Hi from Pedro. Can anyone recommend the Specialized Turbo Comp as a 1st E bike? My Lbs are selling one for £3900.00. Is this a good price to start?

[Pedro]

Hi from Pedro(newbie)

Can any of you guys advise me on the possible purchase of my 1st ebike.
Having looked at loads of bikes and done the best research I can I have settled on the Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp. After negotiations I have nailed the local bike shop to £3900.00 for the 2018 model with the Yari forks and 504wh battery. I was also told the motor was the 1.3 version.
Q- Am I about to buy an outdated bike given the release of the new one mentioned on here?
Q- Is this good value for money?
Q- Is this a good starter E bike for trail and park?
Q- How does the bike ride and handle?

I'm 5ft 8" and they only have a medium left in the shop. I assume looking at the size guiding that this will be OK?

Any help, or advice, before I blow my life savings would be gratefully appreciated.

 

[R120]

Great bike at a great price if it does have the upgrades you mentioned

 

[R120]

And it’s a long way from being outdated - yes some newer tech coming out but be a while before a Kenevo is old hat

 

[Doomanic]

I was also told the motor was the 1.3 version.

Have they changed it then? Ask for proof.

 

[VaseLEVO]

Hi from Pedro(newbie)

I'm 5ft 8" and they only have a medium left in the shop. I assume looking at the size guiding that this will be OK?

Any help, or advice, before I blow my life savings would be gratefully appreciated.

Sound like my body double. I am newbie too and first Ebike at 5’8” and Medium is what you want. I tried a large and it was way too big for me. I ordered Levo carbon expert. I could have used the extra travel, but the Levo is what they could get me a two weeks period so I went for it. I was going to wait for the 2019s but decided getting a discounted 2018 was preferable and no regrets here.

Only guarantee is your grin will be so hard to wipe off the face!you are going to love the bike. If you want the 2019s you’ll wait more and pay a lot more. Go get the bike and start enjoying it already!

 

[Tunny]

Only guarantee is your grin will be so hard to wipe off the face!you are going to love the bike. If you want the 2019s you’ll wait more and pay a lot more. Go get the bike and start enjoying it already![/QUOTE]

Do it you won't regret it ??

 

[Dax]

I would probably wait a week to see what they announce. That said, I love my kenevo

 

[Pedro]

Sound like my body double. I am newbie too and first Ebike at 5’8” and Medium is what you want. I tried a large and it was way too big for me. I ordered Levo carbon expert. I could have used the extra travel, but the Levo is what they could get me a two weeks period so I went for it. I was going to wait for the 2019s but decided getting a discounted 2018 was preferable and no regrets here.

Only guarantee is your grin will be so hard to wipe off the face!you are going to love the bike. If you want the 2019s you’ll wait more and pay a lot more. Go get the bike and start enjoying it already!

Great advice and reassuring to know its a fair deal. I'm going to take your advice and prepare the grin in readiness for my 1st ride. Thanks again for info.

 

[Pedro]

Have they changed it then? Ask for proof.

Yes I wondered wether it may be a sales ploy as the spec shows 460Kwh and 1.2 motor. I'll double check but hoping it's the new 1.3 & 504Kwh as more miles = more smiles. Thanks for your information.

 

[Pedro]

And it’s a long way from being outdated - yes some newer tech coming out but be a while before a Kenevo is old hat

Great news and thanks for your help in making the decision to buy. Looking forward to my 1st ride when delivered.

 

[Wiltshire Warrior]

Check that you really need the Kenevo - its subtantially (1KG) heavier than some 160mm E bikes and certainly heavier than the Levo.