HOW TO CHOOSE AN ELECTRIC BIKE?

Choosing the "perfect" bike can cause many a sleepless night. This is especially true for e-bikes, considering current growth in this segment, where almost every manufacturer offers countless models.

HOW TO CHOOSE AN ELECTRIC BIKE?

Choosing the "perfect" bike can cause many a sleepless night. This is especially true for e-bikes, considering current growth in this segment, where almost every manufacturer offers countless models.

First, write down what you expect from an electric bike

The first question that every future e-bike owner should ask himself: "Where do I want to ride the bike?" What are my favorite trails? Will I need to carry a child seat?" Feel free to write down your requirements. Thanks to this, you will be directed to the right category of bikes, where you will already choose the most suitable one for your style - whether riding or living.

QUALITY E-BIKES

Specialized's Turbo e-bikes have been leading the way in technological development since their launch, and their development center in Switzerland is constantly working on new models and improvements to existing ones. The wide range of Turbo e-bikes can basically be divided into two groups according to engine performance.

QUALITY E-BIKES

Specialized's Turbo e-bikes have been leading the way in technological development since their launch, and their development center in Switzerland is constantly working on new models and improvements to existing ones. The wide range of Turbo e-bikes can basically be divided into two groups according to engine performance.

THE MOST POWERFUL ELECTRIC BIKE

“FULL - POWER” MODELS

A group of so-called full-power bicycle models, which have a very powerful motor with a power of up to 565 W and a torque of 90 Nm, which ranks them among the very top in their class. In real world this means that the bike will give you up to four times the energy you put into pedaling. It's just 4 times you.

Turbo Como

In this segment you can choose for example the city model Turbo Como, which, in addition to a powerful engine, offers the rider a comfortable upright position and a low entry, equipment with lights and mudguards and, last but not least, also a practical carrier on which additional accessories can be attached. Models with the designation Turbo Como IGH boast a maintenance-free belt drive connected to the shifter in the hub. The top-spec’d Turbo Como 5.0 IGH model features a state-of-the-art fully automatic transmission that selects a gear based on the rider's pedaling power and other environmental influences.

Turbo Vado

Next in line is the fitness-tuned Turbo Vado model. It offers a sportier posisiton and like the Como models, it has smooth, fast tyres. The Turbo Vado is equipped with mudguards, carrier and lights, and here too you can choose between a classic or a belt - IGH drive. The Turbo Vado is available in a Step-Trough model as well as a classic men's version.

Turbo Tero

If you like lighter terrain the Tero is the model for you. The Turbo Tero is built on the same frame as the Vado, but its equipment certainly won't let you down on the trail. For the more demanding riders there are models called EQ (equipped), which have mudguards, a light and a rack. Tero is produced with Step-Through or classic frame.

Turbo Levo

In rough terrain, the full-suspension models Turbo Levo and Turbo Kenevo come into play. The Turbo Levo model was the first ever e-MTB in the Specialized range, and its considerable popularity among trail riders shows that the bike has really succeeded. Off-road, the Levo behaves completely naturally, so the rider can take full advantage of the 160mm front and 150mm rear travel. The smooth and natural support of the electric motor, which Turbo bikes are famous for, will get you from the first moment.

Turbo Kenevo

The Turbo Kenevo can handle some serious downhill riding. It has 180 mm of travel at the front and rear, and its geometry directly calls for the steepest descents.

SL MODELS

Specialized offers SL - Super Light models for riders who don't need or are only looking for full performance and who appreciate weight savings and the feeling of riding like a classic "analog" bike. They have a motor power of 250 W and a 35 Nm torque. You can find SL models in almost all the categories described in the previous lines. The exception is the Tero model. The reward, in addition to the significantly lower weight, which drops to an amazing 15 kg (!), with the Turbo Vado SL, is a natural and light feeling of riding and comfortable handling of the bike. The SL models boast ultra-light engines that deliver up to twice the energy input. They will be appreciated by more sporty riders or those who are interested in a low bike weight.

Turbo Creo SL and Turbo Creo EVO SL

In the SL segment, it is still necessary to introduce two models with "rams". They are the Turbo Creo SL and Turbo Creo Evo SL models. They are bikes built on an identical road frame, but with different equipment. While the Evo model, thanks to its wider tires and telescopic seat post, is intended more for gravel use, the classic Creo SL has road tires for fast driving on asphalt.

Turbo Creo SL
Turbo Creo EVO SL

MISSION CONTROL AND RANGE

The Mission Control application is a huge asset of all Specialized Turbo e-bikes. It gives the rider possibility of full control over the bike and enables to adjust performance of the bike to one’s riding style. In addition, it also has a driving log and basic bike diagnostics. Future bike software updates are planned wirelessly via the Mission Control app.

MISSION CONTROL AND RANGE

The Mission Control application is a huge asset of all Specialized Turbo e-bikes. It gives the rider possibility of full control over the bike and enables to adjust performance of the bike to one’s riding style. In addition, it also has a driving log and basic bike diagnostics. Future bike software updates are planned wirelessly via the Mission Control app.

RANGE OF THE ELECTRIC BIKE

What is the range of the Turbo e-bike?

One of the most frequent questions from riders is always about the range of Turbo e-bikes. This is a very variable quantity and directly dependent on many factors, but we can generally talk about a range (in Eco mode) of over 5 hours of driving time for mountain e-bikes and over 100 km for city or active e-bikes.

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ELECTRIC BIKE ONLY FOR THE OLD OR DISABLED?

You must have heard this myth associated with e-bikes. However, the level of comfort on an e-bike begins and ends with the thumb of the left hand, where the rider controls the level of motor support. Of course, you can fly up a hill almost without getting out of breath, but you can also give yourself a good workout and, thanks to the e-bike, significantly increase your range - you will go further, you will dare to go higher.

 

An e-bike allows you to do this, it's up to you how you use this tool. However, the statistics speak clearly, e-bike owners sit down more often, which may indicate the high level of fun they experience on their bike. And this applies to both younger and older riders. It's still you, only faster.

An electric bike for everyone. Women's e-bike. Men's electric bike.

ELECTRIC BIKE ONLY FOR THE OLD OR DISABLED?

You must have heard this myth associated with e-bikes. However, the level of comfort on an e-bike begins and ends with the thumb of the left hand, where the rider controls the level of motor support. Of course, you can fly up a hill almost without getting out of breath, but you can also give yourself a good workout and, thanks to the e-bike, significantly increase your range - you will go further, you will dare to go higher.

 

An e-bike allows you to do this, it's up to you how you use this tool. However, the statistics speak clearly, e-bike owners sit down more often, which may indicate the high level of fun they experience on their bike. And this applies to both younger and older riders. It's still you, only faster.