The All-New Turbo Vado SL 2

Nothing delivers more power, speed, and range at such lightweight than Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon. It’s a premium, performance machine carefully engineered to make fitness fun, and your commute electric. With a carbon frame inspired by the best bike racers in the world, Future Shock for an ultra-smooth ride, an ergonomic position for telepathic handling, and a super light electric motor with supernatural power, the bike you’ve been dreaming about is here.

The 2025 Specialized Vado SL Step-through is built with a fully integrated system designed for performance, convenience, and durability. It features a custom Specialized wiring harness with charge port, paired with a 48V custom charger that uses the SL system plug. The Mastermind H3 display and handlebar remote provide ANT+/Bluetooth® connectivity, customizable pages, integrated Apple Find My, and a built-in system lock feature, all on a 2.1" screen. Powering the ride is the Specialized 1.2 SL motor supported by a fully integrated SL2-520 battery with 520Wh capacity. The frameset includes the 2025 step-through frame and 2024 Vado SL fork, secured with an alloy 38.6mm seat binder. Stopping power comes from Tektro HD-R510 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors front and rear.

The drivetrain is equipped with a Praxis 44T chainring, SRAM FC S699 alloy crankset sized by frame, Shimano Cues 11-speed shifters, derailleur, and cassette (11-50T), plus a Shimano 11-speed chain and Specialized chainguard. Wheels feature double-wall alloy 700c rims with DT Swiss J-bend spokes, alloy hubs, and standard 29x1.75–2.4 tubes, wrapped in Specialized Hemisphere all-terrain tires with reflective sidewalls and flat protection. The cockpit includes an alloy Specialized handlebar with 9-degree backsweep and 15mm rise, Stealth Stem with integrated display and light mount, Specialized alloy seatpost, ERGON GA30-S grips, and a Bridge Sport saddle with hollow cr-mo rails.

Integrated accessories enhance daily commuting, with a Lezyne STVZO E500+ headlight, Spanninga commuter glow taillight with brake light function, Specialized commuter pedals with grip tape and reflectors, custom alloy fenders, a sturdy kickstand, brass bell, and a Turbo SL Rack that’s MIK HD-compatible with a 27kg carrying capacity. This e-bike blends advanced technology, sleek design, and practical features for riders who want efficiency, comfort, and versatility.

For braking, the bike is equipped with TRP HD-R803 hydraulic disc brakes on both the front and rear. The drivetrain consists of a Praxis 44T chainring (Cl 49.8mm, NW, 104mm BCD), a SRAM FC S996 carbon crankset (165mm for size S, 170mm for M-L, and 175mm for XL), Shimano Deore XT 12-speed Rapidfire shift levers (SL-M8100-IR, I-Spec), and a Shimano Deore XT 8100 12-speed rear derailleur. It runs a Shimano SLX 10-51t cassette and Shimano SLX M7100 12-speed chain.

The wheelset includes DT Swiss G540 Disc wheels (24h, 700c x 24mm) paired with Specialized Hemisphere 700x47c tires, featuring flat protection, reflective sidewalls, wire beads, and all-terrain capability. Specialized Turbo Tubes are used for the inner tubes.

The cockpit includes a Bridge Sport saddle with hollow cr-mo rails (155mm), a carbon fiber seatpost (30.9mm diameter, 21mm offset), ERGON GA30-S custom grips (134.8mm), and a Specialized Stealth Stem (S/M: 60mm, 17°, L/XL: 75mm, 15.5°) with integrated display and light mount. The handlebars are Specialized alloy with a 15mm rise, 9° back sweep, 5° up sweep, and a 680mm width.

Accessories include custom alloy fenders with a sandblasted anodized black finish, a Lezyne Ebike Fusion Stvzo E500+ headlight (500 lumens, 50cm wire, with reflector), a Spanninga Stvzo Commuter Glow taillight with Brake XEr, Specialized commuter pedals with grip tape and reflectors, a Specialized brass bell, a Specialized 40mm mount kickstand, and a Turbo SL Rack (MIK-compatible, 25kg capacity). Additional features include a SWAT tool (STARWINN, 3mm hex open wrench).

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