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Just announced, and Canyon’s high end TQ hpr40 ebike weighs under 22 lbs. Interesting direction for TQ: lower power, smaller battery, no top tube ebike display, hidden assist level buttons, all but invisible. 200 Watts (nominal and peak) and 40nm torque. They’re going for the ultimate roadbike...

Anyone have experience with the 5 10 trailcross lt shoe? Looking for reviews from users on how it would work for road riding: some stiffness, grip to pedals, comfort, weight and feel, etc. Or any other recommendation for road riding in dry climate. Looking for lightweight, fairly stiff sole...

I came across this site that tests e-bike motors. Their most comprehensive test is of the TQ HPR50 and it’s pretty interesting. Their most comprehensive tests were all done at the highest setting and thermal throttling was an issue that the test shows well. They tested with 150 watts rider...

TQ just announced an updated motor, the TQ HPR 60. It takes the HPR50 specs up from 50nm, 300W peak to 60nm, 350W peak. Also “two battery options: 290Wh or 580Wh. Their promo says the new motor has improved cooling, efficiency, less noise and ”takes up the same space” as the HPR50. So far it’s...

I’ve been following an e mountain bike forum for early news about the SL updates and multiple people posted today with leaked specs for the new Levo SL. Since the current Levo SL uses the same motor as the Vado SL and creo, it seems safe ti assume this next gen. will as well. The new motor is...

I’m considering going tubeless on my Creo comp carbon and the gp5000 TR gets a lot of good reviews. The TR version is hyped as being much easier to install and seat than the previous version. Does anyone have experience mounting these on the stock DT Swiss Creo wheels? And what about a road feel...

I just got a chain guide from Specialized and want to double check the torque specs before I put it on. It comes with a bolt that replaces a motor mounting bolt and has internal threads for a small bolt that holds the chain guide arm. The Specialized doc I found online is titled “S-Works Creo...

I’ve seen several threads, observations and opinions here about the Creo motor noise. I’m not sure if this video has been posted before but it compares popular ebike motors, including the specialized 1.1 (Creo and Vado sl). My personal experience is with a Vado SL that I had for 7 months, and...

I’ve been looking for answers to a data problem in another thread and now I have a very specific question. I have never used the MC fake channel but I suspect another app (ebike field) may have used it so I went to “Tune” in MC to be sure fake channel is disabled but it isn’t there. I don’t see...

I have a garmin 130 plus and I run mission control on rides to collect data. I use the specialized “Ride” app after rides to see the data mission control logs. I like it because it gives graphs of battery charge, motor power, rider power that you can see at any point in the ride, plus a chart of...

A heads up in case anyone is considering getting a Creo - they are 25% off on the Specialized (US) website. Looks like they’re cleaning out the last of the 2021’s. I just got a carbon comp and I’ll give a report after another week of riding as to my impressions on my Creo vs. my Vado SL.

I just came across a used size L creo expert for sale for E2100, I think in France. The price seems way too low but I thought I’d pass it on. A photo shows 2400km and 100% battery condition. Too small and too far away for me but if anyone is in the market, it might be worth a look. At less than...

I just got an email from Mike’s Bikes (multiple California stores) with their Black Friday sale promos. They are advertising all the Creo and Levo models in all sizes for 20% off.

I have the stock Pathfinder Sport 700 38 tires on my Vado sl 4.0 and I’m looking for a road tire that does it all: comfort, fast, durable, with emphasis on comfort. The rene herse Barlow pass looks interesting but I don’t know if their endurance model sacrifices too much of the comfort the...

I’m thinking of trying a different saddle on my SL 4.0 and am wondering how people have dealt with the rear light mounting on the new saddle. Any generic hardware options or other ideas are welcome.

A friend is interested in a Vado sl but is concerned about the liability of riding a class 3 ebike on bike paths in California. The law here states that only class 1 or 2 can be ridden on bike paths. Can the Vado sl be officially detuned to class 1 standards? Or what other class 1 ebikes are...

I have seen using a garmin 130 plus with Vado mentioned in other threads but I don’t see detailed answers. Does anyone use their Garmin 130 plus with their Vado SL (or Creo), and will it display or save in the Garmin app pertinent ebike info? I would like to display cadence on the Garmin and...

Those of you who ride both drop and flat bar road bikes for 20+ mile rides, what flat bar grips do you find give you multiple hand positions? Even though I rarely use the drops on my road bike, I move my hands between three positions which saves them from aches and pains. Im hoping to find...

I’ve seen some opinions comparing the Vado sl 4 and 5 but they are scattered within several long threads. My lbs has a Vado sl 4 in my size (xl) but only allowed me a ten minute ride. I know the 5 has a little wider gear range which would be nice, but my question is about the 5’s carbon fork...

I’m looking for opinions and comments from anyone who has experience riding both the Creo and the Vado SL. I’m trying to decide between the two, and want to be sure the Vado SL would fit my needs if that’s the one I choose. Here’s my situation: I ride a Specialized Roubaix now, strictly on road...