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Specialized has Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 E-Bike (Dove Grey or Cast Umber, Various Sizes) on sale for $1799.99. Select $50 per item in-store pickup where stock permits (delivery/pickup fees include professional assembly) or select locations may offer Specialized Delivery (includes assembly).
Thanks to Community Member BlinkTooFast for sharing this deal
Thanks to Community Member BlinkTooFast for sharing this deal
- Note: Availability for delivery/pickup may vary by location. May need to add to cart to see the sale price. $15 per item Environmental Recycling Fee may also apply.
- E-Bike
- Up to 62 miles (100 km) or 4.5 hours (eco mode) or up to 93 miles (150 km) or 6.75 hours w/ range extender (eco mode)
- Motor: Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
- UI/Remote: Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth
- Battery: Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
- Charger: Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
- Wiring Harness: Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
- Frameset:
- Frame: E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
- Seat Binder: Specialized bolt-type, alloy, 38.6mm
- Suspension:
- Fork: Turbo Como SL one-piece-design aluminum fork, 12x110mm thru-axle
- Cockpit:
- SeatPost: Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 5mm offset, micro-adjust, 34.9mm
- Stem: Specialized integrated stem
- Handlebars: Specialized handlebar/stem combo, integrated cable routing
- Grips: Body Geometry XC Contour
- Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry Comfort Gel
- Brakes:
- Front & Rear: TRP Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, metal-ceramic pads, flat-mount w/ 160mm CL-rotor
- Drivetrain:
- Chaincase: Integrated Chaincover
- Shift Levers: Microshift SL-SCN05, 5-speed Nexus compatible
- Cassette: Shimano 30t sprocket
- Chain: KMC CN-HG71
- Crankset: Custom alloy forged crankarms
- Chainrings: 40T, custom-alloy
- Wheels & Tires:
- Rims: 650b disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h
- Front Hub: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock, 24h
- Roval, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h
- Rear Hub: Shimano Nexus, 5-speed internal gear hub, SG-C7000-5D, 32H, BLACK
- Spokes: DT Swiss Industry
- Front Tire: Nimbus 2 Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3
- Rear Tire: Standard 40mm SV 650Bx1.75-2.4
- Inner Tubes: Standard 40mm SV 650Bx1.75-2.4
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- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Specialized has Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 E-Bike (Dove Grey or Cast Umber, Various Sizes) on sale for $1799.99. Select $50 per item in-store pickup where stock permits (delivery/pickup fees include professional assembly) or select locations may offer Specialized Delivery (includes assembly).
Thanks to Community Member BlinkTooFast for sharing this deal
Thanks to Community Member BlinkTooFast for sharing this deal
- Note: Availability for delivery/pickup may vary by location. May need to add to cart to see the sale price. $15 per item Environmental Recycling Fee may also apply.
- E-Bike
- Up to 62 miles (100 km) or 4.5 hours (eco mode) or up to 93 miles (150 km) or 6.75 hours w/ range extender (eco mode)
- Motor: Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
- UI/Remote: Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth
- Battery: Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
- Charger: Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
- Wiring Harness: Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
- Frameset:
- Frame: E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
- Seat Binder: Specialized bolt-type, alloy, 38.6mm
- Suspension:
- Fork: Turbo Como SL one-piece-design aluminum fork, 12x110mm thru-axle
- Cockpit:
- SeatPost: Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 5mm offset, micro-adjust, 34.9mm
- Stem: Specialized integrated stem
- Handlebars: Specialized handlebar/stem combo, integrated cable routing
- Grips: Body Geometry XC Contour
- Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry Comfort Gel
- Brakes:
- Front & Rear: TRP Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, metal-ceramic pads, flat-mount w/ 160mm CL-rotor
- Drivetrain:
- Chaincase: Integrated Chaincover
- Shift Levers: Microshift SL-SCN05, 5-speed Nexus compatible
- Cassette: Shimano 30t sprocket
- Chain: KMC CN-HG71
- Crankset: Custom alloy forged crankarms
- Chainrings: 40T, custom-alloy
- Wheels & Tires:
- Rims: 650b disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h
- Front Hub: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock, 24h
- Roval, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h
- Rear Hub: Shimano Nexus, 5-speed internal gear hub, SG-C7000-5D, 32H, BLACK
- Spokes: DT Swiss Industry
- Front Tire: Nimbus 2 Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3
- Rear Tire: Standard 40mm SV 650Bx1.75-2.4
- Inner Tubes: Standard 40mm SV 650Bx1.75-2.4
Editor's Notes
Written by SaltyOne | Staff- About this Deal:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
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I was expecting to like the Vado much more and had actually canceled my initial order of the como to check it out. After testing it out, for me, it was too much a duplication of my road bike which for reference weighs about 16-17 lbs. The como on the other hand was incredibly comfortable. They seemingly don't want to refer to it as a cruiser, but that is absolutely what it is. Much bigger tires, belt drive, upright seating, bigger cushioned seat, and a front basket.
