Specialized Turbo Creo 28mph Electric Road Bike

[sapidus]

I just accidently ran across this and thought I'd post it. Evidently Specialized's answer to the extra water bottle mounting issue. Don't know anything else about it. On sale online at Specialized for 9.99 USD - without the cage The Wing is 4.99 USD.

Reserve Rack

The Reserve Rack is our tried-and-true device for carrying both inflation essentials and hydration in an aerodynamic position. It mounts at the rear of the saddle, and it's capable of holding a bottle. And when used with a Wing, it's capable of also holding an Airtool Road Mini Pump and up to two CO2 canisters.

 

[FlatSix911]

I just accidently ran across this and thought I'd post it. Evidently Specialized's answer to the extra water bottle mounting issue. Don't know anything else about it. On sale online at Specialized for 9.99 USD - without the cage The Wing is 4.99 USD.

Reserve Rack

The Reserve Rack is our tried-and-true device for carrying both inflation essentials and hydration in an aerodynamic position. It mounts at the rear of the saddle, and it's capable of holding a bottle. And when used with a Wing, it's capable of also holding an Airtool Road Mini Pump and up to two CO2 canisters.

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[sapidus]

Link?

Made for riders, by riders. | Specialized.com

From seasoned pros and weekend warriors, to kids and commuters—if you ride, we’re for you. We believe bikes have the power to change lives. This simple truth drives us to be—and do—better.

www.specialized.com

 

[e-levity]

"Crossover" Question: With the 1X is it OK to use the largest (farthest left) cassette gear, or should that be avoided as akin to "crossover" with a 2X setup?

I use it all the time off-road, no issues. That's why it's there. Modern chains can deal with pretty extreme 1X chain lines.
(I'm currently using it with a 42t Narrow/Wide chainring, but it was fine with the 46t Praxis.)

Just keep your chain clean and lubed, and make sure the B-screw is properly adjusted.

 

[SwiftySanders]

Is the 60 miles in sport mode with or without the battery extender?

No extender. I had like 3 or 4 bars left.

I thought the Pathfinder Pro on the Evos comes in 38C/40mm? At least here in Europe, my Comp Evo had these. Maybe in the US with 42mm?

Mine came with 38

 

[SoCalDave]

Does anyone know: with hydraulic disk brakes, is it ok to remove both wheels and lay the bike flat while transporting it across country (say for 3 continuous days) and do you need to install a spacer to hold the brakes open? That is, will something undesirable happen to the hydraulic fluid under the described conditions? Thank you.

Install spacers for sure.

 

[FlatSix911]

Does anyone know: with hydraulic disk brakes, is it ok to remove both wheels and lay the bike flat while transporting it across country (say for 3 continuous days) and do you need to install a spacer to hold the brakes open?
That is, will something undesirable happen to the hydraulic fluid under the described conditions? Thank you.

It's best to keep your bike upright to keep air bubbles from forming in the hydraulic system.

If you have to lay the bike flat, then keep the brake lever reservoir above the calipers and pads.

Pad spacers are also a good idea if you remove the wheels to prevent the calipers from closing shut.

Do you ever put your bike upside down? 67% of you say it’s fine, and even the pros do it, so what's the problem?

Hands up if you’ve ever turned your bike upside down?

road.cc

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[eddief]

Hello,
Does anyone know how you learn when you need a firmware upgrade?
Do you get a notice on Mission Control, or what?
Thank you.

yes, it shows up on Mission Control.

 

[RMK!]

Hello,
Does anyone know how you learn when you need a firmware upgrade?
Do you get a notice on Mission Control, or what?
Thank you.

Yes, Mission Control under "Diagnose" - Device Updates" you will find the current version and available upgrades. Firmware updates need to be performed by a dealer.

 

[Deacon Blues]

I'm wondering if anyone has purchased a Planet 3 device to derestrict their Creo.

 

[abercrombie]

Cross posting, just received my Creo Comp SL in satin black, review here:

Turbo CREO Comp SL - XS (Updated pics)

Updated pictures. Replaced the stock wheels with DT Swiss HGC 1400 carbon wheels. Went with the 650b (27.5) wheel size. Installed 40mm tubeless tires. Replaced out the crank arms. Replaced back the 20mm offset seat post, and I think I'm done. Total weight (without Garmin and light) is...

electricbikereview.com

 

[FlatSix911]

Cross posting, just received my Creo Comp SL in satin black, review here:

Turbo CREO Comp SL - XS (Updated pics)

Updated pictures. Replaced the stock wheels with DT Swiss HGC 1400 carbon wheels. Went with the 650b (27.5) wheel size. Installed 40mm tubeless tires. Replaced out the crank arms. Replaced back the 20mm offset seat post, and I think I'm done. Total weight (without Garmin and light) is...

electricbikereview.com

Well done!

