So here are the true rumours that we know as fact (from the rumours thread). SO these are now the facts, no longer rumours. I have picked out all the stuff so we can keep it in one place.
Specialized are about to launch an all new 2019 Levo on the 18th September. Below are the full confirmed details.
2019 Levo Comp in Sand
The bike should feel significantly different to the 2018, with revised geometry, lighter weight and longer travel. The pricing has increased by approximately 12% across the range, so expect to be paying out a lot more dollars in return for what looks like the worlds most advanced EMTB.
Pictures have been leaking over the past few days and we are now in a position where we have an excellent idea of the bike, down to the exact specification of the Expert and S-Works model.
2019 Levo Comp in Sand
A few standouts that are worth calling out are the move to 29" wheels, an all new, asymmetric frame based on the 2019 Stumpjumper, an all new display on the top tube showing battery and motor modes (photo has been removed), all new way of integrating the battery into the downtime (sliding it inside the tube). The battery will be 700 Wh on the Expert and S-Works models, and 500 Wh on the other models.
Only the S-Works and Expert level are getting the increased battery. All in the range will get the new 2.1 motor. The 700 Wh battery WILL fit into all the models. So you can buy a Comp and later a 700 Wh battery.
The new 2.1 motors are the Brose Drive S Mag motors. These offer a 15% smaller size and Specialized are mentioning an 11% weight saving.
[Edited to update the battery, and 2.1 motor confirmed on all models.]
2019 Expert with 150mm RockShox Pike. New frame, with battery fully integrated into the tube, inserted from the bottom of the frame.
From Specialized:
"The Customized 2.1 Rx custom trail-tuned engine is 11% lighter than its predecessor. This puts it at the peak in terms of EMTB motor technology. It has many other features that no other electric bike can boast, such as instant operation, fantastic heat management, double free pinion design that disengages the gearbox when you reach maximum speed and a silent, smooth and even output, even at maximum power"
"The new turbo specialized battery m2-series has 700wh capacity providing 40% more capacity and range, and even more power to travel more trails. And of course, it fits perfectly into the frame and is easily removed."
"The design includes our 29 trail Geometry that features a low bottom bracket, long top tube and short stem. The kinematics of the frame has also been perfected, with the necessary stiffness. The cable guidance is completely internal, including that of the Post Command Post IR, the battery is completely integrated into the down tube, while the minimalist motor is mounted in a more secure way and is lighter than ever."
2019 Levo Aluminium Comp in Blue
In Summary
2019 Levo Expert
2019 Levo S-Works Specs. Expected price: £10000
2019 Aluminium Levo Comp in Red
2019 Carbon Expert in Blue / Red
Specialized are about to launch an all new 2019 Levo on the 18th September. Below are the full confirmed details.
2019 Levo Comp in Sand
The bike should feel significantly different to the 2018, with revised geometry, lighter weight and longer travel. The pricing has increased by approximately 12% across the range, so expect to be paying out a lot more dollars in return for what looks like the worlds most advanced EMTB.
Pictures have been leaking over the past few days and we are now in a position where we have an excellent idea of the bike, down to the exact specification of the Expert and S-Works model.
2019 Levo Comp in Sand
A few standouts that are worth calling out are the move to 29" wheels, an all new, asymmetric frame based on the 2019 Stumpjumper, an all new display on the top tube showing battery and motor modes (photo has been removed), all new way of integrating the battery into the downtime (sliding it inside the tube). The battery will be 700 Wh on the Expert and S-Works models, and 500 Wh on the other models.
Only the S-Works and Expert level are getting the increased battery. All in the range will get the new 2.1 motor. The 700 Wh battery WILL fit into all the models. So you can buy a Comp and later a 700 Wh battery.
The new 2.1 motors are the Brose Drive S Mag motors. These offer a 15% smaller size and Specialized are mentioning an 11% weight saving.
[Edited to update the battery, and 2.1 motor confirmed on all models.]
2019 Expert with 150mm RockShox Pike. New frame, with battery fully integrated into the tube, inserted from the bottom of the frame.
From Specialized:
"The Customized 2.1 Rx custom trail-tuned engine is 11% lighter than its predecessor. This puts it at the peak in terms of EMTB motor technology. It has many other features that no other electric bike can boast, such as instant operation, fantastic heat management, double free pinion design that disengages the gearbox when you reach maximum speed and a silent, smooth and even output, even at maximum power"
"The new turbo specialized battery m2-series has 700wh capacity providing 40% more capacity and range, and even more power to travel more trails. And of course, it fits perfectly into the frame and is easily removed."
"The design includes our 29 trail Geometry that features a low bottom bracket, long top tube and short stem. The kinematics of the frame has also been perfected, with the necessary stiffness. The cable guidance is completely internal, including that of the Post Command Post IR, the battery is completely integrated into the down tube, while the minimalist motor is mounted in a more secure way and is lighter than ever."
2019 Levo Aluminium Comp in Blue
In Summary
- All new frame based on the new 2019 Stumpjumper. Asymmetrical design with revised geometry
- 150mm front and rear (up from 135mm rear)
- All new 700Wh battery that fully integrates into the downtube (slides right inside the tube from the bottom) on Expert and S-Works model
- Up to 40% more range than before thanks to the new 700Wh battery and more efficient motor
- New 2.1 Rx motor, featuring the Brose Mag S. 15% smaller, 11% lighter and custom tune
- 29" Wheels (up from the 27.5 on earlier models)
- 2.6" Butcher Tyres (smaller than earlier 3", then 2.8" on earlier models)
- All new LED panel on top tube, showing battery status and current motor mode
- 160mm Dropper
- All new frame based on the new 2019 Stumpjumper. Asymmetrical design with revised geometry
- 150mm front and rear (up from 135mm rear)
- All new 500Wh battery
- Rockshox Revelation Charger RC 150mm
- Rockshox Deluxe RT 150mm
- SRAM Guide RE Brakes, 200mm F/R rotors
- SRAM GX rear mech
- SRAM S700 Shifters
- X-Fusion 150mm dropper
- 2.6" Butcher Tyres
- Turbo 2.1 Custom Rx Trail-tuned motor (New Brose Mag S motor)
- Roval Traverse 29" Wheels, 30mm internal diameter
- Carbon FACT 9m front triangle, Aluminium M5 rear
- RockShox Deluxe RT3 150mm Shock
- RockShox Pike RC29 150mm
- SRAM Code R Brakes, 200m F/R rotors
- SRAM S700 E-Click simple-click shifters (All new?)
- SRAM XG-1175 Cassette
- Praxis 165mm Cranks
- Roval Traverse 29" Carbon wheels
- 2.6" Butcher Tyres
- 160mm Command Post Dropper, 34.9mm
- 700 Wh battery
- Turbo 2.1 Custom Rx Trail-tuned motor (New Brose Mag S motor)
2019 Levo Expert
2019 Levo S-Works Specs. Expected price: £10000
- Carbon FACT 11m full carbon
- Fox FLOAT Factory DPS 150mm, 210x52.5
- Fox 36 Factory 29" 150mm travel
- SRAM Code RSC Brakes, 200m F/R rotors
- SRAM XX1 shifters
- SRAM XG-1199 Cassette
- Praxis full carbon 165mm Cranks
- Roval Traverse 29" Carbon wheels
- 2.6" Butcher Tyres
- 160mm Command Post Dropper, 34.9mm
- 700 Wh battery
- Turbo 2.1 Custom Rx Trail-tuned motor (New Brose Mag S motor)
2019 Carbon Expert in Blue / Red
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