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Turbo Levo SL Comp
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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$7,000| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Motor | Specialized 240W 35Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Specialized 320Wh |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Specialized Turbo Levo SL is a lightweight, agile e-bike that bridges the gap between traditional mountain bikes and full-powered e-MTBs, offering a more natural ride feel with less power but greater efficiency. Its modular battery system and compact motor design appeal to riders looking for extended range without the bulk. However, its lower power output and battery capacity compared to its full-powered counterparts may limit its appeal for those seeking maximum assistance on steep climbs.
Lighter-weight and lighter-powered than the Turbo Levo
Rides like a normal bike with no drag when power is off
Compatible with the Range Extender external battery for extended range
Superb suspension and handling
Smooth and natural motor feel
Less power output compared to the Turbo Levo
Smaller battery capacity
High cost, especially for higher-end models
Some components compromise performance for weight savings
Dated geometry in some models
But what if there were one that didn’t quadruple your power on the climbs. And what if it weighed only a few pounds more than a traditional, motor-less bike? Could you then call it a mountain bike?
BIKE MagazineThe bottom line of any mountain bike review is how much fun you had riding it, and on that basis, the new Levo SL is an instant hit.
Bike PerfectThe new Specialized Turbo Levo SL just changed the game for e-mountain bikes by introducing a much lighter motor and battery system.
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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?
Intuitive handling
Motor delivers a very natural ride feel
Successful integration of the motor-battery system
Modular battery concept with range extender
Lack of smoothness at high speed and little support from the suspension
Puncture-prone rear tire
May 2021 · Alan Muldoon
The Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert C gets its own Fact m11 carbon frame that builds into an impressive 18.57kg (40.94lb) complete bike.
Superb suspension and impressive range.
All sizes could be longer.
Apr 2021 · Felix Stix
Tourers and trail riders prick up your ears! While the Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL may only have a weak motor and small battery, that might be the most exciting thing about it! How so? And can the Levo SL keep up with a bunch of classic all-rounders? Find out all the answers in our big group test in which we compare 25 of the hottest and most exciting eMTBs of 2021.
Excellent implementation of the drive concept
Modular battery concept
Very agile and playful
The concept bridges analogue and electric MTBs
Technical climbs
Cockpit ergonomics
Jan 2021
Price: $9025.00 | Model Year: 2020 | One of the most satisfying lightweight full suspension electric mountain bikes available... just 38.8lbs total! Uses a proprietary mid-drive motor and downtube-integrated battery pack that weigh under 8.3lbs combined. Optional range extender bottle-shaped batteries weigh 2.3lbs, are easy to use, and the control system allows for simultaneous or independent drawdown. You can even remove the downtube battery and rely solely on the range extender packs, which may be eligible for commercial air travel
One of the most satisfying lightweight full suspension electric mountain bikes available... just 38.8lbs total! Uses a proprietary mid-drive motor and downtube-integrated battery pack that weigh under 8.3lbs combined. Optional range extender bottle-shaped batteries weigh 2.3lbs, are easy to use, and the control system allows for simultaneous or independent drawdown. You can even remove the downtube battery and rely solely on the range extender packs, which may be eligible for commercial air travel
Boost hub spacing for strength, varied front and rear tire for improved handling and traction, impressive SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc brakes with quad piston calipers and 200/180mm rotors, tool-free adjustable brake levers with reach and contact point, four frame sizes and two color options, stock 29er wheel size with flip chip to enable 27.5 650b, infinitely adjustable dropper seat post
Premium Fox air suspension front and rear with 150mm travel for cross country and all mountain riding (designed around the Stumpjumper with slacker head tube angle and longer wheelbase), Intuitive and durable button pad and main control unit with LED lights that can be turned off, optional Mission Control smartphone app offers power setting adjustments, optional TCU LCD display and Ant+ wireless is great for fitness training (watts, cadence, rpm, bpm)
Limited motor torque at 35nm vs. 90nm on the Brose motor system (used on non-SL Levo and Kenevo), high pitched whine produced by motor when pedaling at high RPM (comparable to Bosch CX), charging ports on non-driveside of bike can be difficult to reach when laid down, the bikes are expensive and Specialized charges extra for the power cable to connect the optional Range Extender battery... as well as a dual-charging splitter cable
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.
Oct 2020 · Nic Hall
SPECIALIZED TURBO LEVO SL EXPERT CARBON REVIEW Words by Nic Hall | Photos by Drew Rohde Over the past few years we’ve seen the eMTB arms race charge for longer range, bigger batteries and burlier builds. The Specialized Turbo Levo SL bucked the trend
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
| Frame | Specialized M5 Premium Aluminum, 29 Trail Geometry, integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, Command Post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel Colors: Dusty Turquoise / Black; Rocket Red / Black |
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| Fork | FOX RHYTHM 34 FLOAT 29, GRIP damper, 51mm offset, 2-position sweep adjust, 15x110mm, tapered alloy steerer, 150mm of travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, 3-position adjustment, 52.5x210mm, Rx Trail Tune Travel: 150mm |
| Stem | Specialized Trail, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Trail, 6061 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 31.8mm clamp, S 720mm, M-XL 750mm |
| Saddle | Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, 34.9mm, XS:100 mm, S: 125mm, M/L: 150mm, XL:170mm of travel Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Praxis, forged M30, custom offset, SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 94 BCD, 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Specialized 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3", Rear: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" |
| Motor | Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor |
|---|---|
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh |
| Remote | Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote |
| Display | Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote |
| Charger | Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug |
First added March 26
Last updated October 8
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