specialized creo 2

[Easy-Rider]

I test rode an ebike with the buttons on the inside of the hoods and for how I place my hands on the hoods, I kept accidentally pressing them. For me it was the worst placement. A lot of ebikes don't even have such buttons. It would sorta suck to have to reach down and press a button on the top tube each time.

My bikeshop was cool enough to mock up the placement of the buttons and then let me come in and see if that's exactly where I wanted them prior to wrapping the bars.

Thanks!

 

[wattage_this]

buttons are mounted as seen in photo, one on each side, seems to work fine. didn't seem in the way for normal riding and still fairly easily accessible

 

[AvalancheRun]

buttons are mounted as seen in photo, one on each side, seems to work fine. didn't seem in the way for normal riding and still fairly easily accessible

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That looks like a good location, but I could see how 10 mm in a different direction could be annoying.
Seems like no two Creos have the buttons in the exact same spot

 

[charleyt]

That looks like a good location, but I could see how 10 mm in a different direction could be annoying.
Seems like no two Creos have the buttons in the exact same spot

The bike I test rode had the buttons under the actual rubber part of the hood just in front of the image above. I reckon it won't be perfect the first time you place them. Next time I replace the bar tape I will tweak the location a bit.

 

[pete1967]

Has anyone tried placing their remote buttons on the inside of their hoods? Seems like it would be easier to access them with your thumbs.

Yes, for me the perfect position.

 

[Easy-Rider]

buttons are mounted as seen in photo, one on each side, seems to work fine. didn't seem in the way for normal riding and still fairly easily accessible

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Yes, for me the perfect position.

Looks like my bike is ready for a fitting and pickup. Looking forward to dialing it in

 

[wattage_this]

Looks like my bike is ready for a fitting and pickup. Looking forward to dialing it in

lets hope nobody opened that door, knocking over your brand new bike over as you were taking the photo!

 

[Easy-Rider]

Yikes! Yeah my bike was just doing a photo op with the techie before heading for a secure location

 

[Georgio]

Bonjour , nouveau membre ( FRANCE ) et je pratique le vélo sur route depuis de nombreuses années et en plus depuis 4 ans du gravel .
Bravo pour la qualité de vos échanges que je regarde depuis quelques temps .
J'ai commandé un Spé Creo 2 expert et je m'interroge sur le choix . Pourquoi ne pas passer directement sur un S-W ( budget mis à part )
Je veux enlever la tige de selle suspendue par une rigide roval terra / selle miroir sw /utiliser mes roues route avec pneus conti 5000 gp en 30 mm /et changer le cintre .
Pour le gravel j'utiliserai les roues d'origine avec pneu 47 .
Ma pratique 75 % route et 25 % chemins pour le moment .
J'ai vu que quelques membres roulent sur le S-W ......... vos avis . A+

 

[Easy-Rider]

Does anyone have helpful information on resources for bike insurance?

 

[wattage_this]

Does anyone have helpful information on resources for bike insurance?

There are a few I’m aware of: Markel.com and veloinsurance.com that you can work up a quote request online or call.

My be the same company just different domain names

 

[wattage_this]

Clarification on the discrepancy:

Markel is the underwriting partner for Velosurance and whether the policy is issued by Velosurance or Markel the policy and premium are the same. Markel handles the financial aspect of the policy and Velosurance deals with policy service and management

 

[Easy-Rider]

Clarification on the discrepancy:

Markel is the underwriting partner for Velosurance and whether the policy is issued by Velosurance or Markel the policy and premium are the same. Markel handles the financial aspect of the policy and Velosurance deals with policy service and management

Thanks!

 

[pete1967]

One additional note to the S-Works model: the twin cable to be able to load the battery and the range extender at the same time is also included.

 

[Easy-Rider]

One additional note to the S-Works model: the twin cable to be able to load the battery and the range extender at the same time is also included.

Got that!

 

[Georgio]

sur le S_W les 2 boutons placés sur le cintre sont ils bluetooth ?
Pour ceux qui ont roulé sur l'expert et le S_W ont ils trouvé une différence importante sur le pilotage et sur le groupe sram employé ?
merci

 

[AvalancheRun]

sur le S_W les 2 boutons placés sur le cintre sont ils bluetooth ?
Pour ceux qui ont roulé sur l'expert et le S_W ont ils trouvé une différence importante sur le pilotage et sur le groupe sram employé ?
merci

Good question on whether or not the S-Works remote buttons are bluetooth. Of course, they randomly decided to photograph all of the Creo 2s without the included remotes...

 

[Easy-Rider]

I believe they are wired into the tcu under the handlebar tape. My remote buttons are placed under the inside of the each hood so my thumbs can activate them (my ergonomic choice

 

[Easy-Rider]

Has anyone used the Smart Control option in the MCU for long rides?

 

[AvalancheRun]

Let’s see who can beat this. Proof or it didn’t happen.