Speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h) are possible thanks to three levels of motor assist from the Specialized 2.2 motor. The inclusion of a front suspension fork also helps take the shock out of the road as riders navigate urban jungles. It’s not quite as Sunday Lycra as the Turbo Creo SL, and instead takes the road e-bike closer an everyday use e-bike.Ī more comfortable position puts the rider slightly more upright and provides a more nimble seating position. The Specialized Turbo Vado is the combined road/fitness/urban transportation e-bike in the Specialized lineup. The system uses visual, audible, and haptic feedback to alert the rider and can provide relative distance and speed data for approaching cars. MasterMind also integrates a Garmin rear-facing radar on some models that can alert riders of approaching cars as far as 140 meters (460 feet away). Once the motor is locked, the bike is unusable until the original owner deactivates the lock. ![]() ![]() If the bike is stolen, owners can use their Mission Control phone app to remotely lock the bike’s motor and activate a motion alarm. In addition to serving as the brain of the e-bike, it also offers new features such as the Turbo System Lock designed to deter thieves. We believe that bikes have the power to change lives and are focused on delivering the best possible riding experience to empower more everyday rides.”Īll of the new Full Power Turbo e-bikes in Specialized’s lineup include the company’s new MasterMind controller. Our brand is committed to the development and implementation of innovative, new technologies that will better serve riders in all riding scenarios. “ With the launch of our new Full Power Turbo lineup, we are excited to bring next-level performance to riders in their everyday lives. Now Specialized is returning to its roots with updates to several of its Full Power Turbo e-bikes that make no sacrifice in the watts or torque departments.Īs Specialized’s head of Turbo Business Dominik Geyer explained: Those electric bikes saw Specialized hit new records for low weight and extreme portability, but at the cost of battery capacity and power. The company rolled out extra lightweight versions of the the Turbo Vado SL road/transport e-bike, the Turbo Creo SL fitness road bike, the Turbo Como SL city e-bike (a bike that we tested and loved), and the lightweight electric mountain bike known as the Turbo Levo SL. We’ve seen Specialized give plenty of attention to its SL or “Super Light” e-bikes over the last two years. ![]() Now the company is showing off the latest generation of Full Power Turbo electric bikes with updated models of the Turbo Vado and Turbo Como bikes, plus a new model known as the Turbo Tero. With all those years building premium e-bikes, they’ve had plenty of time to refine their technology. Specialized has been in the electric bicycle game since 2009, making them one of the earlier entrants among mainstream bicycle companies.
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