Specialized Turbo Levo 2017 Review
Having tested both of these e bikes we were quick to see what set the levo apart from the rest.
Specialized turbo levo 2017 review. E bikes and mtb versions in particular have exploded in popularity over the last few years. A slack 66 5 degree head angle houses the impressive yari fork on this version although the s works features pike. Both beginner and experienced riders are realising the potential offered by the e bike platform. Price 2250modelspecialized turbo levo ht 2019motorbrose 1 2eour score4 pies and knees have kept me out of the game for some time but i came back to mountain biking this summer after trying out a friend s kalkhof hybrid and realising that e powah was the way forward.
Once you master that this bike shines with awesome geometry comfort incredible adjustability in power. Specialized turbo levo expert emtb review. Turbo levo puts fun back into climbs. Based on the stumpjumper the specialized levo offers all the benefits of a traditional mountain bike.
Specialized levo expert is my third e bike stealth bomber specialized turbo road bike prior to the levo its amazing in many ways. It requires good timing backing off of the pedaling power cadence while shifting. Featuring similar 135mm travel to its 6fattie colleague the turbo levo comes in with classic all action specialized trail geometry. When we were planning our trip to palm springs for the 2020 emtb roundup there were a few bikes we already knew would be top contenders the specialized turbo levo expert was one of those bikes.
The steed i selected for my illustrious return to the trails and my first foray into the world of emtbs was the specialized. 2018 specialized turbo levo review. Specialized turbo levo 2017 range review. Words by aaron scott.
Its only downside to me is the gear change is a bit of an art i e. The specialized turbo levo fsr comp has a cunning integration of battery and brose motor with the battery which can be charged in situ held in securely and silently with fork style 15mm thru axles. The recently launched 2017 specialized levo takes on the south african market and boasts an aggressive design that attracts the eyes of many. In 2016 they wowed ebike enthusiasts again with their first mountain models in the us including a hardtail called the turbo levo and this review is for the fat tire version of that bike called the turbo levo comp i got to.
The levo s main competition here in south africa is giant s e bike. Specialized introduced their first electric bike internationally back in 2012 it was a road only model that turned heads because it was beautiful looking and super quiet.