Our verdict specialized s turbo vado sl is a brilliant blend of quality craftsmanship and innovative e bike tech.
Specialized gravel e bike.
The outcome is a real rider s bike but with the added treat of electric.
The specialized turbo creo sl comp carbon evo uses their own sl 1 1 mid drive electric motor which has been developed in house specifically for their turbo creo range of e road and gravel bikes.
Specialized e bike technology system.
The brand typically updates its premier models every two years or so.
This motor is an absolute gem and represents the pinnacle of modern e bike motor design.
Of course every aspect of the system works in perfect harmony with the bike.
With rack mounts big tires you ll find the road less traveled is calling your name.
This simple truth drives us to be and do better.
Fast rolling lots of grip and constructed to handle the worst gravel you can imagine you ll be whooping with joy not hollering in frustration.
It s built with a full shimano 105 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes but the defining feature of this model is the lightweight oclv carbon frame with isospeed a decoupler at the top tube seat tube junction that provides additional compliance over rough terrain so you can stay stronger longer.
We believe bikes have the power to change lives.
Checkpoint sl 5 is a carbon gravel bike made for epic all road adventures.
And while it s not an easy route to go real innovation rarely is.
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A look at its drop bar line and one bike stood out as older.
It s you only faster.
Specialized e bikes make hills trails traffic melt before your eyes.
From seasoned pros and weekend warriors to kids and commuters if you ride we re for you.
Specialized operates on an aggressive product development schedule.
Getting from a to b never looked this good or fast.