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The new Turbo Levo Expert takes all of the "get gnarly" attributes of our newest…
Riders around the world have continually voted Specialized as the #1 brand in E-MTBs. With our unmatched power, refined delivery system, and seamless integration, our already legendary mountain bikes are truly something out of this world.
The new Turbo Levo Expert takes all of the "get gnarly" attributes of our newest trail bikes—like perfectly-tuned kinematics, a true Trail Geometry, and an optimally-stiff frame—and adds in cutting-edge tech, the likes of which the e-MTB world has never seen. We're talking a new custom motor, a higher-capacity battery, and much, much more.
The Turbo Levo is one of the lightest full-suspension e-mountain bikes to ever touch dirt. Much of the weight reduction is the result of what we learned while designing the latest Stumpjumper. The new Sidearm frame design, for instance, gives it an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio. Now, the bike is stiffer and has a lower-slung frame that's more capable on tough descents, even easier to maneuver in technical terrain, and uses less battery power. We've also lengthened the reach, kept the chainstays nice and short, slacked out the head angle, steepened the seat angle, and maintained a low center of gravity. You'll also find a new Flip Chip that lets you adjust the bottom bracket height and head angle in a matter of minutes. It's dialed.
We managed to increase battery capacity, meanwhile, by a staggering 40%. The bike now gets more distance out of every full charge, so there's no need to worry about getting caught on the trail without enough juice to get you home. 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. Battery status is now always on view with both the new Turbo Connect Unit and the optional handlebar-mounted Turbo Connect Display.
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. Our engineers in Switzerland devoted years to making this a reality by creating custom software that drives the most cutting-edge motor in its class. And for the suspension, we redesigned it to give you even more control where you need it most. The initial travel is supple, but we added more mid-stroke support, so there's no wallowing about or blowing through your 150mm of suspension travel on big hits and drops.
This Turbo is also the smartest and best-connected e-MTB to date. Our Turbo Connect Unit is at the center of the top tube, and it connects the bike, via ANT+ and Bluetooth®, to both the outside world and the Turbo Connect Handlebar Display (available aftermarket). Speaking of which, the latest version of the Mission Control App now has more features and is simpler to use than ever before. 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.
The Expert Carbon's components deliver high performance fun. Highlights here include a RockShox Pike RC29 fork and Deluxe RT3 rear shock, Roval Traverse 29 wheels cased in Butcher 2.6-inch tires, SRAM 11-speed shifting, and a FACT 9m carbon chassis with an M5 alloy rear-end.
The Turbo Levo frame is constructed with a FACT 9m carbon fiber chassis and an M5 Premium Aluminum rear-end, making it not only lightweight but also stiff and responsive. The design includes our 29 Trail Geometry that includes a low bottom bracket, lengthy top tube, and short chainstays. Kinematics of the frame have also been perfected, along with rider-tuned stiffness. 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.
The custom Specialized 2.1 Rx Trail-tuned motor is more efficient, 15% smaller, and 11% lighter than its predecessor. This successfully places it at the top of e-bike motor technology. It has many other features that no other e-bike can touch, like instant engagement, fantastic heat management, a double freewheel design that disengages the gear box when you hit top speed, and silent, smooth, and consistent output—even at max power.
This Turbo’s new Specialized M2-series battery features a 700Wh capacity, providing you with 40% more capacity and range, and even more power to ride more trails. It, of course, still seamlessly integrated inside the frame and is easily removable, too.
FRAME
FACT 9m Carbon w/ M5 alloy rear triangle, 29 Trail Geometry, Integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, Command Post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel
FORK
RockShox Pike RC29, 150mm of travel
SEAT BINDER
Specialized bolt-type, alloy, 38.6mm
REAR SHOCK
RockShox Deluxe RT3 w/ custom valve, 150mm of travel
STEM
Specialized Trail, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree, S/M 40mm / L/XL 50mm
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 780mm, 31.8mm clamp
GRIPS
Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
SADDLE
Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Specialized Command Post 34.9mm, 130mm of travel (Size: Small), 160mm of travel (Sizes: M/XL)
FRONT BRAKE
SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
REAR BRAKE
SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X1, 11-speed
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM S700, single-click lever
CASSETTE
SRAM XG-1175, 11-speed, 10-42t
CHAIN
KMC X11ET, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
CRANKSET
Praxis, 2D cold-forged alloy, custom offset, 165mm
CHAINRINGS
32T, custom steel
RIMS
Roval Traverse 29, hookless alloy, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, 28h
FRONT HUB
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h
REAR HUB
DT Swiss 360, 3-pawl design, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h
SPOKES
DT Swiss Revolution
FRONT TIRE
Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6"
REAR TIRE
Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6"
INNER TUBES
Standard, Presta valve
MOTOR
Specialized 2.1, custom Rx Trail-tuned motor, 250W nominal
UI/REMOTE
Specialized TCU, 10-LED state of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, handlebar remote with walk-assist
BATTERY
Turbo M2-700, fully integrated w/ rock guard, 700 Wh
CHARGER
Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug
WIRING HARNESS
Custom Specialized wiring harness
PEDALS
Specialized Dirt
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 165mm | 165mm | 165mm |
| Handlebar Width | 780mm | 780mm | 780mm | 780mm |
| Stem Length | 40mm | 40mm | 50mm | 50mm |
| Saddle Width | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 130mm travel | 160mm travel | 160mm travel | 160mm travel |
| Stack | 606mm | 606mm | 634mm | 647mm |
| Reach | 415mm | 435mm | 455mm | 480mm |
| Head Tube Length | 95mm | 95mm | 125mm | 140mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.04° | 66.04° | 66.04° | 66.04° |
| BB Height | 347.5mm | 347.5mm | 347.5mm | 347.5mm |
| BB Drop | 27mm | 27mm | 27mm | 27mm |
| Trail | 111mm | 111mm | 111mm | 111mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 560mm | 560mm | 560mm | 560mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 51mm | 51mm | 51mm | 51mm |
| Front Center | 729mm | 749mm | 781mm | 812mm |
| Chainstay Length | 455mm | 455mm | 455mm | 455mm |
| Wheelbase | 1182mm | 1202mm | 1235mm | 1266mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 577mm | 600mm | 631mm | 664mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 760mm | 760mm | 781mm | 787mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 380mm | 410mm | 455mm | 505mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.04° | 74.79° | 74.48° | 74.14° |
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