Changed Specs for 2020 Turbo Como 5.0

[Billperry]

Comparing the Specialized specification page for 2020 Como 5.0 it seems some things are different from my 2020 purchased May 2019 . Can anyone explain what these differences mean in terms of quality, durability, and effort to make speed? Anyone know why the COmo went to a 10 Speed set up?
Thanks, Bill


My Como:

REAR DERAILLEUER 11 Speed 1x11, Shimano Deore XT Derailleur with Shadow Plus,
CHAIN Shamano HG 601- 11
CHAINRING IS a 48 tooth chain ring
CASSETTE: Shimano SLX 11-42 Tooth Cassette
CRANKSET: Praxis Works

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Specialized Spec page for the Como 5.0 (Oct 5, 2020) lists these:

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed
CHAIN KMC X10eT, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™
CHAINRINGS 40T, 104 BCD w/ chainguard
CASSETTE Shimano HG500, 10-speed, 11-42t
CRANKSET Custom alloy forged crankarms

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Bill, I don't want to say bad words about Specialized but they seem to cut corners every year.

 

[Marcela]

5’s are still 11 spd. 4’s are 10. From what i see.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

5’s are still 11 spd. 4’s are 10. From what i see.

Oh, my bad. I believed in what Bill had said. Where did you find those specs @Billperry?

 

[Billperry]

Oh, my bad. I believed in what Bill had said. Where did you find those specs @Billperry?

Here: https://www.specialized.com/ni/en/turbo-como-5-0-650b/p/159195?color=&searchText=90419-3002

 

[Stefan Mikes]

This is a 2019 Como, Bill.
Part No. 90419-3002

 

[Billperry]

This is a 2019 Como, Bill.
Part No. 90419-3002

Ahh, thank you, Stefan, for the correction. I didn't know that the model year was part of the Part No. Since the year was not mentioned on the page I assumed it was the current model.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Sometimes, I wonder who's the liar. A Specialized LBS in Poland lists as many as 16 different Turbo e-bikes as MY 2021. The Specialized website for Poland has all of them listed as MY 2020...

 

[David Paisley]

Just bought the newest Como 5 2021 and it is a 10 speed. I am guessing they are using the parts that are readily available to them as there is a supply problem.

 

[Billperry]

Just bought the newest Como 5 2021 and it is a 10 speed. I am guessing they are using the parts that are readily available to them as there is a supply problem.

Did the spec sheet list 11 speed or 10 speed?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Did the spec sheet list 11 speed or 10 speed?

Has anyone seen 2021 Como specs?

 

[Ebiker53]

I just bought a 2021 Como 5 last week, it was manufactured in November 2020; it is an 11 speed. I also bought a 2021 Como 4 and it is a 10 speed.

 

[David Paisley]

I just bought a 2021 Como 5 last week, it was manufactured in November 2020; it is an 11 speed. I also bought a 2021 Como 4 and it is a 10 speed.

I think you are right it is 11. I just counted 11 sprokets including the largest which is black.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Yes, that sprocket is made of aluminium, as it is rarely used and large (less wear).