2022 Specialized Turbo Levo - a Technical MASTERPIECE!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มี.ค. 2021
- TESTED: The Gen 3 Specialized Turbo Levo is here. 160mm Fork, 150mm rear travel and customisable geometry in 6 frame sizes. S-Works carbon model with Specialized Brose 2.2 Motor with reworked belt for improved reliability and better water sealing. 700Wh internal removable battery.
All new MasterMind integrated TCU display and an outstanding ride. This new electric mountain bike from Specialized is next level.
DISCLAIMER: Specialized paid for me to produce this video. This has allowed me to work with The Bike Pilot to film, capture and produce the video and therefore is market as 'Paid Promotion'. In no way did Specialized have any control or influence over the video, narrative or final content. I believe that being open and honest is important. The first time they see it is the same time as you. 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. Carbon frames and the Mastermind TCU.
Expect 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! - บันเทิง
What a bike! Adjustable geo, next level integration, low weight, big battery, powerful motor, BIG PRICE! What you think?
This is not a game changer as before, but rather following the trends / good practices. Geo - needed. Mullet - predictable. Larger suspension - to be expected. TCU upgrade - ok, but I don't know if it changes a lot. Engine - following the stability and predictability rather after the failures of the previous version.
Definitely a good direction. Damn expensive, better, probably still going to lead the way in testing and use.
What would be most important - maybe this generation will be more stable and there will be no need to extend the warranty.
From being a market leader to just about keeping up with the competition. Meh
Interesting. I like the TCU approach - changing micro settings without taking your phone out. Nice.
All the adjustability making it a one bike for all situations.
The motor - basically the 2021 already fixed and upgraded 2.1 version - they had to give a new name of course. Calling it "2.2" tells the whole story, I think.
Price is... just... wow... stupid.
Starting at 8k pounds? 9k euros then? For the base model or do the bikes start with Comp now?
That's what I paid for a used S Works 2020 model 😅.
Since the 2021 model prices got raised a fair bit (almost 1000€ for the Expert) after launch, I think they overpriced the bike for '22.
I was surprised about that weight. 22 kg:s is a step in the right direction. Can't wait to test one!
I like the shorter chainstays and more progressive rear suspension, I upgraded my 2020 with a Float X2 to combat how it would bottom easily. Was hoping they would drop some weight, but lots of nice improvements.
Your videos are high quality. Not only high but top quality. You know how to make them so interesting that I really wacht them more than once. Your commentaries, the image, the sound are woth many more than 71 thousand subscribers. My thumb up is and my whole satisfaction. Thanks for doing a really good job. From Spain
100% agree, amazing, thank You Rob
Totally true. Super quality production.
Well said, couldn’t agree more!
Best emtb channel, good job, thanks Rob.
Hugely appreciate your words. We always put 110% into every one of these vids. Glad you notice the small stuff 👊👊
Very nice bike but i just bought a 900cc bmw motorcycle for 13000€ and they want that for a emtb, absolutely mental !!
You are right. Prices are crazy... I will never spend this money and will look somewhere else. For 5-6 k EUR you can find emtbs that are good value for money. And that’s already a lot.
@@DJ-jp6xc exactly, I can buy couple months used cannondale from local trail centre for 4k € every season... I wonder how many are gonna sell in czech republic here... I saw many spec ebikes here but only couple s works, so maybe they are gonna sell here in big town 4-5 bikes ?? 😀 they are gonna lose the ebike market here for sure...
My ducati was 17k around the price of this bike.
Yes it looks great, but at those prices who cares how good it is. Prices are just taking the p!$$. Ridiculous.
Loving the new use of your portable lighting, It looks great! Keep up the good work.
Loving the content Rob. You’re really killing the video production. Awesome work.
Very informative Rob, great early review, beautiful bike if not a tad pricey!! As usual really professionally put together video with great composition and music, one of the best emtb channels out there 👍
Hi Rob, once again a great review. Incredible how professional you and your team are producing the movies! Thx for the great reviews and 20 minutes of great pleasure!
