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Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon

4.9

16 Reviews

Turbo Levo SL is a new, lightweight breed of eMTB that harnesses the quick and lively…

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Turbo Levo SL is a new, lightweight breed of eMTB that harnesses the quick and lively ride of our Stumpjumper…and adds just enough power to introduce a whole new dimension of kick ass. The Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon features a full carbon frame paired to full FOX suspension and a SRAM Eagle X01 drivetrain.

IT’S YOU… JUST GOING FASTER…AND FURTHER

The Turbo Levo SL is effectively a Stumpjumper that lets you embark on ridiculously long adventures with no fear of bonking and helps you snag three laps of your favorite trail instead of just one. Looking for a ton of power and range? Check out our Levo and Kenevo models. Want a bike, on the other hand, that simply feels like you—a faster you, with the power to ride more trails, kind of you? That’s Turbo Levo SL.

TUNE IT TO YOUR STYLE

By connecting with our Mission Control App, you can tune the SL 1.1 motor to your riding style, record rides, and monitor the battery. The motor even has a built-in power meter that transmits to any ANT+ head unit. Don’t want to connect? No worries—the simple Turbo Connect Unit (TCU) on the top tube gives you all the control you need to just climb on and ride all day.

• Lightweight, carbon Stumpjumper-inspired frame is pure ride quality and control.

• Ultra-smooth and lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your pedaling power.

• 150mm of suspension front and rear, courtesy of FOX’s 36 Performance Elite fork and DPX2 shock.

  • The Turbo Levo SL looks like a Stumpjumper and, out on the trail, feels like one too. That’s no mistake. We aimed to build a Stumpjumper with a bit more boost to it and that’s exactly what you get—a Sidearm chassis with just the right amount of front-to-rear stiffness and 150mm of smooth, custom-tuned FOX rear suspension. To top it all off, we constructed this Turbo Levo SL chassis entirely from our light-yet-strong FACT 11m carbon.

  • The lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your effort with as much as 240 watts of silent and powerful assistance to your pedals. The motor’s responsive torque curve delivers power perfectly in-tune with your normal riding cadence and leaves no resistance when you’re riding without power assistance.

  • Worried about running out of power? No problem. Turbo Levo SL eats up big miles and long days. And if you’re looking for even more miles, our optional range extender boosts your range by another 50 percent. On top of all that, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to.

  • Assist up to 20 mph / 32 km/h

Technical Specifications

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E-Bike

Motor

Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor

UI/Remote

Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote

Battery

Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh

Charger

Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug

Wiring Harness

Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport

Frameset

Frame

FACT 11m full carbon, 29 Trail Geometry, Integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, Command Post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel

Seat Binder

Specialized bolt-type, alloy, 38.6mm

Suspension

Rear Shock

Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite, 3- position adjustment, 52.5x210mm, Rx Trail Tune

Fork

Fox Float 36, Performance Elite, Grip2 damper, 150mm, 51mm rake, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, Kabolt axle

Cockpit

SeatPost

X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, 34.9mm, S: 125mm, M/L: 150mm, XL: 170mm

Stem

Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

Handlebars

Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35mm clamp

Grips

Deity, Knuckleduster, Black

Saddle

Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm

Rear Brake

SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Shift Levers

SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette

Sram XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Crankset

Praxis Forged/M30 Spindle Interface

Chainrings

SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 94 BCD, 30T

Wheels & Tires

Rims

Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm inner width, hand-built, 2Bliss Ready

Front Hub

Roval, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h

Rear Hub

Roval DT Swiss 360, 3-pawl design, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition Race

Front Tire

Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3"

Rear Tire

Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Inner Tubes

Standard, Presta valve

* 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.

