Turbo Levo Pro Carbon
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
$12,000Weight | 49.7 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
Fork | Fox Factory Float 38 |
Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Carbon |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | X0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS |
Motor | Specialized mid-drive |
Battery | Specialized 700Wh |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'8"
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Mar 2024
The Specialized Turbo Levo, a flow trail rider's dream, effortlessly navigates lips, roots, and rocks with its lightweight design, albeit with a reduced battery range compared to competitors, making it ideal for those seeking a playful ride with motor assistance.
Extremely light
Fun and poppy suspension kinematics
Available range extender
360 Wh battery range may not be enough for some riders
Less supple in chunky terrain than the travel numbers would suggest
Mar 2024 · Antonia Feder
Specialized entered our 2024 eMTB group test with a true eMTB classic, the Turbo Levo Pro. How did it fare against the competition?
Top trail performance for riders of all levels
Quiet motor downhill
Short seat tube allows you to pick the frame size according to your riding style
Integrated mini tool
Look is a matter of taste
Jan 2024 · Julian Schwede
How did the Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL fare against the competition in our big 2024 trail bike group test?
Excellent balance between agility and composure
Makes you feel at ease right from the start like no other bike in this test
Very good motor integration
Brake lines rattles against the handlebars
Expensive
May 2023 · Danny Milner
Shortly after we finished our last E-Bike of the Year test, Specialized comprehensively updated its Turbo Levo with new sizing, geometry and a swish display embedded in the top tube. It went from a full 29er to a mullet bike, adopted Specialized’s S-sizing – where truncated seat tubes give more overlap between frame options – and gained adjustable geometry that can be set up anywhere from aggressive to full-on psycho. Looking to scope out other options? Check out our guide to the best electric mountain bikes to suit all budgets and riding preferences. Need to know: SWAT multi-tool is hidden in the fork steerer, making it easy to access Three head angles and two dropout positions give six different geometry settings 6 frame sizes with closely stacked seat tube lengths give you size options 700Wh battery slides in at the base of the down tube and is held in place by a single hex bolt As such, the gen 3 Levo has the joint slackest head angle on test at 63.7º, with the option to tweak it by 1º in either direction by changing the upper headset cup. Furthermore, you can choose between two dropout settings with either long chainstays and a low BB or short chainstays and a high BB. We chose the former as the 160mm cranks give stacks of pedal clearance. The Comp gets a full carbon frame, but Spesh also offers an alloy Turbo Levo with a very similar spec for about £1k less. There’s an 800g weight penalty, but considering it’s one of the lightest bikes on test, it’s no deal breaker. What about motor reliability? The previous gen 2 model was plagued with problems, but since Specialized reinforced the belt and recalibrated the software we’ve had no issues on two long term test bikes. Suspension While the more expensive models in the Turbo Levo range come with Fox 38 forks, the Comp makes do with the slimmer 36. These save a bit of weight but still provide ample stiffness. While the simple Grip damper lacks some support, adding an extra 10psi and running the sweep compression dial at 1 o’clock keeps the front end propped up. They were also incredibly sensitive – partly due to slightly loose bushings – which ensured loads of grip up front and a really lively feel. Sadly they are the older chassis design, thus bereft of the lower leg lubrication channels of the latest version. That pitter-patter response is mirrored perfectly by the Float X Performance shock out back. Superbly fluid, it tracked every bump and ripple as well as providing plenty of support to push against when we wanted to pop the Levo off the ground. Just keep on top of servicing, as the offset yoke puts an added strain on the shock internals. Components Specialized’s in-house wheels come fitted with inner tubes, but there are tubeless valves in the box, so upgrading only requires sealant. An added bonus is that fitting our Maxxis control tyres and ditching …Continue reading »
Excellent chassis
Cost-cutting drivetrain and fork
May 2023 · Alex Evans
All-new Turbo Levo SL II is a Stumpjumper Evo with a motor, and we love it
Amazingly adaptable geometry
Incredibly wide performance band
Well tuned suspension
Damped ride
Drool worthy spec
Rear tyre casing is inadequate
Cost
May 2023
The 2023.5 Specialized Turbo Levo Pro continues to be a stellar example of an all-round electric mountain bike. Check out our review.
Unparalleled well-roundedness
Excellent drive unit
Stellar quality
Drive unit power
Confident and fun ride
Geometry adjustability
There are better specialist bikes
$13k is serious dough.
We hear lots about drive unit reliability
May 2023
Specialized says not a single bolt was reused to make the new Turbo Levo SL 1.2 motor. The frame is all new too!
May 2023 · Mike Kazimer
The Levo SL now has more power, more torque, and a wide range of geometry possibilities.
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 Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Gloss Rusted Red / Satin Redwood |
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Fork | Fox 38 Factory, Grip 2 damper, 29", 160mm travel, Kashima, 44mm offset Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory, Kashima, 210x55mm Travel: 150mm |
Stem | Deity, 35.0mm |
Handlebar | Roval Traverse SL Carbon, riser bar, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm, 35.0mm |
Saddle | Bridge, 155/143mm, Hollow Ti-rails |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive dropper Post, 34.9mm diameter, S2/S3: 160mm, S4/S5: 185mm, S6: 213mm Type: Dropper |
Grips | Deity Grips |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
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Crank | Praxis Carbon/Custom Offset/ISIS Spindle Interface, 160mm, SRAM Eagle Transmission 34t Steel, 104BCD |
Shifters | SRAM AXS POD Controller |
Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Cassette, 12spd, 10-52t |
Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop Chain |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 220mm, Rear: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: Roval Traverse Carbon 29, Rear: Roval Traverse Carbon 27.5 |
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Front Hub | DT Swiss 350, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h |
Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, 36t engagement, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h |
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 2.2 Custom Rx Trail Tuned Motor |
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Battery | Specialized M3-700, Integrated battery, 700Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
Charger | Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V |
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