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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.