My next (e)MTB to replace my manual MTB & gravel bikes will be this bike. Period. The S-Works Levo SL has finally convinced me to switch for a couple of reasons; (1.) I’ve just turned 60yo & love to ride but find climbs less fun, (2.) the bike is consistently referred to as pedal-assist eMTB rather than full fat & that’s what I’d like, (3.) it rides like a manual MTB that I want to continue feeling, & lastly (4.) I had a heart scare that means I need to monitor heart rate so knowing that the Specialized software can interface with heart rate monitor to dial in more power to avoid red-line is absolutely incredible……Specialized has absolutely hit the bullseye for me/my riding style & I’m the guy who said eMTB’s were 10-years into my future. No longer! My only change will to be to make it 29” front/rear.
14k? Fuck off specialized. That is LITERALLY more than i paid for my car. I paid 13k for my Subaru forester a couple years ago. I guess it’s somewhat new and advancing tech so it’s gonna be expensive regardless but it’s just so disheartening to see such high prices. Whatever tho, I love bikes. I love e-bikes. If it makes you happy and you can afford it, by all means, go for it
I bought the comp. Only ridden once but I dig it. I did 2 laps on E power which was plenty for me, and one lap no battery. Climbed almost as good as a regular SJ Evo even without battery which was impressive. Look for a Bronson S on PB people…
@@jonibz1456 well maybe heckler SL then? The Bronson feels deeper like it can take bigger drops and hits but the Levo SL feels super snappy and it’s plenty capable in its own right. The short chain stays may not be for everyone though. I would demo.
I test rode this bike, short ride. Much quieter than my Gen 1 SL, and noticeably more power. And interesting to learn that was likely only 80% of max. Glad to see the Code brakes and Fox 36 fork.
I may transition to e- mtb with this new Levo SL. I liked to hear that the new Levo SL was designed for greater capability descending while keeping the feel of a non assist mtb. Definitely don't have a desire for a full power e-mtb because I ride a dirt bike. Fortunately, I live in an area where trails are open to mtb, dirt bike and e-mtb. Always enjoy riding my mtb on the single track I ride with my dirt bike. It would be nice to save energy, on the climbs, while keeping the feel of my current mtb.
The difference between a 320Wh and a 500Wh battery is around 1.5kg. For a combined bike + rider weight of 100kg that is 1.5%! Let that sink in when these reviewers tell you that a smaller battery plays a significant role in the bikes range. A 500Wh battery should have been a no brainer for such a bike. Obviously just a sales move, so they have what to update for the Gen3 😅
I totally agree and have been saying that since the “lightweight” category dropped. Bigger battery please! On my early gen Bosch emtb’s, it’s only an 8oz difference between 400 & 500whr power pack batteries. Let that sink in.😉
its typical of the mtb industry .. SMH.. wow from 35 to 50 NM of torque.. LMAO what a joke and yea the 350wh battery is not even a joke its just fuc... sad...
so we r making slow ebikes that feel more like an acoustic??? SMH this shits too much man... either ride a real ebike or stay on ur boring ass acoustic ... like we r really gonna go backwards with this tech??
Support or assistance is expressed as a percentage (20%, 50%, etc). My question is: percentage of what? Of the total motor power, limited by the peak power? Or of the rider power applied to pedals? Appreciate any light on this.
Mission Control app lets you set pedal assist and peak power. So how pedal power you need to put in, and how much of the motor power you see at that point. On my full fat Levo in Turbo 100/100 you barely need to turn the crank to get taken up the hill. You can also set the acceleration profile - how quick the motor kicks when you turn the pedals. Instant is great for trying to get up a steep hill if you lose momentum for whatever reason. But technical stuff on a cliff side would feel dodgy with that instant kick in the motor.
