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Specialized 22' Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ Step-Through

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All-new for 2022, Specialized's MasterMind TCU (Top Tube Display) and a 12-speed drivetrain.

There's no other e-bike out there with ride quality, range, and power like this, at a weight that's light enough to carry. The Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is best for your daily commute, quick errands, and getting around town. Extra-bright, built-in lights in front and back mean you'll see and be seen. DryTech fenders keep water and road spray away, and a standard rear rack is always ready for your bags and panniers. This is your go-to for local transportation.

Fully integrated and secure Specialized 320Wh downtube battery with optional Range Extender compatibility for up to 190 kilometres of range - Supplementary image 📸
Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, peak 240W/35Nm, 2x you rider amplification (180% assistance), assist up to 45km/h.
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!
Over-the-air updates when paired with the Mission Control App, allowing your bike to improve over time.
Safety features including premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power, and extra-bright front and rear lighting to see and be seen.
Turbo SL mounted rear rack, Racktime-compatible for your favourite 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.
DT Swiss R500 disc wheels paired with fast-rolling, high-grip, Nimbus II Sport Reflect tyres with BlackBelt puncture protection and reflective accents to increase visibility.

Specifications:

Frame	E5 aluminium, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Fork	Rigid carbon fork, Boost 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
Stem	Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Handlebars	Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips	Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on
Front Brake	Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Brake	Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Derailleur	Sram GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers	Sram GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette	Sram NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50t
Chain	Sram NX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset	Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
Chainrings	Sram X-Sync 44t, 110BCD
Rims	DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth
Front Hub	Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, CenterLock, 24-hole
Rear Hub	Specialized alloy rear hub disc, CenterLock, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28-hole
Spokes	DT Swiss Industry
Front Tyre	Nimbus II Sport Reflect, Blackbelt puncture protection, 700 x 38mm
Rear Tyre	Nimbus II Sport Reflect, Blackbelt puncture protection, 700 x 38mm
Inner Tubes	Standard 40mm, Presta Valve, 700 x 32-50
Saddle	Bridge Sport, hollow chrome-moly rails, 155mm
Seat Post	Specialized, alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
Seat Post Collar	Clamp integrated with frame
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, with handlebar remote
Battery	Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
Charger	Custom charger, 48V System with SL system charger plug
Wiring Harness	Custom Specialized wiring harness with charge-port
Headlight	Lezyne e-bike Power STVZO E115, 310 lumens, 12V
Taillight	Lezyne e-bike Rear Fender STVZO, 11 lumens, 12V
Kickstand	Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount
Rack	Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg capacity
Fenders	Specialized DryTech, aluminium
Bell	Simple bell
Pedals	Specialized Commuter with grip tape & reflectors

Geometry & Sizing:

	S	M	L	XL
B-B Drop	70	70	70	70
B-B Height	291	291	291	291
Bike Stand-Over Height	791	811	836	861
Chain-Stay Length	445	445	445	445
Crank Length	170	172.5	172.5	175
Fork Length (full)	390	390	390	390
Fork Rake/Offset	50	50	50	50
Front-Center	626	655	675	690
Handlebar Width	680	680	680	680
Head-Tube Angle	70°	70.5°	71°	71.5°
Head-Tube Length	130	161.5	194.5	230
Reach	397	419	433	442
Saddle Width	155	155	155	155
Seat-Tube Angle	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°
Seat-Tube Length	415	446.5	494.5	535
Seatpost Length	350	350	350	350
Stack	542	574	607	643
Stem Length	60	75	75	90
Top-Tube Length (horizontal)	558	589	613	632
Trail	78	75	71	68
Wheelbase	1062	1091	1110	1126

*Barring angle values marked by their degree symbol (°), all chart measurements above are listed in millimetres (mm).

Detailed below are the 2022 Vado SL 5.0 EQ Step-Through's sizes, with their respective rider's height ranges to which they suit:

Small - 158cm to 165cm (5'2" to 5'5")

Medium - 165cm to 178cm (5'5" to 5'10")

Large - 178cm to 185cm (5'10" to 6'1")

Extra Large - 185cm to 193cm (6'1" to 6'4")

WHY BUY FROM US?

With decades of experience offering quality bikes and service, you can rest assured we have deeply considered the quality of the products we sell and have the technical skills to assist you.

We genuinely want our riders to love their cycling and to achieve this we focus on ensuring our riders purchase the bike they truly need and want and fits their riding purpose.

We also genuinely want to look after our riders post purchase - its a duty of care that we take seriously.

Lastly, we are riders ourselves. We are in this business because we are genuinely passionate about riding all types of bikes and are here to share our knowledge to help enhance your riding experience.

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