Specialized Turbo Creo SL 2 Review
Supremely capable the Specialized Turbo Creo SL 2 is a gravel e-bike for exploring new cycling horizons.
All Road Capability
Featuring progressive geometry, outstanding compliance, and tyre options for tackling diverse terrain, the Creo 2 adapts seamlessly to any route. Load up for long haul adventures or smash out your favourite road loop in record time, with powerful pedal assistance your cycling possibilities are endless.
Seamless Amplification
Offering powerful pedal assistance with a natural ride feel the Specialized SL 1.2 motor delivers up to 50Nm of torque. Conquer challenging climbs effortlessly or extend your ride with reduced effort, thanks to this intuitive boost to your natural pedalling power.
Small, lightweight, and quiet the SL 1.2 drive unit offers no resistance when you reach the 15.5Mph limit, so it won’t hold you back on faster roads.
Tuneable Control
You have control over the power the bike gives you while you ride. The neatly integrated handlebar remote switches allow you to choose between the 3 main power modes or use micro tune to adjust the support level up or down in 10% increments.
The Mastermind TCU display is the bike’s hub offering connectivity and crucial metrics. As well as showing your support levels and battery capacity it can display speed, power output, heartrate (when connected to a heart rate monitor) and more.
Unmatched Compliance
The Creo 2 offers compliance without sacrificing frame stiffness. This is largely thanks to Future Shock 3.0 that offers 20mm of suspension travel through the handlebars to smooth the ride. As well as giving you more control on rough surfaces this helps to reduce fatigue on long days in the saddle.
High volume 700 x 47c tyres contribute too, offering smooth and confident control on gravel tracks with a silky-smooth ride on the road. And there’s clearance for up to 29 x 2.2 tyres if you want to go even bigger.
Confident Geometry
Specially designed for confident rides across varied terrain, the Creo SL 2 boasts Specialized's most progressive road/gravel geometry. This ergonomic endurance riding position is perfect for conquering open roads or challenging gravel tracks with confidence.
The dropper post allows you to lower your centre of gravity for enhanced control on technical terrain and while descending. The discrete handlebar remote switch allows you to lower the saddle on the fly.
