2022 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ Hybrid Electric Bike
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The 2022 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ Hybrid Electric Bike is a super-light e-bike 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.
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 tyres 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.
This bike is perfect for
Riders who want the speed, handling and agility of a fast city bike with the added benefit of support from a clever modern electric motor.
Key Features
- The MasterMind Turbo Control Unit (TCU) is your information hub with customizable display fields to experience precisely the ride you want.
- Over-the-air updates when paired with the Mission Control App, allowing your bike to improve over time.
- Fully integrated and secure Specialized 320Wh downtube battery w/optional Range Extender compatibility for up to 120 miles of range.
- 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.
- DT Swiss R500 disc wheels paired with fast-rolling, high-grip, Nimbus II Sport Reflect 700 tires with BlackBelt flat protection and reflective accents to increase visibility.
Electric Bike Updates and Diagnostics
As electric bikes have become more sophisticated it’s important to stay on top of updates. Just like your home computer or smart phone regular updates are now released for most electric bike systems. If you buy a bike from Cycles UK we will do electric bike updates and diagnostics you need free of charge.
Electric Bike Updates
Electric bike updates can help to improve battery life, tweak how the motor works and fix bugs and problems. Most systems will require you to plug your bike into some specialist software at an authorised dealer. At Cycles UK we are authorised dealers for top electric bike brands including Specialized, Trek, Orbea, Whyte, Cannondale and Raleigh. As a result our stores have the software and hardware to run updates on all the major electric bike systems including Bosch, Shimano and Ebikemotion.
Free Electric Bike Updates and Diagnostics
We now provide free updates and diagnostics for life on any electric bike purchased from Cycles UK.
What is Specialized Mission Control?
Mission Control is a free app created by Specialized to work with their Turbo electric bikes. The app is exclusive to Specialized and unlocks a lot of features which you can’t get on other electric bike systems. Specialized recommend that everyone who has one of their electric bikes should pair it to Mission Control.
Mission control has been around for a few years and has gradually been evolving and improving. It covers four main areas:
- Track your rides – record speed, distance, maps etc
- Tune your ride – adjust max power, acceleration and other settings
- Manage your ride – make sure you don’t run out of power
- Fix your ride – get notified of errors and access diagnostics, including suggested fixes
Find out more about Mission Control
Electric Bike Motors Explained
Electric bikes have really come into their own in the last couple of years. Thanks to advances in electric bike motors and batteries. A couple of bike manufacturers, most notably Specialized, are making their own electric bike motors. The vast majority of bike companies are using the same motors. So, you will find exactly the same electric motor being used on bikes from different brands and at different price points. In this guide, we’ll take you through the main types of electric bike motors. Look at the differences between the most commonly used brands.
Electric Bike Hub Motors vs Mid-Drive Motors
Electric bikes tend to either come with a hub motor or a mid-drive motor. Mid-drive motors sit where the cranks and bottom bracket are on a bike and drive the cranks and chain around. Hub drive motors sit in the middle of the wheel and drive the wheel directly. Hub drive electric bikes are cheaper but less efficient, and less smooth, to ride.
Read our guide to electric bike motors
Who are Specialized?
Specialized is one of the best-known quality bike brands in the world. Started by a group of riders in 1974. A fact which has guided their decision making ever since.
" Made for riders, by riders."
They strove to make the best quality tires when quality tyres weren't around. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, they made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, Specialized doubled down on carbon and built their own wind tunnel.
Bikes like the Allez, Rockhopper and Stumpjumper have developed followings and reputations of their own. Specialized has a reputation for making high-end, high-quality bikes. Specialized bikes always look great with high-quality paint and sensible sizing hel0s you get the right bike each time. If you buy a Specialized bike you can be guaranteed it will do what it is supposed to and will last.
Find our more about Specialized bikes
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| Frame | E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds |
| Fork | Rigid carbon fork, Boostâ„¢ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc |
| Stem | Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount |
| Tape | Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on |
| Handlebars | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
| Grips | Body Geometry Women's Contour |
| 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 | Praxis, 44T, 110BCD |
| Pedals | Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors |
| Rims | DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth |
| Front Hub | Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lockâ„¢, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lockâ„¢, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Tire | Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm |
| Rear Tire | Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm |
| Saddle | Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm |
| Inner Tubes | Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50 |
| SeatPost | Specialized, alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm |
| Seat Binder | Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Colours | Brushed / Black Reflective, Brushed Aluminum / Black Reflective |
| Sizes | L, M, S, XL |
| Brand | Specialized |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Barcodes | 888818733224, 888818733231, 888818733248, 888818733255, 888818810475, 888818810482, 888818810505, 888818810536 |
| SKUs / Part Numbers | 93921-3102, 93921-3103, 93921-3104, 93921-3105, 93922-3302, 93922-3303, 93922-3304, 93922-3305 |
Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.
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