2022 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0

Large frame · Aluminium · SRAM GX Eagle

£1,740

Frame checkedFolkestone And Hythe
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Description

In excellent condition, everything works as it should. I am the second owner having acquired it 2 years ago, originally owner only put on about 300 miles. Mileage now 2.4k. The Vado has reintroduced me to cycling and enabled me to push further distances and faster speeds. I am now regularly cycling 30+ miles and so have upgraded to an electric gravel bike.…

2022 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 in detail

This 2022 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 is an aluminium electric bike in a large frame. The seller describes the condition as excellent. Weight is given as 16.9kg. It is located in Folkestone And Hythe.

Gearing is SRAM GX Eagle. Brakes are hydraulic discs. Wheels are 700c, with tubeless tyres. It is a hardtail, so front suspension only.

The motor is a Specialized SL 1.1 mid-drive. Battery capacity is Up to 300 Wh. The seller reports battery health at 100%, after 14 charge cycles. Range is estimated by the seller at 65 miles per charge. A charger is included.

Pedals fitted are flat.

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Overview

  • Year2022
  • Frame sizeLarge
  • ConditionExcellent
  • Battery health100%
  • Charge cycles14
  • Frame materialAluminium
  • Wheel size700c
  • DrivetrainSRAM GX Eagle
  • Brake typeHydraulic disc
  • CategoryE-hybrid
  • SuspensionFront suspension
  • Weight16.9 kg
  • FitUnisex
  • ColourSilver
  • ShiftingMechanical
  • Tyre typeTubeless
  • Country of originOther
  • MotorSpecialized · mid-drive
  • BatteryUp to 300 Wh
  • ChargerYes
  • PedalsFlat

Condition by component

How the seller rates the main parts.

  • FrameExcellent
  • WheelsExcellent
  • BrakesVery Good
  • DrivetrainVery Good
  • TyresVery Good
What these ratings mean
Excellent
As new. No marks beyond light polishing swirls, and nothing worn far enough to think about replacing.
Very Good
Light cosmetic marks from normal use. Everything works as it should and nothing is near the end of its life.

Known Issues

Light marks as you would expect from use. The worst is a scrape on the stand - see photo.

Additional information

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This bike's history

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Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 pros and cons

Drawn from what the seller filled in on this advert. Anything they left blank is listed under Cons, so you know what to ask before you travel.

Pros

  • Stolen check on this frame came back clear
  • Frame number recorded, so it can be checked against a stolen-bike registry and rider-filed theft reports
  • Service history written up on the listing

Cons

Used Electric Bikes, Buyer's Guide UK

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Author: Cyclesite editorial team

Reviewed 29 April 2026 · 15 min read

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2022 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0

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