The main thing is the support, as from main company and all the staff in the shop, that we all know each other for years. So every problem, upgrade, new or test bike purchase is easily resolved.No no, would like to, really admire what you guys do on MTB&EMTB bikes, but you can't teach old dog new tricks...
Cool, then it's sorted and really no need to spend more...No no, would like to, really admire what you guys do on MTB&EMTB bikes, but you can't teach old dog new tricks...
Have enough stress on the road bike with "watchful" drivers, so this would be doing and enjoying something different.
You like what you like there is nothing wrong with that.
i like it too, but i wish the logo/ branding were a different color...
Its the putty like welding that is putting me off but the actual colour has grown on me - somehow
Im picking up an XL tomorrow. Possibly your dealer didn’t order in time for initial batch?
Not sure. My dealer is one of if not the biggest in the USA. Maybe Europe got them first?
@Al Boneta any ideas?
2 weeks ago I paid and got another big brand Ebike knowing full well this was coming im more than happy with the bike I've chose and clad I'm not feeling like a cloned sheep. Spec have clearly advanced and hats off but sorry I want diffrant from others
The US is a couple months behind but we get to go to 20mph and the prices are less compared to abroad.
Rob, how tall are you? I am 6’2 with 33” inseam and long torso, should I go XL like you? How tall are you since youre getting the XL? I think put the 40 mm stem on it. Also would you make the pike into a 160mm?
Youre getting the XL, how tall are you? I’m 6’2 and have 33” inseam and long torso, might go XL instead of L...?
LBS in Utah has an XL in the shop but only the Turbo Levo, said November or longer for the Expert and S-Works...
So what did you get instead? I'm leaning the expert but kinda on the fence, seems like there are some really good bikes out there.... but certainly less brands available in the US.
But bigger battery is very expensive
No more Ohlins front fork for the S-Works, and considerably higher (~+20%) price!
I am “clad” you’re not feeling like a “cloned sheep” either. No need to apologize for making the best choice for you. I sell Specialized, Bulls and Haibike in my store. I still prefer my choice. I get a better deal with Specialized as a shop employee, I used to work for the company and I have rare insider knowledge and friends of mine design most of the products I buy from Specialized. I get a better resale value with Specialized as well. I am a brick and mortar shop, so direct to consumer is my enemy which is why we have to offer stellar service and support.
It came down to allocation. When there are only so many bikes available in the first shipment it comes down to a few factors. All of the first order of bikes were ordered before they were announced. Our shop sells plenty of Levos, but we are not a concept store. We are an old school independent shop. The concepts get the first crack at the new bikes and then they move on to the top elite dealers and it’s first come first served. Large is the most popular size, then medium, then extra large and finally small. Some shops don’t order every size in every model. Some shops will only pick one color over the other choice.
It’s not the same bike. If it was the same S-works bike as last year with no Öhlins fork and 20% more expensive you would have a more compelling argument.
The base model is seriously ‘underforked’ with the 32mm stanchions @150mm travel and the Level T brakes are not for an ebike if you are riding trails and you will need a dropper. The Comp with the Revelation fork, Guide RE brakes and dropper seatpost is a better choice but you might be able to do these upgrades for less than the price difference. If you don’t want to deal with changing some parts the Comp is a better choice - if you want to stick to Specialized.
