Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon 2022: First Ride on E-Bike
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- čas přidán 7. 12. 2022
- This is the first ride out on my brand new Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon.
I've never had so much fun whilst out riding. It does't just flatten the hills it turns them into descents!!!
What a bike, a purchase I do not regret.
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E Bike: Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon 2022
Editing Software: Wondershare Filmora 12
Vlogging Camera GoPro Hero 10
Wheels: DT Swiss R470
Pedals: Speedplay
GPS: Wahoo Elemnt
Mount: Specialized Stem Accessory
Rear Camera, Radar and Tail Light: Garmin Varia RCT715
Front Light: Exposure Trace MK2 DayBright
Saddle Bag: Lezyne Road Caddy
Water Bottle: Fidlock System
Bell: Knog Oi
Helmet: Kask Mojito
Clothing: Gore and Cycology Gear
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I have the same bike. Bought it a month ago. I love it. I am 75 and now I feel like I am 20 years younger on the hills. I have the American version. We have assist up to 28 miles an hour. I only used the Turbo version once. It felt like a motorcycle. Usually I ride in Eco and use Sport for the hills. I ride with a group. I have to behave myself, because this bike has made very quick. I don't want my group getting angry at me. Have a great ride.
Hi Harvey, firstly congratulations on your new bike purchase you have impeccable taste. It’s an amazing bike and I personally I can’t stop laughing when I’m conquering the hills with ease on the Creo. I think cycling makes you feel younger anyway but this bike just puts the fun right back in it. As for the speed restriction differences from the US and Uk I think the US is too fast & dangerous, but the UK is too slow, which is also as dangerous. We should settle on a safe 20 mph to keep us all happy. Get in front of your cycling club buddy’s and tow them along they’ll love u for it. Thanks for watching and happy riding take care ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
@@electricbikerider Would the difference between the EU / UK and North American version just be the firmware of the controller ? I easily cycle over 16 and would love 28 !
@@gurka, Hi, the EU set the max assist for E Bikes at 16 mph which is to slow really. But now the UK has finally left the EU so we are hoping the limit will rise to 20 mph to Match the minimum speed limit of cars etc to make it safer for cyclists. Still much slower than the US but I will take it. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
😊@@gurka
Great video! I'm looking at the Creo 2 and this is helping push me over the edge. I get a kick out the little giggle that escapes people when they first feel the subtle boost from the motor. You do it in this video and it's great proof that this kind of thing really injects fun into an already fun thing. Thanks for sharing and all the best with your cycling.
Hi Tom, the Creo 2 is an amazing bike, a brilliant allrounder go anywhere machine. I’m having so much fun with my Creo, it really makes me smile on every ride. I can’t speak highly enough of this E-bike I absolutely love it. Good luck with your decision on purchasing a Creo and come and join the Strava EBR social club and post a pic or two of your new Creo. Many thanks for watching and happy riding. ⚡️🚴🏻👍🏻
Reminded me of a little kid riding a bike for the first time. This is what cycling is all about the enjoyment. Keep up the good work 🚴🚴🚴👍
Hi Gerard, for my first time ever riding an E bike it was everything I was hoping for, but I really wasn’t expecting to enjoy a ride so much, I couldn’t stop smiling. Thanks for watching, take care.⚡️🚴🏻♂️😀
Harve great video watching your face was like wayptching a kid in a sweet shop. Great to see how e-bike helps on hills. I’ve had both my hips repkaced and lost a lot of my hip strength. I’ve just purchased an e-bike and am awaiting it to be delivered. Can’t wait to get out and have same look on my face. Great video and very informative
Hi Rhys, I’m sorry to hear about your health issues buddy but it’s great to hear that you are on the mend. When riding a EBike up the hills here in Devon I still find myself smiling it’s just great. And when you climb that first hill you will love that feeling too. Many thanks for watching, take care and I wish you a speedy recovery. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
You are such an inspiration to all the cyclists out there who follow you - I absolutely love your videos
