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Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon LTD - Forward 50 Collection
Power for the ride ahead
Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon LTD - Forward 50 Collection is a numbered limited-edition release of Specialized's flagship lightweight carbon commuter, limited to 250 bikes worldwide and sold only at select retailers. It pairs a carbon frame inspired by Specialized's race bikes with Future Shock suspension, an ergonomic riding position, and the SL 1.
Best for: Fast commuting, fitness riding and practical everyday electric transport.
At a glance
Motor
Specialized SL 1.2 System, 320W peak power
Battery
Specialized SL2-520, fully integrated, 520Wh, up to 5-hour range
Frame
Specialized Vado SL2 Carbon, fully integrated battery, Future Shock…
Suspension
Specialized Vado SL2 Carbon, Tubus front rack mounts (rated up to 14kg…
Drivetrain
SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2, 12-speed
Weight
14.9 kg / 33.0 lb (size Medium)
Key highlights
the Forward 50 Collection is a numbered limited-edition build available only at select retailers, with a unique Specialized Power Pro Mirror Forward 50 saddle.
a light, near-silent motor paired with a 520Wh fully integrated battery for up to 5 hours of ride time.
a purpose-built carbon chassis with Future Shock suspension keeps weight down to 14. 9kg while smoothing out road buzz.
a 12-speed 10-44t cassette gives wide-range shifting via SRAM's AXS POD controller.
Complete specification
Full build details
Components are grouped by bike system so the complete build is easy to scan.
E-bike system
Motor
Specialized SL 1.2 System, 320W peak power
Battery
Specialized SL2-520, fully integrated, 520Wh, up to 5-hour range
Frameset
Frame
Specialized Vado SL2 Carbon, fully integrated battery, Future Shock suspension
Suspension
Fork
Specialized Vado SL2 Carbon, Tubus front rack mounts (rated up to 14kg load)
Brakes
Front Brake
SRAM Level Silver Stealth, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake
SRAM Level Silver Stealth, hydraulic disc
Drivetrain
Shifters
SRAM AXS POD Controller
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1251 XPLR, 12-speed, 10-44t
Chain
SRAM Force, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM FC-S996 Carbon, 44t (165mm S / 170mm M-L / 175mm XL)
Wheels and tyres
Wheels
Roval Terra Carbon CL, 32mm depth, 24h, tubeless-ready
Tyres
Specialized Hemisphere, 700x47c, flat protection, reflective sidewalls
Cockpit and contact points
Handlebars
Specialized Carbon, 10-degree rise, 720mm, 31.8mm
Stem
Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 31.8mm (60mm S/M, 75mm L/XL)
Seatpost
Roval Carbon Fibre, 30.9mm, 21mm offset
Saddle
Specialized Power Pro Mirror, Forward 50 limited-edition
Weight and sizing
Weight
14.9 kg / 33.0 lb (size Medium)
Weight is based on a production painted bike in the stated reference size. Actual weight can vary with colour, size and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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