Looks great. Wonder about the placement of the micro tune buttons though. Not how they show them on specialized website. Wondering how knowledgeable the LBS is on placement. Thanks for sharing.
2022 Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO
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Yes the road remote is included with the Expert model. Absolutely essential in my experience so far. Couldn't imagine having to look down to the TCU every time you wanted to change power mode. If it's not included, I would def get one. The LBS put the 'hidden' buttons on the inside of the hoods - very convenient to use with your thumbs.
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Thanks for the confirmation. I already have a brand new one sitting in the box, it looks like I will be selling it.
kahn
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It goes very well with the clean modern decor! Enjoy the bike when it arrives. That one does have the remote buttons.
I believe it's an 11-50 cassette.
I'm in better shape than I was when I first ordered this bike since I've been riding a Roubaix. I'm starting to wonder if I'll be spinning out too easy. Hopefully, there will be an easy fix/hack for that.
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I took it on a quick 1.5-mile ride around the neighborhood. There are some nuances I'll need to get used to such as when the motor cuts in and out and shifting gears.
My first bike with carbon wheels and a dropper post.
It did come with the turbo remote so I'm selling the remote I already had sitting on the shelf.
I added my bottle cages, it's on the charger now along with the range extender (via Y-cable) and I plan on taking it for a ride in a few hours down to the beach.
While I wait, I'll spend some time learning how to use mission control and figuring out if I can get my Garmin Edge 830 paired to the bike.
I took it on a quick 1.5-mile ride around the neighborhood. There are some nuances I'll need to get used to such as when the motor cuts in and out and shifting gears.
My first bike with carbon wheels and a dropper post.
It did come with the turbo remote so I'm selling the remote I already had sitting on the shelf.
I added my bottle cages, it's on the charger now along with the range extender (via Y-cable) and I plan on taking it for a ride in a few hours down to the beach.
While I wait, I'll spend some time learning how to use mission control and figuring out if I can get my Garmin Edge 830 paired to the bike.
mikeschn
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Very nice gravel bike! I imagine you're making @Stefan Mikes jealous too!
He's had me jealous for the past 8 months I've been without a Creo
Does anyone know if this is normal? Battery charging is showing 108% and still going.
Looks great. My ETA is June now. A medium came in but not my large. I’m guessing you’re a giant based on that stem angle! Enjoy it!
kahn
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Since you are charging both the main and Range Extender, that is probably fine - it will top out at 150%. That's obviously the Master Mind unit. My older Creo only shows BARSHe's had me jealous for the past 8 months I've been without a Creo
Does anyone know if this is normal? Battery charging is showing 108% and still going.
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Yes completely normal. With the RE battery it will go up to 150%. If you add in Ebike field from Garmin Connect IQ apps (link - https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/1532f0d9-fd19-4b63-b038-435d8fd670a4) to your Garmin device, you can have the 'true' percentage (ie out of 100%) showing for the total of both batteries.He's had me jealous for the past 8 months I've been without a Creo
Does anyone know if this is normal? Battery charging is showing 108% and still going.
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mschwett
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niiiice ! which color is that? obviously a 2022 EVO model but the expert with white lettering looks much lighter than that on the website. looks great.
It's called Satin Gun White Mountain, it looks way better in person than it does on their website.
Here are some photos from today's quick 20 mile ride
A few things I've noticed from my inaugural ride:
* I might need a bigger chainring
* I still feel like I'm getting a workout. Oddly enough, it feels like I get more of a workout on this bike because I'm always pushing hard. This is great!
* Riding uphill is easier, but I have to be more thoughtful about how I shift
* Wind has an impact on carbon wheels, I never thought it would be noticeable. The first time I felt it, I only had one hand on the handlebars and pushed the wheel over hard, it was an unnerving feeling.
* I need to learn how to use my Garmin Edge 830. I've only used it to record my rides and let it auto-upload. After pairing it with all of the sensors on the bike, it updates with some new screens that I need to get more acquainted with.
* I probably don't need the range extender
* All Creos should come with Turbo Road Remotes
Slightly off-topic, I put in an order for the Roubaix Pro size 61, it also looks way better in person than on the website. Hands down the best colorway with its color shift from green to gray. I wish it was in stock in my size (64 pictured).
* I might need a bigger chainring
* I still feel like I'm getting a workout. Oddly enough, it feels like I get more of a workout on this bike because I'm always pushing hard. This is great!
* Riding uphill is easier, but I have to be more thoughtful about how I shift
* Wind has an impact on carbon wheels, I never thought it would be noticeable. The first time I felt it, I only had one hand on the handlebars and pushed the wheel over hard, it was an unnerving feeling.
* I need to learn how to use my Garmin Edge 830. I've only used it to record my rides and let it auto-upload. After pairing it with all of the sensors on the bike, it updates with some new screens that I need to get more acquainted with.
* I probably don't need the range extender
* All Creos should come with Turbo Road Remotes
Slightly off-topic, I put in an order for the Roubaix Pro size 61, it also looks way better in person than on the website. Hands down the best colorway with its color shift from green to gray. I wish it was in stock in my size (64 pictured).
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