New Specialized carbon ebike lineup boasts 33-lb weight, 5-hour battery

I think we are really getting there.  We all know what we want and that is a working bicycle we can peddle comfortably on the flat and downhill while climbing slopes without breaking a sweat.  and doing this for hours.

A friend my age, just completed cycling from Basle to Amsterdam.  We know that is net downhill but no promises on the day.

There is little better than the bicycle, but it is lost as we age out far too soon.  This can give us all extra decades of pleasure.

New Specialized carbon ebike lineup boasts 33-lb weight, 5-hour battery

By Ben Coxworth

October 08, 2024

The Vado SL 2 Carbon 6.0 Equipped comes standard with fenders, a rear rack and a kickstand

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Ebikes designed for commuting are often rather heavy, dumpy-looking things with no real sense of "fun." Specialized is apparently out to change that, with its just-announced line of carbon-fiber-framed Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon city bikes.

There are two main models that make up the Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon range, along with a fancy-shmancy deluxe model that's limited to just 250 units. All three sport a full carbon frame, fork and seat post; a head-tube-integrated Future Shock 3.2 with 20 mm of suspension travel; and a go-anywhere mountain-bike-like design.

First of all, for riders who want to keep things fast and simple, there's the base-model Vado SL 2 Carbon 6.0.

Its Specialized 1.2 SL bottom bracket motor delivers 50 Nm (37 lb ft) of torque and 320 watts of peak power, augmenting the rider's pedaling power up to a top assisted speed of 28 mph (45 km/h). That motor is powered by a down-tube-integrated 520-Wh lithium-ion battery, one charge of which should reportedly be good for up to five hours of runtime – the exact range obviously depends on factors such as terrain and electric-assist level.

The Vado SL 2 Carbon 6.0 sticks to the basics

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The 6.0 rolls on DT Swiss G540 wheels clad in 700 x 47c Specialized Hemisphere flat-protection tires. Its 1 x 12-speed drivetrain combines a Shimano XT derailleur and shifter with an SLX chain and cassette. Stopping power is provided by TRP HD-R803 hydraulic disc brakes.

Some of the bike's other features include Ergon GA30-S handlebar grips, a Bridge Sport saddle, plus an integrated 500-lumen Lezyne Ebike Fusion headlight (along with a Specialized tail light). The whole bike is claimed to tip the scales at 15.98 kg (35 lb, 7 oz) in a size Medium, and is priced at US$6,000.

Like the base 6.0, the Vado SL 2 Carbon 6.0 Equipped is available in color choices of red or black

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For riders who want a commuter with a bit more "stuff," there's the Vado SL 2 Carbon 6.0 Equipped.

It's spec'd almost exactly the same as the base 6.0, but comes standard with added features such as a house brand kickstand, fenders and rear rack – the latter is rated for loads of up to 25 kg (55 lb). The bike reportedly weighs in at 17.99 kg (39 lb, 10.6 oz), and will set you back $6,500.

Finally, there's the limited-run Vado SL 2 Carbon LTD.

Only 250 Vado SL 2 Carbon LTD's will be made

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Some of its upgraded features include Roval Terra carbon wheels; a SRAM electronic-shift drivetrain that incorporates a Force XPLR AXS rear derailleur, XPLR XG-1251 Cassette and FC S996 Carbon crankset; SRAM Level Silver Stealth hydraulic disc brakes; a Specialized Power Pro Mirror saddle; plus a house brand carbon fiber handlebar.

A size-medium LTD is claimed to tip the scales at just 14.98 kg (33 lb, 4 oz). It'll cost ya, though, with a price tag of $8,000.