Levo SL Gen 1 2020 S-Works Levo SL vs 2021 Expert Carbon Levo SL

[teapeaage]

If both are priced the same, which do you think is the better value for a 190 lbs, 6'1 biker who does more flowy trails and less gnarly terrain?

 

[Mcharza]

Nothing has changed between those year models. Take that bike, which has better components for your use

 

[teapeaage]

Nothing has changed between those year models. Take that bike, which has better components for your use

Hi! That’s essentially my question Which has better components for my use?

 

[Mcharza]

Hi! That’s essentially my question Which has better components for my use?

I dunno, but usually S-Works have better components. At least more expensive

 

[Norcalsl]

S-Works will have better components than the Expert. That's why it costs more. They are listed on the Specialized website.

 

[MLX John]

Same price? Definitely go with the '20 S-Works. Same motor, tcu, battery and frame but much higher end components (carbon wheels, carbon handlebar, factory suspension etc.)

 

[teapeaage]

Same price? Definitely go with the '20 S-Works. Same motor, tcu, battery and frame but much higher end components (carbon wheels, carbon handlebar, factory suspension etc.)

Do you think 34 FIT4 Factory fork and DPS shock offers better value for my use case than the 36 grip2 non-factory and a DPX shock?

 

[Mcharza]

Do you think 34 FIT4 Factory fork and DPS shock offers better value for my use case than the 36 grip2 non-factory and a DPX shock?

If that is so, choose the expert model. Much better suspension

 

[MLX John]

who does more flowy trails and less gnarly terrain?

The DPS and 34 are fairly capable, but in the end it's up to you and what you're looking to get out of a bike.

 

[apac]

If that is so, choose the expert model. Much better suspension

The s-works will be lighter too, with carbon bars, carbon wheels, carbon cranks and lighter suspension.

 

[apac]

Do you think 34 FIT4 Factory fork and DPS shock offers better value for my use case than the 36 grip2 non-factory and a DPX shock?

I think the only difference between the DPS and the DPX2 is the piggy back which is just there to stop overheating which would take hours and hours anyway On the DPS.
you will also get the range extender battery included on the S-works.... which no one else has mentioned.

 

[teapeaage]

I think the only difference between the DPS and the DPX2 is the piggy back which is just there to stop overheating which would take hours and hours anyway On the DPS.
you will also get the range extender battery included on the S-works.... which no one else has mentioned.

that’s actually right.. what do you think about the 34 factory vs 36 perf elite on a 17kg bike with an 85kg rider? up until now I only rode 34s on a scott genius and never really felt like i’m missing anything.. but then, i have never ridden a 36 and this bike is 3-3.5kgs heavier than my analogue..

 

[apac]

that’s actually right.. what do you think about the 34 factory vs 36 perf elite on a 17kg bike with an 85kg rider? up until now I only rode 34s on a scott genius and never really felt like i’m missing anything.. but then, i have never ridden a 36 and this bike is 3-3.5kgs heavier than my analogue..

The 34 fox 'performance' that came on my 2020 SL expert were not that great, but that is more to do with the inner workings. I am guessing the factory 34 with fit4 will be a much better feeling fork. I'm about same weight as you and.I swapped out for set of rockshox Lyrik Ultimate and they are awesome. much cheaper than factory 36 but they perform brilliantly and I recommend them over the fox 36. They also quite light.

 

[apac]

The only difference between factory fork and performance elite is the kashima coating