payload (rider/equipment) 109 kgTrailer approval noKickstand mount no, Motor Specialized SL 1.1 35NmBattery Specialized SL1 320 320WhDisplay Specialized TCUFork FOX 34 Performance FIT4 150 mmRear Shock FOX FLOAT DPS Performance 150 mmSeatpost X-Fusion Manic 150 mm (L)Brakes SRAM Guide R Vierkolben 200/180 mmDrivetrain SRAM NX Eagle 1x12Stem Specialized Trail 40 mmHandlebar Specialized Trail Alloy 780 mmWheelset Roval Traverse 29"Tires Specialized Butcher / Eliminator 2.3”. In the latest trail bike group test of our sister magazine ENDURO, this model secured our coveted ‘Best Buy’ badge. To be able to ride up the hills with decent power, yet ride down them again on a bike that feels agile enough to be a normally-aspirated bike is incredible. Once you turn your nose downhill, you’re in for a big surprise. The cut-off is so smooth you really don’t feel it, and it makes the bike seem so natural on fast descents. Eco dishes out 30% power, Trail delivers 60% and Turbo is everything it’s got. The transition from supported to muscle powered riding is the best that we have ever experienced! 2021 Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail. Click here for more information or order it directly in our shop! But riding the Levo SL against 14 of the hottest and best trail bikes in our ENDURO trail bike group test in Massa Vecchia, Italy, we were thrilled! If you’re familiar with the complex world of eMTB technologies, you also know that it’s impossible to come up with absolute numbers about the range of an eMTB – there are simply too many factors that influence it. As our 2019 E-MOUNTAINBIKE reader survey with more than 10,000 participants showed, there is clearly a market for lighter, less powerful eMTBs. Neuf. However, the steeper the climb gets, the more evident it becomes that the motor has 35 Nm and not 90 Nm of torque. The latter got very hot during our test runs in South Africa, some of which were quite long. If you’re used to riding conventional trail bikes, you don’t have to spend time adjusting to the Levo SL. That’s exactly how four years ago, the team started its search for the perfect compromise of motor power and battery size. And then, at the official launch in Stellenbosch, South Africa, we found that the maximum support level was even too much at times. Le Turbo Levo Expert Carbon ne fait pas semblant : son triangle avant perfectionné en carbone allège notablement le poids global de la machine tandis que la fourche FOX 36 et l'amortisseur DPS apportent un niveau élevé de suspension. The SL 1.1 motor doubles your effort with as much as 240 watts of assistance to your pedals. GET THERE FASTER Designed to deliver the agility and feel of a “regular” bike—just with the extra “oomph” of our Specialized e-bike Technology System. It takes a prolonged test ride to feel the benefits of the bike. Words: Robin Schmitt Photos: Robin Schmitt, Etienne Schoeman, Gary Perkin, Christoph Bayer. MONTÉES ABRUPTES ? During our extensive test sessions, we came to the conclusion that it’s not necessarily advisable to select the “Range Extender First” setting to drain the additional battery before the main one. That means you’ll find a FOX 36 Factory GRIP2 fork and a FOX FLOAT DPS Factory shock each offering 150 mm travel. Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo | Specialized 2.1/700 Wh | 150/150 mm (f/r) | 20.80 kg (size L) | € 11,499. Resteraient donc 30% du comportement à attribuer aux roues. To be on the safe side, you can either set a higher remaining capacity or program a longer ride into your system. Of course, heavier riders will notice this a lot sooner than most of us. 5 messages. Based on the geometry and sizing of the Turbo Levo, this new SL version adds to the Turbo lineup from Specialized, creating a whole new super-lightweight category of e-bike. Before we get into the review, we would like to tell you about our latest print edition. There’s far less battery capacity to play with too, with a 320wh battery hidden inside the downtube. We’ve rarely tested a bike before its official release as extensively as the new Specialized Levo SL. Watch later. With a new motor and an impressive weight of 16.9 kg, the brand new Specialized S-Works Levo SL 2020 paves the way for a brand new type of eMTB. Thread starter lggc; Start date Dec 15, 2019; Forums. According to our 2019 reader survey with over 10,000 participants, only about 5% of our readers use the strongest support level on their eMTB. It is possible to remove this battery and charge it off the bike, but — unlike on the Turbo Levo — you have to remove the motor first, and eight bolts securing the power pack. If you want to charge your Levo SL on a longer ride that requires a Range Extender, you should proceed strategically. Le Kenevo est le VTTAE bodybuildé de la marque Specialized, suspensions avant/arrière 180mm, frein de DH en 200mm, grosses articulations et cadre renforcé, géométrie très typé freeride. The bike offering the most