2021 Specialized

Turbo Levo

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,500
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkRockShox 35 Silver
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, Praxis
MotorSpecialized 250W 90Nm mid-drive
BatterySpecialized 500Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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

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25 mph

Turbo Levo

26 mph

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Spec Level

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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
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

Specialized M5 Premium Aluminum, 29 Trail Geometry, integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, dropper post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel

ColorsBlack/ Gloss Tarmac Black / Smoke; Clay / Black / Flake Silver; Brassy Yellow

Fork

Rockshox 35 Silver TK, 160mm travel TurnKey damper

Travel160mm

Shock

RockShox Deluxe Select w/ custom air valve, 52.5x210mm

Travel150mm

Stem

Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

Handlebar

Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm width

Saddle

Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

Seatpost

TranzX dropper, 34.9mm, S1: 100mm, S2: 125mm, S3: 150mm. S4-S5: 170mm, S6- 200mm

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Crank

Praxis forged M30, custom offset, SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 104BCD, 32T, steel

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, single-click lever

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Specialized 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Hub

Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Hub

Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

Tires

Front: Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Electric Components
Motor

Specialized Turbo Full Power System 2.1 Motor

Battery

Specialized M2-500, integrated battery w/rock guard, 500Wh

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Charger

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

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