And that’s a real shame because the new Brose is compact, powerful and whisper quiet with a really natural response. This successfully places it at the top of e-bike motor technology. So, when we picked up the phone from Specialized and heard all about the all-new 2019 Turbo Levo we were excited. And for the record, that’s saying a hell of a lot. I managed to stop, hop the bike around and pedal out of the corner up a steep slope without having to put a foot down – the motor assistance came in instantly and without any overwhelming surge that could have compromised traction. More impressive still is that the new all-alloy frame is lighter than the old S-Works carbon frame. Optimized and carefully engineered to feature all of the latest technology, the battery can now provide up to 40% more range than than previous editions. It's dialed. The Levo’s new battery can take you further, faster. At the motor, we cut weight with a new magnesium-bodied Specialized 2.1 motor that amplifies your input by up to 410% with absolutely no awkward surges in power. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Carbon E-Bike With a more compact motor, Specialized has managed to shrink the chainstays by 5mm, although they remain relatively long at 455mm to conserve climbing prowess. 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. It lets you easily custom-tune nearly every aspect of the bike, monitor your power use, control your range, perform basic system diagnoses, record and upload rides—there's even a new Shuttle Mode feature that takes the sting out of long climbs by giving you maximum motor support with less required effort at the pedals. Specialized Turbo Levo kit. Gone is the old motor mount, instantly saving 400g – instead it bolts directly to the frame. 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Rider power is amplified up to 410% thanks to this 250W unit. “The 2019 Turbo Levo is quite possibly the lightest e-MTB in its class. It’s extremely sophisticated and a big selling point over alternative systems. Huge selection of mountain bikes from brands such as Trek, Specialized, Giant, Santa Cruz, Norco … Like the Shimano unit, there’s also an overrun when you stop pedalling – which is useful for ratcheting pedal strokes and gassing out of turns. Remove the SWAT tool inside the head tube, flip the bike upside down, unscrew the bolt at the base of the down tube, disconnect the charging port at the side of the motor, grab the battery rock guard/carry handle and slide out. This bike gives takes very little away from the fun of razzing along a sweet section of singletrack, or a technical descent, but lets you feast on lap after lap of the good stuff. It's a feeling we're always trying to maximize, which is why we created the all-new Turbo Levo. We also managed to increase battery capacity. This Turbo Levo benefits from what we learned while designing the latest Stumpjumper. New software will help you access all the data you need. Specs, reviews & prices for the 2019 Specialized Men's Turbo Levo Hardtail 29. Removing it is simple and quick. For reference, the weight difference between the carbon and alloy front triangles is between 6-700g depending on the frame size. Admittedly we had expected Specialized to update to a 12-speed drivetrain here. Compare forks, shocks, wheels and other components on current and past MTB’s. Battery status is now always on view, too, with both the new Turbo Connect Unit and the optional handlebar-mounted Turbo Connect Display. The Turbo Levo comes equipped with metric-sized FOX shocks, so any 52.5×210 metric shock will fit the new Turbo Levo. Specs, reviews & prices for the 2019 Specialized Men's Turbo Levo Comp Carbon. 18 Sep 2018 Not content with resting on their laurels, Specialized fights back with a new Levo that will surely keep their E-mountain bikes at the forefront of a … 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail 29" Electric Mountain Bike. The Smart Control feature, available with our Mission Control App, lets you set the power assist to last for either the duration of your ride or until you reach a point you've defined yourself. At 5ft 10in, we rode both L and XL frames, and felt most comfortable on the L as the motor and battery weight adds so much stability that, even though the reach numbers feel relatively conservative, the smaller frames are rock-solid at high speeds. The all-new 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo is a ground-up redesign of a bike that doesn’t just set the bar for e-mountain bikes—it embodies it. Starting at the heart of the bike, Specialized used a custom made Brose 2.1 Rx trail-tuned motor. The SL 1.1 motor doubles your effort with as much as 240 watts of assistance to your pedals. A lightweight SRAM XX1 11-speed drivetrain takes care of the gears. Get an MBR subscription for just £16.99 and  Enjoy the luxury of home delivery and never miss an issue <<, Room for a bottle cage on all frame sizes. You'll also find a new Flip Chip that lets you adjust the bottom bracket height and head angle in a matter of minutes. The custom Specialized 2.1 Rx Trail-tuned motor is more efficient, 15% smaller, and 11% lighter than its predecessor. Control unit is small but effective and you get the bonus of a proper dropper remote. The new bike lets you have as much fun on the downs as the ups. The motor itself has shrunk by a claimed 15 per cent and a new magnesium housing drops a further 400g. But there was one specific instance where the motor really delivered over and above my expectations, and where other motors may have tripped up. The Turbo Lev is a killer package and at the cutting edge of current e-bike tech. TURBO LEVO. It was a steep, cobbled, switchback climb and one of the hairpins was so tight it was impossible to pedal around. In the alloy models like the Turbo Levo Comp, the battery is 500Wh, the industry standard. Travel is 150mm front and rear and the new frame gets the same metric shock and standard mounting hardware as the Stumpjumper. In my opinion the seat angle could be steeper to help keep you above the BB for better weight distribution when climbing – particularly on the larger frame sizes. I’m scratching around here, but there are a few. And while we understand the reasons why, that doesn’t mean we don’t miss the winch potential of a 50t sprocket. Specialized is not the only brand to use the Brose 2.1 motor, but it’s certainly a rare sight compared with Shimano’s STEPS and Bosch’s Performance CX. >> Don’t miss our Black Friday sale. Like, REALLY excited. We were really impressed with the performance of the motor, and the work Specialized has put into tuning the firmware that controls it, during the launch. The Bike: The new 2019 Levo is designed … The Carbon Comp model, in particular, has received a weight saving of nearly 3Kg when compared to the 2018 model and is 20% stiffer thanks to the all-new frame design. It’s based around 29-inch hoops and both a carbon and aluminum frame with a completely new form factor. There are four frame sizes available, and all have grown over the previous bike. The reach is now between 24 and 29mm longer depending on the frame size and position of the flip chip. 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo need to know. This boils down to features like a RockShox Sektor RL fork and Deluxe RT rear shock, tough 29-inch alloy wheels cased in Butcher 2.6-inch tires, SRAM NX/S700 11-speed shifting, SRAM Level T brakes, and an M5 alloy frame. In terms of cadence, it works most effectively when you pedal between 60-90rpm – which suits most MTB applications – but doesn’t fade away noticeably when you go over 100rpm. View and share reviews, comments and questions on mountain bikes. When it came to components, we focused on delivering tons of fun at a tremendous value. It rides just like a modern trail bike should, and it delivers you the power to ride more trails at a price that won't leave you destitute, living in a van down by the trailhead. Optional computer gives real-time ride power read out. Now, it's stiffer and has a lower-slung frame that's more capable on tough descents, even easier to maneuver in technical … There goes the 50 lbs weight threshold. This Turbo’s new Specialized M2-series battery features a 500Wh capacity. Cable routing is all internal, including that of the Command Post IR, while the battery is fully integrated in the down tube, while the minimalist motor is mounted in a more secure, lighter way. 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