when I started cycling last year and bought my first bike in May and I didn't know which route to take - EBike or regular - I played with the benefits of each for some time and in the end decided that due to my age of 53 and the fact I haven't cycled for years I chose an Bike which is absolutely awesome and have enjoyed it so much especially on the hills - but as my fitness increased and seeing how I enjoyed cycling so much I wondered - as from the difficult decision at the start if a regular bike might be better for me - I have always been in a dilemma right from the start - so I then went and bought a regular bike which I am still using and really enjoying
seeing your video it made me smile as I know how it feels to have that assistance on the hills and really love that too but now having the benefit of both bikes I really don't know which to keep and stay with as I love both aspects of each one
The regular bike is so agile and light but the assistance on hills form the EBike is great too and although a heavier bike when on the flat - I have still to decide but just wanted to post this comment to give a viewpoint to others in the same dilemma that I faced but still am facing
There are pros and cons to each I suppose and its a difficult decision to settle on one or the other - for me anyway
Thanks for great viewing 👍
Hi Richard, wow thank you for your kind words, which also inspire me to keep sharing. I absolutely understand the choice, challenges and benefits both bikes bring to the party. I chose the E bike this time because my fitness is great and I wanted to enjoy it now, and not just when my older years or deteriorating health and fitness dictated the switch up. An E bike now will make my longer rides, even more fun and I can really challenge it’s abilities. I don’t take my health for granted as I’ve seen what has happened to my wife, she broke her back 12 years ago and has been in a wheelchair ever since so I’m all for living life to the full now, tomorrow may never come. Thanks for watching and happy riding take care. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
Having the same dilemma, standard bike or E bike, having kind of decided on an E bike i'm now having the issue of the Creo SL or Creo 2...does it ever stop ;)
It was so entertaining listening to you giggle while you were going up a 8% grade. So cool.
Hi Bryan, I’m seriously thinking something is wrong with me, because I am enjoying this bike so much Im literally riding along and spontaneously burst out laughing. Happy days. Thanks for watching and happy riding, take care. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️😂
Great video there Harve, and the joy on your face throughout the ride spoke volumes. Nice looking bike indeed, and like you said, you can still get a good workout even with assist on the hills.
After a while, you may even forget to put the motor on sometimes, and go up on your own steam! I don't think I've ever laughed going up hills. May have to try that.
Have a great 2023 and best to you and your family 👍
Happy new year Alfred from my family to yours. I must look like a crazy man when out cycling because I’m giggling randomly. I just find it so funny to have a little push up the hills, it really is a pleasure to ride. I will at some point experiment on a 40 mile loop with and without the motor on, so should be interesting to see the timings and overall performance of the rides. Thanks for watching and happy riding, take care 🚴🏻♂️😂👍🏼
Love it, best vid I’ve seen in ages. The pure joy is palpable 😊👌🏼👍🏻
Hi Jim, I absolutely love the Creo, I smile every time I ride this bike, especially on the hills, and Devon has plenty of them. Many thanks for watching and happy. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
I wondered why someone would get an e-road bike but after watching your videos I understand why now😊. I'm Happy 4 u Guy
Hi Travis, I didn’t need a E-bike but I really wanted one as I knew they are so much fun to ride and it’s also helpful to me as Im a solo rider living in a very hilly region. It means I can ride my normal routes quicker than before as I’m not wasting time climbing up hills etc I’m still pushing the same power and cadence and burning the same calories as I was on my giant defy. Many thanks for watching and take care ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
@@electricbikerider 😉😎👌🏽
Nice one Dave, bike done a great job on the hills. Merry Christmas to all the family.👍🚲🎄
Hi Mike, it’s amazing on the hills, I must go and climb that beast Haytor soon. Thanks for watching and merry Christmas from my family to yours, happy riding take care. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
I’m in the states and in my mid 60’s. Recently moved from Central Florida to Charlotte, NC. I used to do an easy metric Century every Sunday on my Diverge e5 Comp in Florida. Was lucky to complete a 35 mile ride in Charlotte - hills are killer. Going to look for the CREO this weekend. Thanks for the review!