I rented a levo a few years ago , i loved it , the 7 kilometre climb to the top of the mountain wasn’t easy for a middle age out of shape guy but the motor definitely helped. I was passing fit 20 year olds , it almost felt like cheating lol . You definitely feel the weight on the way down and the jumps but i can see myself getting used to it .
Those prices are ridiculous. You’d have to be off your meds to spend that much on an ebike, especially when you can get so much more, for so much less.
My thoughts exactly. They must be smoking drugs asking those prices. Sad thing is people will probably pay it. Obviously a lot of money about! I thought we were in the middle of a pandemic.
I certainly won't be paying it.
Specialized bumped their Levo Comp price 20% since I bought mine in November
That price tag is backed up by endless R&D, that's why you will be riding the standard to which all other e-bikes try to catch up
@guacyume stop eating the Spez marketing bs cake.
Yes, Specialized have build a Whyte RS160
I like in my 21 levo that there's no display at all. Initially I thought maybe i'd miss it, but now I love it cause I concentrate on the views of nature than on numbers. Reduction of information is a true art nowadays, it brings so much more relaxation.
Amazing review, I want one!!! I'm still blown away between riding a 2019 and a 2021 turbo levo how well rounded and excellent these bikes are. Both generations are just as good.
Aaaah amazing vid. Nice to recognize some of the trails, only started riding Swinley last week, I am really enjoying it.
Fair play that was an excellently shot and put together video 👍
This review is like a top gear episode, so much more interesting than some of the others out there, loved it!
Great presentation, Rob! Can`t wait for new Kenevo presentation :)
Great video, very informative! The use of the LED light bars was on point.
The price is an absolute joke.
Was just thinking of what motorcycle I could buy.
Yes considering you can get a YT Decoy with essentially the same components and weight for half the price... I have the S-Works Camber and I'm not getting this...
yeahhh I'm not dropping 18k on an e-mtb
My buds are paying almost that much for legacy bikes.
I dont know whats the problem of dropping 18k on a bike. You dont pay it cash. You can pay 1000 monthly and its paid in less than 2 years.
Sounds EXCELLENT. I'm sure these amazing ideas and improvements will find their way onto bikes in lower price ranges.. and the sooner the better!!1
Excellent review Rob. You picked up on some great features of the new Levo. Will be watching for what improvements happen to the 2022 version of the SL.
Great info Rob, and great that you mention the motor issues on previous models. I have a Turbo Levo S-works from 2020 and had 4 motor swaps. Im currently waiting on a 5th as the same issue that sounds as its coming from the belt / cogs. Im realy at a loss, but I hope Specialized will honor me with a version of their new 2021 motor that hopefully will last.
That display is awesome with all the functions and btw Bosch Kiox have pretty much the same options already for some 2-3 years out there.
Superb video, can't wait for 2022!
Great review Rob, lovely bike, glad to see Specialized moving forward.
why do you have only 71k subscribers when you deserve at least 500k?
It just feel soooo premium
Amazing production quality!
Because he keeps recommending Specialized’s bikes and people buy them just to have the motors blow up constantly
@@stuartdummkoph128 could be true but you need to admit that if he is doing that he is good at it
@@stuartdummkoph128 not a big fan of electric bikes but i understand why people buy them
@@stuartdummkoph128 do you like specialized?
Really well presented, edited and produced. I thought it was so detailed yet still had a carefully chosen script to not overdo it so I was utterly convinced that honesty was evident. A bike this price must be at the top end of indulgence so I see how hard it must have been to hold back the gushing. Maybe the price tag had something to do with that, but maybe, ..just maybe it might be worth that?
I’ve got 4 2020 levo/kenevos and they have nailed the motor issues. Amazing bikes!!!
Great video! In thanks for talking about the problems in the previous models.... I think that hast to be said
love the ride, love how it handles, love the qulaity and love my riding speed choices!!
I just purchased a 2023 comp carbon. Really like the motor and all the app functions. The shocks are ok but I can see upgrading them after a year or so of use. The a
Original alloy handlebar is brutally rigid, grips and handlebar will be the first upgrades. I’m a 59yo guy with 30+ years of mountain bike riding experience, the bike is transforming my riding style and teaching me new ways. I’m having fun.
