What bike you will pick as a first e-mtb? Turbo Levo carbon comp 2025 vs Turbo levo 2025 vs Turbo levo SL comp 2025 with new genie shock

[Stefan Mikes]

Levo (Alloy) is a sure bet. In a highly improbable situation of an alloy frame crack, it is possible to weld it. Now, if the carbon frame cracks, you will need a very good specialist to glue it; or you have to buy a new frame at an exorbitant price!

Now, I do not recommend a Levo SL for you. Yes it is true you could use a Range Extender with an SL e-bike. The total available charge will be 480 W compared to 700 Wh on the full power Levo. I need to mention any Specialized e-bike has several tools to tune the assistance, so you can ride in a low power on road and with higher power uphill and especially in the terrain.

My own experience:
I used to own a Giant Trance E+ that was very similar to the full power Levo of the same generation. There was no hill I could not conquer! That full power e-MTB could climb any hill like a mountain goat! (I gave that e-bike to a family member after I discovered I was not really into technical singletrack mountain biking).

Later, I rented a Levo SL (one generation back) out of the curiosity, and went for a terrain ride in my area that almost had no hills but a lot of sand instead. While I liked how Levo SL was handling rough terrain, I felt it was underpowered for my expectations, and especially it rode very slowly.

Interestingly, I ride a Vado SL for a similar terrain to the one I rode with the Levo SL, and Vado SL meets my expectations: a different geometry (more a gravel bike), and faster gearing.

I would say: a Levo SL is for connoisseurs that can provide a lot of technique and leg power in hard terrain. It is decidedly not an e-MTB for the beginners! It does not help the SL e-bike is a couple kilogrammes more lightweight than the full power brother. What you need in the beginning is the motor power and a big battery.

Additionally: do not push ideas such as extra wheel-set or upgrading the Levo. It comes with premium components. Many newcomers think they would need to upgrade anything. Incorrect. Why improve the industry reference e-bike?

 

[Prairie Dog]

This is typical of the local trails that I ride on with the Levo. I feel that I can push the bike to its limits and attack singles aggressively without ever having to worry about whether or not the suspension is compliant enough over roots or drops or if the brakes will let me down on steep technical descents. FYI, I only ride tarmac when I’m transitioning to a different trailhead. Otherwise, it’s a serious trail bike.

As a newcomer to the discipline of MTBs, perhaps the Tero X might be the ideal compromise if you find yourself dividing time between commuting, touring or as a weekend warrior ready to hit the trails whenever the urge compels you. FS is nice albeit short travel and it sports a dropper post when you might encounter the occasional gnarly drop BUT also has a versatile side to it for urban riding with rack, integrated lights, fenders.

 

[Slayer2ez]

Levo (Alloy) is a sure bet. In a highly improbable situation of an alloy frame crack, it is possible to weld it. Now, if the carbon frame cracks, you will need a very good specialist to glue it; or you have to buy a new frame at an exorbitant price!

Now, I do not recommend a Levo SL for you. Yes it is true you could use a Range Extender with an SL e-bike. The total available charge will be 480 W compared to 700 Wh on the full power Levo. I need to mention any Specialized e-bike has several tools to tune the assistance, so you can ride in a low power on road and with higher power uphill and especially in the terrain.

My own experience:
I used to own a Giant Trance E+ that was very similar to the full power Levo of the same generation. There was no hill I could not conquer! That full power e-MTB could climb any hill like a mountain goat! (I gave that e-bike to a family member after I discovered I was not really into technical singletrack mountain biking).

Later, I rented a Levo SL (one generation back) out of the curiosity, and went for a terrain ride in my area that almost had no hills but a lot of sand instead. While I liked how Levo SL was handling rough terrain, I felt it was underpowered for my expectations, and especially it rode very slowly.

Interestingly, I ride a Vado SL for a similar terrain to the one I rode with the Levo SL, and Vado SL meets my expectations: a different geometry (more a gravel bike), and faster gearing.

I would say: a Levo SL is for connoisseurs that can provide a lot of technique and leg power in hard terrain. It is decidedly not an e-MTB for the beginners! It does not help the SL e-bike is a couple kilogrammes more lightweight than the full power brother. What you need in the beginning is the motor power and a big battery.