Geometry

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SMLXL
Crank Length165mm165mm170mm170mm
Handlebar Width780mm780mm780mm780mm
Stem Length40mm40mm50mm50mm
Saddle Width155mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length125 mm150 mm150 mm170 mm
Stack606mm606mm633mm647mm
Reach415mm435mm455mm480mm
Head-Tube Length95mm95mm125mm140mm
Head-Tube Angle66°66°66°66°
B-B Height348mm348mm348mm348mm
B-B Drop27mm27mm27mm27mm
Trail111mm111mm111mm111mm
Fork Length (full)560mm560mm560mm560mm
Fork Rake/Offset51mm51mm51mm51mm
Front-Center729mm749mm781mm812mm
Chain-Stay Length437mm437mm437mm437mm
Wheelbase1165mm1185mm1217mm1248mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal)574mm597mm629mm663mm
Bike Stand-Over Height787mm790mm807mm814mm
Seat-Tube Length390mm410mm455mm505mm
Seat-Tube Angle75.3°75°74.6°74.2°
Geometry

Manual Downloads

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2020 LEVO SL USER MANUAL. (JP)
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Li Ion Battery UN38.3 Test Summary
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2020 LEVO SL USER MANUAL. (EN FR DE CZ PL SK)
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2020 LEVO SL USER MANUAL. (EN IT SP PT KR CNT)
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2020 LEVO SL USER MANUAL. (NL DK NO SV SL HR)
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2020 LEVO SL USER MANUAL. (RU)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)
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Charger User Manual (SBC-C04 / SBC-C05 / SBC-C06 / SBC-C07)
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Rider Reviews

4.9

16 Reviews

 

Super, it looks like a bike, normal

Let me tell you that I have both, Turbo levo alloy and this one that I bought right now Turbo levo SL, Well I use the SL more because it is lighter, I changed the bike rack for the normal ones, it is lighter to take it everywhere, and the engine gives you the push you need. I like it more .

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Yes!

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Marcos

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Money well spent

The bike is amazing. What i didn’t realize when debating this purchase was how much more time I’d spend ridding with an electric assist mtb. The beauty of this bike is it doesn't matter if I’m tired after work or I’m not feeling hydrated, or I’m sore. I still want to ride and on those days inevitably once I’m on the trail I get loosened up and tone down the assist as I get going. Just knowing that I have the back up gets me out the door 3x as much as with my conventional bike. I’m also finding that I’m getting to ride a way larger variety of trails. There are plenty of trails that I’d avoid on days that I wasn’t feeling peek but now It doesn't matter. I got on the waitlist for an electric pickup truck because of how impressed I am with this electric mtb, that’s how good it is.

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Yes!

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Jacob

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AWESOME

Great ride, very plush suspension from small bumps to big hits it handles it all. Now I can keep with my son. Plenty of power even on ECO mode. Makes 50 year old legs feel like 30!

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Yes!

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Pete

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Bike for fit rider?

I raced locally for many years on Epic and still enjoy it. Getting close to mid 70 my grandkids started to wait for me so I got Levo SL. Now I can ride with my kids (about cat 2 40-45 yrs) or I can at least double the length of my rides and again average 10 mph + on the trail. Goin from X-country to trail bike was not as easy as I expected, it took several month to adjust. Anyway - this bike gives you back 10-15 years of age - what more is there?!

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Yes!

Name:
Bo

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seamless and super easy

seamless and super easy


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Jay S.

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I was on the fence

I was on the fence about e-bikes, right up until my first ride on the Levo SL. I knew I didn’t want a full fat e-bike but also knew I wanted more laps after work and when my schedule didn’t allow for a long day. The Levo SL has been perfect for maxing out after work rides and also for recovery rides after big days on my acoustic bike. Word of caution, this bike will NOT keep up with your buddies on big motor e-bikes. And depending on your fitness and terrain it might be more of a workout than you want if you have ultra-fit riding buds.

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Yes!

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Guest G.

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I love this bike! It

I love this bike! It handles like a dream and is extremely comfortable. The SL level pedal assist is more than enough for anything I’ve thrown at it.

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Yes!

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Jennifer W.

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So much fun!