My motor so far is extremely quiet.
I'm so glad I brought my Status 160 so I can acclimate myself to the mullet style of riding.
Super hyped for the new Levo but MY DAYZ, THEY'RE EXPENSIVE!!!!!.
I'll have to give this some proper thought as to whether I buy one. And in the grand scheme of things, it's not like it has rendered the previous models obsolete.
Looking forward to your comparison video between the the new model and the previous model rob.
Keep up the vids mate and keep on shredding 🤘
Fantastic video Rob and bike looks great
had me entertained the whole time I was hooked well done
I pick mine up on Thursday! Same colour too! Great review Rob....😎
Looks like a needed upgrade with some class leading features. Great vid mate. 👍🏻
You don’t need to buy a bike that costs 8k-13k to enjoy the sport of Mountain Biking.
Absolutely
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It's absolutely ridiculous, and to be fair these silly prices are just pushing me towards a standard mountain bike.
Price of the S-works is crazy
@@jrsuk1170 sold my eBike after 18 months, they are awesome but I get way more from my normal MTB. No pain no gain 😅
If it is true that they are starting at 9k then that is simply too much and many people will look elsewhere.
They need a base model for £6k maximum.
@guacyume
The pro is almost £11k
So the comp carbon mid range will be around £8.5-£9k which is far too much.
I’m keeping my 2019 carbon comp as long as possible and then I’m out and going elsewhere.
Excellent review. Thanks Rob!
Another great video rob! I can see the amount of effort that has gone into filming this👌🏼 keep it up :)
I love my 2019 Levo Expert and I'm glad they are financing my motor warranty replacement with 2022 models proceeds so when my motor fails again the company won't be bankrupt! #LovingLevo
Great video thanks for the details on the specifications i want to buy one now lol well may be I own a gravel specialized Diverge but Now I want this bike thanks again
I love it when Rob says, ‘Kinematics’......I suggest we base a drinking game around when he says it!!! 😂
Yeah but at least he isn't "super Stoked" or "sending" all the time like alot of these people say. So bloody annoying.
They are a stunning bike! but they are just out pricing it for the market.
S-Works pretty unobtainable for the masses.
If I was gonna spend 13k on MTB’s, I’d buy a 6.5k eMTB & have 6.5k left over for an MTB.
You could buy the cheeb 2 batterys a set of spare wheels and a used pickup to get to trails for that money
i like it .)
Awesome Video Again Rob, nearly like it as much as beat your screen time video, love the bike though I think people will have a easier time (gulp) with the price if you are able to update the TCU battery etc so when they spend this much on an amazing bike they arent having to change 2 years later to keep up with electronics/tech etc. Great lighting, Great Music, Great Presentation and camera work still smashing it Rob ! Just to add a few days after this comment Looks like Specialized are going to sell the screen for older Levo's and kenevo's, high five Specialized ! for making it backwards compatible ! Awesome !just to say have now been on one, and well best bike I have ever riden !
Absolutely mega, think you were first out of the gate with that e Rob.
I made micro tune on my gen2 myself a year ago with cheap bluetooth multimedia remote and it is a nice thing to have and looks great
Brilliant review Rob best one I’ve seen 👌👌
Holy Cow Rob! I love the Video, everything about it! You have put a lot of time and effort into learning how to engage with your audience and I am absolutely blown away with your quality and arrangement. I think the 20% increase in price across the board for Specialized is more supply chain related and I am hoping to see prices go down in the next year or two. All the manufacturers keep changing the game with new technology it's hard to look for a previous seasons model without feeling left out. I Still LOVE Specialized bikes and the Levo is firmly on that list ever since I test road one in 2018. Which year model should I be looking at since the 2021 is so obviously out of reach? And, at 5 foot 6 inches in height, should I go for a Small or a Medium?
That must be an amazing ebike, but I must say that this video is also quite awesome. Those sunset shots are epic!
