Anybody Ride a Specialized Turbo Tero Yet?

[Hammick]

Thanks Stefan. Where did you find this spec? My shop told me the same thing. I can't think of any modern smartphone that doesn't want at least 1 amp. Specialized needs a new firmware that limits the current draw from the USB C output.

My dealer has other bikes with the same display so I will see if they can charge my phone.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Where did you find this spec?

It is in the 2022 Tero User Manual

 

[chucker11]

I just tried it on my Tero 5 for 20 or 30 seconds and it worked fine. I’m using an iPhone 12 pro max

 

[Hammick]

I just tried it on my Tero 5 for 20 or 30 seconds and it worked fine. I’m using an iPhone 12 pro max

Very interesting.

I was just at our dealer picking up her bike and tried my Iphone 11 Pro on their 2022 Tero 5 and it was the same. Charge for a few seconds and then stopped. Specialized support spoke with my dealer today and said the USB-C port is not for phone charging. I guess they didn't read the manual either or watch their marketing videos. That looks exactly like my phone.

 

[chucker11]

I'm wondering if the cable has a short in it. That would also cause this behavior

 

[kahn]

Very interesting.

I was just at me dealer picking up her bike and tried my Iphone 11 Pro on their 2022 Tero 5 and it was the same. Charge for a few seconds and then stopped. Specialized support spoke with my dealer today and said the USB-C port is not for phone charging. I guess they didn't read the manual either or watch their marketing videos

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Hmmm. Then what is it for? I know, creating a port means less material in that area and that helps lessen the overall weight of the bike.

 

[Hammick]

OK. Now this is crazy. Our Tero will charge my wife's 5th generation Ipad no problem. Same USB-C to lightening cable that won't charge my 11 Pro.

I'm updating my phone to IOS 15.1 to see if that solves the problem.

I also tried an Android Galaxy A11 and it charges no problem. So clearly this is an Apple problem. I should have assumed that from the beginning.

 

[Hammick]

Hmmm. Then what is it for? I know, creating a port means less material in that area and that helps lessen the overall weight of the bike.

Well to be fair the USB-C port is also used by the dealer for connecting to their computer.

 

[Hammick]

IOS 15.1 did not fix it. I give up. I guess there is something about an 11 Pro that doesn't play nice with the Tero.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Well to be fair the USB-C port is also used by the dealer for connecting to their computer.

For diagnosis and updates, not for charging anything

 

[chucker11]

I'll have to plug mine in for a longer period of time but it worked fine this morning for charging (30 seconds)

 

[Nxkharra]

Tested a Tero 5 in large size. Sweat bike. Very powerful. Ready to go off-road. Waiting for LBS to receive the medium size so I buy.
will replace my Vado 5 (if sold).
The motor is powerful but not as silent as Vado 5. Has a little hummm specially on climb.
TCD looks great.
battery drops down vs side. Hopefully this eliminates some time not responding due to disconnect. Or could worsen it!! Easier to take out the battery.
more to come.

 

[Nxkharra]

The Tero is a nice looking bike. They need to pull the fenders off the tires and give them some clearance. Those knobby tires riding that close to the fenders looks kind of odd. Go the enduro look of old. Then switch out the hard plastic water diverter on the back of the front fender for a softer rubber.

@Marcela the one I tested was non EQ no fender, rack, nor kick stand. Looked much more like MTB than road.
I loved the look. We don’t get much rain in CA so fender is no issues. I will miss the rack and kick stand.
have to carry a backpack for emergency stuff.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@Marcela the one I tested was non EQ no fender, rack, nor kick stand. Looked much more like MTB than road.
I loved the look. We don’t get much rain in CA so fender is no issues. I will miss the rack and kick stand.
have to carry a backpack for emergency stuff.

If I bought a road/gravel e-bike, I would be riding with a small backpack, same as I rode with on a Creo today

 

[kahn]

If I bought a road/gravel e-bike, I would be riding with a small backpack, same as I rode with on a Creo today

So where's the review? Or rather, where's the bike - in your apartment pushing out its jealous siblings.

 

[Nxkharra]

So where's the review? Or rather, where's the bike - in your apartment pushing out its jealous siblings.

Agree we never heard about it @Stefan Mikes

 

[kahn]

Agree we never heard about it @Stefan Mikes

No doubt @Stefan Mikes is putting together a multi-page review with hundreds of photos!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@Stefan Mikes has been asleep post-ride

The short version:

• Creo SL is an excellent road e-bike, worth every cent
• Unfortunately, I have found the riding position could not agree with my body.

So much for purchasing a Creo

@kahn, see the edit.

 

[Marci jo]

@Stefan Mikes has been asleep post-ride

The short version:

• Creo SL is an excellent road e-bike, worth every cent
• Unfortunately, I have found the riding position could not agree with my body.

So much for purchasing a Creo

@kahn, see the edit.

No Creo, Stefan? Think of all the money you saved!

 

[kahn]

No Creo, Stefan? Think of all the money you saved!

Oh, Stefan is throwing a party with all that excess cash.