Specialized Bikes

Specialized has followed last year's launch of a 33-lb carbon e-commuter with a cheaper version that's built around an alloy frame, with the company boasting that "nothing in alloy is lighter."

Ebikes designed for commuting are often rather heavy, dumpy-looking things with no real sense of "fun." Specialized is apparently out to change that, with its just-announced line of carbon-fiber-framed Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon city bikes.

Following the launch of two Globe Haul cargo ebikes last year, Specialized is now going premium with a family-focused Porto long-tail model designed for hauling gear, passengers or "whatever else you can think of."

Specialized has announced a powerful update to its 4-year-old Creo gravel ebike, which has been "designed to provide a confident and nimble ride on smooth pavement, broken roads, and even rough gravel."

Earlier this year, Specialized revealed the first in a new line of Globe cargo ebikes. That Haul ST model is now joined by a second ride with a longer rear end for carrying more cargo per trip, or seating up to three kids for the school run.

The carbon version of the Specialized Sirrus started out as an urban fitness/commuting bike, then morphed into something that's also aimed at gravel riding. Its latest incarnation continues along those lines, but with a striking new frame design.

Last year, Specialized announced that it was branching out with a dedicated effort to persuade commuters to leave the car at home and ride into town on two wheels instead. Now the Globe Haul ST has launched as the first fruit of that vision.

Premium bike maker Specialized has announced a more capable update to its Turbo Tero ebike that's described as "the SUV of the ebike world" and is designed to help you and your gear get where you need to be, no matter the terrain.

For six years now, Specialized has featured a mini front shock absorber known as the Future Shock above the head tube of its gravel bikes. The just-announced Diverge STR, however, also sports a new Rear Future Shock that provides 30 mm of rear suspension travel.

One of the world's largest bicycle brands ups its ebike game with a dedicated brand encouraging commuters to ditch the car and get on an electric bike. Specialized's Globe brand will carry the torch of getting more butts into ebike saddles.

Gravel bikes are growing in popularity not just among backcountry trailblazers, but among commuters chasing road-bike-like geometries and greater comfort. The latest from Specialized brings incredible lightness to the table, too.

Specialized has released a super light edition of its Turbo Como city ebike, which features an internal gear hub, smooth motor assist to 28 mph and a per charge range of over 60 miles, or farther by installing an optional range extender.