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Specialized
2023 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ
Previous used estimate
$2,825 - $2,907
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2023 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ
12-month projected trend
11%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
5%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2023 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ
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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. - The MasterMind Turbo Control Unit (TCU) is your information hub with customizable display fields to experience precisely the ride you want. - Over-the-air updates when paired with the Mission Control App, allowing your bike to improve over time. - Fully integrated and secure Specialized 320Wh downtube battery w/optional Range Extender compatibility for up to 120 miles of range. - Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, peak 240W/35Nm, 2x you rider amplification (180% assistance), assist 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, potholes be gone! - Safety features including premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power, and extra-bright front and rear lighting to see and be seen. - Step-through frame for easier on/off and managing commuter traffic. Turbo SL mounted rear rack, Racktime-compatible, for your favorite bags and panniers, and DRYTECH fenders to keep the spray away. - SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain 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 Active
- Category
- E-Bike
- Component Fork
- Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
- Component Hubs
- Front: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h Rear: Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h
- Component Rims
- DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
- Product Family
- Turbo Vado
- Component Chain
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Component Color
- Brushed Aluminum/Black Reflective
- Component Frame
- E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
- Component Motor
- Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
- Component Brakes
- Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
- Component Pedals
- Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
- Component Saddle
- Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
- Component Spokes
- DT Swiss Industry
- Component Battery
- Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
- Component Charger
- Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug, Wiring Harness Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
- Component Crankset
- Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
- Component Seatpost
- Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm
- Component Shifters
- SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
- Component Handlebar
- Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
- Component Rear Tire
- Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
- Component Chainrings
- SRAM X-SYNC 44t, 110BCD
- Component Front Tire
- Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Body Geometry Women's Contour
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- Component Accessories Extras
- Fenders: Specialized DryTech, Aluminum, Bell: Simple bell, Kickstand: Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount, Taillight: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V, Headlight: Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V, Rack: Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
- Component Controller Display
- Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, over-the-air updates, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote
- Hubs
- Front: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h Rear: Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h
- Rims
- DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth
- Crankset
- Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
- Pedals
- Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
- Chain
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Seatpost
- Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm
- Saddle
- Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
- Handlebar
- Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- Rear Tire
- Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
- Stem
- Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
- Accessories & Extras
- Fenders: Specialized DryTech, Aluminum, Bell: Simple bell, Kickstand: Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount, Taillight: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V, Headlight: Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E115, 310Lumens, 12V, Rack: Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
- Chainrings
- SRAM X-SYNC 44t, 110BCD
- Fork
- Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
- Frame
- E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
- Shifters
- SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
- Tape/Grips
- Body Geometry Women's Contour
- Motor
- Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
- Charger
- Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug, Wiring Harness Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
- Battery
- Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
- Color
- Brushed Aluminum/Black Reflective
- Size
- X-Large
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Industry
- Cassette/Freewheel
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
- Controller/Display
- Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, over-the-air updates, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote
- Front Tire
- Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Battery health
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