complete package of handling, climbing, descending, long-distance comfort, design, motor performance, battery system, weight and attention to detail is the Specialized S-Works Levo. The Levo SL uses Specialized’s new 1.1 motor, while the Turbo Levo and Kenevo use the 2.1 motor. Anyone who tends to ride with little support and doesn’t use the maximum power of their conventional eMTB often, or at all. The Levo SL is different though, Specialized says, because you can take out the internal battery without having to take the cranks off. Buy the S-Works model and one is included (two with the Founder’s Edition), while you’ll have to pay aftermarket for bikes lower in the range. Nous sommes donc loin du haut de gamme, mais ces versions se caractérisent par la recherche d’un bon rapport qualité/prix. When riding on flat trails, sometimes you won’t even notice that you’re riding without support, feeling like you’re blasting around on a solid enduro rig. Besides that, Robin practises kung fu and Zen meditation, plays the cello or with his dog (which actually belongs to his girlfriend), travels abroad and still reviews numerous bikes himself. You’ll also find many helpful tips and a guide to the most exciting eMTB trends – all of this is wrapped in a high quality print format. The engagement angle of the cranks for the motor to deliver its power is small, yet always easy to control. General. You’re in control. Read the new issue of E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine now. This gives you a total of 320 Wh. payload (rider/equipment) 109 kgTrailer approval noKickstand mount no, Motor Specialized SL 1.1 35NmBattery Specialized SL1 320 320WhDisplay Specialized TCUFork FOX 34 Rhythm GRIP 150 mmRear Shock FOX FLOAT DPS Performance 150 mmSeatpost X-Fusion Manic 150 mm (L)Brakes SRAM Guide R Vierkolben 200/180 mmDrivetrain SRAM NX Eagle 1x12Stem Specialized Trail 40 mmHandlebar Specialized Trail Alloy 780 mmWheelset Roval Traverse 29"Tires Specialized Butcher / Eliminator 2.3”, Size S M L XLWeight n/aPerm. Our custom motors also feature instant pedal engagement, so you get immediate power the moment you need it and consistent torque throughout … For example, you can ride to the trailhead using the Range Extender, remove it when you get there, hide it safely in a bush and, after several descents, put it back on to make your way home or to the car. I've had a few people asking for a bike check, so here it is... My 2020 Custom Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon! Formalités douanières et suivi international fournis + Frais de livraison estimés (8,10 EUR) 66 vendus. The payoff for the reduced power of course comes on the descents where the Levo SL leans heavily on its Stumpjumper heritage. Pour autant, le choix du 29 pouces me parait juste. We were the only magazine worldwide to be given the exclusive opportunity to test the new Turbo Levo SL for a couple of weeks before its official release. Ta-dah – here it is! Which is quicker up, which one is quicker down? Interestingly, you can choose to drain the internal motor first, or the range extender, or use both at the same time, all set through the Mission Control app. I test the 2020 Specialized Levo SL and Turbo Levo in a head to head. The Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon can offer up to 240 watts of boost. Thanks to the magnesium housing and the compact internal structure, the SL 1.1 motor weighs just 1.95 kg (manufacturer’s specification), making it around 1 kg lighter than the Specialized 2.1 motor. If so, ask them how many you’re allowed to take with you – most companies, will allow a maximum of two per person. Copy link. Hold on, you’re getting this wrong… G Spot is the name of an incredible rollercoaster singletrack in the South African Stellenbosch. Le poids total du vélo s'en ressent, le Turbo Levo SL en version S-Works affiche 17,35 kg et 19,4 kg en Comp selon Specialized. Go. Felizmente, a Turbo Levo SL não dá a mínima para o senso comum. It’s hard to say, but I’d hazard a guess that it won’t be existing e-bikers. There are marine grade radial seals to keep the water out, and the motor is wrapped in a Gore-Tex liner to keep it dry and still allow it to dissipate heat. The entry level version of the SL weighs in at 19.1 kg in size L. The bike with the most interesting price-performance ratio is perhaps the Levo SL Expert which retails at € 8,699 and forgoes a number of the bling components of the high-end S-Works version, like the FOX Factory suspension and expensive RockShox AXS dropper. On the other hand, if you’re used to riding to the top of the hill solely with the power of your legs, the Levo SL makes you feel like you’re on steroids. An easy to read “charge level display” with ten (10) increment levels so that you know the percentage of power left. The Specialized Turbo Levo Comp 2020 is an aggressive eMTB that builds on the advanced eMTB design of the 2019 model — with just a few tweaks. Turbo