Second-hand Specialized Turbo Como: price and what to check
Alberto Martínez Martín, editor of bicis.net 5 min read
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If you're looking for a second-hand Specialized Turbo Como, here's how to tell which version you're being offered, what people ask today for a used e-bike on bicis.net and what to check before you pay. The Turbo Como is a bike for getting around every day with your back straight and without arriving sweaty: to work, to the shops or for a long ride along the bike lane. That's why the battery and the motor matter far more to the price than the frame.
What the Turbo Como is and which version you have
The Turbo Como is Specialized's comfort e-bike: upright position, high handlebar, high or low frame so you can get on without lifting your leg, and everyday equipment fitted as standard, such as mudguards, a rack and lights. It's not a mountain bike or a road bike: it's for riding comfortably around town, on greenways and on easy paths.
Second-hand you'll come across two families:
- Turbo Como (from 2019): Specialized's full-power mid-drive motor and a big battery. It's heavier, but it pushes hard on climbs and with a load.
- Turbo Como SL (from 2021): the light version. It has the SL motor, smaller and quieter, and a battery integrated in the down tube that can be paired with a range extender. It uses internal hub gears: the SL 4.0 with a five-speed Shimano Nexus and the SL 5.0 with an eight-speed Shimano Alfine and belt drive.
Specialized has updated the range since, so don't rely only on the name in the listing. Ask for the receipt and check the serial number: it tells you the exact year and whether the bike is registered to the person selling it.
What to pay for a used Turbo Como
On bicis.net there aren't enough Turbo Como listings yet to give you a median for the model. The useful reference is its category's: the e-bikes for sale on the site.
| Category | Listings | One in four asks less than (€) | Median (€) | One in four asks more than (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-bikes | 48 | 1,500 | 2,080 | 2,962 |
Data at 30 October 2026, from 218 active sale listings on bicis.net. It's what sellers ask, not the final price. Source: Ciclismo en cifras.
Within that range, what puts a Turbo Como at the top or bottom:
- The battery's condition: it's the most expensive part of the bike. A tired battery lowers the price more than any scratch.
- The version: a belt-drive Como SL 5.0 isn't worth the same as an entry-level Como.
- The motor's kilometres and whether there are service receipts.
- The original extras: charger, battery keys and range extender if it had one.
To see what people ask for the rest of the brand, there's the guide to second-hand Specialized prices.
What to check before you buy it
Battery
Ask how old it is and how it has been charged and stored. Best of all is for an official Specialized shop to read its diagnostics: it tells you the battery's state of health and the motor's usage. If that's not possible, ask the seller to fully charge it before you arrive and do a test with some climbs: the range should match what they tell you. Check that the battery comes out and goes in properly with its key.
Motor
Try it in every assistance mode. The push should come in smoothly and without jerks, and the motor shouldn't make rubbing noises or knocks. Check that the assistance cuts out at the legal limit of 25 km/h: if it keeps pushing above that, it's been tampered with, which leaves you without a warranty and outside the law.
Gears and drivetrain
On the versions with an internal hub, try all the gears standing still and while riding: they should engage cleanly. If it's the SL 5.0, look at the belt: no cuts, no worn teeth and the correct tension. On chain versions, check the chain, sprockets and chainring.
Everything else
- Brakes: firm lever and discs without deep scoring.
- Lights and display: they should switch on and the display or remote should work without faults.
- Mudguards and rack: securely fixed and not broken.
- Frame and fork: no cracks or knocks on welds and mounts.
- Original charger: a non-branded one can damage the battery.
Known faults and paperwork
We don't know of any official recall of the Turbo Como. Check anyway with the serial number on Specialized's website or at an official shop. Ask for the receipt, especially with an e-bike: it's how you know it isn't stolen. And never pay in advance without seeing it and trying it.
Your size
The Turbo Como is sold in letter sizes and with a high or low frame. With a comfort bike, what matters is that you can reach the ground easily when you stop and that the handlebar is close without stretching. Try it before you decide: get on, brake, set off on a slope and turn in a tight space.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a second-hand Specialized Turbo Como worth?
It depends on the version, the battery's condition and the extras. As a reference, on bicis.net used e-bikes ask a median of €2,080 (48 listings, data at 30 October 2026).
What's the difference between the Turbo Como and the Turbo Como SL?
The Turbo Como has a full-power motor and a big battery. The Como SL is lighter, with the SL motor, a smaller battery that takes an extender and internal hub gears.
How do I know if the battery is OK?
The most reliable way is the diagnostics from an official Specialized shop, which show its state of health. If not, do a long test with the battery charged and check the range is reasonable.
How do I know if it's been tampered with?
Try it on the flat and check that the motor stops assisting at 25 km/h. If it keeps pushing, it's been tampered with: don't buy it.
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