During our Mt Buller test session, we also brought along the Merida eOne-Sixty and Canyon Spectral:ON, so we could test them back-to-back on the same trails as the new Specialized Levo. Small-bump sensitivity is outstanding, which results in gobs of traction and a comfortable ride over choppy terrain. The scope for tweaking the geometry to your liking is plentiful. Free U.S. shipping on orders over $50, except bikes. Fresh Produce | Two e-MTBs, new tubeless sealant & some VERY premium pedals, Fresh Produce | Bike cleaners, new season threads & high-end carbon cranks, Flows Fresh Produce | High-end tools, Specialized tyres, LED lights & 2 bikes, Flows Fresh Produce | New Continental tyres, clever tools & fresh kit from POC, This website requires Javascript for optimum viewing purposes. 2022+ Turbo Levo Official Specialized Gen 3 2022 Levo Megathread! The Horst link chip adjusts the bottom bracket height by 7mm and half a degree at the head tube angle. There, I said it for everyone! Watch our video review of the new Specialized Levo here! Thats even been the case in the Low geometry position, which brings the BB down by a further 7mm. - Hugely adjustable geometry You also get the 700Wh battery and 6-way adjustable geometry. PRIVACY POLICY 2022+ Turbo Levo Official Specialized Gen 3 2022 Levo Megathread! But whats actually changed? Along with the big volume tyres and sturdy frame, the Levo has a really nicely damped feel. Once you clock over the 25km/h support limit, there is quite a bit more drag through the pedals, which you do notice when sprinting out of the saddle. To keep the new Levo ahead of the curve however, Specialized brought over the adjustable headset cups and two-position chainstay pivot flip chip from the Stumpjumper EVO. Car fuel efficiency ratings here are displayed in litres per 100km, which is the opposite of the Americans, who use miles per gallon. 2022 Specialized Levo range grows with new Comp Carbon & Alloy models Reliability and longevity are certainly issues Specialized and Levo owners are both aware of, and for that reason they have made some changes to the Turbo Full Power System. With TCU 2, riders will now have a really impressive looking display that shows a variety of information, including battery life in terms of a percentage. Paired to the high volume EVOL air can on the Float X2 shock, there is very little force required to get the rear suspension moving. Cassette: SRAM XG-1295 Eagle | 10-52t Also, the motor bulge in this bike is absolute huge compared to Bullit and EP8 which is very slim and also works in light eMTB category bikes. Not an inconsiderable sum of cash. Out-back is a Fox Float X Performance rear shock (except for the S1 size that gets a DPS Performance damper). This mullet wheel configuration is definitely something were happy to see and excited to enjoy on the trails. In general, EP8 prefers you to keep those pedals spinning at a slightly higher cadence to get the most out of it. The steadily progressive rate means support builds gradually throughout the travel, giving a little more platform to push off of compared to the deeper suspension performance of the longer travel Enduro and Kenevo. Anybody got anything to add, for example about the Kenevo? I've found the stock Roval wheels to have quite a lot of flex. This is certainly an appeal of the big 700Wh battery, which provides more juice than the 625/630Wh batteries from Bosch and Shimano. Shifters: SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle Theres also the clacking noise that occurs every time the motor engages and disengages an issue that the Bosch Performance CX motor suffers from too. Hence, it seems to me that the issues have not been resolved. An appealing proposition for more general trail riding applications, though perhaps Specialized expects riders of that persuasion to instead defer to the lighter and lower-powered Levo SL. Yes, the price hurts my heart every time I see it, but that actual performance of the bike puts it above any other eMTB I've ridden. Special mention goes to the Butcher with its sticky T9 rubber compound that keeps the front wheel glued to the terrain, even across loose rocks, soaking wet granite and slick hardpack berms. Two small but really nice features battery status is now displayed as a percentage value (hooray! Protected by reinforced and scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass, the vibrant MasterMind TCU display allows you to scroll through various pages by pressing a button on the handlebars remote switch. So far, I have been happy with it in both positions and depending on my ride I will quickly switch between High or Low. You can