2021 Turbo Creo SL Expert



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 30mm 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
- We’ve learned there can be more difference between two male cyclists than between a male and a female cyclist. 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.
Specs
- 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
- HANDLEBARS Specialized Hover Expert, Alloy, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole
- STEM Future Stem, Pro
- FRONT BRAKE Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
- REAR BRAKE Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
- 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 Alloy Cranks
- CHAINRINGS Praxis, 46T, 110BCD
- FRONT WHEEL Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h
- REAR WHEEL Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h
- FRONT HUB Tubeless Valve
- FRONT TYRE Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x30
- REAR TYRE Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x30
- INNER TUBES Presta valve, 48mm
- SADDLE Body Geometry Power Expert
- SEATPOST Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset
- SWAT Fender Clamp Adaptor
- SEAT BINDER Alloy, 30.8mm
- CASSETTE Shimano XT, 11-speed, 11-42t
- GRIPS Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
- 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
Geometry
S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
B-B Drop | 80.5mm | 78mm | 78mm | 75.5mm | 75.5mm |
B-B Height | 264.5mm | 267mm | 267mm | 269.5mm | 269.5mm |
Bike Stand-Over Height | 731mm | 759mm | 782mm | 810mm | 840mm |
Chain-Stay Length | 426mm | 426mm | 427mm | 427mm | 428mm |
Crank Length | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm |
Fork Length (full) | 390mm | 390mm | 390mm | 390mm | 390mm |
Fork Rake/Offset | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
Front-Center | 592mm | 598mm | 605mm | 621mm | 636mm |
Handlebar Width | 400mm | 420mm | 420mm | 440mm | 440mm |
Head-Tube Angle | 72° | 72.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
Head-Tube Length | 145.5mm | 163.5mm | 185.5mm | 217mm | 250mm |
Reach | 373mm | 379mm | 384mm | 391mm | 399mm |
Saddle Width | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
Seat-Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
Seat-Tube Length | 447.5mm | 477.5mm | 502.5mm | 527.5mm | 557.5mm |
Seatpost Length | 350mm | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm | 400mm |
Stack | 575mm | 592mm | 615mm | 643mm | 675mm |
Stem Length | 80mm | 90mm | 100mm | 110mm | 110mm |
Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 539mm | 548mm | 566mm | 581mm | 605mm |
Trail | 60mm | 56mm | 53mm | 53mm | 52mm |
Wheelbase | 1005mm | 1012mm | 1020mm | 1036mm | 1052mm |
Click here for a general sizing guide.
Note that specifications can change without notice.
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Why buy a Specialized?
The frame is the single most important factor in a bike's ride quality. While there are many other components involved,
the frame is what ties it all together and ultimately determines how well a bike rides. Specialized makes the highest quality, most sorted frame on the market. The fit and finish is excellent and they ride amazing.
Why buy from us?
We're your local Christchurch bike shop. When you buy from us you get the best support, fast. You don't have to email customer service and hope for a response, just come in and see us.
We keep a ton of parts in stock and have mechanics that are trained up on all the latest tech in a modern workshop.
Free General Service
Bikes need regular maintenance but we're here to help. To guarantee that your new bike stays running sweet, we offer a free General Service on all bikes that we sell.
Worth $89, we'll do your first one for free at 6 months of ownership. Note that while the General Service labour is free, additional labour or parts cost extra. Bookings are required.
Best Warranty
Specialized is confident with their quality and has one of the bike industry's best warranties out there.
Frames and Roval wheels have a lifetime warranty and are transferrable to a subsequent owner, who then get 2 years
from the original retail purchase date. We have very few come back with problems and the ones that do are sorted quickly.
Why buy a Specialized?
The frame is the single most important factor in a bike's ride quality. While there are many other components involved, the frame is what ties it all together and ultimately determines how well a bike rides. Specialized makes the highest quality, most sorted frame on the market. The fit and finish is excellent and they ride amazing.
Why buy from us?
We're your local Christchurch bike shop. When you buy from us you get the best support, fast. You don't have to email customer service and hope for a response, just come in and see us. We keep a ton of parts in stock and have mechanics that are trained up on all the latest tech in a modern workshop.
Free General Service
Bikes need regular maintenance but we're here to help. To guarantee that your new bike stays running sweet, we offer a free General Service on all bikes that we sell. Worth $89, we'll do your first one for free at 6 months of ownership. Note that while the General Service labour is free, additional labour or parts cost extra. Bookings are required.
Best Warranty
Specialized is confident with their quality and has one of the bike industry's best warranties out there. Frames and Roval wheels have a lifetime warranty and are transferrable to a subsequent owner, who then get 2 years from the original retail purchase date. We have very few come back with problems and the ones that do are sorted quickly.