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2020 Turbo Creo SL Expert

5

6 Reviews

We have a long history of developing the world's highest performing road bikes. Tarmac,…

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We have a long history of developing the world's highest performing road bikes. Tarmac, Venge, Roubaix, Allez, Diverge—each one dominates their respective category, featuring the best technologies in the industry. And while that's a tough palmarès to follow, the Turbo Creo SL redefines e-road bike performance. It's lightweight, smooth, capable, and lively—all with the power to flatten mountains, laugh at headwinds, and go farther than you ever thought possible. It's you, only faster.

The Turbo Creo SL Expert 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 28mm Turbo Pro tires to keep you rolling worry-free and super fast. And filling out the build are our Future Stem Pro, alloy Expert Hover bars, 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, snappy, and handles like a dream.

Technical Specifications

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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

ACCESSORIES

SWAT

Fender Clamp Adaptor

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

BRAKES

Front Brake

Shimano Ultegra R8070 hydraulic disc

Rear Brake

Shimano Ultegra R8070 hydraulic disc

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

46T

COCKPIT

Handlebars

Specialized Hover Expert, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Expert

Stem

Future Stem, Pro

Tape

Roubaix S-Wrap

SeatPost

S-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset

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

WHEELS & TIRES

Front Tire

Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm

Rear Tire

Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x28mm

Inner Tubes

Presta, 48mm valve

* 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 Length70mm80mm90mm100mm110mm110mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm350mm400mm400mm400mm
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

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Rider Reviews

5

6 Reviews

 

100% Fantastic ride and a great workout.

My Turbo Creo SL Expert has changed my life. I can ride with anyone, anywhere. My strength and stamina have grown tremendously because I can train with the highest levels of rider power and still know that I can make it home when I'm completely spent. My husband is a Master Elite racer. I can now ride with him for enjoyment in any terrain and he doesn't have to wait on me. My friends hesitated to purchase a pedal-assist bike until they saw my Specialized Creo. Several have now bought them. Thank you Specialized!!!!


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Highroad F.

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Took 20yrs off

56 yr old male who love cycling. Now I can keep up in the ""A"" group, heck maybe lead them. #specializedcreoSL


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Jeff

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The Creo gives new life to old(er) legs

I'm a 62 yo female cyclist (ex-bike racer), who had stopped riding for a while. I had been riding a Vado 6.0 for over a year now, mostly for commuting. Recently, I started riding longer rides on the Vado with my faster cycling friends. The Vado, while a great commute bike, just isn't well suited to really long road rides (battery life barely allows rides of 60 miles, and the bike is not easy to ride without power), the motor is too powerful, even on Eco mode, and the flat bars don't allow shifting hand positions leading to discomfort. I bought the Specialized Creo SL Expert a little over a week ago, and I've gone on several long rides since (73 mile ride today, >200 miles total in the past week). In Eco or Sport mode, the bike handles and feels like a road bike. I don't notice the power assist, even though I know it's there. The bike is smooth, responsive, comfortable, and is great for climbing, descending and riding on the flats. It's not as powerful as the Vado, but who cares? With the extender battery, I never worry about conserving battery or running out of juice before the end of the ride, so I can ride with the level of assist I want at the moment. The power in each mode is adjustable, so you can tune it to your riding style (and to the power assist needed to ride with your faster friends). (In general, I only ride in Eco or Sport mode, saving Turbo mode for climbing the very steep hill I live on.) At < 27 lbs, the bike is very light, and easy to ride without any assist. Specialized's slogan ""It's you, only faster"" is spot on. Overall, I love it, and would definitely recommend it.


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Biciclista

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Game Changer

I have been an active road cyclist for over 30 years, wanted to be a pro when I was young😜. I still ride 5-6 days per week and lets just say the body is starting to show signs of wear n tear... The guys and gals @ my LBS, Cycle Loft in Lexington MA set me up for a test ride and all I can say it GAME CHANGER! The Creo is to traditional road bikes as Wahoo is to indoor training!! I can now do a recovery ride or endurance ride in the HR zone I choose. Thank you Specialized for working so tirelessly on perfecting this machine, and thank you CYCLE LOFT of Lexington MA for helping me all these years.


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Bd

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Just what the doctor ordered.

This bike is a gift to my wife for Christmas. But is also a surreptitious gift to myself as we can now truly ride together. We are very far apart in our cycling abilities but with this machine the playing field has been leveled. My fitness level is sure to increase what with me trying to stay with her. Our ride demo proved all of the above. Now to get on the road and just have as much fun as we can TOGETHER. BTW, I did ride the bike. Holy smokes! Incredible!


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Placitas M.

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Fountain of Youth

This bike has opened a new opportunity to continue a physically active life well into my senior years (now 83). I bought the Turbo Creo SL after exhaustive research into a wide range of ebikes. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. I have had my Turbo for two months and logged 1100 miles of cycling Maui's hilly terrain. This includes ascending Haleakala Volcano (10,000 ft). I bought the bike through Island Biker, a local bike shop. It is important to have a reliable and accessible dealer. I have found that I can get as good a workout in a given time on the ebike as on a conventional bike. I simply travel greater distances in the same block of time.


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Upcountry

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