charge mighty hard on this bike, and it rarely feels like youll come unstuck. Cassette: SRAM XG-1299 | 10-52t As brands now have direct access to YOU, my loyal audience via my channel, you deserve to know all the good stuff and bad stuff about the products I'm testing.Prices: Expert: 8750 / $11000 (US)Pro: 10750 / $13000 (US)S-Works: 13000 / $15000 (US)All models come with Fox 38 and X2. Overall suspension travel remains the same, with a 160mm fork and 150mm of rear wheel travel. The Levos axle path has a rearward move in the first third of the travel before shifting vertical in the mid-travel and finally arcing towards a forward trajectory at bottom out. While there are plenty of differences, all three are mullet e-MTBs with 150mm of rear wheel travel. Of course the new bike is slacker, longer and steeper in the areas youd expect, and its now also specd with a shorter 44mm fork offset. This provides riders with three different head angles to choose from, while the flip chip tweaks the BB height and chainstay length. This mullet wheel configuration is definitely something we're happy to see and excited to enjoy on the trails. You must log in or register to reply here. We found Foxs air pressure recommendations for the 38 to be about right, though just like the shock we went a bit lighter on the damper tune. This is a slide from a Specialized presentation explains supply issues and lead times on parts they are currently experiencing, from a pink bike article. Disclaimer aside, this bike is an absolute unit. And dropping the geometry chip into the Low position then kicks the head angle back another 0.5 to a positively recliner-like 63. Chain: SRAX X01 Eagle, Handlebar: Specialized Trail | FACT Carbon | 780mm 27mm Rise Interesting to see in Ebike-Mtbs bike of the year test the new Levo doesnt come out on top, they give the Merida E160 the top gong, with the older Levo having won for the 3 years previously. And that, is a very good thing indeed. Additionally if Specialized is watching, they need to start futureproofing these bikes. Its physical size dominates the Levos profile, and it also limits clearance around the rear tyre. - Motor looks big next to Shimano EP8 The other standout attribute of the new Specialized Levo has to be the performance from the new 2.2 motor. Make your voice heard! You wont notice it when pedaling on flat surface with little force on the pedals, but as soon you start going up a hill and pedal harder, you can clearly hear it over the motor. There is no denying that the Levo Pro is a seriously spendy e-MTB. E-MOUNTAINBIKE issue #024: In the pursuit of happiness! That is until you look at the geometry, where the Turbo Levo is bounds ahead of the Rise. While not the shortest out there (the Canyon Spectral:ON were also testing has a 435mm rear centre length), its still pretty compact, and a whole 14mm shorter than the old Levo. They also get the same suspension package with a huge Fox 38 fork, and a Float X2 shock, though the two more expensive models get the Kashima Treatment, while the Expert build sees the Performance Elite spec. FROM THE GROUND UP Like the base model, it has a host of Specialized aluminium finishing kit. To that end, Specialized has also fitted stubby 160mm crank arms on all frame sizes. Despite the big piggyback shock, each frame size can still fit a water bottle inside the front triangle. During our time with the Specialized team in Hood River, we appreciated their candor and acknowledgement of some areas of contention. Despite not having any rim protection fitted, this setup provedto be plenty tough on the many big rocks and sharp edges we smashed into during our time up at Mt Buller. On the trail, the Merida eOne-Sixty feels closest to the Levo. And the electronics and carbon frame are beautifully finished, with exceptional attention to detail. Wheelbase is 1225mm with a 442mm chainstay. I know the frame design is new so there is a limit. CONTACT US Apologies to anyone who who thinks their post was important. DISCLAIMER: Specialized paid for me to produce this video. Great feel on both climbs and DH. The most affordable Rise H costs 4,599 / $5,299 / 4,999 and is similarly specced to the Turbo Levo Alloy. Of course you are getting a premium-level chassis, motor and battery. from Specialized UK for a ride and chat about everything Gen 3 Levo. For Spesh that's now 3 motor/battery/electronics/sw variants in 4 years I think? The Levo continues to employ a Specialized-designed and Brose-manufactured motor, but there have been some hefty advancements here too, with a big focus on durability and weatherproofing. Things move fast in the e-MTB world, and our expectations of