The difference in the transmission is noticeable if you've never compared IGH to traditional setups. The internal hub is very smooth and can shift with you not pedaling at all; however, you have to back off a little bed in order to allow the shift to occur. This can be annoying if you're going uphill and don't want to lose momentum. Traditional setups require you to pedal to get into the next gear, but will do so much more readily under load than the IGH setup. It's also cheaper / easier to have more gears.
Fwiw, I went with the 5.0 which is also on sale to get the 8-spd setup along with a few other upgrades. For me personally, if I'm just using the bike for speed and a workout, I'll use my regular road bike. This was my logic at least.
Also, after lifting both of them, the weight difference didn't seem to be hugely noticeable despite the como being a bigger bike. It could be that some of the weight difference was eaten up by the accessories on the EQ version of the Vado SL that I tried.
Vado SL-More of a hybrid/road bike feel. Looks cooler.
Como SL-Comfortable cruiser.
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Class 3 which is this one has no throttle, but can assist you up to 28mph.
idk something about being able to identify the pace of the vehicle by pedaling. Easier to tell when they are engaged at max speed vs just coasting around.
What about other brands, like Velotric?
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What about other brands, like Velotric?
I've had a few e-bikes and my number 1 selling factor was local bike shop support. This specialized bike is a great deal on a well known, quality brand, but they only carry a 1 year warranty.
My best advice would be to find a dealer near you and go ride a few bikes in different price ranges. I test rode a similar specialized, a few Aventons and other E-bikes. I ended up with the Aventon Pace 500.2 based on how it rode for me, warranty, pricing etc. This bike could be great, but you'd be well advised to ride a few different types of bikes. You should see if you prefer a hub motor with throttle and PAS, or a mid-drive like this Specialized. Very different riding experience, and both have their pros and cons. If you're trying to ride for a workout and pedal 100%, mid-drive is likely better. If you want the option of a throttle and a little more power, rear-hub bikes like mine can be great.
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Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, peak 240W / 35Nm, 2x you rider amplification (180% assistance), assist up to 28mph.
The super-light motor on the listed bike is small but very efficient. 240W isn't bad and will give you lots of help when paired to a geared drivetrain. While 35Nm isn't going to win any races, it's definitely helpful. I doubt you will be using eco mode on this much. It doesn't offer much assist at that setting. For someone looking to get a town bike to get to and from the market or pick up a kid at the elementary school, this is sweet.
In japan these mid-drive motors are everywhere. They sit outside 24/7 in many cases, getting abused by the weather but still work fine. This internally geared rear hub will handle weather and dirt easier than a standard derailleur setup.
This is the perfect bike for someone who lives 10 miles or less from work and wants to avoid driving a car when they can. This would make that ride pretty easy and fairly quick.
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I was expecting to like the Vado much more and had actually canceled my initial order of the como to check it out. After testing it out, for me, it was too much a duplication of my road bike which for reference weighs about 16-17 lbs. The como on the other hand was incredibly comfortable. They seemingly don't want to refer to it as a cruiser, but that is absolutely what it is. Much bigger tires, belt drive, upright seating, bigger cushioned seat, and a front basket.
The difference in the transmission is noticeable if you've never compared IGH to traditional setups. The internal hub is very smooth and can shift with you not pedaling at all; however, you have to back off a little bed in order to allow the shift to occur. This can be annoying if you're going uphill and don't want to lose momentum. Traditional setups require you to pedal to get into the next gear, but will do so much more readily under load than the IGH setup. It's also cheaper / easier to have more gears.
Fwiw, I went with the 5.0 which is also on sale to get the 8-spd setup along with a few other upgrades. For me personally, if I'm just using the bike for speed and a workout, I'll use my regular road bike. This was my logic at least.
Also, after lifting both of them, the weight difference didn't seem to be hugely noticeable despite the como being a bigger bike. It could be that some of the weight difference was eaten up by the accessories on the EQ version of the Vado SL that I tried.
Vado SL-More of a hybrid/road bike feel. Looks cooler.
Como SL-Comfortable cruiser.
You did what should be done, take these bikes for a test ride. See how they ride, see how they fit, see how comfortable they are, see how they pedal, see how integrated the electric assist is, see how fast/powerful they actually are, see how smoothly they shift/brake, see what the customer service is like, etc.
Anyone ruling this bike out before test riding because it doesn't have a monster watt hub motor and throttle could really be missing out.
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