When I picked up my review unit of the Turbo Vado SL, Specialized‘s lightweight hybrid ebike, I remember marveling at how much it looked and felt like an ‘analog’ bike. I was in a bit of a hurry, so I sped my way back home, but I was impressed by how light the bike was, nimble while maneuvering through traffic, sprightly enough to easily hop a curb. It was when I got to my first hill that I realized I’d never even turned the bike on. Once properly motorized, riding the Vado SL felt like my legs had just gotten a…

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