rayray
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Hello from Pierce County, Washington!
68 year old male here. I’ve had road bikes for years, though I’ve been very much a casual rider, and hadn’t done much riding at all in the past 20 years. I bought my first e-bike (Trek Allant+ 9.9S) about two years ago, and stepped up from casual to fitness riding. After some time with the 9.9S, I’ve been thinking I need a road-style e-bike, but also wanted something that was lighter in weight, and could handle gravel and rough roads better (not complaining about the Trek, but it is what it is, and the lack of front suspension turned out to be an issue for me).
After much reading, and much subsequent searching, I finally found a 2021 Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo in California (at a 25% sale discount…woohoo!), and had it shipped to my favorite LBS for assembly and accessorizing; Wahoo Roam computer, Varia radar and Speedrocker removable fenders. It’s equipped from the factory with Road Remote buttons, SRAM Red drivetrain, and has a 46t chainring with a 10-50t cassette, which is perfect for me on the many big hills around here.
I’ve found this forum to be extremely helpful in learning about the many options and making my choices. I don’t expect to be a prolific poster, but I’ll hope to contribute something in return over time.
Riding for health and fun,
rayray
68 year old male here. I’ve had road bikes for years, though I’ve been very much a casual rider, and hadn’t done much riding at all in the past 20 years. I bought my first e-bike (Trek Allant+ 9.9S) about two years ago, and stepped up from casual to fitness riding. After some time with the 9.9S, I’ve been thinking I need a road-style e-bike, but also wanted something that was lighter in weight, and could handle gravel and rough roads better (not complaining about the Trek, but it is what it is, and the lack of front suspension turned out to be an issue for me).
After much reading, and much subsequent searching, I finally found a 2021 Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo in California (at a 25% sale discount…woohoo!), and had it shipped to my favorite LBS for assembly and accessorizing; Wahoo Roam computer, Varia radar and Speedrocker removable fenders. It’s equipped from the factory with Road Remote buttons, SRAM Red drivetrain, and has a 46t chainring with a 10-50t cassette, which is perfect for me on the many big hills around here.
I’ve found this forum to be extremely helpful in learning about the many options and making my choices. I don’t expect to be a prolific poster, but I’ll hope to contribute something in return over time.
Riding for health and fun,
rayray