2021 Specialized

S-Works Turbo Levo

A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$15,000
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkFox Factory Float 38
ShockFox Float X2 Factory
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetXX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS
MotorSpecialized mid-drive
BatterySpecialized 700Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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28 mph

S-Works Turbo Levo

26 mph

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Sizing
S2

5'2" – 5'8"

S3

5'5" – 5'11"

S4

5'7" – 6'3"

S5

5'10" – 6'4"

S6

6'2" – 6'8"

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Reviews
Outdoor Gear Lab
Specialized Turbo Levo Comp

Jul 2022 · Kurt Gensheimer

The only thing tougher than reaching the top is staying there, a feat the Specialized Turbo Levo Comp has achieved after winning a fourth consecutive...

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One Year on the Specialized Turbo Levo Gen 3

Mar 2022 · Ryan Palmer

It's been through the gauntlet and come out unscathed—mostly.

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BikeRadar
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo review

Jun 2021 · Alex Evans

Mega-money S-Works Turbo Levo has the performance to justify the price

Highs
  • Impeccable handling 99 per cent of the time

  • Amazing spec

  • Impressive suspension that proved to be both poppy and supple

  • Easy to adjust geometry with a wide range of settings

  • Great battery life and power delivery

Lows
  • Trail casing tyres reduce out-the-box capability

  • Damping tune might not suit ligher riders

  • Mind-blowing price tag

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL in review - Doping for your legs, just for your legs!

Jun 2021 · Peter Walker

ENDURO reviewing yet another eMTB?! There's actually a very good reason: the sub 17 kg Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL offers a very natural ride and top handling. Moreover, it allows you to enjoy long rides without getting exhausted! Fancy a shuttle session without taking the car?

Highs
  • Intuitive handling

  • Motor delivers a very natural ride feel

  • Successful integration of the motor-battery system

  • Modular battery concept with range extender

Lows
  • Lack of smoothness at high speed and little support from the suspension

  • Puncture-prone rear tire

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E-Mountainbike Magazine
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo on review – Best in Test for the fourth year running?

Apr 2021 · Felix Stix

The Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo has the big E-MOUNTAINBIKE group test for three years in a row. We had the exclusive opportunity to test the newest generation of Levo over several months and compare it with 24 of the hottest eMTBs of 2021. Is the S-Works Turbo Levo the best eMTB of 2021?

Highs
  • High-speed riding performance

  • Completely silent downhill

  • Attention to detail

  • MasterMind display offers plenty of connectivity and customisation options

Lows
  • Complex setup with numerous geometry options

  • Cockpit ergonomics with Shiftmix clamps

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Bikerumor
Review: 2021 Specialized Turbo Levo - big rides, actual weight & tech details

Mar 2021

First ride review, actual weight & complete tech overview of the new 3rd generation Specialized Turbo Levo...with video, slow motion & more!

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Pinkbike
Review: The 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo is the New Benchmark

Mar 2021 · Mike Kazimer

The third generation of the Levo advances the eMTB game to the next level.

Highs
  • Very quiet motor & excellent display

  • Super smooth power delivery

  • Adjustable geometry

Lows
  • There's really only one – the price.

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Vital MTB
2022 Specialized Turbo Levo Pro E-Bike

Mar 2021 · Stick_in_the_leg_Greg

The cost of admission is high but Specialized is delivering the goods with its newest Levo.

Highs
  • Brilliant power transfer

  • Very quiet

  • Excellent suspension feel

  • Long battery life

  • It's real purdy

  • Well-rounded and comfortable

Lows
  • Expensive

  • Short rear end on steep climbs (larger sizes)

  • Rear tire's light casing

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

FACT 11m full carbon, 29" front wheel, 27.5" rear wheel, full internal cable routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel, geo adjust head tube, geo adjust horst pivot

ColorsBlue Ghost Gravity Fade / Black / Light Silver; Metallic White Silver / Chrome / Dream Silver

Fork

FOX FLOAT 38 Factory 29, Grip2 damper, 44mm offset, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, 110x15mm, 1.5" tapered steerer, 160mm travel, Kashima

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT X2 Factory, LSC, LSR, 2-position lever, 55x210mm, Kashima

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

Deity, 35.0mm

Handlebar

Roval Traverse SL Carbon, riser bar, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm, 35.0mm

Saddle

Bridge, 155/143mm, Hollow Ti-rails

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9, 1X remote, (S1:100mm, S2: 125mm, S3: 150mm, S4-S6: 170mm)

TypeDropper

Grips

Deity, Knuckleduster, Black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

Crank

Praxis Carbon/Custom Offset/ISIS Spindle Interface, 160mm, SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 104 BCD, 34T, steel

Shifters

SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle

Cassette

SRAM XG-1299, 12-Speed, 10-52t

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

Front: Magura MT7, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 203mm rotor, Rear: Magura MT7, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 203mm rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Traverse SL 29, Rear: Traverse SL 27.5

Tires

Front: Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.6"

Electric Components
Motor

Specialized Turbo Full Power System 2.2 Motor

Battery

Specialized M3-700, Integrated battery, 700Wh

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Charger

Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V

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