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SPECIALIZED Turbo Como SL 5 0

Electric Bike
SPECIALIZED Turbo Como SL 5 0
SPECIALIZED Turbo Como SL 5 0
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RankOlder modelBest Electric Bikes
Ranking Net Score+27+27 from reviews0 from votes
Sources811 positive · 4 negative
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Released Mar 2021

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Released Mar 2021

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+27Ranking net score+27 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore8 sources

The Specialized Turbo Como SL 5.0 is a lightweight electric cruiser bike with an integrated motor and battery, designed for comfortable upright riding around town and beyond.

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Total +27 pts

Net positive 6

Net zero 1

Net negative 0

No topic has more negative than positive points.

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YouTube
  • Comfort & Fit+5 pts

    it just feels like a laid back cruiser except with much much nicer parts than you'd find on any cheap electric cruiser bike

  • Battery & Range+5 pts

    you still get a really efficient drivetrain which helps eek out all those extra miles

  • Motor, Assist & Gears+5 pts

    that motor is not only super smooth and nicely programmed to give you a natural feeling assist

  • Build & Reliability+5 pts

    this is the kind of comfortable e-bike that can do a combination of recreational cruising city commuting and even utility work and it's designed to work day in and day out for years

you still get a really efficient drivetrain which helps eek out all those extra miles that motor is not only super smooth and nicely programmed to give you a natural feeling assist it just feels like a laid back cruiser except with much much nicer parts than you'd find on any cheap electric cruiser bike this is the kind of comfortable e-bike that can do a combination of recreational cruising city commuting and even utility work and it's designed to work day in and day out for years
Redditdiscussion

Canyon Pathliteon 4 Suv Or Specialized Turbo Como

  • Design & Looks-1 pts

    Style rather feminine and less sporty

  • Value & Support+1 pts

    Can be repaired at any bike shop

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Style rather feminine and less sporty Can be repaired at any bike shop
Redditdiscussion

Specialized Como Sl 50 Change The Brake Pads On

  • Value & Support-1 pts

    I'm having trouble finding a manual or a video that shows how to do it.

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I'm having trouble finding a manual or a video that shows how to do it.
WIREDreview

wired.com

  • Motor, Assist & Gears-1 pts

    Overall: Con: Gear shifting is a little sticky

  • Design & Looks+1 pts

    Overall: Pro: The colors are nifty

  • Value & Support+1 pts

    Overall: Pro: Low-maintenance internal gear hub and belt drive

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Overall: Con: Gear shifting is a little sticky Overall: Pro: The colors are nifty Overall: Pro: Low-maintenance internal gear hub and belt drive
Redditdiscussion

Anyone Have Experience With Specialized Turbo

  • Motor, Assist & Gears+1 pts

    It's got plenty of power and handles great.

  • Comfort & Fit+1 pts

    it's probably perfect for you if you want a more upright ride. It's got plenty of power and handles great.

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It's got plenty of power and handles great. it's probably perfect for you if you want a more upright ride. It's got plenty of power and handles great.
YouTube
  • Cargo & Everyday Use+5 pts

    this will stay still so all of the stuff that you have in here won't spill out

this will stay still so all of the stuff that you have in here won't spill out
Redditdiscussion

Tous Les Vélos Électriques Specialized Turbo Como

  • Build & Reliability-1 pts

    All Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 electric bikes are ultimately affected by a recall due to a dangerous defect.

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All Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 electric bikes are ultimately affected by a recall due to a dangerous defect.
Redditdiscussion

Specialized Como Sl 50 Change The Brake Pads On

  • Value & Support+1 pts

    It's a very simple job.

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It's a very simple job.

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Net positive 6

Net zero 1

Net negative 0

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