Additionally: do not push ideas such as extra wheel-set or upgrading the Levo. It comes with premium components. Many newcomers think they would need to upgrade anything. Incorrect. Why improve the industry reference e-bike?

Okay thank you! i think the same about SL, also we currently live not in year of SL 1.2 launch and there a lot different motors and brands trying to get higher power&less weight and SL probably will be slowly more niche option for people who exactly like SL geometry or going for S-works which is still super low weight. In my case 19.1 kg SL comp carbon will be not crazy light and power will be significant lower from what i can have with turbo levo
i ll take turbo levo and give a big bet on it to cover all my needs

Last question if you will have a chance to check Technical Specifications of Turbo levo line of 2025, There Turbo levo 2025, Turbo Levo comp alloy and Turbo Levo Comp Carbon
I ll send links hope it's ok, help me to choose best value for money between that 3, currently after all i read and understand i m staying with Turbo levo 2025, the cheapest version
If there no any big improvements in other 2 options comp alloy and comp carbon to pay extra i ll just get Turbo Levo and will be waiitng for delivery of it ^_^
I anyway need to think about bike for my wife and hope to step by step get a car in 2025 for my needs and going somewhere with bikes and my dog
1. Turbo Levo 2025: https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/turbo-levo/p/4231082?color=5369824-4231082
2. Turbo Levo comp alloy 2025: https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/turbo-levo-comp-alloy/p/4231879?color=5432534-4231879
3. Turbo levo comp Carbon 2025: https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/turbo-levo-comp-carbon/p/4274924?color=5430535-4274924
I not sure that 23,17 kg on Turbo comp carbon will win a lot for me vs Turbo Levo with 24,21 kg, there Sram GX vs Sram NX chain/cassette,shift levers, Sram Db 8 brakes vs SRam Maven Bronze, Marzocchi bomber vs Fox Float X, and some more little differences.
What would you recommend if we compare it and prices? I will be totally fine with alloy and money saved?

And btw about size i m 179 height (5,87) and ~86,5kg (190,5 LB) weight atm, i plan to buy S4 size, when i tested Tero i was on L and it was pretty comfort, i found that S4 for my height is totally ok, i still can be on S2/S3 as i understand but S4 gives a bit more stability on bike on high speeds, that probably what more important for me

And thank you for your replies guys! You really saved me on purchase, i was almost purchasing SL a day ago and at current moment i think i was wrong with it

 

[Slayer2ez]

This is typical of the local trails that I ride on with the Levo. I feel that I can push the bike to its limits and attack singles aggressively without ever having to worry about whether or not the suspension is compliant enough over roots or drops or if the brakes will let me down on steep technical descents. FYI, I only ride tarmac when I’m transitioning to a different trailhead. Otherwise, it’s a serious trail bike.

As a newcomer to the discipline of MTBs, perhaps the Tero X might be the ideal compromise if you find yourself dividing time between commuting, touring or as a weekend warrior ready to hit the trails whenever the urge compels you. FS is nice albeit short travel and it sports a dropper post when you might encounter the occasional gnarly drop BUT also has a versatile side to it for urban riding with rack, integrated lights, fenders.

Yes, friend! Tero x6.0 or X5.0 was my first idea after Tero 3.0 drive test but sadly there only x4.0 version in stock and no any news about when it wil lcome back to delivery
Tero x6.0 probably could be an all in one for all my needs without any limitations, it not great in everything but it pretty good in all

I will re ask a shop but i think from Tero line i can get only: 3.0, X4.0 XL (no fit my height i think), 5.0 EQ and probably 4.0 pass-through EQ that what available

So i think my way to stack with Levo and if i will need road ride for long time i will look for some road/gravel used bikes on second market

Hope some medium rides on levo on road/park will not make any big problems or components wear out much faster. If a way to get tires for road can save me for days when i ll go just on roads mostly, i can look to buy it, but i suppose it not that easy to change it quick unless i ll have extra wheels which is too difficult and expensive. I m not good in mechanical part, i still have a lot things to learn about service such premium bike and make sure to good handle it
And i already keep in mind that i ll need to ride 80 cadence to save motor longer and of course not start to go climb hill with small gear. After every clean add some oil on chain and scroll it, after purchase i ll ask for service maintance to prepare everything for my use and will use service check every ~300 km of ride. And never wet wash area with battery
That what i keep in mind about service, i m sure that not all i need to know but something