InnovativeSpecialized Turbo Levo FSR Expert on test

Stephan Ottmar

 · 12.07.2016

Innovative: Specialized Turbo Levo FSR Expert on testPhoto: Markus Greber
Innovative: Specialized Turbo Levo FSR Expert on test
Long awaited and highly praised - the Levo is undoubtedly the most innovative E-MTB of the year.

In numerous details (see also Webcode #26605), it offers more than the competition: be it the integrated on-board tool, the intelligent app for motor control, the speed sensor integrated in the disc brake and dropout or connectivity with Garmin devices. The geometry of the Levo is short and manoeuvrable. The suspension is unobtrusive but powerful. The plus-size tyres offer great grip. The drive is integrated and the battery is removable. Sit on and feel good, without compromise. Unfortunately, the drivetrain loses points due to the system.


ConclusionElegant, straightforward and packed with innovations - the Levo is undoubtedly a great choice for every type of rider.

  Flexible: While the batteries of most Brose bikes are fixed in the down tube, Specialized has designed a removable battery. One advantage. The battery can be removed for charging, and if you want, you can take a second battery with you on tour.Photo: Markus Greber Flexible: While the batteries of most Brose bikes are fixed in the down tube, Specialized has designed a removable battery. One advantage. The battery can be removed for charging, and if you want, you can take a second battery with you on tour.


Reach 1270 hm
Efficiency class A


Price 6499 Euro
Info www.specialized.com


Drive


Motor/position Brose mid-motor exclusively tuned for Specialized
Max. Torque 90 Nm
Battery Lithium-ion, 504 Wh
Switching/translation Front: 1x32 / rear: 11-speed Sram X01 (10x42)
Display/size No display, diodes on the battery
Software/stand Custom Specialised


Equipment


Sizes/frame material S, M, L, XL / Aluminium
Fork/damper Rock Shox Pike RC / Fox Float Custom Factory DPS
Telescopic support Specialised Command Post
Brake/disc Ø (front/rear) Avid Guide RS / 200,180 mm
Impellers 27.5 inch Roval Traverse 650B
Specialized 6Fattie 3.0 Purgatory/Ground Control tyres

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Measured values


Suspension travel 1) (front/rear) 140 mm / 135 mm
Weight/distribution 22.2 kg / 49:51 % (v/h)
Centre of gravity height 485 mm
Handlebar width 760 mm
Reach/Stack 426 / 629 mm
BB offset/Q factor -29 mm / 179 mm


EMTB verdict: VERY GOOD / 221 points 2)

  Specialised Turbo LevoPhoto: EMTB Magazin Specialised Turbo Levo  Specialised Turbo LevoPhoto: EMTB Magazin Specialised Turbo Levo


1) Manufacturer's specification
2) EMTB judgement: super (from 225 points), very good (from 205 points), good (from 185 points), satisfactory (from 165 points), with weaknesses (from 145 points), below inadequate. The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the range measurement and laboratory tests. It is independent of price.

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