I stopped by my local bike shop, Princeton Sports, in Columbia, MD. They carry Specialized bikes and had the new Turbo on display. I played dumb for a few minutes looking it over and finally asked for a test ride. After scurrying for 5 min to find a guy who knew how to ride it... I had it figured out already.
About the bike:
Well integrated. Felt like a 48lb bike. I have not been riding in the winter cold, so it felt heavy at first.
The components are solid. Magura disk brakes, maybe carbon handles, I think. Grippy, wide pedals. Integrated front and rear lights, operated by the console.
Rear hub motor is wide, silent, strong on take off. This bike is made to jump on and go - all pedelec. It will get up to speed and maintain 25mph. Not a power hog, but fast enough.
Battery part of long tube. Removable. Chargeable on bike or off.
4 setting: regen, off, low, high - easily toggled with right thumb. NO throttle.
Tires were balloon slicks, maybe 2.25 in or so. I like a little tread.
This is a clean, polished OEM bike. It has a feel of quality in the ride. It will last, but it is pricey at $6.9k or so.
The store has sold 3 so far.
Good rides,
Bike On
It was a medium frame and fit my 5.6 frame well.
About the bike:
Well integrated. Felt like a 48lb bike. I have not been riding in the winter cold, so it felt heavy at first.
The components are solid. Magura disk brakes, maybe carbon handles, I think. Grippy, wide pedals. Integrated front and rear lights, operated by the console.
Rear hub motor is wide, silent, strong on take off. This bike is made to jump on and go - all pedelec. It will get up to speed and maintain 25mph. Not a power hog, but fast enough.
Battery part of long tube. Removable. Chargeable on bike or off.
4 setting: regen, off, low, high - easily toggled with right thumb. NO throttle.
Tires were balloon slicks, maybe 2.25 in or so. I like a little tread.
This is a clean, polished OEM bike. It has a feel of quality in the ride. It will last, but it is pricey at $6.9k or so.
The store has sold 3 so far.
Good rides,
Bike On
It was a medium frame and fit my 5.6 frame well.