Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through

£1,771.95
Was £2,499.99
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The VADO SL 4.0 STEP-THROUGH is a high-quality electric bike from the brand Specialized. Made with a durable E5 Aluminum frame, this bike features a bottom bracket motor mount and a fully integrated downtube battery. It has internal cable routing and is also equipped with fender and front rack mounts. The bike has a rigid full aluminum disc fork that is front rack-compatible. The Specialized Stealth Stem is made from alloy and has a 14-degree angle. It also has an integrated TCD mount. The bike comes with Specialized Body Geometry Contour lock-on tape and alloy handlebars with a 9-degree backsweep and a 15mm rise. The grips are specifically designed for women.For braking, the VADO SL 4.0 STEP-THROUGH features Tektro HD-R290 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors on both the front and rear wheels. It is equipped with Sram NX 11-speed shift levers and a SUNRACE CSMS7 11-42t 11-speed cassette. The bike has a KMC X11eT 11-speed chain and a SRAM NX 11-speed rear derailleur.The crankset is made by Praxis and is forged alloy M30 with a custom offset. It has Praxis chainrings with a 44T size and 110BCD. The bike comes with Specialized Commuter pedals that have grip tape and reflectors.The VADO SL 4.0 STEP-THROUGH has 700C disc rims with a 22mm rim depth and a 21mm internal width. It has a Specialized alloy front hub disc with sealed cartridge bearings and Center Lock technology. The rear hub is also a Specialized alloy hub with disc brakes and sealed cartridge bearings.The bike is equipped with DT Swiss Industry spokes. It has Specialized Pathfinder Sport tires with a size of 700x38c. The saddle is a Bridge Sport with steel rails and a width of 155mm. The VADO SL 4.0 STEP-THROUGH comes with a Specialized alloy seat post with a 2-bolt design and a 12.5mm offset. The seat binder is made from Specialized alloy with a size of 30.8mm.This electric bike is powered by a Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, and it is controlled by a Specialized TCU with a 10-LED state of charge display and a 3-LED ride mode display. The bike has an ANT+/Bluetooth capability and comes with a handlebar remote.The VADO SL 4.0 STEP-THROUGH is equipped with a Specialized SL1-320 fully integrated battery with a capacity of 320Wh. It comes with a custom charger for the 48V system with an SL system charger plug. The bike also has a custom Specialized wiring harness with a charge port.For safety, the bike is fitted with a Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65 headlight with a brightness of 210 lumens. It also has a Specialized integrated saddle mount taillight with LED technology. The bike is completed with a simple bell for added convenience.Experience the convenience and performance of the VADO SL 4.0 STEP-THROUGH electric bike from Specialized.

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
Saddle Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost Specialized, alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
Stem Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Handlebars Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Seat Clamp Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm
Bar Tape Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on
Rear Brake Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Front Brake Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Chainrings Praxis, 44T, 110BCD
Shift Levers Sram NX, 11-speed, multi-shift
Crankset Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX, 11-speed
Cassette SUNRACE, CSMS7, 11-42t, 11-speed
Chain KMC X11eT, 11spd
Rear Tire Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c
Front Tire Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c
Inner Tubes Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50

Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.

Comment author

Jane Morris

Please can you tell me how heavy this bike is

Store Staff

lyndsey

Hi Jane,

Thanks for your question. I've done a little research on this and we don't have that exact model in stock to weigh for you, but a rough weight on the bike is 14.9kg (32.8lbs). Just one note is that different sizes/specs etc can all have a slight effect on overall weight.

Thanks,

Seb

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