Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert Electric Road Bike in Birch
The Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert is a lightweight electric road bike that rides like a proper road bike, with a motor there when you want it. If you've tried other e-road bikes and found them heavy, sluggish, or obviously motorised, the Creo 2 is built to solve exactly that.
The motor
The all-new Turbo SL 1.2 system puts out 320 watts, 33% more than the previous version, with 50Nm of torque. The power comes on smoothly and matches your pedalling cadence, so it feels like strong legs rather than an obvious motor pushing you along.
Range is up to 5 hours depending on the mode you're in, which is enough for a full day's riding for most people. Noise has been reduced by 40% too, so you're not announcing yourself on every climb. For an electric bike for road cycling, the Creo 2 is about as close to a normal road bike feel as anything on the market right now.
Future Shock 3.0
As an e-road bike with Future Shock, the Creo 2 Expert gets 20mm of suspension travel at the handlebars. Specialized measured a 53% reduction in impacts at the bars and saddle compared to a rigid setup. On rough UK roads, that means less fatigue in your hands and arms on longer rides, and more control when the tarmac gets broken up.
Frame and build
The Specialized Turbo Creo carbon frame keeps weight low for an e-bike while staying stiff enough that the motor power and your own effort go where they should. Tyre clearance goes up to 700x47c or 29" x 2.2, so you can run wider rubber for rougher roads or light gravel.
At a glance
- Motor: Specialized Turbo SL 1.2, 320W, 50Nm
- Suspension: Future Shock 3.0 with 20mm travel
- Tyre clearance: up to 700x47c / 29" x 2.2
- MasterMind TCU with over-the-air updates
- Specialized App integration for motor tuning
- MicroTune for real-time power adjustments
- Colour: Birch
Who is it for?
The Creo 2 Expert suits riders who want to keep riding road bikes but need a bit of help on hills, headwinds, or longer distances. It's a strong option if you're coming back from injury, riding with a faster group, or if you want to extend your range without arriving shattered. If you're after the best electric road bike in the UK that still feels and handles like an unassisted bike, the Creo 2 is the benchmark.
Riders who want a more upright position or are looking for a commuter e-bike with mudguards and racks would be better served by a hybrid. This Specialized e-road bike is built for people who want to ride on the drops and cover ground