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C O M O S L S P E C I A L I Z E D FEATURES, BENEFITS U N I V E R S I T Y & GUIDELINES WORKBOOK...
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- with super-smooth assistance that makes you feel like the superhero you are. ABOUT THIS WORKBOOK SBCU developed this product-focused Workbook to help you become a Turbo Como SL expert. It is a profound source of product knowledge that guides you through all features and benefits.
RIDER BENEFITS MODEL OVERVIEW GENERAL DIFFERENTIATORS KEY SPECIFICATIONS BIKE WEIGHTS BIKE SIZING TURBO COMO SL SIZE GUIDE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SADDLE HEIGHTS BIKE GEOMETRY THE CHASSIS DESIGN AND ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENTS FRAME MEASUREMENTS & COMPATIBILITY FORK MEASUREMENTS & COMPATIBILITY CUSTOMIZING THE DEFAULT CHAINRING/SPROCKET SPECIFICATIONS...
EXPERIENCE WHICH TURBO COMO RIDER ARE YOU? COMO SL COMO CHARACTER Capable & Agile Comfortable & Quick AS LIGHT AS 21.5 kg 23.0 - 24.5 kg (fully equipped version, 650B or 700c) RIDER AMPLIFICATION 2x You 4x You MA X. MOTOR POWER 240 W / 35 Nm 565 W / 90 Nm RANGE,...
EXPERIENCE RIDER BENEFITS Knowing the key Rider Benefits helps sales staff to lead targeted customer conversations with potential Como SL riders. It enables everyone to: • Tell a compelling product story in a short amount of time • Quickly summarize the unique sales propositions (USPs) •...
MODEL OVERVIEW GENERAL Knowing the key Rider Benefits helps sales staff to lead targeted customer conversations with potential Como SL riders. It enables everyone to: • Tell a compelling product story in a short amount of time • Quickly summarize the unique sales propositions (USPs) •...
Retul/Body Geometry session and the rider gets a full fitting to create the perfect experience. A proper test ride should be part of the size decision as well. MODEL OVERVIEW TURBO COMO SL SIZE GUIDE COMO SL SIZE COMO SL SIZE COMO SL SIZE APPROX.
MODEL OVERVIEW MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SADDLE HEIGHTS The below table references the min/max. saddle heights for each frame size. Measuring details: • Default and uncut seatpost (length: 500 mm) • Default saddle with saddle surface approx. level to floor • Crank arm in alignment with seat tube •...
THE CHASSIS DESIGN AND ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENTS THESE WERE THE LEADING DESIGN IDEAS FOR THE COMO SL CHASSIS • Create a true unisex frame design, with inclusive, yet dynamic styling • Have fully integrated cable routing for clean and modern aesthetics – and also to avoid dangling or rattling cables that can get caught when parking or storing the bike •...
• 135mm spacing • Drop out for full axle of internal gear hub TIRE COMPATIBILITY • All MY22 Turbo Como SL models come stock with 650Bx2.3 tires • 2.3" is the max. to allow sufficient clearance between tire and fender •...
THE CHASSIS CUSTOMIZING THE DEFAULT CHAINRING/SPROCKET SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL NOTES • The below table serves as a general guideline if the default gear ratio is meant to be changed (no guarantee on compatibility) • General limitations for different chainring/sprocket sizes: frame, fender adjustment range, chain/belt cover, spider, availability of options •...
KEY COMPONENT DATA COCKPIT COMO SL FRAME SIZE • Integrated stem/bar combination HANDLEBAR / STEM • Internal cable routing • 680 mm bar width / 29° backsweep Como SL bikes use a fully integrated custom cockpit that does not allow modification with any COMPATIBILITY NOTE aftermarket components such as different handlebars or stems.
KEY COMPONENT DATA DRIVE-TRAIN COMO SL FRAME SIZE CRANK LENGTHS* 170 mm 172.5 mm 175 mm approx. 181 mm CRANK Q-FACTOR* • Measured for carbon cranks, alloy cranks very close • Measured from left outer pedal thread surface to right outer pedal thread surface •...
KEY COMPONENT DATA LIGHTS PERMANENT LIGHTS FOR ENHANCED SAFETY The lights are always on when the bike is turned on so that riders can see and are seen at all times. Since the lights consume little power, this does not negatively affect range. TURNING OFF THE LIGHTS WHILE CHARGING After initiating charging, the lights power up, but they can be turned off by powering the bike off via the TCU - charging continues, but the lights and the TCU stay off.
KEY COMPONENT DATA RACKS & FENDERS REAR RACK • Custom Specialized pannier rack, aluminum • Rack is connected to rear fender • Max. 20 kg load • Compatible with all standard panniers (pannier rail diameter: 10 mm) • Panniers are supported by two rack stays, so that they do not get into the spokes •...
Notes: Images are generic reference. Use links to get details on third-party solutions. PANNIERS COMPATIBLE SADDLE BAGS COMPATIBLE • All standard panniers are Tip: Use the Specialized SWAT compatible with the rear rack bags such as the Stormproof pack • Rail diameter on Como SL rack: to allow carrying essentials. 10 mm...
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ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY TRAILER MOUNTING IMPORTANT: Mounting and pulling a trailer is on Rider`s risk and any warranty claims for damage induced by trailer use is not covered. Please refer to the addendum Riding With Kids for more information. Technically, a trailer can be mounted. In order to mount a trailer hitch, a matching adaptor is required. •...
