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    TCU to Mastermind

    Thanks for bringing up that you need the two button power controller to make the Mastermind display work. I didn't notice that the Mastermind only has one button, an on/off button. The whole thing was $90. The LBS didn't break down the cost between parts and labor. The bike mechanic was...
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    TCU to Mastermind

    I rode the Creo 1 with the new Mastermind display about 20 miles yesterday. It worked great with no problems or issues at all. I also added the two button handle bar controllers. It sort of feels like a new bike. I'm surprised that Specialized is offering more value to older bikes, but I'm glad...
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    TCU to Mastermind

    I took my Creo 1 into my local bike shop yesterday to get the Mastermind display installed. They said it worked after they installed the latest firmware update. They charged $90. I'm picking the bike up later today. I'll let you know if there's any unforeseen problems once I ride it for a bit.
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    TCU to Mastermind

    Does anyone know if this upgrade is only available in the UK? I live in the US. I talked to my LBS last week. They didn't know anything about it. Thanks!
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    Como Turbo 3.0 wheel cracks after 4 yrs, 6500 kilometers

    My cracked wheel story is a different from yours in that my 2020 Vado 4 was 2-3 months out of warranty (vs 4 years old). I had similar cracks in one spot by a spoke on the rear wheel. I assumed that I would have to purchase a new wheel, but the bike shop where I bought the bike from filled out a...
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    Specialized Creo 2 owners

    I'm not a bike mechanic. I'm just a guy who likes to ride bikes. Hopefully, some of the amazing bike geniuses in the forum can help vado5.0slcreo2 solve his dilemma. A few amateur things I'd add though are. Since it sounds like a primary concern is about safety, I'd check every millimeter of the...
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    Replacing The Coin Battery In the Specialized SL TCU Gen 1

    That's so funny that this popped up as a thread. I just replaced this battery on a Gen 2 Levo and a Gen 1 Creo display unit. It was really easy once I figured it out. I used $2 fine pointed jewelry tweezers like these. https://contenti.com/economy-aa-boley-style-tweezer
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    Specialized Creo 2 owners

    Wait, I'm confused? What do you mean that your Creo 2's rear end pops and it's unrideable? It was just a few posts ago that you were almost hitting 10,000 miles and loving your bike.
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    Specialized Creo 2 owners

    I never did a follow up on my alloy Creo 2 issues. I wanted to make sure that my situation was really resolved. It appears that my Creo 2 alloy version was a lemon. Out of the 6-7 weeks that I owned it, it was in the shop for roughly half that time. The problem was the power was cutting out...
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    My Specialized Creo’s chain would come off quiet frequently

    The Wolf tooth chain ring is an effective solution to this issue on Creo's. There also is a little chain guide for Creo's that helps keep the chain on the chainring. You can google "Creo Chain Guide" to find them. They used to be on Specialized website, but I don't see them today. Performance...
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    Raise bar height Tero X

    If you do decide to raise your handlebars, Redshift has a new MTB riser bar that looks pretty cool. They have versions of this bar for road/gravel bikes and have started making a straight bar version for MTB's (or in this case EMTB's) Good luck deciding what direction to go...
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    Specialized Creo 2 owners

    Thanks mschwett! That's really interesting. I don't want to say too much more about my Creo 2 issues until I learn more about what's really going on. One thing I can say is that I'm surprised by how much more information Specialized mechanics get when hooking a bike up to their diagnostic...
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    Specialized Creo 2 owners

    My LBS got a really interesting message from Specialized after reviewing all of the error codes on my new Creo 2. They think it might be a defective battery and are sending out a new battery and wiring harness. I think the plan is to install a new battery, reset the system and recalibrate all of...
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    Specialized Creo 2 owners

    I took the Creo 2 to the Specialized shop where I bought it. My favorite bike tech there doesn't think that it's a low cadence issue like some folks here have said, but he's not sure what the issue is. He's filed a report with Specialized to get more feedback. I guess the bike was filled with a...
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    Specialized Creo 2 owners

    Thanks for your feedback folks. I'll be honest I don't ever think about cadence. I just pedal at whatever rate feels best. I am getting older. That's for sure! Maybe I'm slowing down? If this problem ends up being "operator error" it's probably the best solution. I'll start playing with cadence...
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