Does the Specialized Creo E-Bike have the range to make a long ride with a super-fast group?

[@petewade9675]

It has the range, I own and ride one. If you use eco mode and use your own power you can do 70-80 miles on it. I’m 64 years old now and I call it my “No Drop Policy” bike! I could care less anymore who doesn’t like that I’m riding and e bike with a motor. I’ve ridden a regular rode bike since I was 18 years old. I never try and drop the guys I ride with, I just like keeping up and pulling for them when we are on the last leg of the ride. I also bought the battery extender for long rides. Love this bike!

[@seattlebicycler3657]

I have the Creo 2 Expert and love it! And I’m nearly 68 years old. How much is the range extender?

[@petewade9675]

@@seattlebicycler3657 the range extender was $500 bucks…a bit pricy but does help on an extended ride where you might need the extra battery power.

[@seattlebicycler3657]

@@petewade9675 … thank you!

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

thats the mk11 you have, very nice Will have had mine 4 years end of January. Fab bike.

[@rottenralphdiz]

Yes with extender if it is very fast paced. Road with 21 to 23 mph group 60 miles and batteries were toast at the end. Used eco and mid level. N

[@wardandrew23412]

So I decided to buy the Specialized Creo e-bike, and have now done three test rides on it, paying close attention to battery life. On the first two rides, my battery charge dropped from 100% to 80% after 20 miles. Most of the miles on those rides were done in Eco mode, although I did experiment a bit with the higher power levels. The third ride consisted of a 30 mile loop, most of which was done in the Sport and Turbo modes. Several miles were done in Turbo mode at a steady speed of 28 mph, and the final 1.2 miles was a slight uphill climb at an average speed of 25 mph, also in Turbo mode. At the end of this ride, battery power had decreased to 60%. With the exception of a few small climbs, the terrain in all three rides was pretty flat, so if you happen to live in hilly territory, your results may differ from mine. All in all, I'm very impressed with the bike. In Eco mode it has more range than I'd ever use, and because it's so easy to pedal on flat roads, riding it with the motor off feels almost the same as my other road bikes.

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

Thanks for watching and the comments. Glad you are enjoying as it is one of the best bicycles on the market. I really enjoy riding it.

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

yep run out of gears downhill. I have changed mine for a 44tooth Woolftooth because I am 76 and need to have a high cadence because of my knees. Also the Woolftooth is a much better design.

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

Did you have a range extender on?

[@wardandrew23412]

@@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 No, my rides are typically below 50 miles, so there's no need for a range extender.

[@farleyfernandez7165]

Highly interested in this Creo e bike…. no offering yet of such bike here in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@oxharp]

Great video, You must have some good confidence in your tires. It was like a roller coaster decent. Been out testing a Creo this weekend and am impressed so far. did a 40 mile 2000ft ride today and had 11% left so would prob need a range extender but I usually do 50 plus but happy with the ride. Seems stronger on the climbs than my Orbea gain d30 50/34 and 11/40 and they weighed the same. The motor definitely helps up the plus 10% hills and the gear range was not that different from my Orbea in terms of the same ride. How the hell can you keep that pace up but I guess you have assist up to 28mph and I only get 15mph. I did not think it would make much difference but watching your video it certainly does. I think I need to get an unrestricted solution.

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

Yes the Continental STR in. 700x32 is a great tire. On this ride you are correct you need the 28 mph speed. There were quite a few times the group was moving faster than that and it makes it hard. The group I ride with is really fast.

[@haryowicaksono8483]

Hi... Can you share your experience with both bikes (Creo and Gain), especially on the climbs? Which one provides more assistance?

[@davidcho7551]

Interested in your telemetry setup/video sync method

[@wardandrew23412]

I test rode one yesterday. I thought I'd hate it, but now I'm thinking of selling some of my other bikes and buying one. On flat roads, it doesn't feel any heavier than my other bikes, so I'd probably only have it in power mode when doing hill climbs.

[@rvboondocker2559]

Me too

[@bradboybradboy506]

Great vid. What camera are you using to get your stats up on the screen? Thanks

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

Using the go pro hero 10. The editing program is Virb and it will allow the stats to match up with your fit file from your gps unit. Thanks for watching.

[@Frank-ch6xn]

I've done one century in 5:40 but needed the extender...had 10% left. I did this other ride without an extender... 56.25 mi 3:03:42 4,066 ft 366 effort 201 W average power 2,213 kJ Avg Max Speed 18.4 mi/h 56.2 mi/h Elapsed Time 3:21:03

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

Great riding. Great pace. The Creo is such a great bike.

[@BrianRouse]

I have one of these as well…it’s amazing. How do you get the data to display on your video?

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

I use an app called vib. It has an editing feature that allows you to pull the data over from your Fit file from your GPS device.

[@BrianRouse]

@@thee-bikeandacousticrider Thanks! Is it Garmin and/or android specific?

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

@@BrianRouse I use it on my laptop for the editing. I don’t use the app but I think it is apple and android.

[@user-tp7yf4di2u]

I have an e bike and I love it I will never ever struggle up a hill ever E bike 4 ever

[@ioerror2000]

Excellent ride. What version of Creo are you riding? Feel like getting one just for commuting. Currently I am riding diverge to commute.

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

I am on the aluminum version. They are a great bike for commuting.

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

At which speed does the electric assistance cut off? Here in Europe it is at 26 km/h. I think that is a problem when going with faster riders.

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

Here in the US it is 28 mph or 45 kph. With the group I ride with we are at or over that speed quite often.

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

try a wolftooth 46....first...easy to fit

[@icyrene1]

Wait..those other riders don’t have e-bikes?

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

No I was the only one on an ebike

[@FerdinandBuenaflorAton]

What was your assist level?

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

I alternate from off to eco,sport and turbo. Just depends on terrain and speed. Try to ride it off as much as I can to really get as much range as possible and also get a good workout.

[@Gamebreaker08]

The motorcylist has the wrong attitude to be ridding a motorbike. Eventually his testorone is going to get him into trouble with larger much heavier car or truck, and then he will be a statistic.

[@ilcomendante]

Acoustic bike lol. Can't believe how everyone now accepted this misnomer. If anything it should be called analog

[@bryanwhitton1784]

I have ridden motorcycles since I was 12 and all I can say about that guy was what a jerk. I wonder what he thinks when he crosses a double yellow to pass a car? Obviously he has no concern for the speed limit. Any way, I want a Specialized Creo but I am so out of shape these days. In the olast year I have had both knees replaced and am now looking at getting surgery on my back. Someday maybe. BTW, I'm 68 now.

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

Thanks for watching and yes sometimes people take unnecessary chances by going over the yellow line. The Creo is a great bike and you are never to old or out of shape with that bike. Good luck.

[@cccycling5835]

Same. I love motorcycles but abhor loads of motorcyclists. Passing cyclists is way easier than passing cars too. What an asshole.

[@user-tp7yf4di2u]

I travel faster and further E bikes are doing it

[@MD-tr1yv]

You shouldn’t be taking up the whole lane in a 2 lane road. It’s unsafe and rude. You should be in a single line near the shoulder. I’m a cyclist myself.

[@thee-bikeandacousticrider]

Thanks for watching and the comments. Yes we try our best to hug the edge of the road as much as possible. Depending on the group size etc and road conditions will dictate how far over to the right we can go. But great point and advice.