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The GX level upgrade is a couple levels below XX1. I use the XG-1275 Eagle cassette but Specialize specs the much cheaper/heavier PG1210, 12-Speed, 11-50t on the Creo 2 E5. You can find different OEM upgrade kits for good value. There are some brake mount fastener differences that are not...

The Creo SL or the Vado SL won't support the increased lighting requirements for a 45 km/h ebike and some of the other features required on a Stromer to make it meet them. I suppose they could run a Vado SL 2 around a track but I don't think anyone would find that interesting.

Are any of the speed settings in the battery firmware?

Since their design center is in Switzerland, it's not surprising they don't have real world data other than 15mph/24kmh.

I think the Vado SL 2 compare well to Canyon Grizl:ON cf 9 and the Cannondale Tesoro Neo Carbon 1 . They each made different design choices. Specialized went for the 520 Wh battery vs the 400 Wh.

I think it's rare to have a failure. I have 13,805 14,500 miles on my Creo SL v1. There is a rider on the fb Specialzed Creo page with over 34000 miles and original battery.

People I know that have traveled to Europe to ride, go with two Specialized RE's in carry-on. The Volabike extender batteries at either 240 Wh or 480 Wh are too big to fly, so you would have to have it shipped to your location. Volabike refers to it as an extender and doesn't mention using it...

I have found the easiest method is to use either a small flat screwdriver (0.1in or 3mm blade) or a scalpel hobby knife (x-acto) to carefully flex the retainer lip down and let the battery slide out. May need to use the tip of the knife to help it slide out.

I include the setup and periodic maintenance. I need to add sealant about every 3-4 weeks in the rear. I have a calendar reminder to wax chains and check sealant every two weeks. I've learned tubeless doesn't work if it's out of sealant. Flats per mile are very dependent on where you ride...

I would look first to your step by step process of how you plug in and charge the bikes with the battery in the bike vs when you take the battery out. You have two bikes, different models, probably different times of manufacture and no one else reporting the same symptoms. Are you using the...

It will be interesting to see what or if they do for an aluminum version of the Vado SL 2. In the meantime, the Creo SL 2 E5 is will be very easy to convert to a flat bar because of the SRAM components. Bars, brake levers, shifter and a control switch. A few more parts to add the wired lights.

It's not a magic solution and it doesn't work in every flat. It's moving the work you might do by the side of the road changing a tube to at home or at the shop. However, a rider in our group recently mentioned the bike shop found a nail floating inside the tire. There was no corresponding...

It's by feel. If it feels too harsh while riding, the springs are too strong. If it feels too mushy, the springs are to weak. If you don't notice either way, they are just fine.

The crank bearings are in the motor so there will be wear even when the motor is off, however unlike a traditional bottom bracket they are not as space constrained and should be more robust. The bearing should have a very long life and 1000 miles is barely broken in. They can confirm how few...

The Vado SL 2 can still use a RE battery too. There are several articles on the support site as well and a link to their YouTube video: https://support.specialized.com/kb/sp_en-us/browse/202300000002190/Turbo-Vado-SL

Don't forget about the kickstand. This would have been the perfect bike for my former longish commute. It's an urban bike you can use for a few days between charges. You can still pedal it without power as opposed to the heavier bikes. The manual is available for download at the bottom of the...

Usually the quadrilaterals are older lane configurations or signals that have not been updated. If it is in the lane stop/ride along one side. If it is a double loop stop/ride the middle line. Locally for bike signals it will be a small square 18 inches on a side with the bike marking in the...

I have a Creo SL Expert V1 with 14000 miles and an Creo SL E5 V2 with 400 miles. I noticed riding the other day that the V2 in Turbo is quieter than the V1 in Eco. I don't think I notice the power so much. I have the E5 set up with SRAM eTap 10-52 so I have lower gears available on the hills...

The Cirrus Kinect has a broader weight range up to 145Kg depending on model. Redshift ShockStop weight limit per their FAQ is 110 Kg. Cirrus is very upfront on weight limits but Redshift puts it in the FAQ and foot notes. On a side note I am curious to see if the Vado SL seat clamp makes it...

An adapter is required to make the hubs fit correctly. There is no flexing or adjustment of frame or forks. Most use DT Swiss hubs. Boost hub spacing one of the features of the Creo 1 I do not like.