On the buffet of Levo eMTBs, you now have one thing for each style (and finances). It began with the total vary of carbon-framed Levo 4 fashions, adopted by the Levo 4 Alloy. Each of these have 150mm rear journey with 160mm forks, designed for giant trails.
Then the Levo R dropped final month, shortening the suspension to 130mm out again and 140mm up entrance. Whether or not you referred to as it “Rally” or “Race” tuning, they arrive with faster-rolling full 29er wheels on all however the smallest dimension (which will get blended 29/27.5 wheels, similar as all sizes of the long-travel Levo fashions). Now, there’s additionally an alloy model, saving some coin with out giving up any of the tech. Or energy.
The brand new Specialised Turbo Levo R Alloy will get a shapely M5 alloy body, with the identical boosted Turbo 3.1 motors (as much as 810W and 105Nm) and 840Wh battery. In contrast to earlier alloy base fashions, this one IS suitable with the non-compulsory vary extender battery pack, supplying you with as much as 5 hours of experience time.
It additionally will get the adjustable geometry, GENIE rear shock (which debuted with the Stumpjumper, deep dive right here), and SWAT in-frame storage that’s uniquely tucked in from the facet, contained in the battery compartment.
Spec is first rate, too, with a Fox 36 SL Efficiency GRIP fork, GENIE Fox FLOAT Efficiency shock, SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical shifting, and SRAM Motive Bronze brakes with 200mm rotors.
It’s rolling on base Specialised alloy wheels with DT Swiss Elemental spokes and Specialised’s wonderful 2.4″ Purgatory GRID tires. The remainder is the anticipated home model alloy cockpit bits and an X-Fusion Manic dropper publish.
Specialised isn’t making particular weight claims, however says the “R” variations are usually about 2.6kg (5.73lbs) lighter than a comparable Levo 4.
MSRP is $7,200, and the vary extender battery is $700, plus you’ll want a $60 cable to attach it. Obtainable now in six sizes and two colours – Satin East Sierras (tan) and Satin Metallic Deep Marine.
Specialised.com
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