Thanks
Rode a Levo SL rental last year and loved it. Just one day on that bike and I was 100% sold on e-biking. I appreciate that bike even more now that I'm lugging a 24kg monster around. That said, not sure I could ever buy one of these. "Settled" on a YT Decoy Shred. I'll take the extra 2 pounds and deal with the slightly smaller battery for a 50% discount in price.
great review Rob, keep up the good work mate! :-)
Quality review, good job.
What can I say, I dropped a silly amount of money on a Levo Pro two weeks ago and I couldn't be a happier man. Just love it!
Hello Rob ! Always a great video and i still have pleasure to watch this kind of video.
Regarding what you said on the bike, Specialized has done some huge and welcomed changes.
Prices seem to go wild, in my opinion. We'll see the euro conversion.
If i had to buy an ebike right now, i think i'd go for the SL version.
I'm really looking forward to seeing the same kind of evolution on the SL, and hoping for a quieter motor too ;)
13990 euro
With the price increase, im happy to still have 2 years left on my 2019 levo.
I will be waiting for the warranty to run out, before I upgrade to another. I know there's a big selection to choose from nowadays, but I find specialized to have the best customer service, and that my friend's, is priceless with a emtb 💯😉
And some people were saying the Bullit was expensive....It's looking like a nice ride with some nifty little touches, but i'm glad i've put my deposit down on the Santa Cruz in XXL, as the S6 still doesn't come up to scratch for the taller riders.
Great video Rob top quality as for the levos they're stunning bikes when I think of them and compare them to anything else it's like comparing the iPhone to android phones very expensive compared to others that do the same for a better price keep the videos coming great quality lately 👍
They doubled the prices to cover the 4 year warranty costs. 😉
Looks sensational! But SO expensive! I would worry over being robbed with a bike like that. After being robbed at the store. :) Seriously, it´s a dreambike for sure. The combination of high price and the low stock in shops will mean that I´ll never see one in real life though. I am just lucky I have my trusty Haibike from 2019. Last year was insane in regard of how few bikes actually was sent to retailers here. I am not sure 2021 will be a better year. It is great to have your videos to watch, it allowes us to see that innovation and new bikes are still coming. Good work!
It is really a masterpiece but those prices are insane
Insane in the membrane. They must be smoking crack at Spesh HQ asking those prices.
@@matlockmeat someone has to pay for these "paid promotions"
I hope people reject it at these prices and push back. The price is absolutely staggering unless I've been living in the dark ages and the average salary is 80k plus?
If everyone refrains from buying theyll have no choice but to lower them.
When did it become such an elitist sport?
@@matlockmeat definitely cashing on the cycle industries' own failing of lack of availability to drive up.prices
I personally think the best upgrade they could do would be to make them more reliable.
Yep, they definitely have put a lot of time and effort here. It was a big part of the update.
But rob, at the end you stated that all they really did was use a thicker belt and the motor was otherwise unchanged. It isn’t water ingress most of us are worried about it is motor failure. I have friends who are on their 6th or 7th motor!
@@lphtahoe I’m going in today for my 4th engine. Tired of it and I don’t think I’ll buy a Levo again till they are more reliable
There as reliable as any other motor ...but the warranty is heads and shoulders above the rest
@@boggybigpants9462 tell that to people who are on there 6th motor
I watched your vid about 2019 levo. Thought, this guy is awesome and I like the bike. Went out and bought one.....
Bruv, I can't shell out $15000.... But you still an awesome presenter.
Great video Rob 📸 Nice piece of kit!!
13k though 😮
A few years ago they said... E-mountain bikes would become lighter, batteries will have more watts and lastly E-mountain bikes would become cheaper 🤔.
They will.
@@carlose6010 why has it not happened yet then. My mates 2017 levo is way lighter than my 2020 kenevo and pulls just as well.
@@carlose6010 I can't see it.
I can't believe that we have to wait an entire year until this comes out.
looking good Rob
Great video Rob. I own a 2020 S-Works Turbo Levo and wanted to upgrade to the 2022 version. BUT looking at what they have done to the price is just crazy and makes me angry. No upgrade for me.
