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Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO
A carbon frame endurance e-bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$9,750| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra Di2, XT Di2 |
| Motor | Specialized 240W 35Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Specialized 320Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'1" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Specialized Turbo Creo SL Evo is celebrated for its natural-feeling electric assistance, lightweight frame, and versatile performance across various terrains. Its FutureShock 2.0 suspension system and smooth motor activation enhance ride quality, making it a standout in the endurance category. However, its high price and some component limitations are noted drawbacks.
Natural-feeling electric assistance
Lightweight frame
FutureShock 2.0 suspension system
Versatile performance across terrains
Smooth motor activation
High pricing
Dropper seat performance issues
Modest motor output compared to competitors
Some component limitations
It’s the most natural feeling e-bike I’ve ridden
BikeRadarNo compromises here, I love that the frame has provisions for bottle cages on the downtube and seat tube, and that there are mounting points for fenders and a rear rack
Electric Bike ReviewThe SLR 1.1 motor on the Expert EVO provides the smoothest and most natural ride we’ve ever experienced.
Gran Fondo MagazineIt’s just a lot of fun and extends any ride or outing by several hours.The Gear Loop
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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
Natural-feeling electric assistance
Lightweight frame
Awesome components
Lots of fun
Dropper seat isn't great
It weights almost 14kg
Very expensive
Nov 2020 · Colin Levitch
Electrified gravel grinder from Morgan California
SL1.1 motor
Weight
Dropper post
Praxis front chainring
May 2020 · David Kennedy
Just as we found with the previous Turbo, the 2020 version houses both the battery and motor inside the massive carbon fiber frame tubes. The S-Works Creo separates itself from its lower-priced sibling by using an eye-catching coat of fancy Super Nova Chameleon paint, plus Specialized’s Future Shock 2.0
May 2020
Price: $6500.00 | Model Year: 2020 | A lightweight gravel grinder road ebike with flared handlebars, wide treaded tires, a seat post dropper, and unique Future Shock 2.0 steer tube suspension. 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, wide range of color options
A lightweight gravel grinder road ebike with flared handlebars, wide treaded tires, a seat post dropper, and unique Future Shock 2.0 steer tube suspension. 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, wide range of color options
Boost hub spacing with sturdy 12mm thru-axles provide stiffness and control at higher speeds, sturdier spoke bracing angle, wheels won't go out of true as easily and both wheels offer quick release systems. Powerful fast-cooling 160mm hydraulic disc brakes using Shimano ICE-Tech rotors that dissipate heat from stainless steel rotors through aluminum alloy cores and air directing
One of the lightest yet most satisfying electric road bikes I've tested to date, the motor is surprisingly zippy and actually supports 28mph riding, the internal battery offers modest capacity but weighs under 4lbs. Additional Range Extender bottle-shaped batteries are easy to use and look great on the frame
Y-splitter cable to charge the main battery and bottle battery simultaneously costs extra, the Range Extender battery cable is not included when you buy the accessory, the bikes are fairly expensive in general and offer lower capacity battery sizes by default... and they're not removable (avoid leaving your bike in extreme heat), dropper post seems less useful than a suspension seat post here, no charging ports for aftermarket lights or the Mission Control smartphone app
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
Fantastic motor integration
Great versatility
Assured handling
Incredible range
Expensive among e-road bikes
Mar 2020 · Dave Atkinson
Super-high-end e-road bike that performs with or without power
Excellent frame and fork
High quality motor system
Top-spec build
Good ride feel
Good range
Very expensive
Not the lightest e-road bike out there
Motor is quite noisy
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. […]
Hugely confidence inspiring ride
Modulation and ride feel of the motor
Integration
If you run out of battery power, things will get tiring
No mounting points other than for mudguards
Jul 2019
Light, fast, smooth, and powerful, the Creo SL is part of a new generation of drop-bar e-bikes.
Light, fast, and long range
Refined ride
Seamless motor integration
Exclusionary pricing
| Frame | FACT 11r carbon, Open Road Geometry, front/rear thru-axles, fully integrated down tube battery, internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, Boost™ 12x148mm Colors: Forest Green/ Chameleon; Brassy Yellow / Sunset Yellow |
|---|---|
| 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, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 50mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2, Shadow Plus, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Praxis Alloy Cranks, 44T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc R8070 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 11-speed, 11-42t |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra R8070 hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Ultegra R8070 hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| 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, 700x38c |
| Motor | Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor |
|---|---|
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh |
| Remote | Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth® |
| Display | Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth® |
| Charger | Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug |
First added March 26
Last updated September 25
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