2022 Specialized
Turbo Levo Expert
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with ultra high-end components.
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Mentioned in Specialized Turbo eMTB Lineup 2023
Manufacturer Price
$6,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, Praxis |
| Motor | Specialized mid-drive |
| Battery | Specialized 700Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison4'11" – 5'3"
5'2" – 5'8"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'7" – 6'3"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'8"
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May 2023 · Alex Evans
Specialized’s mid-range carbon fibre Turbo Levo looks to retain the magic of the S-Works version at a lower price
Neutral balanced handling
Amazing in the turns with plenty of grip
Great suspension dampers
Frame s potential exceeds fork performance limited by travel
Value for money
May 2023 · Mike Kazimer
The Levo SL now has more power, more torque, and a wide range of geometry possibilities.
Apr 2023
The pinnacle of the current Levo range offers electrical assistance without blunting the trail experience
Mar 2023 · Rudolf Fischer
The Turbo Levo is Specialized's top-selling eMTB and has become an integral part of the eMTB world. In 2021, the American brand launched the third generation of their e-vergreen. Can the latest descendant of the Levo dynasty keep up with the hottest bikes of the season?
Easy and intuitive to ride for riders of all levels
Top notch motor and feature integration
Very quiet on descents
Provides too little feedback for active riders
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...
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!
Suspension Tune
Geometry and adjustability
Well rounded
Plows and Plays
Motor reliability?
Price tag
Charge port door
Mar 2022 · Ryan Palmer
It's been through the gauntlet and come out unscathed—mostly.
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.
| 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 Colors: Carbon / Smoke / Black; Maroon / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX FLOAT 38 Performance Elite 29, Grip2 damper, 44mm offset, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, 110x15mm, 1.5" tapered steerer, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | S1: Fox Float DPS Performance, S2-S6: FOX FLOAT X2 Performance, LSC, LSR, 2-position lever Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Stem | Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore |
| Handlebar | Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35mm clamp |
| Saddle | Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SLR LE lever, 34.9, S1: 100mm, S2: 125mm, S3: 150mm, S4/S5: 175mm, S6: 190mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Deity, Knuckleduster, Black |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Praxis Forged/Custom Offset/ISIS Spindle Interface, 160mm, SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 104 BCD, 32T, steel |
| Shifters | SRAM XO1 Eagle trigger, 12-speed, single click |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, S/M: 200mm, L/XL: 220mm, Rear: SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Traverse 29, Rear: Traverse 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" |
| Motor | Specialized Turbo Full Power System 2.2 Motor |
|---|---|
| Battery | Specialized M3-700, Integrated battery, 700Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
| Charger | Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V |
Last updated April 22