SPECIALIZED - Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0

🚴‍♂️ Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 (2026 Model Year)

🔥 Lightweight Premium Urban e-Bike — Light, Long Range, and Most Advanced Tech in the SL Series The Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 is the top-tier urban electric bike in the SL lineup, designed around the concept of “lightweight + natural ride feel” while still delivering powerful assistance from the new SL 1.2 motor. With a 520Wh battery and full smart connectivity features, it is ideal for commuting, fitness, and everyday city riding.

📦 General Information

◦ Model: Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 (2026) ◦ Category: Lightweight Urban / Commuter e-Bike ◦ Frame: Vado SL Frame ◦ Product ID: 278244

⚡ Motor & Battery System

◦ Motor: Specialized SL 1.2 System   • Lightweight design   • Highly natural pedaling feel   • Smooth power delivery

◦ Battery: Specialized SL2-520   • Capacity: 520Wh   • Fully integrated

◦ Display: MasterMind H3   • 2.1″ screen   • ANT+ / Bluetooth connectivity   • Apple Find My integration   • System Lock anti-theft   • Customizable display pages

◦ Remote: Handlebar Remote

◦ Charger: 48V SL System Charger

◦ Wiring: Specialized Custom Harness

🪶 Frame

◦ Specialized Vado SL Frame ◦ Internal Cable Routing ◦ Rack & Fender Compatible

◦ Seat Binder: Alloy 34.9 mm

🛞 Suspension / Fork

◦ Fork: Vado SL Fork   • Urban comfort geometry   • Rack mount compatible

🛑 Braking System

◦ Front: Tektro HD-R510 Hydraulic Disc — 160 mm ◦ Rear: Tektro HD-R510 Hydraulic Disc — 160 mm

⚙️ Drivetrain

◦ Gearing: Shimano CUES 11-Speed   • Shift Lever: SL-U8000   • Rear Derailleur: RD-U8000

◦ Cassette: Shimano LinkGlide 11-50T

◦ Chain: Shimano 11-speed

◦ Crankset: SRAM Alloy FC S699   • S: 165 mm   • M–L: 170 mm   • XL: 175 mm

◦ Chainring: Praxis 44T

◦ Chain Guard: Specialized Custom

🛞 Wheels & Tires

◦ Wheels: 700c Double Wall Alloy ◦ Hubs: Thru-Axle 12×100 / 12×142

◦ Spokes: DT Swiss J-Bend

◦ Tires: Specialized Hemisphere   • 700 × 47c   • Reflective sidewall   • Flat protection

🧩 Cockpit & Components

◦ Stem: Specialized Stealth Stem   • Integrated display mount

◦ Handlebar: Specialized Alloy   • 9° backsweep

◦ Grips: ERGON GA30 Custom

◦ Saddle: Bridge Sport   • Hollow Cr-Mo rails

◦ Seatpost: Specialized Alloy

💡 Accessories

◦ Front Light: Lezyne Power STVZO E500+ ◦ Rear Light: Spanninga Brake Light

◦ Rear Rack: Turbo SL Rack   • 27 kg load capacity   • MIK HD compatible

◦ Fenders: Aluminum Fender ◦ Kickstand: Included ◦ Bell: Brass Bell ◦ Pedals: Included

⚖️ Weight

◦ Weight: 20.11 kg ◦ Size: Medium

💥 Key Highlights

◦ Lightweight SL platform design ◦ Large 520Wh battery for long range ◦ Apple Find My + integrated anti-theft system ◦ Shimano CUES LinkGlide durable drivetrain ◦ Rack and fenders included ◦ Natural ride feel similar to a regular bicycle