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Specialized Levo SL 2021 - Long Term Review
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- Specialized Levo SL 2021 - 1466km Long Term Review
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Riders I hope you like the Long Term Review of the SL if you have any questions please just ask!
Dead on review. My SL is 10-1/2 months old and just surpassed 2,000 miles of trails in the Sierra Nevada Mountains...Love it. Has helped my 73 year old body reach new heights and distances.
Hey Bill it’s great to hear your loving it! These are not cheap bikes to i really try and get as much information in these reviews to help the riders make the right call!
Right on, im 59 and have afib. Have a little over 1000 mi on mine , it has let me ride more for sure
Purchased the Levo SL Comp about two months ago. Have logged approximately 750 miles in the foothills of Colorado outside of Denver. At 69 years young having a bit of "assistance" on those climbs is a great feature. I even passed my two 35+ year old sons on our last visit to Lake Pueblo State Park on a climb using eco mode. Great video and agree with your assessment.
accurate info from my experience on my SL and couldn't be happier with mine. thanks Sam! this is the video i'll share with my biking friends who want to consider an ebike!
Hey Eric I'm so glad your happy. These bikes are not cheap so I really try and get all the information right so you can make the right decision!
Had mine for 6 months now. Absolutely love it. AMAZING Bike!! Great videos Sam!! Keep it up.
Thanks mate for the kind words! Yep the SL is one special bike for people that understand it.
Arrived late to the party on this SL Review - Sam great video! I could not agree more with your assessment on the SL. It's a fantastic bike! I was able to procure just before the pandemic madness started last April. The bike has held up great and is awesome on my local trails in MD. Admittingly, I really purchased the bike for my trips to the mountains in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. The assistance for riding up provides exactly what I require to keep up with my faster friends on full power (4x) bikes. While they may have the advantage on the uphill, I get the workout I'm looking for and blow them away on the downhills due to the SL geometry. The only upgrade so far is the rear shock going from the Fox DPS to the Fox DPX2. Tires and brakes are next when I can find them in stock!
I have an S-WORKS SL on order and every review I see confirms I made the right choice. Loved the video.
Zee your going to love it
Done well Sam that's a good wrap for the sl. Can't wait for your review on the kenevo sl 2022 . Think it will be my next bike.
Awesome review Sam, love my SL and it’s a beast of a bike for me. Had to go bigger on my suspension with DVO onyx n coil jade in the back. Breaks would be next.
Hi Sam great review and I agree with everything you said, I’ve had mine for almost a year and the first thing I did was change the tyres. Keep the videos coming
Great to hear that mate! It’s a fantastic bike glad your happy.
Awesome review again Sam! I love this bike too! Myself and Cat had it on demo a while back and I think we preferred this on the downs over the Rise even. I wasn’t really able to put my finger on what about made this bike so special but I think you’ve nailed it in the suspension! Love your channel and keep up the great content!!!
Thanks mate it took me awhile to really understand why it was so rad... thanks for the kind words... ill keep making the content for sure...
Awesome review. Just got my bike, loving it.
Great review! I've had the SL Expert for 6 months now. Came off a 2012 SW Epic. Compared to the Epic, this is a big boys bike. In my late 60's, X-Racer, fit rider, mostly road. I was considering the Stumpy when the LBS recommended the Levo SL instead. No regrets! Love this bike. You're spot on the rider type for Levo and SL. Recently road a Levo Demo for a couple of days. Rode with my 30 yr old Son one day and solo with fit buddies on another. I kept the Levo on Eco mode on both rides.
Day one, my Son had my SL in Sport mode and struggled, so you were right. Although he's young and fit, he doesn't have the leg fitness for biking at this time. We switched and he love the Levo.
Day two with buddies on the Levo on Eco mode the whole time, with an occasion Trail mode here and there. Although the Levo was a blast to ride, I felt like I didn't get much of a workout afterwards. I was happy to get back on the SL. I bought the Levo for my Son with the understanding that's I may be borrowing it occasionally when riding with Levo buddies. Best of both worlds!
Hey mate thanks for the comment and I’m so glad to hear your happy with the SL for the right type of rider you can beat the SL.
I loved your review so much
I went and bought one after this video Thanks Sam
Excited to get out there cheers Richard
Wow thanks Richard I hope you love it! Send me a photo of you out on the trails!
