2021 Specialized

Turbo Levo Hardtail

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry e-bike with mid-range components.
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MSRPCA$3,929 (about $2,952)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetAlivio
MotorSpecialized 250W 50Nm mid-drive
BatterySpecialized 400Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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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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Beta
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 Aluminum, 29 Trail HT Geometry, integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, Command Post routing, 148mm spacing

ColorBlack

Fork

SR Suntour XCM32, 47mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Stem

Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Specialized Trail, 6061 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 31.8mm clamp, S 720mm, M-XL 750mm

Saddle

Body Geometry Myth 155 XS, Body Geometry Henge 143 S/M/L/XL, steel rails

Seatpost

Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic

Grips

Specialized Body Geometry XC, clamp-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio, SGS, 9-speed

Crank

Custom alloy forged crankarms

Shifters

Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

Cassette

Shimano HG201, 9-speed, 11-36t

Chain

KMC e9S.NPBK, e-bike chain, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™

Brakes

Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Hand-built wheel assembly, Rear: Hand-built wheel assembly

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

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

Tires

Front: Ground Control, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Ground Control, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Electric Components
Motor

Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal

Battery

Specialized M1-400, integrated Trail Display, ANT+/Bluetooth® module, 400Wh

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Charger

Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included

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