2019 Specialized

Men's Turbo Levo Comp Carbon

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$6,950
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 150mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGX, SRAM
MotorSpecialized 250W 90Nm mid-drive
Battery500Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Men's Turbo Levo Comp Carbon

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'6", size MD, Just right
Reviews
Electric Bike Review
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon Review

Jan 2021

Price: $9025.00 | Model Year: 2020 | One of the most satisfying lightweight full suspension electric mountain bikes available... just 38.8lbs total! Uses a proprietary mid-drive motor and downtube-integrated battery pack that weigh under 8.3lbs combined. Optional range extender bottle-shaped batteries weigh 2.3lbs, are easy to use, and the control system allows for simultaneous or independent drawdown. You can even remove the downtube battery and rely solely on the range extender packs, which may be eligible for commercial air travel

Observations
  • One of the most satisfying lightweight full suspension electric mountain bikes available... just 38.8lbs total! Uses a proprietary mid-drive motor and downtube-integrated battery pack that weigh under 8.3lbs combined. Optional range extender bottle-shaped batteries weigh 2.3lbs, are easy to use, and the control system allows for simultaneous or independent drawdown. You can even remove the downtube battery and rely solely on the range extender packs, which may be eligible for commercial air travel

  • Boost hub spacing for strength, varied front and rear tire for improved handling and traction, impressive SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc brakes with quad piston calipers and 200/180mm rotors, tool-free adjustable brake levers with reach and contact point, four frame sizes and two color options, stock 29er wheel size with flip chip to enable 27.5 650b, infinitely adjustable dropper seat post

  • Premium Fox air suspension front and rear with 150mm travel for cross country and all mountain riding (designed around the Stumpjumper with slacker head tube angle and longer wheelbase), Intuitive and durable button pad and main control unit with LED lights that can be turned off, optional Mission Control smartphone app offers power setting adjustments, optional TCU LCD display and Ant+ wireless is great for fitness training (watts, cadence, rpm, bpm)

  • Limited motor torque at 35nm vs. 90nm on the Brose motor system (used on non-SL Levo and Kenevo), high pitched whine produced by motor when pedaling at high RPM (comparable to Bosch CX), charging ports on non-driveside of bike can be difficult to reach when laid down, the bikes are expensive and Specialized charges extra for the power cable to connect the optional Range Extender battery... as well as a dual-charging splitter cable

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed // Specialized Turbo Levo SL (Expert carbon)

Dec 2020 · Scotty Prendergast

It is true, with all the wiz and fanfare around electric mountain bikes these days occasionally we still hear a little pessimism from the odd naysayer out there… Sure, there will always be your traditional let us say ‘naturally aspirated’ MTB riders out there who at times may have a different opinion on the modern age of e-Bikes with claims akin to; “They don’t handle that well,” or “They are too heavy.” And to be fair those statements have at […]

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VeloNews
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon review

Oct 2020 · Berne Broudy

An e-MTB with an 80-mile range that gives you twice your power — at nearly the same weight — as a traditional trail bike.

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Loam Wolf
Review: Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon

Oct 2020 · Nic Hall

SPECIALIZED TURBO LEVO SL EXPERT CARBON REVIEW Words by Nic Hall | Photos by Drew Rohde Over the past few years we’ve seen the eMTB arms race charge for longer range, bigger batteries and burlier builds. The Specialized Turbo Levo SL bucked the trend

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Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action Bike Test: Specialized Turbo Levo SL Trail Bike

Sep 2020 · McCoy

There is no doubt that Specialized, with their top-of-the-range S-Works model, has set a standard that is absolute when it comes to e-MTBs

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off.road.cc
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon review

Aug 2020

The Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon is a sleek, light and very useable take on the e-bike. The motor might be less powerful than most, but it also has far less mass to push, it's smooth and the battery lasts really well. The spec – in particular the fork – holds it back on rowdy trails and the geometry verges on dated, but for flowy trails and long adventures, the 'superlight' e-bike concept is a winner.

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MBR
Specialized Turbo Levo Expert Carbon: first ride review - MBR

Feb 2020 · Danny Milner

With a bigger battery and beefier fork can the new Specialized Turbo Levo Expert Carbon retain it top-status in the e-mountain bike market?

Highs
  • Smooth, responsive and powerful. Superb integration and brilliant battery range.

Lows
  • Geometry and sizing feels a bit conservative compared to its newest competitors. Expensive considering the parts package.

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BIKE Magazine
Is the New Specialized Turbo Levo SL More Mountain Bike than E-Bike?

Feb 2020

Only 240 watts. Only 38 pounds. Welcome to the gray area.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

FACT 9m Carbon w/ M5 alloy rear triangle, 29 Trail Geometry, Integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, Command Post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel

Fork

FOX 34 Rhythm E-bike, GRIP damper, 29" Boost™, 150mm of travel

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX DPS Performance, 210x52.5, 150mm of travel, 3-Position Adjustment, custom tune

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

Specialized Trail, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized Trail, 6061 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 780mm, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

X-Fusion Manic, 34.9mm, 125mm of travel (Small), 150mm of travel (M/XL)

TypeDropper

Pedals

Specialized Dirt

Grips

Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed

Crank

Praxis, 2D cold-forged alloy, custom offset, 165mm, 32T, custom steel

Shifters

SRAM S700, single-click lever

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t

Chain

KMC X11ET, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

Brakes

Front: SRAM Guide RE, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Guide RE, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Roval Traverse 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Hub

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h

Rear Hub

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

Tires

Front: Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6"

Electric Components
Motor

Specialized 2.1, custom Rx Trail-tuned motor, 250W nominal

Battery

Turbo M2-500, fully integrated w/ rock guard, 500Wh

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Charger

Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug

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