The heart of the new Turbo Creo, which Specialized continues to classify under the E-Road category despite its wide tyres, is the new motor. According to the US company, no other drive offers "as much power and range" as the SL 1.2. Nominally, the mid-motor delivers 320 watts with a maximum torque of 50 Newton metres. Specialized states the maximum range as 190 kilometres. In addition, the drive noise is said to be lower than with any other motor.
The Californians did not specify a system weight at the launch of the Turbo Creo 2, but the motor is said to have become lighter thanks to smaller and more efficient batteries - without compromising on range. By way of comparison, the previous SL 1.1 model weighed just under two kilos and produced 240 watts with a maximum of 35 Newton metres. Among other things, the power output of the new motor can be adjusted or the pedalling power and heart rate can be monitored via an app.
From the new Roubaix the Turbo Creo inherits the advanced suspension system on the cockpit. Thanks to numerous adjustment options, the Future Shock 3.0 can be adapted to the terrain and rider weight. The upright riding position, thick standard tyres (47 millimetres), telescopic seat post and numerous attachment points for luggage round off the comfort concept. Remarkable: mudguards can even be used with the wide knobby tyres.
Specialized Turbo Creo 2: The most important facts at a glance
- Frame: Fact 11r Carbon
- Fork: Future Shock 3.3 / Future Shock 3.2
- Motor: Specialised SL 1.2
- Performance: 320 watts
- Max. Torque: 50 Newton metres
- Max. range: 190 kilometres
- Stack/Reach/STR: 592/379 millimetres/1.56 (size M)
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
- Prices: 6000, 8500, 13000 Euro
Specialised Turbo Creo 2: Features and prices
The Turbo Creo 2 is available in three equipment variants and is offered in five sizes. All models shift electronically with drivetrains from SRAM and huge MTB cassettes. Prices range from 6000 euros for the basic model (Comp) with simple aluminium wheels from DT Swiss and relatively heavy Apex AXS to a fantastic 13000 euros for the S-Works version with a lightweight carbon set from our own brand Roval and high-quality Red AXS.
S-Works Turbo Creo 2
- Frame: Fact 11r Carbon
- Fork: Future Shock 3.3
- Motor: Specialised 1.2 SL Custom Lightweight
- Drive: SRAM Red Eagle AXS (1x12; 44, 10-55 t.)
- Impellers: Roval Terra CLX II
- Tyres: Specialised Tracer Pro (47 mm)
- Price: 13000 Euro
Turbo Creo 2 Expert
- Frame: Fact 11r Carbon
- Fork: Future Shock 3.3
- Motor: Specialised 1.2 SL Custom Lightweight
- Drive: SRAM Rival Eagle AXS (1x12; 44, 11-50 t.)
- Impellers: Roval Terra C
- Tyres: Specialised Tracer Pro (47 mm)
- Price: 8500 Euro
Turbo Creo 2 Comp
- Frame: Fact 11r Carbon
- Fork: Future Shock 3.2
- Motor: Specialised 1.2 SL Custom Lightweight
- Drive: SRAM Apex Eagle AXS (1x12; 44, 11-50 t.)
- Impellers: DT Swiss G540
- Tyres: Specialised Tracer Pro (47 mm)
- Price: 6000 Euro
Julian Schultz
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