Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 Step-Through EQ 2026
Class 3 E-Bike, 44.8 lbs, 250W 50Nm mid mid-drive, 520Wh (48V × 10.83Ah) battery, Tektro HD-R510 hydraulic disc, aluminum step-through frame, 28"×1.85" Specialized Hemisphere hybrid tires
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Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 Step-Through EQ 2026
Performance Overview
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Specifications
Category
| Category | Hybrid |
Motor & Assistance
| Motor Type | Mid-Drive |
| Motor Position | Mid |
Nominal Power | 250 W |
Peak Power | 320 W |
| Torque | 50 Nm |
| Sensor Type | Both |
| Assist Levels | 4 |
Speed & Class
| E-Bike Class | Class 3 |
| Top Assist Speed | 28 mph |
| Throttle | No |
Battery & Range
Battery Capacity | 520 Wh |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Amp Hours | 10.8 Ah |
| Battery Position | Downtube |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
Frame & Fit
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Frame Style | Step-Through |
| Sizes Available | S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 44.8 lbs |
Suspension
| Front Suspension | None |
| Rear Suspension | None |
| Seatpost Suspension | No |
Drivetrain
| Gears | 11 |
| Drive System | Chain |
| Shifter | Trigger |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES RD-U8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES Linkglide CS-LG700, 11-50t |
Brakes
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Brand | Tektro |
| Rotor Size (Front) | 160 mm |
| Rotor Size (Rear) | 160 mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Wheel Size | 28 " |
| Tire Width | 1.9 " |
| Tire Type | Hybrid |
| Puncture Protection | Yes |
Components & Tech
| Display | LCD |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| App Compatible | Yes |
Features & Safety
| Integrated Lights | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes |
| Rear Rack | Yes |
| Front Rack | No |
| Kickstand | Yes |
| Chain Guard | No |
| Walk Assist | No |
| Alarm | No |
| USB Charging | No |
| Bottle Cage Mount | Yes |
| IP Rating | Unknown |
| Certifications | CE |
| Special Features | Motor Lock, Internal Cable Routing, Smartphone Integration, Thru-Axle |
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Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 Step-Through EQ 2026