 

[Prairie Dog]

My wife and I have ridden our Creos for over a month now and absolutely love the bikes. We recently returned from a tour of the Canadian Rockies and truly found them to be an asset on climbs. Everything remains tight and we’ve experienced no issues with the bikes so far. As long as the warm fall weather continues to linger here, we'll be out riding.

 

[SwiftySanders]

My wife and I have ridden our Creos for over a month now and absolutely love the bikes. We recently returned from a tour of the Canadian Rockies and truly found them to be an asset on climbs. Everything remains tight and we’ve experienced no issues with the bikes so far. As long as the warm fall weather continues to linger here, we'll be out riding.

Wait how is your bike standing straight up like that without leaning on anything? Nice bike btw.

 

[RMK!]

My wife and I have ridden our Creos for over a month now and absolutely love the bikes. We recently returned from a tour of the Canadian Rockies and truly found them to be an asset on climbs. Everything remains tight and we’ve experienced no issues with the bikes so far. As long as the warm fall weather continues to linger here, we'll be out riding.

Thanks, great pics and they are nice looking bikes. What kind of mileage are you getting from a full battery? Yesterday, I depleted the main battery and a Range Extender in 48 miles riding mostly flat bike trails averaging slightly over 18mph. I rode in Sport Mode until I hit 12% battery and then it dropped the power level. I will try the same ride this week using ECO mode. At my age (69), 6'5" and 205lbs I don't expect the mileage younger, lighter, stronger riders get but I was expecting better mileage than that with 150% battery in Sport Mode.

 

[Prairie Dog]

Wait how is your bike standing straight up like that without leaning on anything? Nice bike btw.

I use a Click Stand. It can be custom fit for virtually any bike and is particularly great for carbon frames. I stow mine alongside the bottle cage in a modified ToPeak side mount bracket purchased from the vendor. Tom Nostrant is the principal behind the company and is really good to work with. A better view of the stand can be seen in the second image. Depending on the camera angle, one can create the illusion that the bike is standing on its own.

http://www.click-stand.com/

 

[Prairie Dog]

Thanks, great pics and they are nice looking bikes. What kind of mileage are you getting from a full battery? Yesterday, I depleted the main battery and a Range Extender in 48 miles riding mostly flat bike trails averaging slightly over 18mph. I rode in Sport Mode until I hit 12% battery and then it dropped the power level. I will try the same ride this week using ECO mode. At my age (69), 6'5" and 205lbs I don't expect the mileage younger, lighter, stronger riders get but I was expecting better mileage than that with 150% battery in Sport Mode.

Thanks RMK! Neither of us have the battery extender. On our last trip to Jasper National Park, we biked 70k with a total elevation gain of 739 meters and we were still at 60% charge at the end of the ride. The majority of the time was devoted to Eco setting and Sport mode was used on virtually all of the climbs. My wife employed her Turbo setting only once on the first assent (7.1% grade). Much of our power savings could be attributed to the fact that we are both slighter in frame. I'm 5'6" my wife 5' and I tip the scales at 136 lbs and much less in the case of my wife. I'll be turning 60 in November. BTW, I was finally able to track down a range extender and look forward to taking delivery of it for longer rides. Most Cdn retailers appear to be sold out of these gems.

 

[RMK!]

Thanks RMK! Neither of us have the battery extender. On our last trip to Jasper National Park, we biked 70k with a total elevation gain of 739 meters and we were still at 60% charge at the end of the ride. The majority of the time was devoted to Eco setting and Sport mode was used on virtually all of the climbs. My wife employed her Turbo setting only once on the first assent (7.1% grade). Much of our power savings could be attributed to the fact that we are both slighter in frame. I'm 5'6" my wife 5' and I tip the scales at 136 lbs and much less in the case of my wife. I'll be turning 60 in November. BTW, I was finally able to track down an extender and look forward to taking delivery of it for extended rides. Most Cdn retailers appear to be sold out of these gems.

Thank you for the information PD. I think you are correct about the impact of power consumption due to rider weight. I will repeat the 48 mile ride in the next couple of days using eco mode to determine the possible energy savings and, the impact on avg speed. Are you using the Mission Control app? I find it simple to use and it provides good bike/rider information.

 

[Prairie Dog]

So far I've been relying on my Garmin Edge 520 Plus sync'd with the ridewithgps app and it's been providing me with enough data for now. I also employ the use of a Garmin Varia and find it to be an indispensable tool for alerting me of rear approaching vehicles via the head unit. Will certainly look into the MC app for enhanced info. Thanks!

 

[RMK!]

So far I've been relying on my Garmin Edge 520 Plus sync'd with the ridewithgps app and it's been providing me with enough data for now. I also employ the use of a Garmin Varia and find it to be an indispensable tool for alerting me of rear approaching vehicles via the head unit. Will certainly look into the MC app for enhanced info. Thanks!

The Garmin is clearly superior in terms of features and function compared to the bare bones Mission Control App. I just prefer the simplicity of the phone app.