Rob, thanks for this. Exciting indeed. The motor - I do hope the bearings are better and the ‘waterproofing’ works having had to return a 2020 Levo with the 2.1 and all the upgrades for a full refund after 14 months of horrible electrics (the ride was fun).
I’ve replaced with a Santa Cuz Bullit S build..... Same price as the Specialized entry level and the EP8 in real world riding is very similar to the Brose (yes, it won’t win silly races up fire roads, but on the 98% of hills that are ridden by the 98% of riders, the EP8 is a match for the Brose to within an easily forgettable whisper0.
Up hill, the Bullit is a whole generation better than the 2020 Levo and remember the Bullit is 170 front and rear.
Downhill and on Singletrack, thanks to modern frame and motor location design, the S is way more of a bike than I can exploit - taking coaching for that - whereas the 2020 Levo wasn’t able to keep up with me....
It’ll be interesting to hear over next few months if the Gen 3 Levo will match a Bullit all round. As the same price for the S as the new Gen 3, let’s see... I hear the 2022 Bullit prices are going up a bit and I don’t know about the specs.
you made the right choice, Santa Cruz has become a much more reasonable brand when it comes to pricing(yes they are still expensive, but at least you can have some confidence in the bike not falling a part when buying one)
Ahhhh she is here 😍🙌❤💖
Wish I could own one. Beautiful bike at the height of what an EMTB could be.
Again great video. Hope the new bike will be fautless. If so I might get one in a while.
Great video Rob. For an S-WORKS that colour scheme looks poor to me, as they usually pop and look expensive to even a layman. Meanwhile the upgrades and improvement made all appear to make sense and to a degree were expected. I recently waited a long 7 months for my 2021 Levo, due to covid and the extra demand. Specialized added a very cheeky second price increase 4 months in which got very little coverage, luckily my bike shop honoured the price when my deposit was taken. I was hoping you was going to touch on their plans for a full range, as I know initially brands launch their top end models first and it would have possibly reduced us all moaning about the price of the bikes, but hey they do have us over a price point barrel. I can see loads of Gen 2 owners, like me going mullet and asking if the TCU can be updated? Keep up the quality channel.
Pricey indeed
As others have alluded, seems like Specialized is trying to duplicate the Apple model.
great video. crazy price for the bike.
Thanks for the review Rob! Great! I did see a bluetooth Icon on the Mastermind. Does this mean, that my chest strap will be connected directly an independent form the MC App? And what about Smart Control? Is the MC App needed?
Hey Rob, great vid as always, and anyone that just thinks you are advertising a product doesn't either listen or watch your channel regularly. But this is a shame, Spesh in my view are heading the wrong way. I have a Levo (as have put before) gen 2 i guess, 2018 carbon, was £5k i have changed the geometry with longer ZEB fork, have Ohlins coil shock, crank Bros eBike wheelset etc. Zero issues with motor on my bike after a few BPW and other park trips and hundreds of miles. Over £10k for a bike that will be out of date in 12-24months is nuts, tbh i'm still pssd they don't offer a battery upgrade for my bike (??). Most of us governed buy price not just the best at any cost. If buying now I wouldn't buy a Spesh even though really they are still the benchmark. That bike for me just isn't worth the $$$$, after all ride is everything.
ordered from the one and only Chris Reilly, shame this colour is not available until the summer :-) Great review and like you say Rob, if they can sort out the water ingress then this really is a step forwards :-)
Hi Rob, Great video! What brakes does the s works come with? Cheers!
Hey Rob - great review! Do you know if the TCU module will be retrofittable to the G2 Levos?
I just don’t know, my 2019 Levo comp has been frustratingly unreliable in the 2000 or so miles I’ve done. To give credit my LBS has been brilliant and it hasn’t cost me a penny but the thought of being a guinea pig again is majorly off putting and that’s before the massive price hike is brought into the consideration 😳😳 Great review Rob, many thanks😎
I bought a bike similar to the cheeb from frey m600 motor have 4 k km on north shore trails have had to replace chain cassette and fix a buckle period
By spring 2020 they had the motor issues solved.