Hi Michael, I hope you’re settling down nicely in Charlotte it’s a beautiful part of the world. You definitely put the effort in on your Diverge, but the hills can spoil the day. The Creo is an awesome bike and I’m so happy I purchased one myself. It makes every ride a fun experience and hills a pleasure to ride up. Many thanks for watching and best of luck with the Creo. ⚡️🚴🏻👍🏻
Great video! I've just turned 70 and seriously eyeing up the Creo, so really helpful. I note your Wahoo Elemnt seems to be communicating with the motor. Nice touch.
Hi Gerry, I can only speak for myself but I absolutely love the creo, it’s just like riding my old Defy but a little heavier, which is not a problem as you get that little push up the hills which still makes me laugh. I absolutely love riding but now it is so much more enjoyable. My Wahoo and garmin Varia radar all paired with the creo seamlessly and works flawlessly. Good luck with whatever you choose, and Thanks for watching and happy riding, take care. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
Thanks for the video! I've ridden all sorts of bikes since the early 80s, road raced and time trialled. I recently gave up my MTB in favour of a Diverge gravel bike - which I absolutely love! Unfortunately spinal surgery last summer has left me partially paralysed, and whilst I'm gradually getting back to riding outside (learning to walk again has been my priority!), I'm only riding with power in one leg presently - so I'm gradually coming round to the idea of an e-bike (which previously I thought of as a thing for my retirement!). Clearly looking at your vid you're still getting a decent work out
Hi Mark, kudos to you my friend, I truly understand and appreciate your journey and the effort you are making to keep on cycling. My wife also had a spinal operation 13 years ago and she’s been a wheelchair user ever since. I only switched to an e-bike after witnessing the benefits and fun my mates were having on the mtb trails with the extra runs etc. However, I prefer road cycling that little bit more. The workout is no different apart from having the opportunity to flatten the hills and combat headwinds with ease should you wish to. It is so much more enjoyable, especially on the return journey after a long trip switching it up to turbo and flying home. I can’t stop smiling. I just cannot recommend the Creo enough for road and gravel riding. Thanks for watching and wish you a speedy recovery. Happy riding, take care ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
Hiyas - Nice video 🥰 you really had a lot of fun and your countryside and beach is just so beautiful. I also just bought the same bike but a 2023 model - I pick it up next week but won;t be able to ride it until Late March or early April. Winters here in Ontario Canada are brutal and we get too much snow and ice for road cycling. We do some fat biking on the trails with studded tires instead and some indoor trainer rides - not the best but it keeps us fit.. I had ordered the same one as you last February but it never came in to my bike shop so now they just got the 2023 and I'm taking it! it's a nice deep burgundy colour. I decided to get an e-bike as I ride with mostly men who are very fast and I can keep up with them for about 50 km but then I die. I'm 59 years old and I'm very fit but It's just too hard to keep my heart rate up so high and have such hard efforts all the time. Plus my recovery time ends up being at least 2 to 3 days as we do 100km rides 3 times a week. I figure that with this bike I will be able to go the distance plus more and stay fresh so that I can ride every day if I want. Total game changer for me! I'll be retiring this time next year so I want to be ready to ride all the time! I'm also thinking of getting some gravel wheels and tires for this bike so I can do a quick swap out when needed. My husband loves gravel rides and when I go out on those with him I ride my mountain bike which turns out to be a real slog! Ugh. I'm so excited!!!! I'm sure I will have to deal with a lot of negative comments about the e-bike but that's okay. I really had to put my ego aside and do what is best for me to enjoy riding as much as I want to. I'll be like you giggling with a big smile on my face as I tear up those hills 🤣
