A Featherweight Play Bike

Author Josh Kirchhoff

Mar 2024

Bike Specs
Weight40.6
SuspensionFull 150 / 160mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 36
ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetGX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS
MotorSpecialized 320W 50Nm mid-drive
BatterySpecialized 320Wh

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Highs Extremely light; Fun and poppy suspension kinematics; Available range extender

Lows 360 Wh battery range may not be enough for some riders; Less supple in chunky terrain than the travel numbers would suggest

The Specialized Turbo Levo is a flow trail rider’s dream come true! This bike pops off every lip, root, and rock with ease, and its lightweight makes it easy to throw around. The tradeoff for those weight savings, however, is a decreased battery range, managing to climb 1,000 ft less than the other backs in our lightweight E-MTB head to head test. But if you want a play bike with a motor then it could be the one for you! Learn more about this technical maestro in our full YouTube review!