TURBO SL TECHNOLOGY COMO SL: FULL SYSTEM DIAGRAM ALL COMO SL MODELS FEATURE THE IDENTICAL TURBO SL TECHNOLOGY The following overview of the ‘Turbo SL Technology’ presents key information only. Please refer to the Workbook ‘Turbo SL Technology System: Features & Benefits’ to learn all about the SL system (motor, batteries, harness, charger, system behaviour, Mission Control App, etc.).
TURBO SL TECHNOLOGY BASIC THEORY OF OPERATION THREE COMPONENTS ARE PART OF THE CAN BIKE SYSTEM COMMUNICATION (COMPONENTS ‘TALK’ TO EACH OTHER): 1. TCU (can be seen as the master of the bike, also allowing external communication) 2. Motor 3. Batteries (Internal and/or Range Extender) •...
For all details please refer to the Turbo SL Technology Workbook. MOTOR INTERNAL BATTERY RANGE EXTENDER BATTERY • Specialized SL 1.1 motor • 320 Wh • Compatible, using Zee Cage on down tube • Nominal: 240 W • 6.9 Ah x 48 V •...
TURBO SL TECHNOLOGY CHARGING GENERAL All Como SL bikes must only be charged with the supplied 48 V custom charger. The Y-splitter charge cable is optional and can only charge one internal battery and one RE simultaneously. TURNING OFF THE LIGHTS WHILE CHARGING After initiating charging, the lights power up, but they can be turned off by pressing the power button on the TCU, which will cause the lights and TCU to turn off, but charging will continue.
INTRODUCTORY VIDEO: Specialized Mission Control App • Managing your Turbo e-bike with the HOW-TO-VIDEOS: How to connect your Turbo ebike to Specialized Mission Control • • How to tune your Turbo e-bike in Specialized Mission Control How to track your rides in Specialized Mission Control •...
• Explain how to use Mission Control App • Use Smart Control - watch this video on How to use Smart Control in Specialized Mission Control • Suggest tuning the default assist values for more range (lower Support/Peak Power increases range) •...
RANGE & RIDE TIME COMO SL RANGE EXAMPLES Please makes sure to create your own range examples in the area where most of your customers ride. This is enables you to be locally authentic and meaningful for the rider. RANGE EXAMPLE DEFAULT ECO MODE (28 MPH ASSIST SPEED, INTERNAL BATTERY) (ADDITIONAL RANGE EXAMPLES COMING LATER)
• Use Mission Control App to lower Support and Peak Power to reduce battery consumption and increase range • Activate Smart Control - watch this video on How to use Smart Control in Specialized Mission Control • Ride in smooth cadence for best motor efficiency (rule of thumb: 75 rpm and higher) •...
GENERAL All bike building and servicing videos/animations are archived on the Service Website. Visit any Como SL model to acess them. Please visit service.specialized.com to watch service-related videos. They are associated with the bike models. UNBOXING & BIKE BUILDING MOTOR AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT...
BIKE BUILDING & SERVICE SMALL PARTS SCHEMATICS The 2021 Como SL `Small Parts Schematic` provides rich technical guidance on cabling/wiring, cockpit setup, installation of Turbo components, bolts and torques, hardware specifications, and much more. Find the full Small Parts Guide on the Service Website BIKE BUILDING &...
BIKE BUILDING & SERVICE RIDER HANDOVER This Rider handover guideline gives Retailers a checklist to hand over a Como SL in the most efficient and complete manner. This way, Riders will have the best experience with their bike and their Retail partner. Regard the 5 phases in the handover checklist as a suggestion Retailers can apply either fully or in parts.
This section outlines the diagnostics and troubleshooting resources we provide for a Turbo SL system. For all resources, please refer to the Service Website. BASIC GUIDELINE ON DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING • Differentiate between normal system behavior and functional issues (for Specialized-internal reference: Normal System Behaviour) • Make sure firmware is up-to-date before diagnostic process •...
BIKE BUILDING & SERVICE SERVICE PARTS GENERAL • Como SL Service Parts are available at point of market introduction • Please refer to the specific Como SL model on the Service Website to identify the needed Service Part BIKE BUILDING & SERVICE SPOKE LENGTHS SPOKE LENGTHS SPOKE LENGTHS...
GUIDELINES & TIPS RIDING TIPS (SL-SPECIFIC) RIDE TIP BENEFIT When using a Range Extender, ride in default parallel Rewards rider best motor support over ride, reduces load on discharge mode. batteries, esp. on RE (potentially increases lifetime). Use TCD to monitor important metrics. Rider can control cadence, mode and state of charge based on numbers.
• You find detailed information on weight limitations in this document: ‘SPECIALIZED BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL: APPENDIX A - RIDER/BIKE WEIGHT LIMITS AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS • Find it on the Service Website and on www.specialized.com, archived under the manual’s drop down for every bike model Example of EN 15194 sticker...
• Specifications • Aftermarket Accessories CALL TO ACTION • Regulatory Statements SBCU/Specialized staff: • EC Declaration of Conformity • Please introduce manual to retailers, pointing out handling of Peel Me Sticker At Retail: • During bike-building: mechanic applies Peel Me Sticker onto last page of manual and connects the manual to the matching bike (e.g.
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