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Turbo Levo Expert
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with ultra high-end components.
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Mentioned in Specialized Turbo eMTB Lineup 2023
Manufacturer Price
$8,250| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1 |
| Motor | Specialized 250W 90Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 700Wh |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Specialized Turbo Levo stands out as a top-tier enduro e-MTB, praised for its powerful and quiet Brose motor, impressive battery life, and well-balanced geometry. Reviews highlight its natural ride feel, excellent suspension performance, and advanced integration of e-bike components. However, some note compromises in component quality for the price, particularly in wheels and brakes.
Powerful, quiet Brose motor with natural ride feel
Impressive battery life and range
Well-balanced geometry and suspension performance
Advanced integration of e-bike components
Lightweight and stealthy design
Component quality doesn't always match the price
Wheel and brake performance can be underwhelming
Some models are expensive
Battery removal can be cumbersome
Turbo Levo is the benchmark all other e-MTBs are judged against
Bike PerfectThe bike is incredible… it’s lightweight, beautiful, relatively quiet, extremely well balanced, and just a blast to ride.
Electric Bike ReviewThe Specialized S-Works Levo is currently the best eMTB on the market!
E-Mountainbike MagazineSimply put if we had to choose one e-bike out of all the ones we’ve ridden, we keep coming back to the Levo.
Flow Mountain BikeFeedback?
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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 […]
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.
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
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.
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?
Smooth, responsive and powerful. Superb integration and brilliant battery range.
Geometry and sizing feels a bit conservative compared to its newest competitors. Expensive considering the parts package.
Feb 2020
Only 240 watts. Only 38 pounds. Welcome to the gray area.
Feb 2020 · Ian Collins
Over the past few months I’ve been hearing some chatter about a new Specialized e-bike rumored to tip the scales at only 38 pounds. As the brand was already leading the charge with lightweight e-bikes that didn’t come as a huge surprise, but weight aside, I knew very little about the bike until recently. Taking on a silhouette similar to the current Levo, which follows the form of the latest Stumpjumper, this new Levo SL looks familiar – on the surface anyway. However, upon closer inspection, you’ll notice that the downtube and motor area are a bit slimmer … small
Nov 2019
Price: $8250.00 | Model Year: 2019 | A lighter, stiffer, even more powerful second generation Turbo Levo platform, custom side-arm rear suspension design improves cable routing, tubeless ready rims and tires, unique hidden SWAT multi-tool under stem cap
A lighter, stiffer, even more powerful second generation Turbo Levo platform, custom side-arm rear suspension design improves cable routing, tubeless ready rims and tires, unique hidden SWAT multi-tool under stem cap
29er wheel size with narrower 2.6" tires reduce friction and improve steering precision, new battery design provides higher capacity for improved range, two colorways, four frame sizes, vast network of dealers, great warranty
Brose Drive S MAG (magnesium) is lighter, smaller, more powerful, and even more efficient than older aluminum motors but just as smooth and still very quiet, works with Mission Control smartphone app, new Shuttle mode adjusts torque at lower pedal cadence for slow steady climbs
Improved control interface is easier to reach on the top tube and can be set to stealth mode so no LED lights shine while riding, control ring allows you to adjust assist without taking your hands off of the grips, still no locking core to protect the battery against theft, single-shift SRAM triggers protect the drivetrain but feel slower and less satisfying than multi-shift
| 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 | RockShox Pike RC29, 150mm of travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3 w/ custom valve, 150mm of travel Travel: 150mm |
| Stem | Specialized Trail, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree, S/M 40mm / L/XL 50mm |
| Handlebar | Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 780mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post 34.9mm, 130mm of travel (Size: Small), 160mm of travel (Sizes: M/XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Specialized Dirt |
| Grips | Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Praxis, 2D cold-forged alloy, custom offset, 165mm, 32T, custom steel |
| Shifters | SRAM S700, single-click lever |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1175, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11ET, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Traverse 29, hookless alloy, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, 28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 360, 3-pawl design, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6" |
| Motor | Specialized 2.1, custom Rx Trail-tuned motor, 250W nominal |
|---|---|
| Battery | Turbo M2-700, fully integrated w/ rock guard, 700 Wh |
| Remote | Specialized TCU, 10-LED state of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, handlebar remote with walk-assist |
| Display | Specialized TCU, 10-LED state of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, handlebar remote with walk-assist |
| Charger | Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug |
First added March 27
Last updated March 27
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