Specialized Creo Turbo

[shnjmsn]

Morning all

I have the opportunity to buy a Specialised Turbo Crew S-Works at a good price and it really is a lovely bike. The chap who is selling it is great, knows his stuff, used to own a bike shop but has now some health issues so is selling it. I rode it yesterday and it rides amazingly, but there is a whine/whirr from the motor. I didn't really take much notice to start with but the more I think about it, the more I think it might annoy me/others I pass or cycle with.

The guy said it's what those motors do from that period of time (it's a 2021 bike). I didn't put a deposit down and came home to Google it and it appears it's a thing for the Creo's of that time. Not sure if the new ones are better or the motor can be changed (I guess it can at vast expense), but I don't really hear that noise from any other e bikes that pass me on the road. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but not sure I can get past the noise or others hearing it....... Has anyone got any experience of these bikes ? Otherwise it's a great bike, runs so well. I have a Tarmac and a Roubaix so know the brand.........

 

[SteveH80]

My specialized makes whole heap of noise when the motor is running, it's a noisy bugger when freewheeling too. It's just the nature of the beast.

 

[Mike Ayling]

I would be more concerned about the remaining life of a 5 year old battery.

 

[shnjmsn]

I would be more concerned about the remaining life of a 5 year old battery.

Probably a fair point......No idea whether these things can be replaced or the cost.......

 

[shnjmsn]

My specialized makes whole heap of noise when the motor is running, it's a noisy bugger when freewheeling too. It's just the nature of the beast.

Does it annoy you Steve or do you just get used to it ?!

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I would be more concerned about the remaining life of a 5 year old battery.

From y experience 5 years is getting to end of life
and add to that - you don;t know how well it is been stored and charged which can seriously shorten life

Some batteries last longer - my Bosch is 6 years old and dropped range a bit but not too much - but then I know I have treated it reasonably well and teh Bosch charging system is good at looking after the batteries

Not sure about this make in those terms - it's not a cheap one so should be a lot better than some I have had - so might be OK

but factor in a possibility of having to replace the battery

 

[SteveH80]

Does it annoy you Steve or do you just get used to it ?!

The motor doesn't bother me, the noisy freehub does irritate but not enough to spend on it 🙂
To be honest once I'm out riding I'm to busy enjoying myself to worry about it.

 

[rualexander]

Specialized Turbo Creo of that era did have a somewhat whiney motor noise most noticeable when climbing.
New battery would cost about £500 plus fitting cost.

 

[shnjmsn]

The motor doesn't bother me, the noisy freehub does irritate but not enough to spend on it 🙂
To be honest once I'm out riding I'm to busy enjoying myself to worry about it.

Makes sense ! I think I may need to do a second test ride, if it’s still available ! 🤣

 

[MasterDabber]

I've had my Creo 2 Comp for several months now and have used it on a variety of terrain. I'm really impressed with its capability. It pedals well with the assist modes turned off as well. Yesterday I thought I'd test it on one of e-mtb routes to see if I could get round it OK. It was great. Very capable.

 

[New Horizon]

The Specialized app reports on the battery - max capacity and charge cycles. Ask for a screenshot from the vendors phone. I have a Creo 2 - SL 1.2 motor - the motor is best described as whiny. By all the advertising its 40% 'quieter' than the SL1.1. It was quiet when I did the test ride and for the the first 10 miles or so on the new bike, but then became rather whiny. It seems loudest when it's hovering around the cut off of 15-17mph, which is my sweet spot for level road cycling. In all other respects, I'm very, very happy with the bike, it's not a deal breaker and maybe it'll be improved in the future. I also test rode a Trek Checkpoint+ with a DJI motor - essentially silent, but nowhere near as comfortable a ride as the Creo (for me anyway).

 

[New Horizon]

I think the 1st gen rear wheel has boost spacing, limiting the choice of replacement wheel. Not sure about the freehub, mine is a DT Swiss 370, not too noisy at all. Earlier ones may use pawls (which could be greased)?