Total Weight:
31.6 lbs (14.33 kg)
Battery Weight:
3.96 lbs (1.79 kg)
Motor Weight:
4.29 lbs (1.94 kg)
Frame Material:
Specialized FACT 11r Carbon Fiber
Frame Sizes:
16.33 in (41.47 cm)17.61 in (44.72 cm)18.79 in (47.72 cm)19.78 in (50.24 cm)20.76 in (52.73 cm)21.94 in (55.72 cm)Geometry Measurements:
Large 502.5mm Measurements: 20" Seat Tube Length, 21.5" Reach, 29.75" Stand Over, 33.25" Minimum Saddle Height, 20.75" Width, 68.25" Length
Frame Types:
High-Step
Frame Colors:
Sage Green with Black Accents, Navy with White and Carbon
Frame Fork Details:
Rigid Carbon Fiber, Boost 110mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Thru-Axle with Quick Release
Frame Rear Details:
Boost 148mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Thru-Axle with Quick Release
Attachment Points:
Two Bottle Cage Mounts, Rear Rack Mounts, Fender Mounts
Gearing Details:
11
Speed 1x11 Shimano RX812 GX Shadow Plus Derailleur with One-Way Clutch, Sunrace 11-42 Tooth CassetteShifter Details:
Shimano GRX 810 Paddle Shifters on Right (One High, Three-Shift Low)
Cranks:
Praxis, Forged Aluminum Alloy M30, Custom Offset, 165mm to 175mm Length, Aluminum Alloy 46 Tooth Narrow-Wide Chainring, 110 BCD Spider, 181mm Q-Factor
Pedals:
Specialized Dirt
Headset:
Threadless, Cartridge Bearings, Tapered 1-1/ 8" to 1-1/ 2"
Stem:
Specialized Future Shock 2.0 with Smooth Boot Hydraulic Damping (Compression Rebound Dial), 6° Rise, 70mm to 100mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter
Handlebar:
Specialized Adventure Gear Hover Drop Bars, 103mm Drop, 70mm Reach, 12º Flare
Brake Details:
Shimano GRX 810 Hydraulic Disc with 160mm Dual-Layer ICE-Tech Rotors, Shimano GRX Dual-Piston Calipers, Shimano GRX 810 Four-Finger Hooded Levers with Adjustable Reach
Grips:
Specialized Roubaix S-Wrap (Suede Finish Paired with EVA Vibration Damping Foam), Shimano Rubber Hoods
Saddle:
Body Geometry Power Sport, Hollow Cr-Mo Rails
Seat Post:
X-Fusion Manic Dropper Seat Post, 50mm Travel
Seat Post Length:
300 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
27.2 mm
Rims:
DT SWISS R470 db, Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, 622x20, 24 Hole, Tubeless Ready
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 15 Gauge, Black with Nipples
Tire Brand:
Pathfinder Pro, 700x38c (38x622)
Wheel Sizes:
29 in (73.66cm)Tire Details:
50 to 80 PSI, 3.5 to 5.5 BAR, 2 BLISS Ready, GRIPTON Compound, Endurant Resilient Core
Tube Details:
Presta Valve (48mm)
Accessories:
Long Rubberized Chain Stay Slap Guard, Optional Range Extender Battery Pack ($450, 46.8 Volts, 3.35 Amp Hours, 160 Watt Hours, 2.3lbs 1.04kg) Range Extender Cable ($45) SLY Charging Split Cable ($65), Replacement Charger ($200), Optional Replacement Battery ($700), Optional TCD LCD Display ($90, Battery Percentage, Pedal Cadence, Speed, Distance, Trip Time, Odometer, Calories, Pedal Watts, Time)
Other:
Downtube-Integrated Battery Pack (Removable with Tools), 1.9lb 54.6 Volt 3.0 Amp Charger, 181mm Q-Factor, KMC X11ET Chain with Missing Link, Maximum Motor RPM Support 120, IP67 Rated Against Water and Dust (Main Battery, Range Extender Battery, SL 1.1 Motor, TCU Display)
Andrew Beattie
5 years agoGoing to ride one Friday for 80klms on test. Will tell you if the battery lasts!!!
