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