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Thanks! I like the tip to use a chopstick. If you are removing the chain to to this, I would add - latex gloves to keep the fingers from getting greasy!

I guess. I thought there would be a spec out there somewhere. My eyes cross every time I try to count. Wait - did I just count that link... ;-)

That sounds simpler than it is, but yes, it might come to that. If I go that route, I'll post.

What size chain (how many links) do I need to replace my existing chain on my Specialized Turbo Creo? Thanks for your advice!

Yes, I think so. That would be me! :) Thanks for your advice!

I just noticed this again at 2200 miles, 300 miles after I originally posted this. Is the cassette defective? Now I'm feeling bad for blaming the LBS. If the cassette is defective, then this is Specialized's fault. Any recourse? Or should I just replace the cassette and move on?

Unfortunately, I did not receive that tool in my kit. Thanks for that link! I saw that as part of a set but I did not want to pay $44 for the entire set. I just ordered the single tool for $8. Thanks!

Thanks! Anyone know where I can get that thin 3mm spanner? I've been googling around for it, but I can't seem to find it.

Yes, that's exactly how it feels now. Thanks for confirming!

Yes!! I've several times found myself caught short, scrambling to get charged up before a long ride. And stuffing an extra (partially charged) extender into my pack because I didn't have enough charge in main-plus-one. The compromise may be to keep the extenders topped up at 100% but charge the...

Hey jabberwocky, thanks for your reply. Is it the same with a FutureShock? My understanding is that the top cap on a FutureShock is purely cosmetic, it exerts no compression at all. The compression is lower down, under the boot there. I watched this one, but I don't completely understand it...

Can you give me a hand with this adjustment to my Creo Turbo? I noticed some play had crept in to my steering tube. Not major, but when clamping the front brake and applying forward force to the frame, I could see and feel a definite wobble. Maybe only a millimeter or two but definitely...

I notice you still have that plastic "frisbee" behind your cassette. One thing I give kudos to my LBS, he snipped that off for me. I hate the way that thing scrapes and eventually I cut them off after a while of putting up with them. What's it for, in the first place?

Specialized replied that it's for the rear fender and no problem, I can fill it with a bolt or tape it over. Done.

Yeah, it's reprehensible. A 6K+ bicycle (not to mention another 1K+ in extender batteries and accessories) should be in tip-top shape before delivered to the customer. Next time I will get the bike home, take it through my own 21 point checklist and if anything is wrong it's going right back to...

It's a much smaller hole, but yes, I guess there's a smaller rubber plug to fit. BTW, I've long since pulled those plugs - actually one fell out, lost, and I pulled the remaining one - and replaced them with two strips of electrical tape wrapped around the chain stay. Electrical tape - it's duct...

I'm not sure I understood your original reply. Did my LBS install this cassette or did it come preinstalled when they received the bike boxed from Specialized?

Good idea! It may be for a mount but I was able to insert a toothpick in to the depth of half of one "standard American toothpick" :-) That's 1.5", much deeper than a mounting bolt would be. I did bump into some sort of housing, possibly the motor case itself, and I was able to wiggle the...

That is disheartening. I bought this from an authorized Specialized dealer. All right, I'll know for next time. If you want something done right you have to do it (or verify it) yourself!

Anyone know what this port hole into the motor housing (i.e. bottom bracket) is for? See photos. Is there any opportunity for road salt to get into the motor via this hole? Is there any benefit to sealing this up with some electric tape? Or must this remain open for its intended purpose...