electric bikes connect your bike via ANT+ and/or Bluetooth® to our very own Mission Control App, Turbo Connect Display (TCD), or your other favorite third-party displays, devices, or apps. At first glance, it could be mistaken for its analogue counterpart, the Specialized Stumpjumper. Specialized have gone big for this latest model, with benefits that go way beyond just carting fewer calories with its slick carbon frame. total weight 130 kgMax. I don’t think you’ll find many people doing this, but let us know it appeals. MORE MILES FROM EVERY CHARGE. Specialized - La version S-Works sera vendu 13 000 euros. You can’t fly with a conventional e-bike because the battery cannot be checking into your hold luggage with the bike. It’s not as simple as that. The 1.1 delivers a peak 240w output and 35Nm, which is less than half that generated by the full-fat Turbo Levo. When it comes to the tires, a lot has happened on the 20.8 kg Levo. Champion sur la balance, avant de le peser chez mon vélociste AJP à Aix, je ne le croyais pas : 13,29 kg avec les pédales, le compteur, les portes bidons. Only when you take a few steps closer, will you notice that it’s actually an eMTB. They will be available for delivery by the end of July. Suspension kinematics close to the Stumpjumper in leverage terms. As there are more than 10 developers constantly working on the app there’s hope for updates and improvements. The connection cable for the Range Extender costs € 29.90. PAS DE PROBLÈME. With a new motor and an impressive weight of 16.9 kg, the brand new Specialized S-Works Levo SL 2020 paves the way for a brand new type of eMTB. Fortunately, that’s by far and away most riders out there. Considering that this is a 29” eMTB, the Levo SL has super short chainstays, which are partly responsible for the bike’s lively character. The Turbo Levo is the most celebrated electric mountain bike in existence. Which is quicker up, which one is quicker down? On the other hand, the Levo SL also weighs 3.6 kg more than the Specialized S-Works SRAM AXS 29 Stumpjumper, which reads 13.32 kg on our scale. La pesée du Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon EVO chez mon vélociste AJP Cycles à Aix – photo Bike Café. It provides precise, sporty and good-natured handling that will forgive small mistakes. The Turbo Levo Hardtail’s 1.2 E motor smoothly and quietly adds power to your pedals and makes climbing the steepest of trails nearly effortless. In the highest support level, the motor pushes strongly but you don’t have to cling onto the bars like with the Levo, which churns out twice as much power. If you’re blasting through the forest like a cheetah on speed, with Turbo mode pumping out zillions of Watts, when you suddenly hit the assistance limit and find yourself without the support of the motor, you’ll feel like you’re hitting a wall. After all, only about 5% of our readers claimed to be mainly using the strongest support level of their motor. And it’s incredible fun as it rides like a trail bike. I test the 2020 Specialized Levo SL and Turbo Levo in a head to head. The Levo SL features geometry adjust in the shape of the flip chip so you can change the head angle by half a degree and alter the bottom bracket height by 6mm. Get an MBR subscription for just £16.99 and  Enjoy the luxury of home delivery and never miss an issue <<. The problem is that when we first rode the Levo SL on our muddy home trails with long transfers between descents, we judged the bike’s performance based on its power, comparing it against conventional eMTBs with more powerful motors à la Bosch, rather than focusing on how naturally the bike handles on the trail. There’s far less battery capacity to play with too, with a 320wh battery hidden inside the downtube. At this point, you’ll fall into a “hole” before the main battery activates itself. When we first rode the Specialized Levo SL on our home trails around Stuttgart in December 2019, we weren’t too sure about it and initially complained about the lack of motor power and the missing eMTB power we were used to. Click here for more information or order it directly in our shop! riding equipment Test bike: Specialized S-Works Levo SL (size L), Total riding time: 2:34 h Total distance: 44 km Altitude gained: 930 m Total battery consumption: 316 Wh out of 320 Wh Average support: +115 %, Total riding time: 2:20 h Total distance: 33 km Altitude gained: 1.015 m Total battery consumption: 230 Wh out of 320 Wh Average support: +82 %, Total riding time: 1:45 h Total distance: 24 km Altitude gained: 1.007 m Total battery consumption: 175 Wh out of 320 Wh Average support: +93 %. The Turbo Levo’s 565-watt Specialized 2.1 motor quadruples your effort with a smooth and natural feel at the pedals, without adding any awkward surges in power. In different Kenevo videos i watched the specialized guys said, the 2020 Kenevo has the same weight than the 2019 model. 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