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2021 Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO

4.9

15 Reviews

What is it about gravel that's so appealing? Is it the break from hectic city streets…

CREO SL vs MT LEMMON

Product Details

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What is it about gravel that's so appealing? Is it the break from hectic city streets and cars? Is it the audible crunch of rocks beneath your tires? Or maybe it's just the feeling of adventure? Whatever it is, the Turbo Creo SL EVO is here to assist you further into the forest, down the gravel road, or on your next adventure. It features the same motor, battery, and frame as its road-oriented cousin, but takes advantage of tire clearance and adds in some adventure-ready components to take you wherever your heart desires. It's you, only faster.

The Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO features out Fact 11r carbon chassis. Yes, that's the same one on the S-Works model, and you'll also get the new Future Shock 2.0. For the spec, we included a 1x Shimano Ultegra Di2 build with an XT rear derailleur and an 11-42t cassette to take on shifting and braking duties, while Roval C 38 Disc carbon wheels get wrapped in 38mm Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready tires to keep you rolling worry-free and super fast, no matter the terrain. And filling out the build are our Adventure Gear bars with 12 degrees of flare, a Future Stem Pro, an X-Fusion 50mm Manic Dropper seatpost, and our fan-favorite Body Geometry Power Expert saddle.

  • The Creo SL is the lightest e-bike in its class—literally kilograms lighter than the competition. Not only does the lightweight and stiff FACT 11r carbon frame inspire dancing on the pedals and diving into corners, but it also reduces overall system weight and increases the range.

  • The lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your effort with as much as 240 watts of silent and powerful assistance to amplify your ride. The motor’s responsive torque curve delivers power perfectly in-tune with your normal riding cadence and leaves no resistance when riding unassisted.

  • Battery anxiety? Not on the Creo SL. With up to 80 miles of range from the internal battery, the Creo SL eats up big miles and long days. Our optional range extender provides up to 40 additional miles of mountain-flattening power.

  • By connecting with our Mission Control App, you're able to tune the SL 1.1 motor to your riding style, record rides, and monitor the battery. The app can handle battery management automatically too, ensuring the battery will last as long as you need it to. The motor even has a built-in power meter that transmits to any ANT+ head unit. Don’t want to connect? No worries— the Turbo Connect Unit (TCU) on the top tube gives you all the control you need to ride.

  • With the Future Shock 2.0, you'll feel a reduction in fatigue and an increase in speed, no matter the terrain. The 2.0 iteration gives you more control via a knob atop the stem. This knob adjusts compression from fully-open to stiff, while hydraulically-damped internals control rebound. The new Smooth Boot, top cap, and Future Stem also enhance the aesthetic, so you get a clean transition from head tube to stem.

  • We’ve learned there can be more difference between two male cyclists than between a male and female. Gender alone doesn’t provide enough data to specialize. It means that separating bikes as male or female is arbitrary and outdated. With this in mind, we've developed a geometry that's best-fit for all riders. One that's comfortable and snappy on the road, yet features all of the attributes you'd want from a proper gravel bike—a long wheelbase, raked-out fork, and low bottom bracket that keeps the Turbo Creo SL EVO stable at high speeds and delivers control in corners.

Technical Specifications

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ACCESSORIES

SWAT

Fender Clamp Adaptor

E-BIKE

Motor

Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

UI/Remote

Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®

Battery

Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

Charger

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

Wiring Harness

Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport

DRIVETRAIN

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT Di2, Shadow Plus, 11-speed