After 4 months I absolutely love it! I ride in 'eco' mode with manual riders. I've no previous experience of e-bikes and the SL feels like a conventional mtb to me (except you're riding in stronger form than usual). Of course you have to ride it like one, making use of the full gear range etc.. A big plus is support feels non linear by which I mean as ascents become steeper they actually feel easier unlike riding a manual. I'm not a great technical rider but techie stuff seems so much easier and confidence building on the SL. I tend to ride in 'trail' mode when riding with other emtb riders (if you don't want to fall behind on the hills) or when just feeling lazy! Note that you won't be able to storm up hills with full fat emtbs climbing in 'turbo' which has little interest for me - and makes you very unpopular with acoustic riders anyway. Likely have better traction though. Negatives: No X01 chain (at this price!). .No USB charging port. At 71 I'm retired so money well spent!

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Yes!

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Jason

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So fun to ride -

So fun to ride - the carbon makes it feel like my "regular" bike. Of course it was a lot of $$$

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Yes!

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Guest G.

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SL Levo Turbo

I have both levo turbo and levo turbo SL. The SL is literally over 10 lbs lighter and way more maneuverable through technical trails and jumps. The less expensive Levo Turbo does have more power and is great for climbing. I am getting a new SL again. Way better bike for overall performance.

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Yes!

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Arrah-Wonah

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Perfect for getting those extra rides in!

I split my time between the LEVO SL and my 22 EVO. For those days that I don't want to push very hard, but still get those extra rides and miles in, the LEVO SL is perfect. The biggest bonus is that it's still light enough to maneuver, jump and feels like an analog mtn bike like my EVO. If you are looking for an Bike with just a little bit of assist here and there and still want to put the work in, this is IT!

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Yes!

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Andrew

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Has to be a 5!

Early days yet but the bike is so well balance and handles like a dream. It looks so big but rides so small. The real test will come when I get the bike to the mountains this summer. Hoping hike-a-bike gets cut way back. Much faster down here in the flatlands of course. As with my wife’s Como, this bike is so well designed and the assist so well integrated. Reviews have said the only issue is the handlebars are a bit crowded. I agree but all else is sweetness and lite!

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Yes!

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Cary

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Glad I made the Switch!!!

I said the same thing when I crossed over from windsurfing to kitesurfing..... BUT...What a ride! The maiden voyage was a 30 miler and I recorded it on Strava as a bike RIDE instead of switching over to an E-Bike Ride! lol... Segment times were drastically improved with ALL segments as PR's and a few top ten ten times!! I know it's "cheating" but damn, you still have to pedal and you get a great workout! It just makes biking more fun!! As a 67 yr old with 2 total hip replacements, I can hang with the local big dogs on their acoustic rides now!! 25-30 mile rides feel just like my 15-20 milers!! Anything less than 15 miles is boring!!

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Yes!

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Mr. M.

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Great balance of assist and ease of handling

If you ride the SL next to a Comp, you'll have a bit of power envy - mainly up basic hills. However, handling of the lighter weight makes the SL a plus in many parts of the ride.


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Randy

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Brilliant, will buy this bike again and again

I was sceptical as there were mix opinion about this bike, however, I changed from WHYTE T-130 to LEVO SL EXPERT and it was unbelievable good experience, done trip approx. 40 miles, mainly ECO (only twice used Trail - and no Turbo at all - dont needed) and get back home with 50 % battery, Elevation gained 2175 ft while maximum elevation was 429 ft. Average heart beat 135 - so good exercise. Overall this bike make compromising between standard MTB and Full Electric bike, while the weight make big difference, though. If you prefer do leg work and exercise while do uphill's, too - choose LEVO SL.


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Chris

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Just bought one and so far amazing

I resisted the E MTB for ages as i couldn't see the point. They are heavier than standard MTB and only good for hills ! So wrong and I wish i had done this sooner. Very light makes a BIG difference and this bikes feels so planted up and down hill. Looking forward to putting on some more miles


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Wayne

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