2022 SL 5.0 Specs

rochrunner

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Region
USA
City
Rochester Hills MI
As of today, on the U.S. Specialized web site, it is still showing different build specs for the standard vs step-thru (ST) versions of the SL 5.0. The ST is listed with what I assume are "2022" components, including a SRAM drivetrain with an 11-50 cassette and the new "MasterMind" TCU, whereas the non-ST has not changed and has the Shimano drivetrain and original TCU. Is there any information confirming that non-ST 5.0 models will get the new build in 2022? Are they showing the old information just until all the current bikes are finally sold out?

I'm reluctant to put money down on the SL unless I'm sure I'll get one with the new build and they won't just find a 2021 build somewhere and send it to my LBS. On the other hand, if this spec is actually going to be continued into 2022, I can live with it since I don't want to put much of anything off these days since you never know what's going to happen next!
 
I'm reluctant to put money down on the SL unless I'm sure I'll get one with the new build and they won't just find a 2021 build somewhere and send it to my LBS. On the other hand, if this spec is actually going to be continued into 2022, I can live with it since I don't want to put much of anything off these days since you never know what's going to happen next!
Death and Taxes! :oops:
 
i doubt there's really any way to know, but with quite a few of the other eBikes specialized continues to sell 2021 and 2022 versions in parallel. i would NOT assume you're getting the "new" spec unless it's explicitly stated. it also wouldn't be surprising if it was $250 or $500 more. presently, as an example, the 4.0 step-through and non-step are the same price, but the 5.0 step-through EQ is $250 more than the 5.0 non-step EQ.
 
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