Specialized has released a brand new version of it’s Creo drop bar electric bike in the form of the Creo 2. Specialized launched the Turbo Creo e-bike back in 2019 and it seems the time is right for the brand to update the platform.
Specialized says that thanks to some new updates and design changes, the Creo 2 is the most capable drop bar e-bike ever made, as well as being the lightest in its class. It weighs in at between 12.96kg (28lb, 9.2oz) and 14.47 kg (31lb, 14.4oz) for a size 56, depending on spec. The California-based brand claims it has focused on three key areas regarding the new machine; capability, amplification and compliance.
Specialized also claims the Creo 2 defies categories. All new models ship with 47c Specialized Tracer gravel tyres and the brand says the electronic power and capabilities of the bike mean users won’t have to choose between road or gravel. The brand says the power of the bike takes care of on road feel but the 47c gravel tyres allow you to take if off road whenever you like.
The new bike has received a brand new motor system from Specialized called the SL 1.2. The updated Future Shock 3.0 system that features on the new Specialized Roubaix SL8 we covered recently can also be found across the range. There’s also new geometry, as well as an accompanying smart phone app and Specialized turbo operating system which we go into more detail on below.
New SL 1.2 motor
Previous Turbo Creo bikes used the Specialized SL1.1 e-bike motor system. This has been redesigned and Specialized says the new SL1.2 motor unit is the quietest e-bike system in the world. The new motor is not backwards compatible with the Turbo Creo and the brand states this is a full motor and bike re-design not a facelift project.
The new motor’s power has been upgraded from 280 to 320 watts and is paired with a 320wh battery. This is said to provide 33% more power and 43% more torque (50Nm). This power is delivered across Evo, Sport and Turbo modes. Depending on how you use it, the battery is said to provide a range of up to 120 miles and a maximum speed assist of 28mph. This is, of course, determined by region.
The brand says ‘range to weight’ has been a key consideration for them in the design of the SL1.2 system. E-bike batteries add weight, Specialized says the SL1-320 battery is smaller and lighter whilst providing better range with a lower overall weight….
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