Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2021 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ

Velopedia Archive ID 900003903

Overview

Model year	2021
Brand	Specialized
Model	Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ
Bicycle type	Electric-assist
Archive ID	900003903
Original MSRP	$4,750.00
Colors	Brushed Aluminum / Black Reflective; Tarmac Black / Cast Battleship / Black Reflective
Sizes	S; M; L; XL

Frameset

Frame construction	E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Rigid carbon fork, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
Fork material	Carbon Fiber

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano SLX, Rapidfire Plus, 12-speed, w/o OGD
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, SGS Cage, 12-speed
Crankset	Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset; chainrings: 40T
Cassette	Shimano SLX, Hyperglide+, 12-speed, 10-45t
Chain	Shimano SLX, 12-speed, w/Quick Link
Pedals	Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors

Brakes

Brakes	(F) Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm / (R) Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Stem	Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Saddle	Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost	Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	(F) Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h / (R) Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h
Rims	DT Swiss R500 disc, 22mm internal width, 23mm internal depth
Spokes	DT Swiss Industry
Front tire	Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm
Rear tire	Nimbus II Sport Reflect, 700x38mm

E-bike system

Motor	Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
Battery	Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
Display/remote	Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote
Charger	Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

Geometry · S

Seat tube	415 mm
Effective top tube	554 mm
Head tube	185 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	445 mm
Wheelbase	1062 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	270 mm
Reach	378 mm
Stack	595 mm
Standover height	770 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Front center	626 mm
Trail	71 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	390 mm
Seatpost length	350 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube	446.5 mm
Effective top tube	587 mm
Head tube	217 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	445 mm
Wheelbase	1091 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	270 mm
Reach	401 mm
Stack	626 mm
Standover height	790 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Front center	655 mm
Trail	67 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	390 mm
Seatpost length	350 mm
Crank length	172.5 mm
Stem length	75 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube	494.5 mm
Effective top tube	610 mm
Head tube	250 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	445 mm
Wheelbase	1110 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	270 mm
Reach	415 mm
Stack	660 mm
Standover height	815 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Front center	675 mm
Trail	64 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	390 mm
Seatpost length	350 mm
Crank length	172.5 mm
Stem length	75 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	535 mm
Effective top tube	630 mm
Head tube	285 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	445 mm
Wheelbase	1126 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Bottom-bracket height	270 mm
Reach	424 mm
Stack	696 mm
Standover height	840 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Front center	690 mm
Trail	61 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	390 mm
Seatpost length	350 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	90 mm
Handlebar width	680 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 25, 2026.