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
5 years agoAwesome, I’d love to hear your results! Keep in mind that weight, tire pressure, wind, and outside air temperature can all play a role in range. Of course, terrain has an impact, and the level of assist that you ride in is going to be part of it. The min/max range I provide on the website is a best guess based on manufacturer, dealer, end user, and my own thoughts on battery capacity with the drive system and bike weight plus tire type. It’s highly subjective… so getting real world feedback is AWESOME and I appreciate yours. Please include your weight and the assist level etc. so it can really help others ;)
ReplyAndrew Beattie
5 years agowill do
Jack
5 years agoCourt brotha, this is your best review yet! Get your hands on a Domane+ HP so I can make up my mind!
Thanks… are you still doing priuslife?
ReplyJack
Court![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
5 years agoHi Jack! Thanks for the props. Yeah, I still have a Prius, but I’m not living in it… just traveling. I donated my old Prius when I moved to Canada, so got a new red one that’s working out (when it’s not covered with snow!) I’ll keep an eye out for the Domane+ HP, thanks again for the comment and encouragement :D
ReplyAndy
5 years agoHi, nice review. Is 38c the widest tire the frame/fork will allow?
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
5 years agoHi Andy! I’m sorry it took a while to get back to you on this. I had to ask the Specialized rep again because I think they were busy and missed the question the first time. I was told that 700x42c is the largest tire that will work on the Creo models :)
ReplySteve
5 years agoHi Court, Could you advise as to what size Creo for someone 5’10” would be best?
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
5 years agoHi Steve! Great question. I’m 5’9″ weighing ~135lbs and tested both large and medium frame sizes. Here’s me on the medium in another review. I prefer the smaller frame for road but might inch up to the large for gravel if you’re looking at the EVO. You get more foot clearance, a bit more stability… there’s a slight increase in weight and turning slows down a tad bit. I tend to prefer smaller bike frames and am right in between the medium and large for most brands. Smaller means lighter and it gives me a sense of control over the bike. I think it really comes down to your own preferences, but the cool thing about Specialized is that they have so many dealers! You could go check them out back to back, even if they are different bikes, just get a feel for the frames. I hope this helps! You might have better resale on Large if you’re getting a masculine colored frame. Note that the medium and large are smack in the middle of the range for specialized… they have two frames smaller and two frames larger for the Creo bikes. I think that says a lot, both sizes will be popular ;)
ReplyYossi
4 years agoI’m wondering whether this can support the long rides. I’ve been riding a BULLS E-Stream 2 for the past few years. The battery is a beast – 647 wh. The bike is a beast too – 50lb, plus when I do my longer rides I’m packing a spare battery so we’re starting off with 60lb and then throw in kit, snacks, etc. Anyway, two of these batteries get me 100 miles with 6,000 feet of elevation, which is pretty much my ambition for the season. Most weekends I’ll go for around 60 miles, 3,500 feet elevation and then toward the end of the season I work up to the big one.
Now I’m looking (drooling) at the Creo – this is one fine looking ride! But I just don’t know whether it will support the types of rides I like to go on. Not the terrain – that’s no problem, gravel is perfect for my area. But the battery is so much smaller than I have been using. On the other hand, the bike is so much lighter, for starters we’ll be lopping off 20 lb.
If you can provide me with your experiences as far as what you’re getting in terms of distance/elevation, that will be very helpful advice. Thanks!
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
4 years agoHi Yossi! I’d love to give you my own honest feedback about range… but I don’t have anything to share. My time spent reviewing these bikes was very limited and we didn’t range test the battery. I will try to get more info in the future, and I love that they offer the spare bottle batteries as a way to extend rides. Perhaps someone else will chime in with a reply, or you could re-post your question in the Specialized ebike forum and see if anyone else got a Creo or the new Turbo SL (which uses the same motor/battery setup).
ReplyWilliam Taylor
4 years agoIs there any long term reviews or long term owners of this Bike? Its the price of a small used car. Thus, I’m curious about reliability and long term ownership? Does anyone have any warranty stories to share? Do you feel the value is there at $7K minimum? Finally, is there insurance on the bike you can purchase? Just curious. Thanks for any constructive response.
ReplyCourt![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
4 years agoHi William! Check out Velosurance for bicycle insurance (which can also cover accessories and not reduce their value over time the way some other insurance does). While I have not owned and regularly tested the SL drive system from Specialized, I do feel that it’s working well because I have not seen many complaints here or in the Specialized ebike forums we host. That’s a good place to post the same question though, to get some input.
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