2022 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ Electric Hybrid Bike
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The 2022 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ Electric Hybrid Bike is best for workouts, riding beyond the beaten path and last-minute adventures. All you need to do is get on and go. It comes with lights, mudguards and a rack so you are all good to go.
Built around a premium aluminium frame and with a Specialized 1.1 motor and integrated battery the Vado SL 4.0 gives up to 180% power assist. 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. Pedal, then go—over hills and past traffic. Cruise for up to 80 miles. And at 40% lighter than the average e-bike, it’s built to bring with you: up the stairs, down the hall, and everywhere you go.
The Vado SL 4.0 EQ comes with 11 speed SRAM mountain bike gearing and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes to ease your way up and down hills. Clean internal cable routing and reflective graphics give the bike a minimalist look. It’s an electric bike that doesn’t look like and electric bike.
This bike is perfect for
Riders who want a lightweight hybrid bike with the added assist of an electric motor. The Vado SL 4.0 is great for commutes or weekend adventures and can handle gravel tracks as well as tarmac.
Key Features
- Mission Control - Connect your bike to your phone and change everything: Get where you're going with plenty of charge by controlling the power output, diagnose potential service needs, record and share ride info with friends, and even give your bike its own custom name.
- Fully integrated and secure Specialized 320Wh downtube battery
- Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, peak 240W / 35Nm, 2x you rider amplification (180% assistance).
- Premium lightweight E5 Aluminium frame.
- Clean internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, and reflective graphics.
- Premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power.
- Bright, integrated front and rear lighting to see and be seen.
- Mudguards and pannier rack included.
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
| Frame | E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds |
| Fork | Rigid full aluminum disc, Boostâ„¢ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible |
| 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-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
| Rear Brake | Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
| Shift Levers | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace, 11spd, 11-42t |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC e11S, 11-speed w/ Missing Linkâ„¢ |
| Crankset | Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset |
| Chainrings | Praxis, 44T, 104BCD |
| Pedals | Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors |
| Rims | 700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width |
| 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, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm |
| Seat Binder | Integrated w/ frame |
| Motor | Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor |
| UI/Remote | Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, 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 Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 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 |
Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.
| Colours | Smoke / Black Reflective, White Sage / Black Refelctive |
| Sizes | L, M, S, XL |
| Brand | Specialized |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Barcodes | 888818755974, 888818755998, 888818756032, 888818756070, 888818784646, 888818784653, 888818784660, 888818784677 |
| SKUs / Part Numbers | 93922-5202, 93922-5203, 93922-5204, 93922-5205, 93922-5302, 93922-5303, 93922-5304, 93922-5305 |
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Cycles UK provides 14 days of free insurance on all new bikes sold to UK customers. As part of our service, your new bike is automatically covered with 14 days’ FREE insurance against theft and accidental damage.
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Opinions of contact points such as saddles, shoes and grips can vary a lot between different riders. If you buy a contact point from Cycles UK and you don’t find it comfortable, you can return it within 30 days, and we’ll swap it for something else.
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