I am super stoked for this one! Now the question that does not escape my mind: Will this Gen 3 Battery fit my Gen 2 Levo?
I've watched three reviews of this bike this morning. Round one to you Bro. You've left the others floundering with gibberish.
Great review. Did I miss the info on the battery, if/how it’s removable ?
Great bike but I’ll wait another season or 2 before I commit to another Levo I was in the repair shop more than I was riding.
Bought a Cube last year a Solid Beast maybe not as nimble but insanely reliable No repairs no issues so far, touch wood!
Big question, if my motor breaks on my 2020 Levo, can they replace it with the new motor? Or to put it another way, can you replace a Gen2 motor with a Gen3 unit? Obviously I don't need to say how fantastic the video was, very nice riding and filming. Your production values are just getting better and better.
Amazing what they have done in all areas. What is it like at 25kh does it still feel like the breaks have come on or is it more natural.
Santacruz or Levo Rob?
That's a beautiful bike but sorry, prices just got out of control! How can I justify it to my wife that I'd like to buy one??
Buy her a fake Hermes bag and tell her you want this bike that costs less than half the price of it!
@@rgd1977 hahaha...good one!!
Tell her it was 4k
@@algreen746 Yes! The divide by 2 rule, or given these new prices perhaps it should now be divide by 3!
Imagine buying this S Works Levo and on returning home you tell the missus a massive whopper and that it cost £6k.5k (half of the true cost) and you STILL receiving a massive bollocking
for spending far too much on a bike.
Great looking bike & excellent videography you should do this as a job.
Maybe one day!
I thought you did this full time ?!
Great review Rob, however, will they offer these new motor and housing in the earlier bikes when and not if they fail? One for Chris at Berkshire Cycles.
Great vid Rob. I’ve since bought the cobalt blue comp alloy. Regarding the AXS dropper post, I’m 6ft 3 like you. Did you find it long enough. I’m tempted to buy one for my levo
I wonder if that rear triangle/chainstays on the gen 3 are interchangeable with the gen2 Levo ?? I have my 2019 Expert and love it but would love it even more if it was a bit more nimble
Good info. I just don't see the improvements to the Gen 2 justifying the Gen 3 price. I cannot help but think the price for a Specialized that has a significant weight reduction to the motor and battery along with increased riding time in all modes. I ride dirt bikes and this bicycle costs more than a KTM or Husky. I just wish these two brand would decide to sell their e-mtb's in the United States.
Good presentation Rob. How is it that my 2018 carbon comp levo has been a Mullet with 150mm cranks and a super quiet reliable powerful smooth software updated motor for over 3 years now with a TCD glued on the top tube.
What did I and they know in 2018 before specialized went backwards, only to get back on track now.
I like the adjustable steering head and chainstay. All done before in 1970's on Can-Am motorcycles. E=Mtb²
I mountain bike to escape thinking about life’s pressures, among them money and the evils of marketing and material pursuits of happiness. Owning this would make me 1) think about the bike more than the ride, 2) have buyer’s remorse, 3) think I am cool again, 4) make others think I am a yuppie, 5) make me want to sell it, 6) make me a sucker, 7) make me bum out when it is’t the best bike anymore. Finally it would fog up my sense of what I can do.
Hey Rob just curious as to the difficulty level of pulling the front end up for hopping, wheelies, manuals?
Really expensive but what a stunning bike! Specialized have really hit the mark with this and the Kenevo SL. It's a shame they can't bring the price point down a little more.
Just 2 months my 2021 Turbo Levo and I need a new rear derailleur .The gears started grinding when I was shifting .Stopped to check it and one of the arms that support the jockey wheel was broken. Guy at the shop said the arm was worn like a rock had been logged in it. So no warranty.
Fortunately they have the part and I should have it back tomorrow.
Fantastic bike and so was your video. I am very much a beginner and a tall guy, is your riding style with a low saddle height your preference or is that mtb technique. I don't think your leg is ever close to being extended...just wondering if my own style is incorrect.