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Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon

4.6

7 Reviews

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

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Product Details

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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 Comp Carbon features out Fact 11r carbon chassis. Yes, that's the same one on the S-Works model, and you'll also get a Future Shock 2.0. For the spec, we included a 1x Shimano GRX group to take on shifting and braking duties, while DT R470 Boost™ wheels get wrapped in 28mm Turbo Pro tires to keep you rolling worry-free. And for the saddle, you'll find that our fan-favorite Body Geometry Power Sport provides plenty of comfort.

  • 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 Specialized 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.

  • 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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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

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm

Suspension

Fork

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

E-Bike

Motor

Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

UI/Remote

Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote

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

Cockpit

Handlebars

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

SeatPost

Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

Stem

Future Stem, Comp

Tape

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Brakes

Front Brake

Shimano GRX, Hydraulic disc

Rear Brake

Shimano GRX, Hydraulic disc

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano RX812 GX, Shadow Plus, 11-speed

Shift Levers

Shimano GRX 810 hydraulic brake levers, mechanical shifting

Cassette

Sunrace, 11-speed, alloy spider, 11-42t

Crankset

Praxis Forged/M30 Spindle Interface

Chainrings

46T

Chain

KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

Wheels & Tires

Front Wheel

DT R470 Boost, 12x110mm

Rear Wheel

DT R470 Boost, 12x148mm

Front Tire

Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x30mm

Rear Tire

Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x30mm

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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Crank Length165mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width380mm400mm420mm420mm440mm440mm
Stem Length80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length330mm330mm330mm380mm380mm380mm
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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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)
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2022 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions
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Charger User Manual (SBC-C04 / SBC-C05 / SBC-C06 / SBC-C07)
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SPECIALIZED STEM ACCESSORY MOUNT
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SPECIALIZED_TURBO_ROAD_GRAVEL_ASSEMBLY_GUIDE_US
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Range Extender (SBC-B16) User Manual
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Turbo Creo SL User Manual (EN/FR/DE/CZ/PL/SK)
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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 (JP)
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Turbo Creo SL User Manual (NL/DK/NO/SE/SL/HR/RU)
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RIDING_WITH_FRAME_FIXED_CARGO_AND_THE_FUTURE_SHOCK_ADDENDUM.pdf
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Li Ion Battery UN38.3 Test Summary
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CREO SL - ROAD REMOTE INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Future Shock Front Suspension (2.0 damper/1.5 undamped) User Manual

Rider Reviews

4.6

7 Reviews

 

Nice styling and performance but the motor is the issue

I get a lot of complements on the styling and color. The performance is good. When it was new (less than 450 miles) the motor was quiet and my group riders never knew it was an E-bike. Since then the motor has become annoyingly louder and noiser. Even my fellow riders have noticed the noise when previously it was almost "silent" (as stated in their advertising). This motor is also using more battery power and is not lasting as long as the battery on my 2020 Creo SL E-5 , 2.2 motor aluminum frame bike. Unfortunately my Specialized dealer, who has duplicated the noise, but they are stating that Specialized says the noise is at "acceptable levels" and will not do anything to resolve the issues. This is my third Specialized Bike and I am disappointed. This 1.1 motor should not continue to be used on their bikes and online consumer forums have also agreed with this assessment.


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Paul

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Great bike

I bought this bike this spring and love it. I have growing hip issues which regular road riding irritates, so this bike is a great compromise to still allow me to ride in a road style without straining my hips (especially on climbs). Very lightweight for an e-Bike and fun to ride. I put 42mm tires on it now and am now using it on gravel/dirt trails. The range extender is worth the extra to give you more peace of mind of longer rides about losing charge. Mission Control app is also useful; there are a lot more features that can be leveraged with it (like with a heart rate monitor) that I have yet to use. My only issue has been frequent chain deraillments esp. when shifting to the low gear. My dealer put on a nicer chain and that seems to have solved the problem. This will be my go-to bike going forward; riding a regular road bike just isn't the same for me!

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Merritt

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So fun!

I love my old road bike, but this one is pure comfort and power. My Creo makes it possible to keep up with a faster rider so we can have fun together. Love the Mission Control app function that controls the power output based on my heart rate. I still get a workout but can keep up easily. I have a huge smile plastered on my face every time I ride it!


Name:
T

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Excellent bike!

This bike is even better than expected. The battery life is excellent. I have ridden 50 miles and still have nearly 50% battery life left when using the lowest assist level. Shifting is smooth, even the seat is comfortable. I highly recommend this bike to anyone considering an e-bike.


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Debbie

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Everything I hoped by for.

I bought my Turbo Creo SL Comp about six months ago and have around 2000 miles on it, mix of road and gravel including some very rough dirt and gravel. Very nice and smooth. I use it with only 25% assist most of the but it allows me to kick it up when I am having trouble staying with a group that averages 15 years younger. I can confidently go on rides where I either would have been dropped or held up the group.

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Yes!

Name:
Dave

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The Creo SL Carbon is

The Creo SL Carbon is as good as advertised. Very smooth and handles well. I am recovering from a leg injury and my pedaling feels very smooth, even with one very weak leg. And great service from my LBS.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

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I have been riding my

I have been riding my Specialized Expert Era for years and love how well it handles. I just purchased a Turbo Creo Comp to expand the riding possibilities. I absolutely love the Creo, fast, lean, light weight, stealth, and how well it handles the off road also. The best thing is it’s me but two times me. The assist levels are programmable so you can make it your own. So fun to ride!

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