Of course, you can tuck down into full-on aero attack mode if the mood takes, but even on the drops, it still feels really stable and planted. In fact, ride it sat upright and it’s extremely comfortable over long distances, aided by the ultra plush Roubaix S-Wrap handlebar tape that helps take further shocks and vibrations away from the palms. These are of the Specialized Adventure Gear Hover variety and feature a sort of moustache riser design that places the flat part of the bar neatly in the hands without the need to reach too far. It’s almost identical to the Turbo Creo SL road-biased bike in terms of geometry and delivers a fairly sporty and aggressive riding position were it not for the bars. It’s made from Fact 11 carbon fibre, which is among the stiffest (and most expensive) that Specialized works with. Let’s start with the frame, because this is arguably the thing upon which all the additional loveliness hangs. What’s more, it’s still just about light enough to throw over a shoulder should you meet obstacles that can’t be ridden through or over.
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We are sure Specialized’s pro riders have put it through much worse than we managed.If, like us, gravel riding is all about fun and exploring new terrain, the Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon Evo feels like a perfect partner, as it opens up the opportunity to ride harder and further, without limiting the type of terrain you can tackle.
The suspension works well and despite the ultra-stiff carbon fibre, it’s a bike that seems happy to tackle shingly descents and hop over the occasional rock. It’s just a lot of fun and extends any ride or outing by several hours.The battery life is fantastic and the way the clever SL motor delivers its assistance is so fluid and natural, it’s easy to forget it's there were it not for the feint whine when it kicks in. And then there’s the price.But just a few miles on mixed surfaces is enough to get in tune with this machine and start to fall head-over-heels in love with it. The frame looks slightly dumpy and awkwardly proportioned, while the addition of a dropper seat and that adjustable Future Shock suspension could easily be viewed as gimmicks. Specialized’s Turbo Creo SL has everyone using the F-word As we have watched the e-bike market grow and proliferate to include every category of bicycle over these last few years, there has always been one sector that’s remained a bit off the backthe road bike. We’ll admit that when we first cast an eye on the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon Evo (sheesh, that name is so annoying), we were left scratching our scalps.
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