$14,000 - New SPECIALIZED Levo SL Gen 2 Review
Introducing Specialized's Turbo Levo SL Gen 2. Sporting a new frame design, more powerful SL 1.2 motor, modern trail bike geometry, trail-rated components, and Specialized's highly intuitive SL system, the new Levo SL is posed to again raise the bar of what's expected from a lightweight eMTB. Follow along to find out what Vital Tech Editor Jason Schroeder has thought of the new Levo SL after a handful of rides, and for the complete FIRST RIDE review, please head to vitalmtb.com
Full review - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/fir...
Highlights:
FACT 11m carbon frame
150mm (5.9-inches) rear wheel travel // 160mm (6.3-inches) fork (150mm fork on size S1)
Updated Horst Pivot suspension design
Mixed-wheel or dual 29-inch compatible (no custom link required)
Adjustable head tube angle: 63.5, 64.5, 65.5 degrees
Adjustable bottom bracket by +/-5mm
Turbo SL 1.2 motor with 320 watts / 50Nm of torque
320 watt hour battery
160 watt hour Range Extender battery sold separately (included with S-Works build and Frameset)
MasterMind Turbo Control Unit
Six sizes (S1 - S6)
Four build kits and Frameset options
Measured weight as tested (size S4 S-Works build, no pedals): 39.44-pounds (17.8kg)
MSRP $8,000 - 15,000 USD
Show 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?
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