It basically … The main reason for this is a completely redesigned mid-motor drive system. Roughly half the weight of other crank based motors at 1.95kg, the design along with new battery options allowed for Specialized to build a road e-bike as light as 26.2 lbs. Their latest SL 1.1 mid-drive motor was developed in collaboration with German … Short review: This thing is awesome. This eBike is pedal-assisting all the way and Specialized says the custom motor of the ten-speed Turbo Vado SL offers enough power at full tilt to effectively double a rider’s effort at speeds up to 45kph. (You can control the amount of assistance) And if a rider exerts enough energy to outstrip the bike itself, the engine just fades … First it was the Turbo Creo SL which introduced us to their SL 1.1 motor. Two-minute review. The outcome is a real rider’s bike, but with the added treat of electric powered-assistance. If you stay on base and there are no hills on the way into town you’ll be fine with the lightweight hub ebikes, if you intend to go touring in Japan you‘ll appreciate the Specialized Vado SL uses a mid-drive motor that transfers power through the bikes gears which is better for climbing hills. Although the Specialized Turbo Vado SL is best suited to life on the asphalt, it’s sturdy enough on cobbled paths and gamely handles the odd pothole. Specialized has been making the Brose-powered Vado city e-bike for a few years, but with the launch of its new, lightweight SL1.1 motor the company has been rolling out new models across all disciplines. The 1.1 has a peak output of 240watts and 35Nm of torque, which given the lighter weight of the bike as a whole is plenty powerful enough to propel riders up just … Recently, Specialized e-bikes have been on a diet. With the new e-bike series “Vado SL”, Specialized certainly presented one of the most exciting urban bike releases this year. As is the case with all Specialized E-Bikes, the drive unit and battery system fitted to the Vado SL is an in house affair and comes in the form of the SL1.1 drive system. Road was first, then mountain biking, and now it’s the turn of urban and utility cyclists to get a go on the new system. Specialized’s Turbo Vado SL is a brilliant blend of quality craftsmanship and innovative e-bike tech. Aug 16, 2020 #1 I picked up my SL 5.0 last week and thought I’d post a quick review and comment on some features. You can buy a 2021 Turbo Vado SL from Evans Cycles in the UK, and find a retailer near you in the US on Specialized’s website. The Vado SL … This offers less power than comparable mid-motor bikes, but is extremely light — which is reflected in the low overall weight of the … Review… There are other differences, including better-spec Shimano and Tektro kit … Thread starter STLABRAT; Start date Aug 16, 2020; S. STLABRAT New Member. The Takeaway - Sleek, smooth, and quiet, the Vado 3.0 is practical, but also surprisingly fun. Specialized has been building bikes since the middle of the 70s, so the Turbo Vado SL comes with an excellent pedigree, a sublime cocktail of brilliant components and an amazingly lightweight superior build quality. Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 review 1 week review. The all-new Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 uses the same technology as found on their £10k + S-Works Creo carbon e-road bike. Are other differences, including better-spec Shimano and Tektro kit … Recently, Specialized e-bikes have been a. With the added treat of electric powered-assistance is a completely redesigned mid-motor drive system added of. Practical, but also surprisingly fun but also surprisingly fun including better-spec Shimano and Tektro kit Recently. There are other differences, including better-spec Shimano and Tektro kit … Recently, Specialized have... 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