Hi Cycling On Plants, you must be very excited for your new bike because you have chosen a Beauty which you will not regret. It will help you in so many ways, but best of all it will make all your rides fun and you will be grinning all the way. And don’t worry about any negative comments etc your not in any competitions and you in a different category on Strava so your not taking any QOM, just like the cyclist who train indoors on Zwift. This is your new ride and as long as you are out riding and enjoying it who cares. I remember negative comments when MTB riders switched to E Mtb Bikes now all my mates have one, except me, I wanted a E road bike. You live in a beautiful part of the world and the weather conditions are more extreme than the UK so I hope you’re not waiting to long to ride the creo. Swapping the wheels out for gravel riding is a great idea and is going to bring even more fun for you. When your out on a group ride you will not be able to hide your smile but try not to laugh out loud like I do, they might get upset. 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching and happy riding, take care. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
Great video, it was very enjoyable to watch it. I have the orbea gain d50 rear hub ebike at the moment and it is really good and quite comfortable to ride, but I think the creo may be a future option for me as long as it’s not too aggressive in its geometry, well done😊
Hi Tom, the creo has a relaxed geometry great for a sportive and long days in the saddle. I personally have had zero problems with discomfort with no sore neck etc. And surprisingly I haven’t even noticed the saddle so that to fits me great. I regularly do 40 / 50 mile rides in comfort, the stem has a shock absorber built in which removes all the normal road buzz so no more cramping in the hands and arms. I have not had the pleasure of riding any other e road bike so I can’t compare motors, but the Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor is brilliant. Good luck and l do hope I have helped, thanks for watching and happy riding. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
@@electricbikerider thanks a lot for your helpful reply😊
Looked like you had fun😊👍
Hi James, I really did have so much fun on the bike whilst conquering the hills of Devon, brilliant. Thank you for watching take care. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️😂
You looked like the cat who got the kipper Dave 😊.
You’ll burn those hells angels off on that too if they come back.
Great stuff.
Hi Justin, that was my first time ever riding an E bike and honestly I couldn’t believe how much fun they are to ride, I literally just kept bursting into laughter, I love it. I’m really looking forward to meeting the die hard roadies on the hills now, they normal pass me without any acknowledgement, and I would love to pay the same compliment back passing them 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching and happy riding, take care ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
oh I enjoyed riding this bike with you every inch of the way ....hahaha .... thank you buddy
Hi buddy, I’m sorry for my late response to you as I have only just seen it. I really appreciate your comment and it did make me smile, I’m glad you enjoyed coming along for the ride. Many thanks for watching and happy riding, take care. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
Reckon you enjoyed that one.......what a bike
Hi Mr Lord, I’m enjoying the bike a little bit to much I think, I’m literally riding around laughing, I must look very strange to anyone else around me. It’s just like riding my defy but but with a little push up the hills which I’m very thankful for. Thanks for watching buddy take care and happy riding. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️😂
Ordered mine on Saturday getting it tomorrow
Hi Kevin, congratulations buddy you will love your Creo it really is a game changer and cycling becomes even more fun, especially when climbing the hills. Many thanks for watching, happy riding and wishing you all the best. ⚡️👍🏼🚴🏻♂️
I might add that I find the old adage 'It never gets any easier, you just go faster' still applies. You just get used to riding with assist, as it's loads more fun! The biggest issue becomes range anxiety, when you're out for a few hours. It's an amazing bike regardless.
I agree the regular routes I do, are now much faster, and more fun. I am pleasantly impressed how much mileage I can get out of this battery but Soon I will be purchasing the range extender for some longer epic adventures. Take care buddy. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
@@electricbikerider Glad you liked me review too! I've found that I struggle to 'resist the assist'! Riding without the motor kicking-in is painful stuff. 😫
I bought the range extender, but it's a mixed blessing. You really notice the extra weight of it, which makes it slightly harder to maintain speed over 16mph, and so I've found the extra range is not as great as I expected. Possibly better to ride longer with motor on Eco (or off completely) but without the extender? Anyways, it's lovely to see others like yourself enjoying the bike - it really does bring smiles, even to this old malcontent!