what these bikes should be capable of have evolved significantly over the past few years. And I am not saying 2 to 4 years, these need to be a 10 year bike. Likewise, the Canyon Spectral:ON weve been testing is also priced favourably alongside the Levo Pro. Alex moved to Morzine in the French Alps at 19 to pursue a career as a bike bum and clocked up an enormous amount of riding. So far though, we can say it is very impressive how Specialized has made the power come on in what seems like 360-degrees of crank rotation. Up front the Fox 38 is an admirable companion to the active rear suspension. The new MasterMind TCU can be updated over the air, so riders can easily benefit from improvements made just by having the App downloaded to their smartphone. Perfect battery Total game changer. Last edited: Mar 28, 2021 Velociraptor, Vasspi, Sjc501 and 17 others Rob Rides EMTB Administrator Staff member Subscriber Jan 14, 2018 5,835 12,255 Surrey, UK Mar 23, 2021 Thread starter #2 I think we can get one thing said, ITS A LOT OF MONEY!! The 780mm wide bars offer a comfortable profile, and the Deity Copperhead stem is trick. The Turbo Levo Comp Alloy does get the MasterMind TCU and 700Wh battery, however. That is the impression were starting to get on this 90Nm Levo. The Turbo Levos adjustable geometry, mixed mullet wheel sizes, Rx Tune suspension with 150mm of travel, MasterMind Turbo Control Unit (TCU) and Turbo Full Power 2.2 motor all remain for the newest additions to the range. Specializeds 2022 Turbo Levo Alloy is the latest addition to the brands highly popular Turbo Levo electric mountain bike range, now with an aluminium frame but all the same features as the carbon fibre S-Works and Expert models that were launched earlier in 2021. It also features the same 6-way adjustable geometry system with a flip chip at the chainstay, and modular headset cups that offer slack, neutral and steep positions. 2022 Size S4 (Large) Specialized Turbo Levo Alloy. FWIW, it's good to see continuous development from Spesh and some of the other brands. Do we know what the official limit is on fork travel for the carbon frames ? Cycling parts are going to be hard to find for some time yet. Were conducting a survey and would appreciate your input. For me the Levo has always been a great bike in terms of pushing the integration/aesthetic/tech etc, but never been on point geometry wise for me personally , I have been wanting them to make a Levo SL with Stumpy Evo geometry for years, so hopefully the changes here are indicative of what might be coming with the next SL. To be totally clear, our Dissected Series stories are not intended to be reviews and are made possible with support from the brands involved. As with all of our Dissected Features, this is not intended to be a long term review or endorsement of a product but is instead a chance for our viewers and readers to get a deep dive look into some of the newest tech and products in the mountain bike space. We took it up to Mt Buller as part of the Ride High Country Test Sessions to test it out. Low-speed rebound was set a click faster than halfway (8/14 clicks), and low-speed compression wound a third of the way through the range (5/16 clicks). I rode the bike in the nominal headset position and played with the BB chip a bit. Just like the carbon bike, there are six sizes, using Specializeds S-Sizing, where the focus is on keeping standover heights low (from 752mm for the S1 to 790mm for the S6), but making the bikes longer so shorter people can ride bigger bikes, if they choose. The main pivot does sit quite high and rearward of the BB, allowing the wheel to travel rearward for the first half of the travel. Plus, save 25% off the subscription price! Check out this Megathread on the new Gen 3 Levo at EMTB Forums: https://bit.ly/3u6lRbrExpect availability to be low (like the entire bike industry) so if you are serious about buying get an order in at your local dealers asap! Also announced today is a more affordable carbon fibre model, the Turbo Levo Comp Carbon that uses the same FACT 11M carbon fibre frame as the S-Works bike, but retails for 7,750 thanks to spec changes. Any independent youtuber that already tested the bike vs gen2 and gen2 Kenevo? The 700Wh battery is claimed to support you for up to five hours of ride time, slightly shorter than the Turbo Levo S-Works 5.5 hours. Bicycle Specialized LEVO SL Series User Manual (193 pages) Bicycle Specialized Levo Instruction Manual . Its worth noting that the Trek Rail has no such issue with its Bosch Performance CX motor. Its also super smooth in its power delivery. Otherwise weve found the electronics to be easy to get along with. Specialized seems to have a slight edge with the motor, battery, and electronics compared to EP8. So, now we know about the Turbo Levo Gen 3. The next step down is the Levo Comp Alloy, which is built around a brand new alloy frame that features the same suspension design, geometry and mullet wheel setup as the carbon models. 