Tom's Pro Bike: Saturday Special

Welcome to the weekend and I just want to apologize for the infrequent posts this week. With traveling 20 hours Monday and then life just getting in the way it took away my free time. That along with the arrival of the 2014 soon I am trying to limit the posts of 2013 equipment just because it is going to be outdated next month!

So today we are running a special blog post because we just received 2 medium Specialized Turbo electric bikes. There is also a small and a large on the way. So sizing is not going to be an issue if you are in the market for a cool electric bike!

The Specialized Turbo combines speed and style through an innovative electric-assist motor, advanced electronics, and sleek design. Capable of a top speed of 45 Km/h, the Turbo delivers superhuman power to anyone who rides it.

Incredibly burly yet sleek and racy alloy frame with Performance Geometry designed for high-speed riding with tapered headtube, fully-integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, thru-axle dropouts and full fender/rack mounts
Oversized alloy fork with tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" steerer and Q15 thru-axle dropout is strong and responsive—even at 45kph (27mph)
Magura MT Carbon hydraulic brakes with carbon levers/clamps and 180mm rotors provide huge braking power and great modulation; provide regenerative charge to battery when engaged
Direct Drive rear hub motor provides uber efficient power directly where it counts—at the rear wheel—for maximum push and efficiency at both full Turbo speed and on slow hill climbs
Wireless interface unit with illuminated display to show assist level, battery status, light on/off switch as well as normal bike computer features like speed, time and distance. Illuminated grip remote switch to adjust power level
Finest quality Li-Ion battery, optimized for our specific motor, pulls maximum power from each cell for outstanding performance and highest efficiency; true 342Wh capacity, specific internal cooling system, superfast charging times

TURBO S MSRP: $ 5,900.00

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME: Turbo alloy, smooth welding, fully-integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, 700c, tapered headtube, X12 thru-axle dropout, full fender/rack mounts

FORK: Turbo custom, alloy, tapered steerer, Q15 axle dropout, fender eyelets and lowrider mounts

HEADSET: 1-1/8" Campy style upper cartridge bearings, 1-1/2" lower

STEM: Crankbrothers Cobalt, alloy, custom polished ano black

HANDLEBARS: Flat top riser bar, alloy, 680mm wide, oversized 31.8mm, polished black finish

GRIPS: Body Geometry XCT, lock-on, integrated right side remote

FRONT BRAKE: Magura MT Carbon, hydraulic disc, 1 pc. forged caliper, 180mm Storm rotor

REAR BRAKE: Magura MT Carbon, hydraulic disc, 1 pc. forged caliper, 180mm Storm rotor, integrated Switch to activate regenerative braking

BRAKE LEVERS: Magura MT Carbon, hydraulic disc, 2-finger lever, carbon clamp, right side rear plate for shift mix, reach adjust

REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM X0, 10-speed, long cage

SHIFT LEVERS: SRAM, DoubleTap, 10-speed trigger (right side only), direct mount to shift mix

CASSETTE: SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36, black finish

CHAIN: KMC X10

CRANKSET: FSA Gossamer Turbo, BB30, alloy, 1x10, 110mm BCD, 386 Mega Evo BB, 4mm carbon guard, includes BB tool

CHAINRINGS: FSA, alloy, 48T, 110mm BCD, 5-arm

BOTTOM BRACKET: FSA 386 MegaEvo, outer-style

PEDALS: SBC-10 Platform, SC bearing/bushing system, 9/16"

RIMS: Jalco DD32, 622x26c, disc, double-wall alloy, 36h

FRONT HUB: Formula SP9177, disc, alloy bolt-on, 15mm thru-axle, Hi Lo machined flange, 36h

SPOKES: Front: DT Champion stainless steel, 2,0mm; Rear: DT Alpine, stainless steel, 2.34/2.0mm

FRONT TIRE: Specialized Electrak, 60TPI, wire bead, Armadillo protection, 700x45c

REAR TIRE: Specialized Electrak, 60TPI, wire bead, Armadillo protection, 700x45c

INNER TUBES: Standard presta valve

SADDLE: Specialized Body Geometry Targa Pro, carbon rails, 155mm

SEATPOST: Specialized Turbo, carbon, 30.9mm, 350mm

SEAT BINDER: JD, anodized black

MOTOR: Specialized Turbo Direct Drive rear hub motor, X12 thru-axle, 10-speed cassette body, 250 watt, custom performance design and optimization, waterproof connector

USER INTERFACE/REMOTE: Turbo wireless user interface, illuminated display, wireless remote thumb control, integrated grip mount

BATTERY: Turbo integrated downtube battery, self-locking key release, on-board or outside bike charge capable, LED power indicators, start up diagnostic feature, magnetic connectors, 342 Wh capacity

CHARGER: SBC Turbo quick-charge, magnetic connectors, top-view LED indicator, custom fanless design for total silence

WIRING

As mentioned above MSRP is $5,900 and there are 2 mediums available immediately. We all test rode it yesterday and had a blast doing so. If interested in more details stop by the shop and check it out!

Reservations are being taken for our test ride at our Specialized Demo Days August 23rd and 24th: