Specialized Turbo Como SL
88/100
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Facts
Release Year
Brand
Charge Time
2.5 Hours
Maximum Range
62 Miles
Top Speed
28 Mph
Watts
240 W
Torque
35 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
46.8 V 6.7 Ah
Class
Drive
Wheel Size
Weight
45.0, 47.2 lbs
Suspension
Brake Type
Frame Material
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Specialized Turbo Como SL. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
16 reasons to buy
- Reviewers compliment the Como SL’s “upright and comfy” ride position, along with its handlebar/stem combo and grips.
- The 45-47 lb Como SL is light enough to pedal without motor assistance.
- The included basket handles up to 33 lb and is praised for its stability. A rear rack, with a 44 lb payload, is also included.
- Reviewers note the Como SL’s “striking” design, combining internally-routed cabling with bold colorways, including ‘Brassy Yellow’ & ‘Raspberry’.
- Front and rear integrated lights are included, as are full fenders, front and rear.
- Testers squeezed 62 mi of range out of the Como SL’s battery.
- A belt drive and internal hub make the SL 5.0’s drivetrain low maintenance.
- Experts love the belt drive's “smooth”, clean action.
- Reviewers are impressed by the secure action of TRP hydraulic disc brakes.
- The Turbo Como SL is available in three sizes, fitting riders from 5’0” to 6’3”.
- Reviewers compliment the SL 5.0’s gear-shifting. One deems it to be “seamless”.
- The Como SL’s 3-amp charger takes only 2.5 hrs to charge.
- Reviewers say 2.3” wide Nimbus tires are comfortable and handle well.
- The Body Geometry saddle placed tester posteriors in a wonderland of comfort.
- Specialized’s Mission Control App allows owners to customize assistance levels.
- With its belt-drive, secure battery casing and fenders, experts say the 5.0 is well-suited to wet-weather.
6 reasons not to buy
- Reviewers say the Como SL is large, and to some, “unwieldy”.
- The Como’s battery is not designed for remote charging.
- Testers have described the Como’s gearing as “vague” & “sticky”.
- The Como combines quality with costliness.
- One expert loathed this e-bike’s “over-simplified” display.
- The Como SL delivers 15 Nm less torque than standard Como models.
Bottom line
The Specialized Turbo Como SL is a slimmed-down version of the original Como that retains all the original accessories. At around 45 to 47 lb, Super Light (SL) is accurate, for an American e-bike. To get there, the SL has a smaller battery and a svelte motor that expresses 35 Nm of torque. It’s a Class 3 machine with a top speed of 28 mph. Range is lauded. Its physical size contributes to stability but isn’t the best for weaving nimbly through traffic. Reviewers feel that the upright ride position is relaxed and comfortable. Model variations offer buyers two different Shimano internal hub gearing options: a 5-speed Nexus on the 4.0. and an 8-speed belt-driven Alfine for the 5.0. As per Specialized standards, this engineered refinement comes at a cost.Expert Reviews
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