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.
- The MasterMind Turbo Control Unit (TCU) is your information hub with customizable display fields to experience precisely the ride you want.
- Coming Soon: Over-the-air updates when paired with the Specialized app, allowing your bike to improve over time.
- 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 you rider amplification (180% assistance), assist up to 28mph.
- Lightweight and high-strength premium carbon fork with Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle.
- Future Shock 1.5 reduces impacts from rough roads and terrain, potholes be gone!
- Safety features including premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power, and extra-bright front and rear lighting to see and be seen.
- Step-through frame for easier on/off and managing commuter traffic. Turbo SL mounted rear rack, Racktime-compatible, for your favorite bags and panniers, and DRYTECH fenders to keep the spray away.
- SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain for lightweight, precise performance for the long haul.
Technical Specifications
Frameset
Frame
E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm
Cockpit
Saddle
Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
SeatPost
Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm
Stem
Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Grips
Body Geometry Women's Contour
Handlebars
Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
E-Bike
Motor
Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
UI/Remote
Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, over-the-air updates, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote
Battery
Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
Charger
Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
Wiring Harness
Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
Wheels & Tires
Rims
DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth
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
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Front Tire
Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
Rear Tire
Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
Inner Tubes
Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50
Accessories
Headlight
Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V
Taillight
Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V
Kickstand
Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount
Rack
Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg
Fenders
Specialized DryTech, Aluminum
Bell
Simple bell
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
Crankset
Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Chainrings
SRAM X-SYNC 44t, 110BCD
Suspension
Fork
Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
Brakes
Front Brake
Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Brake
Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Weight
Weight
16.5kg (36 lb, 6 oz)
Weight Size
MD
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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