TimeOut - Specialized Turbo E-Bike

Specialized Turbo E-Bike

Apr 30, 2013,00:37 AM

Press Release:

In designing the Turbo we created an entirely new category of eBike: a speed-focused, high-tech urban bike that looks and performs like a fast bike should… and it just happens to have a motor!

With a top speed of 45kph, the Turbo is unquestionably fast. It's even fast standing still: the battery recharges in just 2.5 hours.

Every aspect of the design exudes speed, efficiency and style: clean, sweeping frame lines, a hidden battery, internal cable routing and fast, grippy tires.

On the road, or standing still, it’s all about speed. It's you, only faster.

To avoid the visual clutter usually associated with ebikes, our designers wouldn’t give up until the battery disappeared. It seamlessly integrates into the oversized down tube. As with a sports car—you don’t notice the engine, but one look and you know the Turbo can fly!

Taking out the rear wheel to change a flat is a nightmare on traditional ebikes. Our engineers designed oversized thru-axles, which make wheel changes a breeze. This design guarantees perfect alignment — always a plus when you’re flying along at 45kph.

No dangling mess of crisscrossed wires and cables here. Turbo’s racy aesthetic stays sleek and clean with full internal cable routing. And cables are not just stuffed inside the tubing—cable grooves were built into the tubing to assure secure, quiet, low-maintenance performance.

Every last detail on the Turbo had to be meticulously chosen: the minimalist power control with its subtle red glow and integrated grip mount; the sexy weave and curve of the carbon brake levers; and the magnetic cable connections for the battery and motor.

This bike emits speed from every angle. The closer you look, the faster it feels.

Our custom alloy fork looks as fast as it is strong. With its bladed tube shape and straight profile, this fork shares design features with those you’d find on a racing-level road bike, but is plenty strong and stiff to handle a pothole-strewn city street at Turbo’s 45kph top speed.

Incredibly burly yet sleek and racy alloy frame with performance geo designed for high-speed riding with tapered head tube, fully-integrated down tube battery, internal 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.
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; 342Wh capacity, specific internal cooling system, superfast charging times.

Frame	Turbo alloy, smooth welding, fully-integrated down tube battery, internal cable routing, 700c, tapered HT, X12 thru-axle dropout, full fender/rack mounts
Fork	Turbo custom alloy fork, tapered steerer, Q15 axle dropout, fender eyelets and lowrider mounts
Headset	1-1/8" Campy style upper cartridge bearing, 1-1/2" lower integrated
Stem	Crankbrothers Cobalt, alloy, custom polished ano black
Handlebars	Flat top riser bar, alloy, 680mm wide, oversized 31.8mm, polished black finish
Grips	BG XCT lock-on grip, integrated right side remote
Front Brake	Magura MT Carbon hydraulic disc, one piece forged caliper, 180mm Storm rotor
Rear Brake	Magura MT Carbon hydraulic disc, one piece forged caliper, 180mm Storm rotor, integrated Switch to activate regenerative braking
Brake Levers	Magura MT Carbon hydraulic disc, carbon 2-finger levers, carbon clamp, right side rear plate for shift mix, reach adjust
Rear Derailleur	SRAM X0, 10-speed, long cage
Shift Levers	SRAM DoubleTap flat bar trigger, 10-speed (right side only), direct mount to shift mix
Cassette	SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36, black finish
Chain	KMC X10 NP/vivid black
Crankset	FSA Gossamer Turbo BB30, alloy, 1x10, 110mm BCD, 386 Mega Evo BB, 4mm carbon guard, includes BB tool
Chainrings	FSA 48T alloy, 110mm BCD, 5-arm
Bottom Bracket	FSA 386 Mega Evo outer-style
Pedals	SBC-10 Platform pedals, 9/16" axle, SC bearing/bushing system
Rims	Jalco DD32, 622x26c, double-wall alloy disc, non-eyelet, 36-hole
Front Hub	Formula SP9177, alloy bolt-on disc, 15mm thru-axle, hi-low machined flange, 36-hole
Spokes	Front: DT Champion stainless steel, 2,0mm; Rear: DT Alpine, stainless steel, 2.34/2.0mm
Front Tire	Specialized Electrak, 700x45c,wire bead, Armadillo protection, 60TPI
Rear Tire	Specialized Electrak, 700x45c,wire bead, Armadillo protection, 60TPI
Inner Tubes	Kenda PV 32, presta
Saddle	Specialized Body Geometry Targa Pro, 155mm, carbon rails
Seat Post	Specialized Turbo, carbon, special clamping hardware for carbon rails, 30,9mm, 400mm
Seat Binder	JD seat clamp, anodized black this is translated text
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 down tube 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 fabless design for total silence, 2.5 hours for full charge

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By: DRMW : April 30th, 2013-00:38

Power. To set Turbo far ahead of the rest, Specialized engineers focused on three critical areas — the battery, motor, and electronic interface— as integrated components of a complete machine. They started by choosing the best and most powerful rear-hub m...

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By: DRMW : April 30th, 2013-00:39

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i prefer the Kawasaki GPZ 750 Turbo from the early 80's :)

By: G99 : May 1st, 2013-02:29

LOL! [nt]

By: DRMW : May 1st, 2013-02:34

Nice & Fast

By: RW Kev : April 30th, 2013-01:30

battery placement in Down Tube is good just like in Gocycle. 45km/h.....sounds dangerous. Cheers

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By: DRMW : April 30th, 2013-13:15

It sure is an interesting idea. For places like San Fran with all those hills, I can see how this would come in handy. As far as dangerous, it's no more dangerous than a scooter, moped, or motorcycle. I didn't see that many bike lanes when I was there but...