2025 Specialized Vado SL 5.0 2 Electric Hybrid Bike

£3,800.00

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93924-3103

GTIN/UPC:

888818911660

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The 2025 Specialized Vado SL 5.0 2 Electric Hybrid Bike is the latest generation of Specialized's lightweight electric hybrid bike. With an updated frame and new connectivity the generation 2 bike take the Vado SL to a new level.

The Vado SL is built around an ultra-light weight alloy frame, It comes with Future Shock suspension for an ultra-smooth ride, an ergonomic position for telepathic handling, and a super light electric motor.

The Specialized SL 1.2 motor gives natural feeling power when you need it and the 320 WH battery can provide up to 5 hours of support. The Vado SL 5.0 comes fully equipped with mudguards, rack and lights. The ebike system connects to both Apple and Android devices for Fitness Metrics, Apple Find My, Turbo System Lock and Lights. The Vado SL 5.0 comes with upgraded gears and brakes.

This bike is perfect for

The Vado SL 5.0 is ideal for use around town and weekend fitness rides. It has the feel and handling of a fast hybrid bike and the etra power of a electric assist.

Key Features

  • Use - Fast Commuting, Fitness, and Exploration
  • E-Bike System - Specialized SL 1.2 / 320 watts / Up to 5 Hours Range
  • Frameset - Alloy Frame and Fork Suspension - Future Shock 3.1
  • Bike Weight - As Light as 20kg Personalization and
  • Security - Fitness Metrics, Apple Find My, Turbo System Lock, Lights

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:


  1. Track your rides – record speed, distance, maps etc
  2. Tune your ride – adjust max power, acceleration and other settings
  3. Manage your ride – make sure you don’t run out of power
  4. 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

Price Match at Cycles uk

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Frame 2024 Vado SL
Fork 2024 Vado SL
Motor Specialized 1.2 SL System
Battery Specialized SL2-520, Fully Integrated, 520Wh
Charger Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
UI Remote Mastermind H3, W/Handlebar Remote, Ant+/Bluetooth®, Built-In System Lock Feature, Integrated Apple Find My, Customizable Display Pages, 2.1
Headlight Lezyne EBike Power STVZO E500+, Integrated Mount
Taillight Spanninga, Stvzo, Commuter Glow With Brake XEr
Wiring Harness Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
Crankset SRAM FC S699 Alloy S-165mm / M-L-170mm / XL-175mm
Pedals Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Chain Shimano 11-speed
Cassette Shimano Cues 11-speed, Linkglide 11-50T, CS-LG700
Shift Levers Shimano Cues 11-speed, SL-U8000
Rear Derailleur Shimano Cues 11-speed, RD-U8000
Front Brake Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Brake Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rims 700c Double-wall Alloy 27mm internal width
Front Tyre Hemisphere Flat Resistant Wirebead All-Terrain Reflect, 700x47c
Rear Tyre Hemisphere Flat Resistant Wirebead All-Terrain Reflect, 700x47c
Handlebars Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips ERGON, GA30-S Custom, 134.8mm Length
Saddle Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
Seat Post Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm
Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt
Fenders Specialized custom alloy Fender, Sandblast anodized black finish, 700c, integrated alloy stay
Kickstand Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount
Rack Turbo SL Rack, MIK-Compatible, 25kg
Bell Specialized brass bell
Inner Tubes Standard 40mm SV 29X1.75-2.4
Chain Case Specialized Custom Chainguard
Chain Rings Praxis, Cl 49.8mm, NW, 44T, Bcd 104mm
Front Hub Alloy 6 Bolt 28H 12x100mm thru-axle
Rear Hub Alloy 6 Bolt 28H 12mm Axle 142mm Spacing
Spokes DT Swiss J-Bend
Stem Specialized Stealth Stem, Alloy, 31.8mm, Integrated Display And Light Mount, Size S/M : 60mm 17 Deg, L/XL : 75mm 15.5 Deg
Colours Gloss Dove Gray / Cool Grey Frost, Satin Deep Lake Metallic / Black Liquid Metal Frost
Sizes L, M, S, XL
Brand Specialized
Model Year 2026
Barcodes 888818911431, 888818911660, 888818911738, 888818911851, 888818911868, 888818911912, 888818912025, 888818912223
SKUs / Part Numbers 93924-3002, 93924-3003, 93924-3004, 93924-3005, 93924-3102, 93924-3103, 93924-3104, 93924-3105

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