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Facts
Release Year
Brand
Charge Time
2.5 Hours
Maximum Range
120, 43 Miles
Top Speed
28 mph
Watts
250 W
Torque
50 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
48V 6.6Ah
Class
Drive
Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
31.9, 30.78, 28.58 lb
Suspension
Brake Type
Frame Material
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Specialized Turbo Creo 2. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
13 reasons to buy
- Experts praise the Turbo Creo 2’s versatility off-road thanks to the wide tires, dropper post, and Future Shock 3.0 suspension.
- Reviewers say the Creo 2 is “incredibly fun” and capable on rough gravel and light trails.
- This bike has clearance for 29” x 2.2” (57mm) tires.
- Several riders praise the comfort.
- Reviewers agree the Turbo Creo 2 performs well on the road despite its gravel design.
- Using the Specialized app is intuitive, according to one tester. Owners can customize the assist levels in 10-percent increments through the app.
- The frame has mounts for fenders, bikepacking bags, and front and rear racks.
- Experts are impressed by the 320Wh battery’s range—Specialized claims up to 43 miles with 4,921 feet of elevation gain.
- The own-brand SL 1.2 motor proves very quiet in testing.
- Reviewers enjoy the controlled, stable ride, balanced by responsive and precise handling. One relishes the bike’s ability to corner at high speeds.
- Experts describe the pedal assistance as natural, “without harsh cutoffs”. One says the motor “seamlessly responds” to rider input.
- Testers report that the “mightily impressive” motor handles gradients up to 32 percent without issue.
- According to one expert, the Future Shock 3.0 headset-integrated suspension enhances control and comfort on descents.
5 reasons not to buy
- Testers agree the Turbo Creo 2 is heavy for this price, especially the Comp and Expert builds.
- An expert says riding without assistance feels “sluggish” due to the wide tires and relatively high weight.
- One reviewer complains about the big jumps between gears on the 10-50t cassette.
- The battery cannot be removed for off-bike charging.
- Two experts warn that the bike can accelerate suddenly in Turbo mode, potentially causing a loss of traction when riding up steep hills off-road.
Bottom line
The Specialized Turbo Creo 2 is a versatile and capable electric gravel machine that moves away from the e-road design of the original Turbo Creo. It’s available in three premium builds. Though expensive, the bike wins praise for its performance, comfort, and fun ride quality on and off-road. A powerful 50Nm motor impresses on steep climbs, and the wide tires, Future Shock suspension, and gravel geometry provide stability and control on rough gravel and light trails. Testers are disappointed by the relatively high weight, but otherwise, Specialized looks to have delivered a bike worthy of its premium price tag with the Turbo Creo 2.Expert Reviews
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