I test rode a 2022 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon yesterday and plan to order the bike today. I'm not a fan of the one by system for road riding, however I'm sure I'll adjust. I was reading some posts where other riders were complaining about the gearing ranges of the 11-42, curious if you have any comments about that? I also test rode a used 2021 Trek Domane LT+7 with all the bells and whistles, di2, carbon wheels, etc and regular big ring and small ring, what a pleasant ride. However I feel the 28 mph assist is a better option than the 20 mph, and a new bike is preferable to used. Thanks for your review!
Hi Michael, I absolutely love my Creo, and I do recommend the bike. Its made the very hilly area I live in even more enjoyable, and I’m finding I am riding longer distances in a much shorter time, so a win win. As for the one by system I haven’t had any issues, yes I would like to of had a couple more smaller rings for the decent but when you ride the gravel roads it really does come into play. I like the fact that a power meter and cadence sensor are fitted, so you can really watch the watts when pushing yourself. Good luck with your purchase and many thanks for watching, happy riding. ⚡️👍🏼🚴🏻♂️
Had me giggling with you 😁
Hi Travis, every single ride I’ve done on this bike, still makes me laugh when I select turbo and get a really nice push up the hills. Thanks for watching ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
@@electricbikerider 😎😉 I can believe it 😁
Hi could I ask what do you do with the left shifter on these group sets. Do you change to harder gears with the right and easier with the left? Have you adjusted the levels to suit your style or are they factory set ie 35% echo 60%sport 100%turbo?
Hi Oxharp, the left lever is just a brake and you change up and down through the gears on the right lever. Yes I have changed the presets to 25% 50% 100% that seems to work for me for longer range, but I’m still experimenting. I hope that helps many thanks for watching. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
Just looking back through some of your previous videos and watched this one again. Can I ask about your reasons behind opting for an e-bike, just out of curiosity more than anything 😉 I had a heart attack back in October and was prescribed various medications, some of which slow my heart rate down and lower my blood pressure, and I had concerns that I would struggle on a ‘regular’ bike. Six months on and it’s not as bad as I was expecting although I am finding it harder than before the heart attack. I have therefore been toying with idea of purchasing an e-bike, mainly to assist on the hills, but the extra weight of the bike without assist is a bit of a worry for me, although you do mention in the video that you ride without any assist so maybe it’s not that much of an issue.
Hi Paul, sorry to hear about your health issues and I do understand your interest. A mate of mine has similar heart issues to you and he switched to using a E-Mtb and the benefits he encountered was game changing for him, he could ride further and enjoy the trails much longer as climbing was no longer a problem for him, he blacked out a number of times when out riding as his heart was beating too fast, it was very frightening. I switched to a E-road bike because I could see the benefits and extra fun my mates were having on their E-Mtbs. I have a knee injury and living in Devon you do a lot of climbing on average 1000ft per 10 miles. But weirdly enough I actually like hill climbing and the challenges of them. The Creo for me has be brilliant, better than I could have ever imagined. When Riding in eco mode you put in the same effort as a regular bike. The Creo has a power meter and cadence sensor all built into the crank so you can watch carefully the watts you are pushing and when you want assistance let’s say a very steep hill or the long journey home then sport or turbo are there to help. It’s not in anyway a free ride that some people may think, i typically ride over the 16 mph restriction just like I did on my old defy because it really is just like riding a regular bike. I love this bike and have no regrets about buying it, and I’m finding I can do so much more as you will see in up coming vlogs. I hope I’ve helped answer your question, you take care of yourself and thanks again for watching. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
@@electricbikerider thanks so much for the feedback, much appreciated. I can see how the Creo would be of benefit to you on the hills with a knee infury. To be honest, it’s the hills that take it out of me, more so now with the medication I’m taking so an e-bike would really help and my knees are not getting any younger 😉 Thanks again for the reply. Cheers buddy 👍
@@MrAnon-2024 your very welcome 👍🏼🚴🏻♂️⚡️
Que buen video. Que configuración llevas en eco , sport y turbo ???
