2020 Specialized

Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO

A carbon frame endurance e-bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$9,000
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetXT Di2, Ultegra Di2
MotorSpecialized 240W 35Nm mid-drive
BatterySpecialized 320Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO
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Sizing
XS

5'2" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

XXL

6'1" – 6'5"

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Reviews
The Gear Loop
Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon Evo review

Nov 2021 · Leon Poultney

With its own, in-house developed electric motor, fantastically light carbon frame and exceptional components, the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp

Highs
  • Natural-feeling electric assistance

  • Lightweight frame

  • Awesome components

  • Lots of fun

Lows
  • Dropper seat isn't great

  • It weights almost 14kg

  • Very expensive

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon Evo

Nov 2020 · Colin Levitch

Electrified gravel grinder from Morgan California

Highs
  • SL1.1 motor

  • Weight

  • Dropper post

Lows
  • Praxis front chainring

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Cyclist
Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL review

Apr 2020 · Peter Stuart

The S-Works Creo is a big leap into the unknown sector of e-road cycling for Specialized, and we’d say it has nailed it

Highs
  • Fantastic motor integration

  • Great versatility

  • Assured handling

  • Incredible range

Lows
  • Expensive among e-road bikes

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL

Apr 2020 · RBA Staff

The shock of the new

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road.cc
Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL e-bike

Mar 2020 · Dave Atkinson

Super-high-end e-road bike that performs with or without power

Highs
  • Excellent frame and fork

  • High quality motor system

  • Top-spec build

  • Good ride feel

  • Good range

Lows
  • Very expensive

  • Not the lightest e-road bike out there

  • Motor is quite noisy

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Electric Bike Review
Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert Review

Feb 2020

Price: $9000.00 | Model Year: 2020 | A super-lightweight ~29lb full carbon electric road ebike, Class 3 speed-pedelec performance offers 28mph (45km/h) assisted speeds, proprietary Future Shock 2.0 steer tube suspension adds comfort while minimizing weight and maximizing rolling efficiency. Available in six frame sizes, sold through a vast network of dealers with professional fitting systems, solid two-year comprehensive warranty. The frame offers provisions for two bottle cages, fenders, and a rear rack

Observations
  • A super-lightweight ~29lb full carbon electric road ebike, Class 3 speed-pedelec performance offers 28mph (45km/h) assisted speeds, proprietary Future Shock 2.0 steer tube suspension adds comfort while minimizing weight and maximizing rolling efficiency. Available in six frame sizes, sold through a vast network of dealers with professional fitting systems, solid two-year comprehensive warranty. The frame offers provisions for two bottle cages, fenders, and a rear rack

  • Boost hub spacing provides sturdier spoke bracing angle, 12mm thru-axles provide stiffness and control at speed, both wheels offer quick release systems for easy transport and ride maintenance. Powerful fast-cooling hydraulic disc brakes utilize 160mm Shimano ICE-Tech rotors that dissipate heat from stainless steel rotors through air-directing aluminum alloy cores and mount arm

  • The lightest and fastest electric road bike I've tested to date, the motor is surprisingly zippy and actually supports 28mph speeds without cutting prematurely, it fades out naturally and does not introduce pedal drag. The internal battery offers modest capacity but weighs under 4lbs and provides impressive range. Additional Range Extender bottle-shaped batteries are easy to use, quiet, and beautiful

  • Range Extender 160wh battery pack costs extra. Y-splitter cable to charge the main battery and Range Extender simultaneously also costs extra. These ebikes are fairly expensive in general. Since the primary battery is not easily removable, you may need to store the bike inside, away from extreme heat or cold, and near a charging port. No charging ports for aftermarket lights or the Mission Control smartphone app, only available in one color

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO in Review

Nov 2019 · Benjamin Topf

The Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO is the gravel version of the bike we previously crowned the best E-road bike of 2019. Can this E-graveller live up to the success of its road counterpart, or is gravelling better without a motor? Click here for an overview of the best gravel bike 2020 group test. […]

Highs
  • Hugely confidence inspiring ride

  • Modulation and ride feel of the motor

  • Integration

Lows
  • If you run out of battery power, things will get tiring

  • No mounting points other than for mudguards

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Bicycling
The Specialized Turbo Creo SL—This Bike Will Change Everything

Jul 2019

Light, fast, smooth, and powerful, the Creo SL is part of a new generation of drop-bar e-bikes.

Highs
  • Light, fast, and long range

  • Refined ride

  • Seamless motor integration

Lows
  • Exclusionary pricing

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Specs
Build
Frame

FACT 11r carbon, Open Road Geometry, front/rear thru-axles, fully integrated down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Boost™ 12x148mm

ColorBlack Granite / Green Blue Chameleon

Fork

Future Shock 2.0 w/ Smooth Boot, Boost™ 12x110mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Stem

Future Stem, Pro

Handlebar

Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Expert

Seatpost

X-Fusion Manic Dropper Seat Post, 50mm of travel

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT Di2, Shadow Plus, 11-speed

Crank

Praxis, 46T, 110BCD

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc R8070

Cassette

Shimano XT, 11-speed, 11-42t

Chain

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h, Rear: Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h

Tires

Front: Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700 x 38c

Electric Components
Motor

Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

Battery

Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

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Charger

Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

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