Don’t look at 14k to own the 2023 Levo Sl, it’s more like 8k (US Non SWorks),even less used…… Or spend around 5k on most other new acoustic Mt. bikes coming out. A Specialized Levo SL is about 3k more than what you will be looking at in an acoustic bike ( if that ) . This is the reality. New Ibis Ripley or Santa Cruz Tallboy price ??? , Levo SL 1.1 sold me as riding just on E makes it the fastest short travel 29er with so many other capabilities. Feels very natural also. If they could just offer the motors to be purchased or backward compatible on these , they would definetly be more marketable IMO. This is my only complaint. I have the Levo SL 1.1 and hope to own at for at least 10 years. Looking to buy a back-up motor .
I've already thought long term e-bikes will take over. People eventually can't help themselves. Especially as technology improves and... Prices come down?
It's far too expensive for what it is ,let's face it thes people a taking the wee wee charging this amount of money especially when you're getting less of everything for your money. You'd need your head examined to buy one of these at that price!
They said the same thing when they first came out.. The price will go down, like it always does. It's an initial launch price. Especially after some used ones hit the market and you can get last years model without buying new.
Specialized know their market well. Brand whores with deep pockets flock to anything they release. The rest of us have plenty of options that present much better value for money. 🙂
14,000 ?? 😂. MTB industry officially using golf industry playbook. Bikes go up the mountain for you, bikes shift for you, bikes brake for you (abs). Selling the dream. None of these things will set you apart from skilled riders though. Im ok with it if Specialized is paying their employees good money.
I have no shame in buying the dream. I get passed by way more fit riders than me. That's okay I'm out there having fun at 58 years on Gods green earth.
Another ignorant statement from mr. Ebike hater :) So do all motorcycle riders “in your opinion” have no skills because they twist a throttle and the bike just moves for them? All 2 wheel sports are great fun & take all sorts of different skill sets so stop bashing all the Ebike vids.
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Video Contents
0:00 - Levo SL History
0:56 - Specialized's Goal with Levo SL Gen 2
1:15 - Levo SL Overview
1:43 - Geometry Updates
2:26 - Geometry Adjustments
2:57 - Updated Horst Link Suspension Design
3:45 - Turbo SL 1.2 Motor Details
4:15 - Battery Size and Range
5:04 - MasterMind Turbo Control Unit
5:46 - Mission Control App
6:13 - Build Kits and Pricing
6:37 - Weight
6:57 - Initial Impressions
7:18 - SL 1.2 Motor Performance
10:02 - Battery Performance
11:35 - Benefits of New Geometry Package
12:54 - Descending Performance - The Do Everything Trail Bike
13:27 - Levo SL Gen 2 Key Take Aways
14:28 - Rear Suspension Performance
15:20 - Weaknesses?
16:38 - What's The Bottom Line?
Finally someone that doesn't give range numbers. It DOES depend on too much factors. Thanks!
Best review I've seen, giving attention to what matters.
Comprehensive and thorough review from vitalmtb!
love these reviews - keep em coming!
My next (e)MTB to replace my manual MTB & gravel bikes will be this bike. Period.
The S-Works Levo SL has finally convinced me to switch for a couple of reasons; (1.) I’ve just turned 60yo & love to ride but find climbs less fun, (2.) the bike is consistently referred to as pedal-assist eMTB rather than full fat & that’s what I’d like, (3.) it rides like a manual MTB that I want to continue feeling, & lastly (4.) I had a heart scare that means I need to monitor heart rate so knowing that the Specialized software can interface with heart rate monitor to dial in more power to avoid red-line is absolutely incredible……Specialized has absolutely hit the bullseye for me/my riding style & I’m the guy who said eMTB’s were 10-years into my future. No longer!
My only change will to be to make it 29” front/rear.
I ordered one today. Thank you for this great review.
14k? Fuck off specialized. That is LITERALLY more than i paid for my car. I paid 13k for my Subaru forester a couple years ago. I guess it’s somewhat new and advancing tech so it’s gonna be expensive regardless but it’s just so disheartening to see such high prices. Whatever tho, I love bikes. I love e-bikes. If it makes you happy and you can afford it, by all means, go for it
Facts. This market is ripe for disruption.