It’s gonna be a great bike the SL is ultra cool 😎
Specialized makes that water bottle holder on left handed model, reach out and I'm sure they'll hook you up. Great review and content. Always great to get the notification you posted new video.
Good to know, I thought they might but it would be good to be asked or just given a left hand one as well in the purchase. Thanks for the kind words
Dude.. bought this bike a week ago-- after 2 years of gettinging influenced! Best decision ever!!
Hahaha 😝 sorry mate but I’m glad your loving it fantastic bike!
I like this new ebike category and it is getting populated now (Orbea Rise, Forestal Siryon, etc - similar price and spec, more power). Hopefully will scale out and become more affordable.
" I never read instructions" haha. Must be an Aussie thing because i never do either. Great review by the way. Made a lot of sense.
hahahaha if I can't get it to work without reading the instructions clearly its crap hahaah
I got the left hand water bottle holder on my new Levo from Specialized. That’s handy to know about the chain beaker on the swat tool. Thank you, great video.
Good to know Steve I thought they might but I kinda meant they are not cheap bike so it would be good to get a lefty one as well or atleasted be asked! Totally good to know about rue chain breaker.
Also, I'd rather grab the rear brake while riding one handed and messing with a bottle.
Sam .As always well spoken informative review .Your appear to ride the bike Bob on👍
Hope specialized Give your the credit too..Keep up the good work
Thanks again champ this one took a long time to get everything I wanted to say these bikes are not cheap so I want to get all the information right.
Great well balanced review!
Thanks mate
Loving mine! Mullet plus a 170mm fork and cascade link makes it even more capable.
Nice, I’m trying the mullet next
Cracking review and agree on most points...... I cant wait for you to have a go on the rise ...... i know you will flip out ,,,,, its a corker and for me beats the sl on many points ... Keeps up the cracking work brother .
Fingers crossed lets see what happens!
Hi Sam. I decided to buy an SL after watching this video and I can not be more happy. I went to El Escorial and went down Los Vascos and El despegue in 2:30 hours and a total of 900 metres ascent. I weight 93 kg and I consumed 99% of the battery using a mix of mid and full assistance. So basically I got same results than you. Also I do agree that the motor is more noisy than others. Thanks a lot for you review.
Hey Luis thanks for the kind words and I’m super happy your loving the Levo SL it’s a perfect trail superlight ebike I loved my time on it!
Good man, Sam! Keep it up mate
Thanks a ton!
You are looking more and more professional every month Sam 😉👍🏼 15.000 subscribers already passed I see 💪🏼
Thanks mate sleeping less haha 😆
@@SamsBikes when would you be able to live comfortably from your channel (how many subscribers)? Taking sponsors into account ...
Not really sure maybe 30-40,000 but it’s a for every changing environment. I love what I do so the money will come!
@@SamsBikes I’m sure you’ll get there soon buddy!
UPDATE: Excellent review that I have now watched multiple times. The SWAT on my 2020 Levo SL Comp only has the multi-tool in the top. Does not have the chainbreaker or link included below. Yours must be a higher end SWAT. Have done 2200 miles on it in my first 12 months. Upgraded to GX drivetrain and Fox 36 Factory fork. Have done lots of testing and tuning front and rear for a 6'-1" and 210 pound rider.
Hey Bill thanks for the kind words and congrats on 2200 miles that’s impressive! I think specialized should make it stock on swat with a quick link and chain breaker it’s confusing and really important to to get stuck.
What size frame you on bill?
Looking good Sam , looking lighter, training must be going well
Yeah thanks 35 days off beer will do that.
Enjoyed that one.Got my delivery coming next week SL expert
Enjoy Paul
Just ordered my 2022 SL. Can't wait to ride it.
Nice one let me know how you get on!
@Sam’s Bikes got new wheels, brakes and tyres going on from the start.
Good plan
I have over 1,000 trouble free miles on my SL. It's a winner for sure.
great to hear!!!
Those I9 wheels look so good!
Totally Rick I love mine!
A lot of good points here
Great video great review Sam but would love to see you do a long term review of the orbea rise as I honestly think it'll be a better bike than the sl
lets see if Orbea reply to my emails...
Man, Sam does good reviews!
Thanks Eric I hope all is well mate!
Thanks Eric I hope all is well mate!
