Specialized Turbo Vado SL ST announced

[BEC111]

Specialized just announced a step through version of the Vado SL. Same specs, same prices as the original model. No new electronics.
Como SL too

 

[rochrunner]

For once it pays for me not to jump the gun on buying something. This looks like what I'd really be looking for, as getting on and off a non-step-thru is getting harder and harder for me to do as I age. One thing I noticed is that they have a 4.0, 4.0EQ, and 5.0EQ listed, but not a non-EQ 5.0. Another difference is that the 5.0 now has a 46-tooth chainring instead of the 44-tooth on the regular SL (assuming the specs are all up to date).

Here's a link to the 4.0 EQ

 

[FlatSix911]

Specialized just announced a step through version of the Vado SL. Same specs, same prices as the original model. No new electronics.
Como SL too

Here is a more detailed review of the Turbo Como SL...

Specialized unveils new Turbo Como SL, a lightweight 28 mph electric city bike

Hot on the heels of a new ultra lightweight electric mountain bike unveiling, Specialized isn’t slowing down. Today the company...

electrek.co

The Turbo Como SL 5.0 starts at 45 lb (20.5 kg), which makes it one of the lightest weight full-featured upright city e-bikes.
While specialized’s other SL variants like the Turbo Vado SL weigh several pounds less, upright utility e-bikes are generally heavier by nature.
The Specialized Turbo Como SL is available starting today and comes in three frame sizes: Small, Medium and Large.
The Turbo Como SL 5.0 starts at $4,800, while the Turbo Como SL 4.0 is priced at $4,000.

 

[rochrunner]

Here is a more detailed review of the Turbo Vado SL...

Specialized unveils new Turbo Como SL, a lightweight 28 mph electric city bike

Hot on the heels of a new ultra lightweight electric mountain bike unveiling, Specialized isn’t slowing down. Today the company...

electrek.co

The Turbo Como SL 5.0 starts at 45 lb (20.5 kg), which makes it one of the lightest weight full-featured upright city e-bikes.
While specialized’s other SL variants like the Turbo Vado SL weigh several pounds less, upright utility e-bikes are generally heavier by nature.
The Specialized Turbo Como SL is available starting today and comes in three frame sizes: Small, Medium and Large.
The Turbo Como SL 5.0 starts at $4,800, while the Turbo Como SL 4.0 is priced at $4,000.

I thought this thread was about the Vado SL ST, not the Como SL.

 

[FlatSix911]

I thought this thread was about the Vado SL ST, not the Como SL.

Your right, my bad... I will have to start another thread.

 

[lloose]

That Como SL is very interesting. Internal hub belt driven. Not for me, but I'm seeing a trend, especially with some other brands. Starting price of $4000 is interesting too.

 

[BEC111]

I’m sort of hoping there will be another Vado SL announcement this spring with belt drive and internally geared hub. I won’t buy it because mine is too new, but it would point in the direction I’d like to go for a next bike.

Belt drives and gearboxes intrigue me.

 

[rochrunner]

I’m sort of hoping there will be another Vado SL announcement this spring with belt drive and internally geared hub. I won’t buy it because mine is too new, but it would point in the direction I’d like to go for a next bike.

Belt drives and gearboxes intrigue me.

I doubt you'll see that on the Vado since it's more of a "performance" line as opposed to the Como which is more of a "cruiser". Lots of people would probably just as soon have an automatic transmission whereas I like the control and feel of shifting gears.

 

[BEC111]

I doubt you'll see that on the Vado since it's more of a "performance" line as opposed to the Como which is more of a "cruiser". Lots of people would probably just as soon have an automatic transmission whereas I like the control and feel of shifting gears.

I like the shifting too. I just don’t like derailleurs that much. To twitchy.

 

[onlineaddy]

Turbo Vado SL 5.0 ST:

Turbo Vado SL 5.0 Step-Through EQ

Meet the Vado SL. This super-light e-bike was designed to take on anything from daily commutes through urban landscapes to clocking even faster workouts...

www.specialized.com

 

[onlineaddy]

Your right, my bad... I will have to start another thread.

New Specialized Como SL

New Como SL is the latest use of the SL motor in Specialized line of bikes. I wonder if the demand is there. I can see that it's a good application for the Levo and Creo. But I wonder if Como buyers are interested in the lighter weight and willing to take less power as a trade off.

electricbikereview.com

 

[PedalUma]

Here is a more detailed review of the Turbo Vado SL...

Specialized unveils new Turbo Como SL, a lightweight 28 mph electric city bike

Hot on the heels of a new ultra lightweight electric mountain bike unveiling, Specialized isn’t slowing down. Today the company...

electrek.co

The Turbo Como SL 5.0 starts at 45 lb (20.5 kg), which makes it one of the lightest weight full-featured upright city e-bikes.
While specialized’s other SL variants like the Turbo Vado SL weigh several pounds less, upright utility e-bikes are generally heavier by nature.
The Specialized Turbo Como SL is available starting today and comes in three frame sizes: Small, Medium and Large.
The Turbo Como SL 5.0 starts at $4,800, while the Turbo Como SL 4.0 is priced at $4,000.

I like it a lot. Two things, although I like the clean handlebar there is no way to adjust it. And the frame welds look rough for a quality bike.

 

[jodi2]

Great! My wife is waiting quite a while for a light small ebike. I asked several times local dealers about a "Vado SL Woman" and all said never/no/maybe one day, the last time only a week ago. And now they come out with two suitable ebikes for her/small people!