Turbo Levo Hardtail
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry e-bike with mid-range components.
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Mentioned in Specialized Turbo eMTB Lineup 2023
Manufacturer Price
CA$3,929($2,952)Frame | Aluminum |
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Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
Fork | Suntour XCM |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 9 |
Groupset | Alivio |
Motor | Specialized 250W 50Nm mid-drive |
Battery | Specialized 400Wh |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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May 2023 · Alan Muldoon
If ever there was a bike that I totally misjudged, it was the original Specialized Levo SL. Launched in Feb 2020, it instantly had what appeared to be outdated geometry and sizing where the 35Nm motor seemed seriously underpowered too. Factor in the flimsy tyre casings and a Fox 34 fork, both fitted for impressive weight saving, rather than impressive performance, and I basically looked the other way. Not the most professional approach for a professional bike tester, I know, but the numbers simply didn’t add up. Want to know more about the updates in general? Find out more about the new Specialized Turbo Levo SL Gen 2 updates and range overview. Need to know Full carbon frame with no side-arm – more freedom for linkage/kinematics and shock options Moves to S sizing, S1 to S6 – Travel is 160/150mm (S1:150/144mm) New SL 1.2 Motor has 50Nm torque, 320W peak power with two-piece honeycomb casing to reduce noise – 43% more torque 33% more power Battery capacity is 320Wh integrated, S-Works build come with 160Wh range extender Mastermind TCU on both models, customisable via Mission Control app Adjustable geo – three features – Horst link flip chip adapts geometry for 29in rear wheel, head seat cups offer +/- 1.25º adjustment 63º-65.5º, shock eyelet flip-chip offers +/- 5mm of BB height adjustment Revised kinematics give a more rearward initial axle path and increased anti-squat Two models: S-Works and Comp £7,000, stock builds come with MX wheel sizes S-Works bike get’s new SRAM XX1 AXS T-type drivetrain, without a jump in pricing Fork offset changes from 51mm to 44mm, to reflect new geometry and sizing To be fair, Specialized was breaking new ground, so it had no way of knowing how the Gen 1 Levo SL would be received, let alone how riders would use and abuse it. It was, after all, in a category all of its own. Twelve months on, Specialized had the feedback it needed and it was clear that the Levo SL frame was much more capable than the original build kit adorning it. As such, the fork got bumped up to a Fox 36, the shock grew a reservoir for better heat management, and the tyres got tougher casings. Sure, the overall weight crept up, but it was all lean muscle, which gave the Levo SL a swagger that it lacked previously. Now it had my full attention. I tested the Expert model in 2021 and the S-Works verison in 2022, and both times I was impressed by the overall feel of the Levo SL. The supple suspension response offers ridiculously high levels of grip and control, combined with the subtle frame flex that mirrors the response of an analog bike. Sprinkle on the assistance of the motor and the Levo SL totally won me over. Yes, the frame proportions were short-ish and a touch tall, and other brands were beginning to catch up and even exceed the power output of the SL motor, but in our …Continue reading »
More sizes, more adjustability, more travel, more support from the suspension, more power and more torque than before, Same price, same weight. 160Wh range extender included with S-Works bike.
Rear suspension isn’t as plush as before. It’s still a ton of 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
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...
Jun 2022 · Alex Evans
The frame and motor have virtually irreproachable performance, but its spec seriously limits the potential
Adjustable geometry that feels great on the trail
Good battery life
Powerful motor
Comfy seat and grips
Suspension-damper function limited
Puncture-prone tyres
Asking price not equitable to performance on tap
Mar 2022 · Ryan Palmer
It's been through the gauntlet and come out unscathed—mostly.
Mar 2022 · Dusten Ryen
Specialized delivered a killer eBike with the Gen 3 Turbo Levo that is incredibly fun to ride and capable in all types of terrain.
Suspension Tune!
All around versatility
Insanely confident and comfortable
Playful and planted
Do we have to say it?
Not the most powerful or fastest on the climbs
Charge port door breakage
Mar 2021
First ride review, actual weight & complete tech overview of the new 3rd generation Specialized Turbo Levo...with video, slow motion & more!
Frame | Specialized M5 Aluminum, 29 Trail HT Geometry, integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, Command Post routing, 148mm spacing Color: Black |
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Fork | SR Suntour XCM32, 47mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
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 Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic |
Grips | Specialized Body Geometry XC, clamp-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, SGS, 9-speed |
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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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: Hand-built wheel assembly, Rear: Hand-built wheel assembly |
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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" |
Motor | Specialized 1.2 E, custom Rx Street-tuned motor, 250W nominal |
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Battery | Specialized M1-400, integrated Trail Display, ANT+/Bluetooth® module, 400Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
Charger | Custom Specialized 42V2A Charger w/ Rosenberger plug, AC power cord included |
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