Hey Sam great video! I just picked up the base model SL because of your videos on it, and I am loving it. This is only my second MTB and first full suspension. I am hooked! I see you have merch and would like to pick up a couple shirts. Do you ship to the US?
Congrats mate.... if you have any set up problems let me know! Yes I do sell through Tee Spring. here is the link. thanks for the support
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A great review Sam, I wonder whether the 2022 version will come out as a mullet, it seems like it will be a natural evolution !
Thanks Craig I personally only think the new Levo is mullet because of tue motor size. The short chainstay on the SL is perfect for a 29er trail bike!
Love my SL. Still trying to get the fit dialed in, but it rides great.
Have you tired the suspension tuner on the Specialized website ?
Great review dude I have the SL and the kenevo. The SL has more miles on.
Right on my SL get loads more miles on it and i have the gen 3 as well
As I know that u read every comment this 1 will be for your sponsor .... I’ve gone over to the magic marry from my normal minion and am finding the tyre unbelievable .... it stems from watching all your videos and ure absolutely spot on when u give your bike reviews.... I’m only new to e bikes and am pushing 41 .... I’ve learnt so much from your channel and I do tell as many people as I can to subscribe..... I would love to get as much riding as u do ... keep up this great work Sambino
Thanks James for the kind words and glad your loving the Magic’s they rock! Keep riding champ!
On my mates SL he swapped his brakes for Magura MT7's. Mine's in the shop having XT's fitted. Hated the Code RS brakes. Bikes great!
Yep totally mate Code really are not great!
Ebikes are awesome!
Yes they are!
Great video as always, loved my SL all the way. Fun fact, I did not know about the chain breaker 🤣 Now I’m getting a new Levo for the big climbs, was that a mistake? Btw is there a new SL 2022 model?
Hahah me either so cool I do now as I ride with 3 different bags so it was always a stress to make sure I brought my chain breaker. I think if I had to choose one I would go the Levo because it’s more versatile but i rather ride the SL. Not sure about 22 bikes I would think so but covid is making a mess of everything
Great review of the SL @Sam's Bikes! I am a little surprised of how many people who really dislikes the SRAM Code breaks. I dont think of these as cheap, so is it the quality, the feel or something else that is not up to par? Are they so bad that this is something that really should be considered changed right away before getting the bike on the trails?
Hey mate just check the world cup loads of people use them they are totally fine you dont need to change them. I personally just dont like them.
Have you been on an Orbea rise? I would be curious to see how that compares to the SL. The Rise is on the top of my list right now.
Hey man… loving the channel! Awesome! Hope you’re enjoying the van! I’m in mine just now watching your vids :). Just wondering, have you tried the Orbea Rise? I’m sitting with a full fat (heavily modded :)) 2019 Levo just now… wanting a change, thinking the Rise would be a good move, but stocks too tight to test, and £6ks a lot to buy blind. Keen to hear your thoughts. My Levos 170mm Yari, coil, mullet, enduro beast. (A gen 2 build with gen 3 geo :). My Nomads 180mm travel and 14.5kgs tho… and fooowkin love that. Reckon the lighter emtb makes sense. I’m 100kgs btw - kinda fit, kinda full of lock down biscuits :)
Brian thanks for the kind works, can you send me a message on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll send you a voice message to much to say in a message haha
I am a very fit senior rider. 6'4". I have been thinking about an ebike so I can ride longer. I don't like lifting or moving around heavy bikes. I am mostly a cross country rider but spend a lot of time on technical trails with significant climbing. Would this bike work for me? Also, what size do you recommend and what version gives you the best bang for the buck?
I couldn’t agree more with you! I rented one of these at a trail centre for the day and wasn’t really impressed! That’s only because everyone in my group was riding full powered ebikes. I had to work very hard to keep with them and it soured my experience. I love going up hill and this really wouldn’t work for me. I’d rather work twice as hard on my a-bike and save thousands 😂 Great video again!
Thanks mate glad you liked the video! Given the choice I’m 💯 SL over normal ebike but get what your saying
Nice, I'm getting my sl here real soon, but make me wonder if I should hold off for Gen 3 levo expert? You hear any rumors when they might be coming?
Mate not really sure about when the new Levos are coming, as I said who do you want to ride with? Full powered ebikes? Unless your pretty fit it’s going to be hard work!
