Recent content by Allan47.7339

I just posted this in the zombie thread. My Turbo S was purchased in November 2014. It's been dormant for about five years but I've recently added an Abus cafe lock and started using it again as an local errand and shopping bike. I don't trust it to go much beyond about 5 miles from home.

My Turbo S was purchased in November 2014. It's been dormant for about five years but I've recently added an Abus cafe lock and started using it again as an local errand and shopping bike.

The SL 1.1 and 1.2 motors have the same bolt patterns. The only difference is there is a nylon spacer required for one of the bolts on the SL 1.1 motor that is not required for the SL 1.2. The motors are easy to remove with careful workmanship and the proper tools. Most of the bolts are torx...

It looks like a marketing prototype photo error. I'm a little surprised they are willing to accommodate you at the price point of an E5 but you should recognize they are going above and beyond to take care of you. My 2024 Creo 2 E5 came with a Future Shock 3.1 as it was specified. This is the...

It's frustrating when you use your bicycle for commuting and the shop mindset is in recreation mode. If they thought you had a big race or grand fondo you were signed up for, they could understand. I used my first Specialized ebike for an 18 mile commute but unfortunately the Turbo S was much...

I alternate between a Creo 1 with original TCU and a Creo 2 with Mastermind TCU. The battery percent is nice but I would not upgrade for that. I very rarely use the app except to set battery mode or check charge cycles. The MM display is too far down to be much safe use while riding, other...

Alternatively you can start at the Specialized Support Site article: Specialized-MasterMind-TCU-Feature-Overview and follow the link to a second page MasterMind Display Metrics & Symbols

A Creo 2 Comp has an eTap wireless derailleur so it's a little easier in that you don't have any shifter cables. You will still need to swap the brake levers. The SRAM brakes used on the Creo use DOT 5..1 fluid which is not compatible with mineral oil. You can save about a half pound by...

There is a post today in the Creo FB page of someone converting a Creo 1 to flat bars although it was a bit of a mullet between Shimano brakes and a SRAM derailierur. It really depends on which model of Creo 2 you are starting from. if you are looking to convert a 2 Comp Carbon with eTap it...

I've seen it more often in the FB Creo group and there are even some current posts in that group. I assume the Creo 2 is a little more upright than the Diverge. I have not ridden a Diverge but it seemed like the Creo 1 was a close match. I have a Creo 1 Expert L and a Creo 2 E5 56. Nominally...

A consideration you guys frequently overlook, is the sheer number of Creo's in the market and the availability of support and spare parts from local bike shops. The alternatives are interesting and may be excellent solutions but it's kind of like cars where you don't want to be the only one in...

It's actually quite easy because SRAM drop and flat bar shifting components play well together especially the wireless electronics. Assuming you are starting from a Creo 2 Turbo Comp with eTap. If you are starting from a 2 E5 with mechanical it's still fairly easy but with mechanical...

A lot of Creo 2 users ride 32mm tires but you just have to be a little more careful about pedal strike on corners or going over obstacles. The riders on 32's are primarily road riding and not using them for gravel. There are a lot of people swtiching ot shorter cranks at the same time. The...

It really depends on what kind of riding you are dong. If you are just tooling around on your own it's fine. Personally I never use the Specialized app except for battery or bike settings. I am generally doing group rides in an urban/suburban area and navigating with a Garmin 1050 head unit...

Edit I missed the wheel change. I think the total is really under 400g for the cranks and frequently they are changing length too so it's a bit less. Somewhere I have the numbers for a Praxis 165mm alloy vs 165mm carbon but it was about 2.5oz per side or 142g total. The carbon 165mm cranks...