2022+ Turbo Levo Official Specialized Gen 3 2022 Levo Megathread! Jump to section Within the first few pedal strokes on the trail, the Levos handling is easy to get along with. Visit the high-res gallery for more images from this review. We thank Specialized for the opportunity to create this feature and getting you some valuable beta on this new eMTB. Wed highly recommend experimenting with those headset cups to see how you can tune the handling to suit your terrain and riding style you might be surprised at how much of a difference it makes. "Mullet" setup with 29 and 27.5. Shock: FOX FLOAT X2 Factory, Drive Unit: Specialized 2.2 The mode selector is unobtrusive and easy to use. On top of that, Specialized has improved the motors sealing to better protect the electrics against naughty owners who still pressure-wash their bikes despite being advised not to. Shifters: SRAM XO1 Eagle Trigger The Levo Comp Alloy in particular looks like itll be a popular e-MTB thanks its Fox suspension package and SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, especially as it comes with the same 700Wh battery as the carbon models. On the Levo however, much of that is mitigated because the rear suspension is so effective at getting the rear wheel out of the way in the first place. Well we have good news folks, because Specialized has just unveiled a trio of new Levo models, and these will be bringing the price of entry down significantly. Rob Rides EMTB Mar 23, 2021 1 2 3 4 5 90 Next 1Nixxxo Member Nov 29, 2019 65 33 Russia Mar 26, 2021 #61 Rob Rides EMTB said: Technically yes but they wont be selling it as a separate accessory as far as I know. The 2.2 drive unit has a wider, stiffer, and overall much sturdier belt. We aired up the Butcher with 18psi and the Eliminator with 21psi. I was going to try to grab video sections and take screen prints, but I've just found these which make a perfect thread start. The high-capacity 700Wh battery is fitted to the Turbo Levo Alloy Comp, while the Turbo Levo Alloy gets a 500Wh version. My Kenovo is also a mullet, has Fox Factory 36 and Factory DPX2, Front suspension 170 and back about 185 (because longer stroke), 700 Wh battery, weight exactly 23,4 kg. That fact that the Levo feels so much like a 'regular' bike is one of its greatest strengths. Were not sure if this is down to better noise management from the housing, or improved efficiency from the internal drive mechanism, but whatever the case, the Levo is the quietest e-MTB weve ridden. All that aside, there is considerable appeal with the EP8 system because its a Shimano product, and that means its backed up by Shimanos global dealer network which there are more of than Specialized dealers. Theyre built around a mullet setup with a 29in wheel up front and a 27.5in wheel at the rear. This bike is slacker, which should allow you to keep your weight back. Klarna. One Year on the Specialized Turbo Levo Gen 3 - Beta MTB The two-model aluminium Turbo Levo Alloy and Turbo Levo Comp Alloy range starts at 5,250, rising to 6,750. A Ride Beyond Belief A 40-year obsession with creating the world's best riding mountain bikes takes a bionic leap forward. Here is one in the real world. But since then I have had 3 motors fails. As for hardware why they make new TCU backward compatible and not willing to sell it separately? I think the eye to eye measurement is 230mm with a stroke of 60mm. Joining the 2022 lineup is the new Specialized Levo Comp Carbon, Levo Comp Alloy, and Levo Alloy. In fact, this is the most expensive bike we have ever tested here at Flow. I believe that being open and honest is important. The integrated controller responds to pedal input with intuitive amplification at as much as four times the power you put in, without roaching your gear or the trail. The easiest way to think of the new Levo? As for the tyres, Specializeds supportive GRID Trail casing allows you to get away with decently low pressures. 