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2021 Specialized

Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

€3,900($4,535)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetDeore
MotorSpecialized 250W hub-drive
BatterySpecialized 500Wh
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
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Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp
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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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Summary

The Specialized Turbo Levo stands out as a top-tier enduro e-MTB, praised for its powerful motor, excellent suspension, and innovative design. It offers a smooth, natural riding experience with adjustable geometry and a high-capacity battery, making it versatile for various trails. However, its high price and weight are noted drawbacks.

Pros
  • Powerful, quiet motor with smooth power delivery

  • Excellent suspension performance for comfort and control

  • High-capacity battery for extended ride times

  • Adjustable geometry for versatile riding

  • Innovative design with clean integration of e-bike components

Cons
  • High price tag

  • Heavy compared to non-e-MTBs

  • Some models may lack premium components for the price

Key Quotes
The new Levo is the king of the e-mountain bikes.
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Specialized has redefined the shape of the modern electric mountain bike – sleek, progressive and fully-integrated.
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The Turbo Levo is the benchmark all other e-MTBs are judged against.
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BikeRadar
Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy review

Jun 2022 · Alex Evans

The frame and motor have virtually irreproachable performance, but its spec seriously limits the potential

Highs
  • Adjustable geometry that feels great on the trail

  • Good battery life

  • Powerful motor

  • Comfy seat and grips

Lows
  • Suspension-damper function limited

  • Puncture-prone tyres

  • Asking price not equitable to performance on tap

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Loam Wolf
Specialized Turbo Levo Expert –, 2022 eMTB Shootout

May 2022

We loved the Specialized Levo last year, so we were excited to get the 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo Expert. Read our review to see if it lived up to the hype!

Highs
  • Suspension Tune

  • Geometry and adjustability

  • Well rounded

  • Plows and Plays

Lows
  • Motor reliability?

  • Price tag

  • Charge port door

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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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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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Outdoor Gear Lab
Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp

Apr 2021 · Joshua Hutchens

Specialized follows up on the success of their Gen 3 Levo with small updates to the frame and suspension, and huge updates to the motor and software. A...

Highs
  • Impressive motor integration

  • Excellent software

  • Adjustable geometry

  • SWAT Storage

Lows
  • Hefty

  • Fox Rhythm 36 fork

  • Price

  • Tire spec

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

Mar 2021 · Tyler Benedict

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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized M5 Aluminum, 29 Trail HT Geometry, integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, Command Post routing, 148mm spacing

ColorCast Battleship / Mojave

Fork

RockShox Recon RL 29, Solo Air, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, XS/S: 100mm of travel, M/L/XL: 120mm of travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

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, XS 720mm, S-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 Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed

Crank

Custom alloy forged crankarms

Shifters

Shimano Deore, 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano Deore, 10spd, 11-42t

Chain

KMC e10S, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

Brakes

Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Hub

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 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 1.3, custom Rx Trail-tuned motor, 250W nominal

Battery

Specialized M1-500, integrated Trail Display, ANT+/Bluetooth® module, 500Wh

Charger

Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug

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