub: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, Center Lock™, 12x110mm, 24H
Rear Hub: Specialized alloy rear hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, Center Lock™, 12x148mm, 28H
Inner Tubes: Standard 40mm PV 700×32-50

Cockpit
Grips: Body Geometry Women’s Contour
Saddle: Bridge Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm
Tape: Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on
Stem: Specialized Stealth stem, alloy, 14°, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Handlebars: Specialized alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Seatpost: Specialized alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm

Accessories
Headlight: Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210 lumens, 12V
Taillight: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11 lumens, 12V
Bell: Simple bell
Pedals: Specialized Commuter with grip tape and reflectors
Fenders: Specialized DryTech, aluminum
Kickstand: Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount
Rack: Turbo SL Rack, closed platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg