The 2024 Specialized Creo SL Comp Carbon is designed to give you the confidence to explore more.
Ride further and faster with support and comfort. Welcome to a new world of power assistance and a new era of road and gravel riding...
Frame and Geometry
Specialized has chosen their popular Fact 11r Carbon frame for this Creo, providing a lightweight yet robust foundation for this bike.
The geometry of the Creo strikes a balance between comfort and performance, akin to the Roubaix endurance and Diverge gravel bikes. This results in a 380mm reach, 580mm stack, and a 72.5-degree head angle for the 2024 medium frame, which is crafted to maintain stability at varying speeds. It's comfortable and confidence-inspiring leaving you feeling you could tackle any kind of gravel trail.
The bottom bracket drop of 78mm contributes to a lower center of gravity, enhancing the bike’s composure on a wide variety of different terrains.
Motor and Battery
The heart of the Creo SL Comp Carbon is it's sleek motor, which delivers up to 240 watts of assistance with 35Nm of torque. The motor's integration into the bottom bracket area is subtle, and its lightweight nature (weighing just 1.95kg) is very impressive. This bike handles like a regular gravel bike and feels light and nimble on all terains at all speeds.
Powering this motor is a 320Wh battery concealed beautifully within the downtube, offering up to 120km of range on Eco mode. For those seeking extended rides, Specialized also provides a 160Wh range extender, which fits into the bottle cage and adds approximately 65km to your chosen adventure.
This bike really gives you the confidence to explore further and venture up the steepest of hills you once avoided.
Ride Experience
One of the most remarkable aspects of the Creo SL Comp Carbon is how naturally the motor's assistance feels. The power delivery is smooth and intuitive, lacking the abrupt jolts that some E bikes have. When the motor is off or when pedaling above the 15.5mph cut-off, the bike handles just like a non-assisted road bike, ensuring that the riding experience remains familiar and highly enjoyable.
Components
Specialized has equipped the Creo SL Comp Carbon with a 1x12 Shimano GRX mechanical groupset, featuring an 11-42t cassette that provides ample range for various terrains. The Praxis 46T chainring complements this setup, although some riders may find the Wave tooth profile less effective at chain retention compared to more traditional narrow-wide designs.
The bike rolls on DT Swiss R470 Boost wheels, shod with 700x38mm Pathfinder Pro tires that balance grip and speed. The inclusion of the Future Shock 2.0 system at the front enhances comfort by absorbing road vibrations, making long rides more pleasant.
'Pleasant' is the one word I'd use if I had to describe this bike. It really feels like you've got a tail wind up every hill and supports you with a smooth-riding experience even on rougher lanes or gravel tracks.
Conclusion
The 2024 Specialized Creo SL Comp Carbon is a testament to how far E-bike technology has come. It provides an exceptional blend of performance, comfort, and utility, appealing to both traditional road/gravel cyclists and those completely new to E-bikes. This bike is in the top of it's class and if you'd like to learn more about the Creo then get in touch with us at The Ark Cycles
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