All New 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo launched

[Sherman]

The battery removes from the bottom of the downtube.

Yes, you need to turn the bike up side down to remove the battery. PITA for those who charge the battery off the bike (like me). Also it looks like the battery is still connected to the motor with the cable like in the old Levos. I thought it would be the first thing to go in re-design..

But the bike does look nice. Some good colors there. Geometry is what was expected. According to E-mountainbike magazine, all models come with the Brose S Mag motor Surprised to see that Specialized's own Command post has been replaced by X-Fusion Manic dropper post. I'm not familiar with Manic, is it any reliable?

Spec is a bit low for the price, but that's Specialized. The bike with all the good stuff is € 8k and that is the cheapest with the 700Wh battery

E-mountainbike magazine has posted a quick review with some nice close up photos:
First ride review: Specialized Turbo Levo 2019 – The beginning of a new eMTB era? | E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine

 

[Adasb]

The expert is only $400 more than last year. They just made the biggest investment in a new platform in the company’s history, which came a year after previously developing a carbon Levo that only saw one model year.
The new motor is more expensive and so is the battery. The new software is unique and exclusive to Specialized. They didn’t just buy a standard Brose Mag S system.
The costs of manufacturing are up, the cost of shipping is up. The cost of materials is up.
The fact that my new Expert is only $700 more than an aluminum version I bought in 2017 and $400 more than a 2018 Carbon Expert and now I get a 700wh battery is a miracle. They are not greedy, just a company that knows what it needs to be sustainable.

Al, what was the killer feature that got you all excited last week?

 

[eFat]

The new software is unique and exclusive to Specialized. They didn’t just buy a standard Brose Mag S system.

Not so sure about that. In the past everything look like it was a "standard" motor and they add a layer in the battery management for the communication and parameters access. I would think it's still the same.

 

[Mcharza]

Here is nice review of new Levo 2019 First ride review: Specialized Turbo Levo 2019 – The beginning of a new eMTB era? | E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine

 

[Al Boneta]

Not so sure about that. In the past everything look like it was a "standard" motor and they add a layer in the battery management for the communication and parameters access. I would think it's still the same.

It’s not the same

 

[Al Boneta]

Al, what was the killer feature that got you all excited last week?

Stealth mode. Now I can finally turn off the LEDs

 

[PaoloBLEvo]

How will be the first user to try BLEvo on the new Levo 2019?

 

[Mike Smith]

The battery removes from the bottom of the downtube.

Here we are

 

[eFat]

It’s not the same

The marketing says it but time will tell.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

The marketing says it but time will tell.

I’m sure they (Specialized) write the software which determines the characteristics of the power delivery.

 

[Mike Smith]

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Another one here slight differences?

 

[galaga187]

So are the sizes the same as the 2018 models. I am 5' 10' and felt best on the Large Levo Comp Carbon is that still the size to go for?

 

[Mike Smith]

So are the sizes the same as the 2018 models. I am 5' 10' and felt best on the Large Levo Comp Carbon is that still the size to go for?

Here's the 2018 geometry

 

[michaeldorian]

So are the sizes the same as the 2018 models. I am 5' 10' and felt best on the Large Levo Comp Carbon is that still the size to go for?

Yes. You’re on a large for sure.

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

How will be the first user to try BLEvo on the new Levo 2019?

Hi @PaoloBLEvo
Hopefully this morning sometime
Do you want me to see if I can connect to it with Blevo?

 

[eFat]

I’m sure they (Specialized) write the software which determines the characteristics of the power delivery.

I would be interested to see the evidence you have. But many things are possible outside of the motor and for this part I have no doubt.

I still think it's just a Brose motor with a Specialized sticker.

 

[Adasb]

Nz prices are up on Specialized.com/nz

 

[PaoloBLEvo]

Hi @PaoloBLEvo
Hopefully this morning sometime
Do you want me to see if I can connect to it with Blevo?

Yes thanks...
If BLEvo is able to connect to the bike, please, check also the software version of the battery...
Thanks again..

 

[Scoobaru]

Also has a flip chip.

Does that change the head angle ? Anything else ?

Still curious what the weight of the Expert is.

 

[etoni]

nice, no more speed tunning on levos!! spezialiced closed the software back door for tunning!
whats up no with all this apps like #blevo #genessis?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I would be interested to see the evidence you have. But many things are possible outside of the motor and for this part I have no doubt.

I still think it's just a Brose motor with a Specialized sticker.

Of course, but it’s the software that can make the difference right? Specialized mention custom software:

“Our engineers in Switzerland devoted years, literally, to making this a reality by creating custom software that drives the most cutting-edge motor in its class. And it’s all exclusive to the Turbo Levo—a motor that provides an incredibly smooth and natural boost to your own pedaling efforts. It’s You, Only Faster.”

 

[Dusty]

Another review

 

[Dusty]

I'd like to know what stealth mode actually does sounds like my cuppa tea or vodka for that matter

 

[jwrx]

Nz prices are up on Specialized.com/nz
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interesting how Forex works...due to my country's currency being weak vs GBP and USD...but strong vs NZD....the Sworks Levo in NZ is the cheapest for us...almost 5000-6000 myr diffrence ( average monthly wage is 2000+)

 

[PaoloBLEvo]

nice, no more speed tunning on levos!! spezialiced closed the software back door for tunning!
whats up no with all this apps like #blevo #genessis?

Are you sure? Did you already test the other APP?

 

[Dax]

It's OK, it looks nice after all

Seriously thou, that looks good. I guess @Al Boneta was right that we should wait for the launch rather than getting all excited over the leaks ?

 

[Geoff]

Stealth mode. Now I can finally turn off the LEDs

I was wondering if that was going to be an option. It would annoy the crap out of me on a night ride.

 

[Scoobaru]

According to Pinkbike "the brand new 700 Wh battery weighs 750 g more than the 500 Wh" and they are the same size and shape. Hopefully that means its possible to fit a 500Wh into the Expert to reduce weight by 1.65 lbs for shorter rides.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

According to Pinkbike "the brand new 700 Wh battery weighs 750 g more than the 500 Wh" and they are the same size and shape. Hopefully that means its possible to fit a 500Wh into the Expert to reduce weight by 1.65 lbs for shorter rides.

It will be.

 

[etoni]

Are you sure? Did you already test the other APP?

this are the news from emtb-news.de!

>Bisher gab es genau hier ein Hintertürchen für illegales Motor-Tuning: Mit Apps von Drittanbietern konnte man den Radumfang so manipulieren, dass der Motor des Turbo Levo auch über den erlaubten 25 km/h noch unterstützte und nicht selten sah man Levos mit hohen Geschwindigkeiten an der Eisdiele vorbeidüsen. Diesem illegalen Treiben haben die Software-Entwickler von Specialized nun den Kampf angesagt und schließen sämtliche Hintertütchen für illegales Tuning. Daumen hoch dafür!<