Shift Levers

Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc R8070

Cassette

Shimano XT, 11-speed, 11-42t

Chain

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Crankset

Praxis Forged/M30 Spindle Interface

Chainrings

44T

BRAKES

Front Brake

Shimano Ultegra R8070 hydraulic disc

Rear Brake

Shimano Ultegra R8070 hydraulic disc

COCKPIT

Handlebars

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

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Expert

Stem

Future Stem, Pro

Tape

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

SeatPost

X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 50mm travel

WHEELS

Front Wheel

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

Rear Wheel

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

FRAMESET

Frame

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

Fork

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

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm

WHEELS & TIRES

Rear Tire

Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c

Front Tire

Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c

Inner Tubes

Presta valve, 48mm

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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XSSMLXLXXL
Crank Length165mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width380mm400mm420mm420mm440mm440mm
Stem Length80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Seatpost Length315mm315mm350mm380mm380mm380mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Stack573mm575mm592mm615mm643mm675mm
Reach363mm373mm379mm384mm391mm399mm
Head-Tube Length145.5mm145.5mm163.5mm185.5mm217mm250mm
Head-Tube Angle71.5°72°72.5°73°73°73°
B-B Height264.5mm264.5mm267mm267mm269.5mm269.5mm
B-B Drop80.5mm80.5mm78mm78mm75.5mm75.5mm
Trail68mm60mm56mm53mm53mm52mm
Fork Length (full)390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm
Fork Rake/Offset50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm
Front-Center586mm592mm598mm605mm621mm636mm
Chain-Stay Length426mm426mm426mm427mm427mm428mm
Wheelbase999mm1005mm1012mm1020mm1036mm1052mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal)527mm539mm548mm566mm581mm605mm
Bike Stand-Over Height728mm731mm759mm782mm810mm840mm
Seat-Tube Length415mm447.5mm477.5mm502.5mm527.5mm557.5mm
Seat-Tube Angle74°74°74°73.5°73.5°73°
Geometry

Manual Downloads

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RIDING_WITH_FRAME_FIXED_CARGO_AND_THE_FUTURE_SHOCK_ADDENDUM.pdf
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (World)
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Li Ion Battery UN38.3 Test Summary
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SPECIALIZED STEM ACCESSORY MOUNT
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Range Extender (SBC-B16) User Manual
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Turbo Creo SL User Manual (EN/IT/SP/PT/KR/CNT/JP)
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Turbo Creo SL User Manual (EN/FR/DE/CZ/PL/SK)
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Turbo Creo SL User Manual (JP)
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Charger User Manual (SBC-C04 / SBC-C05 / SBC-C06 / SBC-C07)

Rider Reviews

4.9

15 Reviews

 

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Name:
Marcos

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SP le velo qu’il fallait créer

Depuis Août 2021 j’arrive à 2800 kms. Ce vélo ne se compare pas car il. Est incomparable. Il détient les clefs de pratiquement tous les points importants que l’on rencontre quand on pratique le vélo de route. Le poids, l’équilibre, la précision de trajectoire, la stabilité, la réactivité du cadre, la forme du cadre, le DI2. Le silence moteur, l’autonomie (Ex. dernièrement « le Ventoux, le col de la madeleine, parcours de 115kms, moyenne 23kmh, dénivelé 2350m, rentré avec 15% de batterie  ») C’est un velo qui se comporte comme un musculaire.. Faisant plus de route j’ai changé les pneumatiques pour des plus fins, il m’arrive donc de rouler sans assistance, surtout au dessus de 25kmh. Sa limite je l’ai trouvé sur le plat avec un vent de face à une vitesse de 40kmh. Les connaisseurs comprendront.


Name:
Jacky

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New Life Uphill

Mine is likely a common story, as at age 71 and living in Colorado, I can’t keep up with younger friends on big uphill rides. Strava reveals the obvious - that I have been avoiding the climbs that used to be a regular part of my season. Finally, my wife told me that either I needed to accept that I needed an eBike, or I needed to accept that I would be off the back when riding with people years to decades younger. So, I bit the bullet and am ecstatic about this bike. So far on identical routes I am getting 85% of my normal calorie burn. It’s still a great workout but just more fun. I am looking forward to summer and the big climbs I’ve been missing!

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Gregory

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Creo SL Expert EVO

Bicicleta espectacular com enorme versatilidade de utilização.


Name:
Sérgio O.

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Turbo Creo SL Expert

I bought my bike nearly a year ago and have done 6500 totally pleasurable miles since. I purchased the bike, having been an avid MTB cyclist but at 66 years old, finding it increasingly difficult to ascend hills and keep up with my mainly younger riding buddies. It has instantly solved both problems, hills are no longer a problem and with the amazing Mission Control, I can infinitely control the assistance level I require, to suit who I am riding with. Absolutely brilliant.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Jonathan D.

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Fantastic Bike

I bought an Creo Expert! After 50 years of riding and racing at a high level I now have an ebike. I wish I had this bike 20 years ago. It rides like a top line racing bike with a tail wind. If your 70 years old like me BUY THIS BIKE NOW! What are you waiting for. Thanks Specialized for such a wonderful experience. You added 20 more years to my riding fun.

