Specialized S-WORKS TURBO LEVO SL LTD Review

When Specialized presents a new bike, the competition usually pays attention. The S-WORKS TURBO LEVO SL LTD also triggers this effect with very sleak lines and a holistic approach. One thing that stands out is that the engine gets a significant power update compared to its predecessor.
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At steep sections, the somewhat weak Specialized motor requires a lot of initiative from the biker. The Specialized 1.2 SL gives off a natural riding feeling. The short range unfortunately limits the tour radius quite significantly. The integrated battery gives developers constructive freedom when designing the frame. However, to charge it, the bike always has to be brought near an outlet.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the Specialized S-WORKS TURBO LEVO SL LTD in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (15000) .

In the Downhill, the bike racks up plenty of points. The fantastic Rock Shox chassis calmly and confidently handles rough terrain. At the chassis, Specialized reaches into the trick box and brings out something to make tech nerds' eyes light up. The suspension elements are electronically and fully automatically blocked depending on the riding situation. Bad brakes reduce the riding pleasure. Fortunately, this is not the case with the S-WORKS TURBO LEVO SL LTD. With their four pistons and 2 disc brakes the SRAM brake brakes good. For an All Mountain , the Specialized tires with a width of #reifen_inch_breite inches are relatively narrow. In our opinion, Specialized could have put on wider tires. At the drive components and the remaining parts, Specialized uses very good parts. The moderate head tube angle provides a good compromise between stability and agility when going downhill. The reach is also right there in the middle ground. The bottom bracket is high, which costs handling points. This tends to make the rider stand on the bike. On other EMTBs it feels better integrated. Due to the short chainstays and the shallow seat angle , when climbing steep sections, it requires active weight shifting to prevent the front wheel from lifting.

Value for money

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how much bike you get for 15000 €.

Conclusion


Expirience with the Specialized S-WORKS TURBO LEVO SL LTD

Overall, a very good chassis, a good brake system and a good geometry speak a clear language. The S-WORKS TURBO LEVO SL LTD is a good bike with mini-downhill DNA The proud price of 15000 € is likely to exceed most wallets. The guarantee promise of 25 years provides trust.
Ludwig Döhl - emtb-test.com
Specialized S-WORKS TURBO LEVO SL LTD Review
Ludwig Döhl
Bike enthusiast and founder of emtb-test.com

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technical Details

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SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
29
29
Stack
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609
617
626
635
645
654
Reach
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405
425
445
470
495
525
Top Tube Length
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560
582
604
631
659
691
Seat Tube Length
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385
385
405
425
445
465
Seat Tube Angle
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75,8
75,8
75,8
75,8
75,8
75,8
Head Tube Length
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95
100
110
120
130
140
Head Tube Angle
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64,6
64,6
64,6
64,6
64,6
64,6
Bottom Bracket Drop
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34
29
29
29
29
29
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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343
348
348
348
348
348
Chainstay Length
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433
432
432
432
432
432
Wheelbase
-
-
1184
1208
1238
1267
1301
Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
  • Motor Specialized 1.2 SL
  • Display Mastermind TCU
  • Battery 320
  • Frame levo sl sworks
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork All New Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant, 29", 160mm of travel, wirelessly controlled damping, 44mm offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper Rockshox Flight Attendant SuperDeluxe Ultimate, 210x55
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 12
  • Gear Lever SRAM AXS POD Controller
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM XX Eagle Transmission Derailleur
  • Crank SRAM Carbon Crankset, Dub interface
  • Cassette SRAM XX Eagle Transmission Cassette, 12spd, 10-52t
  • Chain SRAM XX Eagle Transmission Flattop Chain
  • Brake Set SRAM Code Stealth Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Rims Roval Traverse SL 29
  • Front Hub Roval Traverse SL 27.5, 148mm spacing, XD freehub body
  • Rear Hub Roval Traverse SL 27.5, 148mm spacing, XD freehub body
  • Tires Front Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3"
  • Tires Rear Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.3"
  • Saddle Bridge, 155/143mm, Hollow Ti-rails
  • Seat Post RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm (S: 125, M:150, L/XL: 170mm)
  • Stem Deity, 35.0mm
  • Handle Bar Roval Traverse SL Carbon, riser bar, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm, 35.0mm
  • Handle Bar Width 780
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