Hi dr. bonesrey,I am using the default settings for the Creo TCU, Eco 35-35 Sport 60-60 Turbo 100-100, I have played around with it but this works great for me. Thanks for watching and happy riding ⚡️🚴🏻👍🏻
Is there much of a drag from the motor once you have gone over the assist speed? Is it like riding a non ebike at 18-19 mph.
Hi Alan, I only felt the extra weight of the bike, but didn’t notice any drag when I rode over the 16 mph, as I will normally ride myself between 18/20 mph on flat roads. But it was very nice to feel it kick in for the climbs. Thanks for watching take care. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
I just bought my creo. Price is right but I’m 5’10” and ideally needs Large but I bought XL.
I need to shorten the stem and lower the post which I need to trim or cut a bit off the post as it’s bottomed off already.
Hi Julio, can’t you exchange your Creo for the right size frame buddy. If that’s not an option, I guess before you do anything drastic could you not sell it yourself and buy a replacement. If no to the above I reckon you have got no choice but to make it work for you with the changes you already have in mind. But don’t worry when you get it sorted you will still have fun on the bike. Myself I was smack bang in between frame sizes so I opted for the smaller size. I wish you luck, many thanks for watching and happy riding. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
By the way, did you add that speedometer and information gadget? Or is that your phone? Or does it come with the bike?
I’m using a wahoo roam out front computer for all my information. The boffins at Specialized and Wahoo got together and as a result it works perfectly with the Creo and even displays all the info from the bike like motor mode, battery power and levels etc as well as your speed cadence and power. I hope that helps. Many thanks for watching. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
It sounds like there is some motor noise, or is that just road noise?
Hi Moe, yes you can definitely hear the motor it’s nothing major, but it does sound louder on camera than when you actually riding the bike. It really doesn’t bother me as it’s such a fun bike to ride. Thanks for watching and happy riding. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
Man, you certainly have some nice areas to ride over there! Thanks for the cognitive resonance on my decision to order a 2024! And how do you feel about it now, a year later?
Hi buddy, I absolutely love my Creo and every time I ride it especially racing up the hills or into a headwind it put a big smile on my face, happy days. Many thanks for watching and all the best with your Creo. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
Do you need alloy key to take wheel off if you get a puncture?
Hi Lucy, No you don’t need any tools to remove the wheels, both front and back have quick release, which makes removing the wheels easier for punctures. But I do recommend going tubeless as any puncture will simply just seal itself when your riding. Thanks for watching and happy riding. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
@@electricbikerider thank you I’ve ordered the creo evo and waiting for delivery 🥰
@@lucyreeves3754 congratulations, you are going to love your new bike, I literally ride around laughing to myself because it’s such a fantastic ride. Take care. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
I come from Trek so not used to those long specialized bikes naming. Does evo mean its gravel?
Does the bike peddle as a normal bike when engine not engaged
Hi Trevor, you can ride this bike all day with the motor off no problem, I sometimes accidentally switch the motor off with the remote button that is fitted on the bars and not even realise. It’s not like you are riding a lightweight carbon frame so because of that you do get a good workout from this 14kg bike. Thanks for watching and happy riding. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
Do you feel like you’re fitness level have improved riding an e-bike.
Hi Justin, I was very fit before I purchased my E-bike and I have maintained the same level of fitness. I’m still pushing the same power/watts and Cadence etc because I ride the Creo like a regular bike and average 19mph + on the flats and only really benefit from the many hills I have to climb around where I live. So really it’s swings and roundabouts as it’s a much heavy bike to what I’m used to 14kg but it’s so much fun being pushed up a hill by the motor. I hope that helps. Many thanks for watching and happy riding ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
Great video and enjoy your ride!!! When you are ready here is another great option. Each ebike road/gravel/mountain can be for a specific purpose and each has it's place.
I have one like the Creo also. But, being very technical and with lots of experience with all different ebike brands that I love. Here is one way cheaper and just as good component wise as well as all carbon including bars, crank and seatpost like the most expensive Creo. (Canyon Grail On CF7 for iow much much more for your money.)
