Ride1Up CF Racer1 vs Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp - Shimano GRX Di2CF Racer1 vs Turbo Creo 2 Comp - Shimano GRX Di2
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
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- Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 EQ Carbon
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Ride1Up is 3 lb lighter
Ride1Up
28.6 lb
Specialized
32 lb total
Total load
Specialized carries 50 lb more
Ride1Up
225 lb
Specialized
275 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Specialized has 27% more
Ride1Up
252 Wh
Specialized
320 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryRide1Up CF Racer13 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesSpecialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp - Shimano GRX Di2Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even28.8″ vs 29.5″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecRide1Up CF Racer1Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp - Shimano GRX Di2
Fit
Step-over height
29.5″
28.8″Better
Rider height
5′3″–5′8″
—
Seat height
Small 35.6in - 39.1in; Large 37.8in - 41.3in
Not published by brand
Total load
225 lb
275 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
250W
Not published by brand
Peak power
Not published by brand
320W
Torque
42 Nm
50 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
252 Wh
320 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
36V · 7Ah
46.8V · 6.7Ah
Battery weight
Not published by brand
4 lb
Range and speed
Claimed range
16-40 miles depending on rider weight, terrain, incline, level of assist, etc.Better
range of up to 5 hours
Top speed
28 mph
Not published by brand
E-bike class
Class 3
Not published by brand
Size and folding
Weight
28.6 lbBetter
28 lb + 4 lb battery
Wheels
700c
DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed…
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
160mm SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
Shimano GRX RX410, hyrdaulic disc
Gears
SRAM Apex 12-Speed; 42T chainring; 11-44T cassette
Shift Levers: Shimano GRX Di2 RX715/717; Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX717…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Rigid Carbon fork
Fork: Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Certifications
Frame: ISO 4210 and TUV strength tested and certified. Charger: Certified to UL…
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
List price
Price
$2,195Better
$6,999.99
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.