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Meet the Vado SL. This super-light e-bike was designed to take on anything from daily commutes through urban landscapes to clocking even faster workouts. Need to carry your bike? No sweat. Weighing 40% less than the full-power Vado, there’s no other electric bike out there with ride quality, range, and power like this. All you need to do is get on and go.
The Vado SL comes equipped with everything you need to start riding right away. First, the extra-bright, built-in lights give you higher visibility in low-light areas. Next, the MasterMind Turbo Control Unit (TCU) makes it easy to view ride info on the go. The Nimbus tires roll fast on or off the pavement with plenty of grip, and the Vado SL's featherweight status also makes it perfect for city commuting and offers far more than ride quality — it means you can hang it on a wall or car rack. And it makes public transportation a breeze.
So whether you're going fast or far or both, the Vado SL provides the confidence to do it all at a fraction of the weight.
LIGHT WEIGHT: You’ll be blown away by how easy it is to lift your bike on to a rack, carry it up stairs, or ride nimbly around town, thanks to the category-leading light-weight of the Turbo SL technology, optimised frame materials, design, and specification.
COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT: Body position and handling are optimized to deliver unsurpassed riding comfort, confidence, and control. Powerful hydraulic disc brakes reign in your speed, while larger tires provide maximum traction for turning and stopping.
TURBO SL: The heart of the Vado is its Turbo SL technology, the advanced and integrated electric bike system that delivers an unequaled combination of light-weight, natural feel, anti-theft functions, training tips, a full-function bike computer, ride anywhere range, and more.
The speed limit at which the motor will stop supporting may vary significantly by region and is based on local requirements. It may also affect range: a higher speed limit may result in less range.
| Frame | 2020 Vado SL Step-Through |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible |
| Rims | 700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width |
| 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 |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Tires | Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm |
| Crankset | Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset |
| Chainrings | Praxis, 46T, 110BCD |
| Shifters | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
| Cassette/Freewheel | Cassette, Sunrace, CSMS7.EAY0.XS1, 11-42T, 11SP, Free Hub, w/Steel Spider, w/Nylon Spacers, w/Steel Lockring, Silver |
| Chain | KMC X11ET, 11-speed w/Missing Link |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
| Handlebars | Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
| Tape/Grips | Body Geometry Women's Contour |
| Stem | Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD-W mount |
| Seatpost | Specialized, alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm |
| Saddle | Bridge Sport, steel rails |
| Pedals | Specialized Commuter w/grip tape & reflectors |
| Accessories & Extras | Headlight: Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210Lumens, 12V
Taillight: Lezyne Ebike Rear Fender STVZO, 11Lumens, 12V Kickstand: Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount Racks: Turbo SL Rack, Closed Platform, direct fender mount, Racktime-compatible, 15kg Fenders: Specialized DryTech, Aluminum Bell: Simple bell |
| Motor | Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh |
| Controller/Display | Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/ Bluetooth |
| Charger | Custom charger, 48V System w/SL system charger plug |
* Subject to change without notice.