Both specialized and trek are making huge margins on their ebikes because they sell them at a premium as super light weight carbon but they have weak motors and not much power .(compared to the 37 lb bike below with 500watt battery and 85nm of power !!!! At that price)
Why would you want something like the Grail ? It can do everything the neutered $ ebikes can do and much much more. 1- turn off the motor and the weight gives you extra hard training. 2- turn it on and go anywhere you want in the lowest setting for many more miles than a bike with a 320 watt even with only 35 or so NM of torque in the Trek and Specialized $$$ models. With it's amount of power, it rides just like super light weight bike and can ride lighter than any of the neutered ebikes can. No, it does not hide the fact that it is an ebike as is not scared for anyone to see that. ;) But it does not look that much heftier than the others which you can still tell are ebikes.
Trek and Specialized are doing predatory subconscious marketing on folks that don't want anyone to know they are riding a high demand ebike and it is working like $$$ gang busters.
Why do you think they hide the newton meters of torque (most defining factor of assist level in tech. specs you can get) on Specialized's websites now ??? They don't want to be honest about all the true strength of the motor setting specs, it is a shell game.
Still you have a great ride for sure and have fun !!!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predatory_advertising
electricbikereview.com/specialized/turbo-creo-sl-comp-carbon-evo/
electricbikereview.com/canyon/grail-on-cf-8/
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Very nice video. Loving the sheer joy of riding with the Turbo assist. I've had one of these for a couple of year now and love it. Mine is about twice the weight of my Specialized Tarmac, so the difference is significant. Wonderful nevertheless. You've got some lovely countryside where you live too.
I did my own review not long after I bought it. It's here: czcams.com/video/PbIzfa0xHP0/video.html
Hi Dave, I’m having so much fun riding this bike, to be honest more than I thought. It’s definitely not a free ride but I still keep laughing randomly when the assist kicks in and pushes you gently up the hills, it’s very much appreciated 😂😂. Yes it’s a lot heavier than my previous road bike and it’s another thing to charge but it’s worth it. Before purchasing the creo I did research the bike and watched as many vlogs and reviews as was available, and yours was definitely one of my favourites, so cheers for that buddy 👍🏼 Thanks for watching and happy riding, take care. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
Cool bike. Thanks for taking us along on your ride. Still can't get used to cyclists who want to have motors on their bicycles to help climb hills or simply go faster. Most of the "manly" challenge is lost if you can't climb hills and go fast on your own. It’s a sad day. Still, it’s great technology is available to make humans weaker and weaker. And with all the bad food they want us to eat losing fitness on these road bikes on “electronic steroids” will likely compromise our health-all part of the conspiracy to emasculate men.
Hi Dolittle, I once had the same mindset as you about E-bikes. But the truth is, my fitness levels are the same. When riding I’m pushing the same watts spinning the same cadence and burning the same calories etc, there’s literally nothing in it. Yes you get assistance climbing the hill’s but I’ve been climbing the same hills for over 40 years in fact on average it’s 1000ft per 10 miles travelled. My average speed is about 19mph which is above the 16mph the Creo is restricted at, so I’m working much harder on the flat surfaces than someone riding a regular bike. And I can honestly say I’ve never heard anyone criticise the light weight carbon frame bikes and how easy those cyclists have it on the flats, compared to a heavier E-bike rider. At the end of the day all I’m trying to do is encourage people to just ride a bike, any bike. Cycling is great for your health, mind body and soul, you don’t get fit just sitting on the sofa doing nothing. Thanks for watching and take care. ⚡️🚴🏻
@@electricbikerider Great report. Glad you are staying fit! Totally agree with your concerns. Let’s get off and stay off the couch!
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i have a turbo levo expert its amazing i want a Creo too
Hi John, the Levo is an awesome mtb and you must be having so much fun riding it. I do recommend the Creo I really am enjoying this bike so much I can’t stop smiling when I’m out and about on my adventure’s. Good luck with your very expensive decision, many thanks for watching and happy riding. ⚡️🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
I found a brand new carbon SL 3k off. I got 300km on it It’s quite something