I bought the comp. Only ridden once but I dig it. I did 2 laps on E power which was plenty for me, and one lap no battery. Climbed almost as good as a regular SJ Evo even without battery which was impressive. Look for a Bronson S on PB people…
How did this feel compared to the Bronson on the down's, i have a Bronson v4 with coil but thinking of going the same way.
@@jonibz1456 well maybe heckler SL then? The Bronson feels deeper like it can take bigger drops and hits but the Levo SL feels super snappy and it’s plenty capable in its own right. The short chain stays may not be for everyone though. I would demo.
I test rode this bike, short ride. Much quieter than my Gen 1 SL, and noticeably more power. And interesting to learn that was likely only 80% of max. Glad to see the Code brakes and Fox 36 fork.
Cables out of the headset. Nice job Spesh.
Didn't know you guys were in the area. Good ole Vail lake! Def the next bike I want, that or the Kenevo SL if they update that one.
2:50 flat black money shot 🤩
I like the comment about the price, damn right it's expensive!
Technically, you don't need your kidneys to ride an E-bike. So, I don't see how this is a negative.
hahahaha
Fact 😂
You need one, so you could sell the other I guess 🤔
@@marcopaganotto9125 not to E-bike. You don't need either.
shit even regular bikes are 5-8k...
Speed and Power
I may transition to e- mtb with this new Levo SL. I liked to hear that the new Levo SL was designed for greater capability descending while keeping the feel of a non assist mtb. Definitely don't have a desire for a full power e-mtb because I ride a dirt bike. Fortunately, I live in an area where trails are open to mtb, dirt bike and e-mtb. Always enjoy riding my mtb on the single track I ride with my dirt bike. It would be nice to save energy, on the climbs, while keeping the feel of my current mtb.
I have a Levo, I have an Evo... WHY DO I WANT THIS SO BAD 🤤
Same. I got one anyway and I’ve just sold the other two.
This bike rides like an Evo with an extra 10% more plantedness. Do it, you won’t regret it!
Yeah I've got a Levo already but think I want the comp version too. 20% off the dodgy orange atm in the UK.
£1400 for a 2nd hand 2019 aluminium Evo and the change spent on Ubers to take me back to the top of the hill.
The difference between a 320Wh and a 500Wh battery is around 1.5kg. For a combined bike + rider weight of 100kg that is 1.5%! Let that sink in when these reviewers tell you that a smaller battery plays a significant role in the bikes range. A 500Wh battery should have been a no brainer for such a bike. Obviously just a sales move, so they have what to update for the Gen3 😅
I totally agree and have been saying that since the “lightweight” category dropped. Bigger battery please! On my early gen Bosch emtb’s, it’s only an 8oz difference between 400 & 500whr power pack batteries. Let that sink in.😉
its typical of the mtb industry .. SMH.. wow from 35 to 50 NM of torque.. LMAO what a joke and yea the 350wh battery is not even a joke its just fuc... sad...
so we r making slow ebikes that feel more like an acoustic??? SMH this shits too much man... either ride a real ebike or stay on ur boring ass acoustic ... like we r really gonna go backwards with this tech??
Add an extender 🤘
What is the part number for 165mm crank arm for this bike. Mine came with 170mm. Thanks Joe
I will not say I'll never get an e-bike, but I plan to delay that purchase for as long as possible.
lol your loss.
@@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ not to my bank account.
@@ianfurqueron5850 Sacrifices my man. This is the way.
Same.
Yet here you are watching and commenting on an Ebike 😂
Support or assistance is expressed as a percentage (20%, 50%, etc). My question is: percentage of what? Of the total motor power, limited by the peak power? Or of the rider power applied to pedals? Appreciate any light on this.
Mission Control app lets you set pedal assist and peak power. So how pedal power you need to put in, and how much of the motor power you see at that point.
On my full fat Levo in Turbo 100/100 you barely need to turn the crank to get taken up the hill.
You can also set the acceleration profile - how quick the motor kicks when you turn the pedals. Instant is great for trying to get up a steep hill if you lose momentum for whatever reason. But technical stuff on a cliff side would feel dodgy with that instant kick in the motor.
