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Specialized
2021 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ
Estimated used market value
$2,266 - $2,331
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ
12-month projected trend
12%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
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. The Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is best for your daily commute, quick errands, and getting around town. Extra-bright, built-in lights in front and back mean you’ll see and be seen. DRYTECH fenders keep water and road spray away, and a standard rear rack is always ready for your bags and panniers. This is your go-to for local transportation. - Integrated Turbo Connect Display to view key ride data quickly and safely - Fully integrated and secure Specialized 320Wh downtube battery w/optional Range Extender compatibility (sold separately) for up to 120 miles of range - Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, peak 240W / 35Nm, doubles you rider amplification (180% assistance), and assists 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. - Premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power - Extra-bright front and rear lighting to see and be seen - Turbo SL mounted rear rack, Racktime-compatible for your favorite bags and panniers, and DRYTECH fenders to keep the spray away - 12-speed Shimano SLX shifter and XT derailleur 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
Specifications
- Subtype
- Electric Road
- Category
- E-Bike
- Component Fork
- Future Shock 1.5, flat mount disc, carbon fork
- Component Hubs
- Specialized alloy disc, Center Lock, sealed cartridge bearings, 24/28H
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD-W mount
- Product Family
- Turbo Vado
- Component Axles
- Front: 110 x 12mm Boost thru-axle Rear: 148 x 12mm Boost thru-axle
- Component Chain
- Shimano SLX, 12-speed, w/Quick Link
- Component Color
- Brushed Aluminum/Black Reflective, Tarmac Black/Cast Battleship/Black Reflective
- Component Frame
- E5 Aluminum, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated down tube battery, internal cablerouting, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds, reflective graphics
- Component Motor
- Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor, peak 240W / 35Nm; custom Specialized wiring harness w/chargeport
- Component Brakes
- Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
- Component Pedals
- Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
- Component Saddle
- Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155/143mm
- Component Battery
- Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
- Component Charger
- Custom charger, 48V System w/SL system charger plug
- Component Display
- Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth, incl. TCD Computer
- Component Cassette
- Shimano SLX, Hyperglide+, 12-speed, 10-45T
- Component Crankset
- Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
- Component Shifters
- Shimano SLX, Rapidfire Plus, 12-speed, w/o OGD
- Component Handlebar
- Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
- Component Seat Post
- Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm
- Component Chainrings
- 44T, Praxis, 104BCD
- Component Front Tire
- Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700c x 38
- Component Tape Grips
- Specialized Body Geometry Targa, lock-on
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, SGS Cage, 12-speed
- Component Accessories Extras
- Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310 Lumens, 12V headlight Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11 Lumens, 12V taillight Turbo SL rear rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg max load Specialized DryTech aluminum fenders Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount Simple bell
- Component Max Assisted Speed
- 28mph
- Hubs
- Specialized alloy disc, Center Lock, sealed cartridge bearings, 24/28H
- Crankset
- Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
- Pedals
- Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
- Chain
- Shimano SLX, 12-speed, w/Quick Link
- Saddle
- Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155/143mm
- Handlebar
- Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, SGS Cage, 12-speed
- Stem
- Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD-W mount
- Accessories & Extras
- Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310 Lumens, 12V headlight Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11 Lumens, 12V taillight Turbo SL rear rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg max load Specialized DryTech aluminum fenders Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount Simple bell
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 12mm Boost thru-axle Rear: 148 x 12mm Boost thru-axle
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
- Cassette
- Shimano SLX, Hyperglide+, 12-speed, 10-45T
- Chainrings
- 44T, Praxis, 104BCD
- Display
- Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth, incl. TCD Computer
- Fork
- Future Shock 1.5, flat mount disc, carbon fork
- Frame
- E5 Aluminum, Fitness/Transportation Geometry, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated down tube battery, internal cablerouting, fender/rack mounts, Smooth Welds, reflective graphics
- Seat Post
- Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX, Rapidfire Plus, 12-speed, w/o OGD
- Tape/Grips
- Specialized Body Geometry Targa, lock-on
- Motor
- Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor, peak 240W / 35Nm; custom Specialized wiring harness w/chargeport
- Max Assisted Speed
- 28mph
- Charger
- Custom charger, 48V System w/SL system charger plug
- Battery
- Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
- Color
- Tarmac Black/Cast Battleship/Black Reflective
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700c x 38
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Battery health
Request battery cycle count, capacity diagnostics, and motor service records.