Specialized Vado SL 4.0 2023 - Electric Hybrid 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 4.0 is best for workouts, riding beyond the beaten path and last-minute adventures. All you need to do is get on and go. Extra-bright, built-in lights in front and back mean you'll see and be seen. Plus, Pathfinder tires roll fast on or off the pavement with plenty of grip.
E-Bike of the year 2024 - Cycling Weekly, Bike Radar
- 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)
- Premium lightweight E5 Aluminium frame.
- Clean internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, and reflective graphics.
- Premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power.
- Bright, integrated front and rear lighting to see and be seen.
- 11-speed SRAM NX shifting for reliable performance for the long haul.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
Frame | E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds |
Fork | Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible |
Stem | Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount |
Bars | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
Front Brake | Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
Rear Brake | Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
Brake Lever | Tektro HD-R290 |
Rear Mech | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
Shifters | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
Speed | 11 |
Rims | 700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width |
Front Hub | Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h |
Rear Hub | Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h |
Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
Front Tyre | Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c |
Rear Tyre | Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c |
Seat Post | Specialized, alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm |
Saddle | Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm |
Chainset | Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset, Praxis, 44T, 104BCD |
Bottom Bracket | Integrated |
Chain | KMC e11S, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
Cassette | Sunrace, 11spd, 11-42t |
Pedals | Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors |
Battery Size (WH) | Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh |
Motor | Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor |
User Interface | Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote |
Electric Bike Bike Size Chart
Height |
e Bike Size |
e Road Bike Size |
e Mountain Bike Size* |
4’8” – 5’1” 143 – 155 cm |
XXS |
44 cm |
13” (33 cm) |
5’1” – 5’4” 155 – 163 cm |
XS |
48 cm |
15” (38 cm) |
5’4” – 5’7” 163 – 170 cm |
S |
51 cm |
16” (41 cm) |
5’7” – 5’10” 170 – 178 cm |
M |
54 cm |
18” (46cm) |
5’10” – 6’0” 178 – 183 cm |
L |
56 cm |
19” (48cm) |
6’0” – 6’3” 183 – 191 cm |
XL |
58 cm |
20” (51 cm) |
6’3” – 6’5” 191 – 196 cm |
XXL |
60 cm |
21” (53 cm) |
6’5” – 6’9” 196 – 205 cm |
XXXL |
62 cm |
22” (56 cm) |
* Mountain bikes are sized differently to road bikes. Typically, they are sized in inches as the first MTBs were produced in the USA. European brands like Lapierre and Haibike like to use centimeters for all their bikes. The measurements of their mountain bikes doesn’t match their road bikes but is like a simple conversion from the inches measurement. This is why we have included cm measurements in brackets for the e mountain bike column.
See our bike size guide for more on bike sizing
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Specialized Vado SL 4.0 2023 - Electric Hybrid Bike
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