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Yes!

Name:
Mark

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Nice motor experience but a couple of annoyances remain

Overall, I like the bike. The motor experience is smooth and the ability to tune it using the Mission Control app reduces the range anxiety. I like having the dropper. Good tires for my use case. I'm not keen on how the cable for the dropper is routed. Mine causes a distinct bulge tape. Not good. More annoying is that the Di2 does not include the ANT+/BLE module (a $90+ purchase) so you cannot integrate the Di2 operation with Garmin, nor program it through you phone. I had to find a Windows laptop to load e-tube project (it does not work on MacOS) to reprogram the shift operation the way I wanted it. For a $9750 bike, one would expect this to be included. The Blips that come with the bike are not installed and come with no instructions on how they work. I was to believe that the Blips or the top buttons of the Di2 could be used to interface with the DCU for control of the assist. This does not work. If the bike was cheaper I might be less picky. I expect better.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Kerry

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Don’t wait!

At 70 years old I’m an avid cyclist and ride over 10,000 miles a year, plus I also ride gravel. I kept saying I’ll get an ebike when I’m 75, when I may need it. But I took the plunge and I got it not because I needed it but that I wanted it. This bike makes me smile, I still get the workout that I want watching my heart rate and power, but now every ride is a great ride. If I make a mistake and have to come home into the wind, no problem I just give myself a little assist. It truly is a “go anywhere” bike and could be soon my only bike! Why would I ride anything else, I get to choose the effort and I have the freedom to go a little more. Thank you Specialized!!

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Yes!

Name:
Chuck

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Changes the game

I always thought this e-bike thing was sort of a cop out but I took the plunge and all I can say is wow. The technology opens up a whole new range of terrain and performance I was not able to achieve due to either time and physical conditioning. The Specialized geometry is perfect and the drop post is a real advantage when I am downhilling gravel and dirt trails. The gravel bar is also a real surprise. Way more comfortable than a traditional ergo drop bar due to the flair. For the price though, Specialized should have included a carbon bar. My only gripe is the graphic on the stem came painted on crooked and it is one of those super annoying things because it makes the bar look misaligned ever time I look down. I also think an 11-42 cassette is overkill. With e-assist I don't think I even shifted into the three top gears my entire ride and there was a lot of uphill.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Michael

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A bike that give you freedom to explore epic rides

This is a bike that Specialized has put a lot of R & D into to produce an awesome ride. I have taken this bike on rides of 50 miles plus with over 5000 feet of elevation change. It smoothly delivers extra power as needed and is a bike that you can comfortably ride all day in the saddle. Its so much fun you'll want to spend all day on the bike!

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Thomas

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...der richtige Weg bei der Pedelec Entwicklung!

gekauft im Nov 20, 4000km/5Monate ...ein derart dynamisches Bike, bei dem Spaß und Belastung für den Nutzer in harmonischer Perfektion balanciert, sucht auf dem Markt für sportlich orientierte Pedelecs seines gleichen... ich kann es nur vorbehaltlos empfehlen...


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Markus B.

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...der richtige Weg bei der Pedelec Entwicklung!

gekauft im Nov 20, 4000km/5Monate ...ein derart dynamisches Bike, bei dem Spaß und Belastung für den Nutzer in harmonischer Perfektion balanciert, sucht auf dem Markt für sportlich orientierte Pedelecs seines gleichen... ich kann es nur vorbehaltlos empfehlen...


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Markus B.

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Ein Traum

Es ist das Beste was Gravel Bike der Welt, Fahre es jetzt ein Jahr, habe bereits 11.000 km drauf ohne jede Beanstandung, war beim Kundendienst bisher keine Verschlissenen Teil festzustellen. Die Geometrie ist ein Traum, es fährt sich ohne Strom so leicht wie ein normales Rennrad. Ich würde es nie wieder hergeben, es sei denn bei der nächsten Generation ist der Motor leiser der ist nämlich leider etwas laut. Fazit 5 Sterne


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Name:
Andi

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Creo specialized

Excellent


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Jl

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Creo specialized

Excellent


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Jl

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