Specialized Turbo Creo, quite a machine

[CXRAndy]

Get some semi aero carbon wheels, like 50mm deep. You can get super wide profiles now like 28-30mm internal width. Allows fast race tyres in 30-32mm to fit perfectly or jump upto fast gravel/road combination tyres.

Light bicycle from China sell great wheels or rims if you want to build your own set

 

[gzoom]

Commuted most of the week on the Boardman, but took the Creo instead as its Friday....My god how can two bikes feel so different yet have such similar specs on paper, x1 drivetrain, 250watts power, small battery etc. The Creo feels like an alien tech compared to the Boardman.

The commute made up my mind on a 2nd wheelset, tried to order the Roval Terra CLXs at lunchtime as they were discounted on Tredz, but sold out . Not even a first world problem, but still annoying, will wait for the next sale .

 

[gzoom]

Finally fitted some 'gravel' tires to the bike, 38mm, not had a chance to go too far. But vouldn't resist taking the bike out for a longer ride. Ended up in a field with some cows getting closer so got on the bike and leg it.

Amazing how some wider tires makes all kind of tracks exploreable. I've got zero comparisons to benchmark the Creo against for any off road use, but handled well. The front mini suspension was actually useful.

The fat tires weren't too bad on the road, probably 2-3mph slower rolling on the flat for the same power output. I'm not trying to win any races so it's not a massive issue.

Overall the Creo is fab bike, motor or not. Now I need to save up for some fancy wheels for the road tires that I've taken off the bike .