2022 Specialized Levo Gen 3: Ultimate in Depth Look What a bike!! The two-bike range of aluminium Turbo Levo models is intended to make the Turbo Levo experience more affordable without sacrificing performance. Its surprisingly agile and easy to tip over, no doubt a result of the dedicated mullet setup. - The supple, eat-anything suspension We both loved the compound and tread pattern of the Knuckleduster grips, and the Bridge saddle continues to be a favourite here at Flow. This uses the same FACT 11M frame, 700Wh battery, motor and TCU as the S-Works, Pro and Expert models, but is decked out in less expensive parts. With the new mullet setup, the rear centre length has shrunk to 442mm. The belt-driven motor is one of the smoothest, quietest and most intuitive weve experienced, and it delivers up to a whopping 90Nm of torque. The effect of the shorter chainstays and smaller rear wheel is very noticeable over the previous Levo, with the new bike exhibiting more willingness to initiate turns at speed. This means that someone that bought a 2018 bike might have a dead 10000 bike after 3 years solely because they can no longer find a battery. Specialized has also added a lower-specced carbon fibre model to the range, retailing for 7,750. Like the eOne-Sixty, the Spectral:ONs suspension is poppier than the Levo, giving it such an enthusiastic feel on rollicking flow trails. Compared to the 435mm reach on the old Medium, the S3 frame is considerably longer with a 452mm reach. It does have the all-new 2.2 . The bike now features redundant barriers to make the bike more resistant to errors caused by the elements. The SWorks has gone from $14.5K to $15K and you are getting a more expensive rear shock, improved TCU and updated motor. This thread has been "cleaned" to keep it more meaningful and easier to read for future readers searching for information on the Gen3 and wanting to discuss the Gen3. While some other brands are specing their mullet bikes with a 27.5+ tyre on the rear, the Levo features the same 2.6in width front and rear. Its effectively gone up a size. The Fox Float X2 rear shock is an absolute beast and beautifully blends bump compliance with playfulness and stability when charging into the rough stuff at speed. Brakes on 2022 are better, stronger then my 2020. Riders will be able to fine-tune the Specialized Turbo Levo via a Horst link flip chip and easily adjustable aluminum headset cups. Thats all well and good, but what about the Gen 2 Levo owners out there? There was very little issue with the rear wheel getting hung up, and even with flat pedals, we were never blown off on more violent impacts. For the real techies out there, the display is customizable and has 30 possible data values that riders can select from to monitor the metrics of their choice. Even in Turbo, the new Levo does not have a jerky, throw you back in the saddle, acceleration and although that may remove some of the racey feel, it may not actually mean it is any slower. Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle, FEATURES Like the Merida eOne-Sixty and Canyon Spectral:ON, the Levos chassis is now purpose-built around a smaller 27.5in rear wheel, allowing for significantly shorter chainstays. I always hear that this is game changer, revolution, totally new bike - but come on this is not a revolution. This has allowed me to work with The Bike Pilot to film, capture and produce the video and therefore is market as 'Paid Promotion'. Theres also an offset headset cup that can be rotated through 180 degrees for slack or steep head angles, and a neutral cup for the middle setting. For us here at Flow, weve had a load of experience with numerous Levos over the past six years. Went of a ride with by buddy on his new 2022 Sworks, I was riding my 2020 S works with 160mm and AXS drivetrain. Specialized revealed that theyd begun working on the Gen 3 bike you see before you almost immediately after the last version was released. Gen 3 Levo is Specialized's latest Turbo Levo electric mountain bike. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Indeed after calling the Levo his top pick of the current crop of e-MTBs, Mick actually bought one for himself. According to Specialized, its Smart Control system where you can plug your ride data into its app will help prevent you from running out of battery by selecting the most suitable assistance mode to conserve battery life. The Specialized Levo power system can deliver up to 565 Watts of power and 90Nm of torque. You can barely feel the motor engaging or disengaging, and unlike the Bosch and Shimano equivalents, theres no clacking noise either. In theory, that means a 70kg rider could potentially notch up 2,000m of elevation gain on a single charge. This double-door barrier worked incredibly well, and we couldnt believe that after muddy rides and washing, it remained clean of debris and dry. The supple suspension generates a bucketload of grip, and the 2.6in tyres put plenty of rubber onto the trail surface. 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