Recent content by Jack Cox

Are you set up tubeless? If so, by chance did the LBS put a bunch of extra sealant in the front tire? I had a similar feeling in my Creo and it turned out they put like 3x as much sealant as they should have in it. I couldn't tell riding it though, but I took the wheel off and could actually...

The problem with the Skitch is fazua isn't reliable, from my research. Seems like sticking with the Creo is the way to go. The lack of connectivity with my Garmin would be a serious bummer.

Absolutely correct, but that does't do much for the range as a clydesdale (225 lbs) rider. The bike itself arrived about 4 pounds heavier than the Creo 1 equivalent (set up as gravel). After some simple upgrades updates (upgrade from the super heavy SX cassette, lighter (road) tires and a host...

I’m built pretty similar to the OP (& about 225 pounds) and have been riding a Creo 1, and later Creo 2 for 4 years now. How does the Canyon compare on noise, range and overall technology integration? My biggest disappointment with the Creo 1 was the noise. On the Creo 2 it’s the range, which...

Did this require any heroics to get the left arm off the spindle?

Well - specialized gets my money again! I Plopped down for an Expert. My LBS is giving a decent return on the Creo 1 on trade, so I couldn't refuse. I used the Creo 1 to much success racing some eGravel events in Colorado - this one looks competitive for that! Interestingly, it is...

Interesting - I'm on the fence about pulling the trigger on a Domane+ vs a Specialized Creo 2 (I have the original Creo 1, which has been magnificent, but I"d like more power and a quieter motor). I think a noise like that might make crazy.

The other thing I've read about is noise from Do any of these sound like your issue?

There was a thing with the lock ring getting loose, which makes a similar racket Have you checked that?

The Skitch is available at the online resellers suggested by Santa Cruz in a variety of sizes, I am cross-shopping that one too. I'm really on the fence now with this release. I had hoped to use my nice carbon CLX wheels in road boost, now that is off the table, so it changes my perspective a...

Pretty radically different than the previous model - not just a re-motor job. The road boost is gone, the geometry has changed, and they are all gavel now. +1 for the fork bottle mounts - stoked on that!

Nothing out there yet - I was thinking of going Trek Domane+ for the same reason, but have decided to wait and trade my emtb instead for a Levo SL. Oddly my Creo has gotten quieter as it ages, however you do need to make sure that the pinch bolt on the spider stays torqued, as well as the...

Good info, thank you.

So interesting - downloaded Blevo and the battery shows 91% (about what I guessed). The bike is a US spec class 3 (45 kph cutoff). If I save a config in Blevo, will that mess that up? I see where I can change that and the wheel circumference in the app. Is that functional?

Ah cool - I was thinking that was suspect - guessing from my own range-o-meter I'd say its about 92%. Aging gracefully, but not 100%.