Don’t look at 14k to own the 2023 Levo Sl, it’s more like 8k (US Non SWorks),even less used……
Or spend around 5k on most other new acoustic Mt. bikes coming out. A Specialized Levo SL is about 3k more than what you will be looking at in an acoustic bike ( if that ) . This is the reality.
New Ibis Ripley or Santa Cruz Tallboy price ??? , Levo SL 1.1 sold me as riding just on E makes it the fastest short travel 29er with so many other capabilities. Feels very natural also.
If they could just offer the motors to be purchased or backward compatible on these , they would definetly be more marketable IMO. This is my only complaint.
I have the Levo SL 1.1 and hope to own at for at least 10 years. Looking to buy a back-up motor .
Good idea ! To have a spare motor°
14k 🤯😤
Will it still snap shocks
I've already thought long term e-bikes will take over. People eventually can't help themselves. Especially as technology improves and... Prices come down?
This video would be so much better with animations of the words being spoken!
It's weird that my KLX250 isn't even half the price of a Levo 😬
That is weird. It is also weird that the Comp version of the Levo SL is just a little more than half the price of the S-Works version.
@@martinschwartz7342 people think they need the pretty gold color and electronic shifting, but hell it’s an electronic bike..might as well go all in!
It's weird that Dirt bikes aren't and will never be legal on MTB trails 15 minutes from my house. Shocking, I know!
@@stevedzurilla2436 sadly, I see kids on Sur-On MX bikes on my local trails when it's not permitted. At least I take my MX to where it's legal
Down to a mere £5600 now. So around 6900usd perhaps. That's for the dodgy orange comp version.
Thank god I'm poor
14k lmao. Just paid $3500 for my new Turbo Levo. Ill just upgrade the fork and rear shock and still be in less than 5k
14k ereeeer 😅
It's cheaper than last year's. So there is that
Now it looks like every other bike... 😅
Transition Relay significantly more range and better customer service.
orrrr you can get a used 450 supermoto and all the gear you need to brap on the reg.
It's far too expensive for what it is ,let's face it thes people a taking the wee wee charging this amount of money especially when you're getting less of everything for your money. You'd need your head examined to buy one of these at that price!
Perso je préfère prendre mon 125 enduro
A little less is way more ... 😬
Yeti all the way.
here ya go th-cam.com/video/cBmVXP9ni6M/w-d-xo.html
A barely updated motor and same old battery technology in a new shell.... disappointing!
You can buy 2 ebikes for 14k . I hope this is fail for specialized.. shame on them.
They said the same thing when they first came out.. The price will go down, like it always does. It's an initial launch price. Especially after some used ones hit the market and you can get last years model without buying new.
Specialized know their market well. Brand whores with deep pockets flock to anything they release. The rest of us have plenty of options that present much better value for money. 🙂
Geiles Rad, aber unbezahlbar...
Nah I’m getting a real dirt bike for that money lol
That's two Suzuki's lol
I'd rather buy 3 motorcycles.
I hear kidneys are cheap these days.....
Seriously who the fk has that kind of money to spend on a bike?!
yea def should make ebikes feel more like a pedal bike LOL.. SMH really? whats the point then? just get a real motor.. or stay on acoustic
14,000 ?? 😂. MTB industry officially using golf industry playbook. Bikes go up the mountain for you, bikes shift for you, bikes brake for you (abs). Selling the dream. None of these things will set you apart from skilled riders though. Im ok with it if Specialized is paying their employees good money.
I have no shame in buying the dream. I get passed by way more fit riders than me. That's okay I'm out there having fun at 58 years on Gods green earth.
Another ignorant statement from mr. Ebike hater :) So do all motorcycle riders “in your opinion” have no skills because they twist a throttle and the bike just moves for them? All 2 wheel sports are great fun & take all sorts of different skill sets so stop bashing all the Ebike vids.
No e-bikes!!!! want power get a motorcycle.
No.
$14,000………Boo this company.
14,000, lol.