Hello mate, not sure if you're still monitoring this old thread, but wanted to ask about do you think rider weight will play a part in the capability of this model. I'm 108Kg and am looking at the Levo vs SL. All of my riding areas say the SL, as its mostly trail and low level for about 3-4 hours max. I also want to ride for cardio gain at 55 yo. My question is, is the SL man enough to cart round my massive weight for 3/4 hours (50km ish)? I do think that the Levo full power would be overkill for what I need. Yes, i could run it in lower power modes, but I will not be DH riding ever. For reference, I ride a 2015 Stumpy. Cheers mate, love the channel!
Yo Timo thanks for the kind words, if I’m honest at 108kg you might be best with a full powered Levo but honestly your best to go try and test ride a Levo And a Levo SL and you know will know straight away. Send me a private message on Facebook if you want to ask anymore questions
Just got my levo sl carbon comp. Very happy with it. Your multiple video’s have driven my choice. Question: why my swap tool doesn’t have the chain breaker ? Seems I have a cheap version of it. A disapointing detail I can’t retrieve on Spe web site. Any imput?
Hey mate, thanks for the kind words and congrats on the beast! The chain breaker is a strange point you make, different models have a basic swat tool which is hard for me to understand and it’s the clear on their website maybe go to your dealer and see if they can order you one a very handy bit of kit for a ebike.
I would be curious to know if the drivetrain wear out quicker than a normal mtn bike. Also I just saw Shimano with a 10 speeds e-bike specific! What are your thoughts about that! Cheers mate good job on your channel.
I broke the chain once and i would suspect its ready to change now but yes it would wear less then a emtb i'm sure.. Finally Shimano did a ebike chain and cassette.
YT Decoy, Levo, Levo SL and Meta Power. Which bike gets your full attention next?! Also, any idea when they'll be more Schwalbe tyres (magic mary and big betty) more widely available? Only limited sizes/structure currently available in the UK at least
decoy is so 2019 haha they need to update, meta is great value for a big dh bike, SL is such a fun bike but limited for riding with full powered ebikes unless your fit! So what’s left? The Levo haha it’s a beast of a bike I really love it. I’m a lucky guy! Leave it with me I’m trying to work out a way to sell Schwalbe tires because I know it’s really hard to find them.
Hi, Do I understand correctly, you have installed a Schwalbe Magic Marry 2.6 on the front wheel and a Schwalbe Big Betty 2.4 tire on the rear wheel for your Enduro rides?
Correct
Will you be reviewing the Orbea Rise? I have an M10 on order and wonder how it compares to the Rise. I have a trek rail 9.7 with AXS and I wanted to add a light weight ebike for a different feel and different trails.
mate I have been trying to get my hand on one for months so lets see.
The levo sl is for fit riders, who ride on a regular basis.
The levo turbo is for everyone else.
Totally!
I really like my SL also and your channel about the levo are great Thank you very much , But i have a question about a Linkage that is available for the bike that offers 70% more progression called Cascade Components, would you buy something that could do that?
Hey mate thanks for the kind words, I personally think the SL is perfect 👌 I wouldn’t bother but I haven’t tried it.
@@SamsBikes Thanks
Sam,
I'm a long time Schwab tire user and my go to front tire has been the Hans Damf 2.3 for my riding area in ca. It's rock hard with light dirt on top. The knob shape and profile are super quick on turn ins. Curious if you tried it up front before I used to use then on front and rear but lose a bit of speed have on both ends. Any way just curious if you have tried them.
Thanks Wally Gator
Thanks for the info mate im very happy with Magic and Big Betty I really like the extra traction over better rolling speed
How reliable are the motors? Any known water issues with this model?
@Sam’s Bikes or anyone able to comment, I’m in the market and wondered if you could comment on the Comp (AL) vs. the next level up Comp Carbon. Besides the obvious weight difference, how would each bike feel/ride?
Hey mate thanks for the comment, I normally recommend AL because I personally don’t see much of a difference but with the SL you are paying a premium for a LIGHT ebike so I personally would go for the Carbon. I’m not sure the weight penalty but as far as they ride very similar I can’t tell the difference between carbon and Al
Thanks Sam! I appreciate the quick response and your insights.
I have both. There's no penalty for the aluminum in terms of feel. The aluminum bike is a little heavier but you don't really feel the difference while your riding. The spec on the SL is where you feel the biggest difference. Once you swap the Fox 34 for 36s and change the brakes the bike is totally different. If price is absolutely critical to you, the spec on the comp bikes is the same, the aluminum bike is worth considering. There are other important factors to consider as well such as your skill level and the type of riding you plan on doing.
@@thomassobelman8350 great, great feedback! The riding I plan to do is technical trail and some downhill. I have a ‘19 Trek PowerFly FS7 and an ‘18 Trek Fuel Ex 9.8 SL (both ends of spectrum in terms of weight and riding feel). What I’m looking for is more feel and agility of the 9.8 SL but with some assistance to keep up with my 14YO son and other more fit riders. The PF 7 power is a riot to ride on my own but overkill for most situations with non-eMTB riders which is what’s got me looking at the Levo SLs. Thanks so much for your input/help!
So what will Specialized have in store for the 2022 Levo SL??
no idea...
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Hi Sam, what are your thoughts on longevity of the engine/battery? I can get one with 1000km on it, battery 100%. How much more do you recon it will last?
Hey mate I wouldn't worry about 1000km these bike are very reliable! if the Battery is 100% then its totally fine. I think as you charger over 1000 times it will loose a small percentage of range but you would need to check with your local dealer.
Hi Sam, love the channel.. Ive just brought a Levo SL, can you tell me what tyre width you ride or recommend ? Cheers
Thanks for the kind words James, I run magic marry 2.6 soft rubber and super trail casing on the front and big Betty in soft and super casing on the back in 2.4. If your going to be riding it really hard I would go a gravity casing on the back and if it’s more trail riding put a 2.4 magic marry on the front over a 2.6. I hope that helps mate
With the changes to the bike I don't get why you re not buying a comp carbon and spice this one up?
What would you say is the life span on the motor of this bike? Would you say 3 years or more?
na way longer than that... the battery will need to be replaced at some point.
Hi! Very good review! Can you tell me your body size? (to compare your L size with my body size). I'm 175 cm with 81 cm borse and Specy tell me M size is correct. But i think is a short bike.
I'm 183cm and riding a L but I do like smaller bikers
I went from a FF to an SL and in no way get anything for free or rep spesh. I wouldn’t want to go back to a FF now. Send mine down any enduro/dh trails no problem .
What's it like riding thru the limiter ? Is SL easier to pedal downhill than the FF and have your speeds on trails improved pretty much straight away? Cheers matey 👍
totally Rich its a sweet sweet bike!
Is it strong to be a bike park bike? Or only to use like a trail bike?
defo you can use it as a park bike not all the time but... if you jsut was a park bike save your money and get a Stump!
Anyone experienced a broken rear triangle just above the brake caliber. Mine has started to crack. Never crashed
Que pena que no esté en español los subtitulos, tengo la misma que tú me interesa mucho tu opinión
Esta noche ya tienes
Test the Orbea Rise then report back - it blew the lid of my head. Weight of an SL but powerfull enough to be a proper Ebike which the SL isnt. Think its the future...
Maybe your right in really interested in the range on the orbea.
@@SamsBikes yup. No idea about the range but those 60nm will cost some extra electrons ;-) Maybe forced to use the extender but then the weight will creep up?!?
@@hassebir my mate bought one abs returned it the same day for bad range but as a good tester I would love to try it!
Nice Vid Sam🤙
Thanks mate
I find it kinda funny that first thing on "what I loved on Levo SL" was SWAT multitool 😂
Still waiting for the mullet setup on this bike :) Might be a bit wonky with that short chainstay
its going down but I feel its not needed I just love this bike as is!
It’s very confidence inspiring!
Mate there is something “special” about the geo on the SL just a fantastic bike
@@SamsBikes couldn't agree more :)
Lol, I want this bike
Boy, I hate to hear how you must of struggled with the front and rear brake set up on your handle bars (Euro vs. N. America) if you thought the water bottle cage opening was causing to you to have near crashes! 🤣
I prefer the Orbea Rise, doesn't have Specialized tax
It’s just not available, not even second hand. If I would order now I would get it by December 2022, Switzerland.
Depends, in my opinion they are all overpriced for what they are !
Sam, I have got the answer for you. Who's it for? Dentists and bankers. Who's it not for? Everyone else. 👍👌😂
stumpy weighs 13.63 kg duh
That’s not stock
Brilliant