Levo SL Gen 1 Levo SL 2023 Megathread

[bryankcc]

Malaysia site

S-Works Turbo Levo SL

The Levo SL delivers unmatched ride quality and capability, amplified. For the trail rider who craves serpentine singletrack, sending it skyward, and lives for advancing your skills and fitness. Meet your new bike, the Levo SL. You’ll be blown away by it’s unmatched combination of flawless...

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[Ranu]

Yep, they are on the Australian site too

 

[Flo7]

It’s up on the US site now. The pro model looks great in pistachio green.

I pick mine up Saturday. I have gone for an s4 comp in salmon with full AXS fitted. I am upgrading the fork also to a lyric ultimate but I can only get the moss green one, I think it will work.

Where? Don't see the new one...

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[Ranu]

Pro (Note Aussie $, not US$)

 

[rydeezie]

I spy specialized rubber and Eagle transmission

 

[thewanted]

Pro View attachment 113525

I love it, but holy crap that’s a lot of money for a bike that’s not even the ultra high-end model.

Thought it was USD, not AUD. Still a ton of money for a bicycle.

 

[Ribinrobin]

It’s up on the US site now. The pro model looks great in pistachio green.

I pick mine up Saturday. I have gone for an s4 comp in salmon with full AXS fitted. I am upgrading the fork also to a lyric ultimate but I can only get the moss green one, I think it will work.

im hopefully picking up mine tomorrow/sat. Thought still dont know the price my dealer thinks £7999 but previous post stated £7000

 

[p3eps]

I love it, but holy crap that’s a lot of money for a bike that’s not even the ultra high-end model.

Odd how they've just put a little Specialized logo on, but the rest have it full size. Is that a 'thing' with the Pro model?
The Pro model looks to have the SRAM Transmission too... not sure what the spec is?

 

[thewanted]

Odd how they've just put a little Specialized logo on, but the rest have it full size. Is that a 'thing' with the Pro model?
The Pro model looks to have the SRAM Transmission too... not sure what the spec is?

The link for the Pro model on the Australian site is broken unfortunately. It takes you back to the homepage instead of the bike itself.

 

[Ranu]

The link for the Pro model on the Australian site is broken unfortunately. It takes you back to the homepage instead of the bike itself.

Just use the “compare”function on the Aussie site and you can get all the specs. The pro is XO transmission, the comp is NX and the s-works is XX.

 

[thewanted]

Ji

Just use the “compare”function on the Aussie site and you can get all the specs. The pro is XO transmission, the comp is NX and the s-works is XX. View attachment 113535

Nice hack, thanks!

Doesn’t help with my SL vs full-fat decision though

 

[JetSetDemo]

im hopefully picking up mine tomorrow/sat. Thought still dont know the price my dealer thinks £7999 but previous post stated £7000

I also don’t know the price but my dealer has given me a good deal to trade my 2019 levo expert and I know how much cash I have to part with for the bike built with AXS and a lyric ultimate.

I run a DVO front fork and DVO coil rear on my KSL. Since this build is my trail bike I will stick with air on the rear. I will wait and see how I get on with the fox rear shock. I had a fox 38 on my Bullet but always found it harsh so think the lyric ultimate will be better for me in the SL.

After I pick it up Saturday will be heading to the FOD for an afternoon rip around dowies to see how it rides/

The thought had crossed my mind that I could see if the motor fits the KSL since I’m keeping that also.

I’d pick it up sooner but I don’t get back from Prague till tomorrow afternoon

 

[Ribinrobin]

I also don’t know the price but my dealer has given me a good deal to trade my 2019 levo expert and I know how much cash I have to part with for the bike built with AXS and a lyric ultimate.

I run a DVO front fork and DVO coil rear on my KSL. Since this build is my trail bike I will stick with air on the rear. I will wait and see how I get on with the fox rear shock. I had a fox 38 on my Bullet but always found it harsh so think the lyric ultimate will be better for me in the SL.

After I pick it up Saturday will be heading to the FOD for an afternoon rip around dowies to see how it rides/

The thought had crossed my mind that I could see if the motor fits the KSL since I’m keeping that also.

I’d pick it up sooner but I don’t get back from Prague till tomorrow afternoon

There was a lot of extra Information there don’t think I’ll be parting with my gen3 Levo yet

 

[JetSetDemo]

There was a lot of extra Information there don’t think I’ll be parting with my gen3 Levo yet

If I had a gen3 levo I would probably have kept that but since my gen 2 is now 4 years old and I haven’t ridden it since I got the KSL I think it’s safe to say goodbye

 

[Chicane]

Odd how they've just put a little Specialized logo on, but the rest have it full size. Is that a 'thing' with the Pro model?
The Pro model looks to have the SRAM Transmission too... not sure what the spec is?

It’s no different than the Levo Gen 3 Pro and Expert model. Looks to be the same on the new SL.

 

[c0stunga]

In Germany the comp will be 7.500€ my dealer told me. The motor is quieter for sure, but not "whisper quiet" as advertised.
It also is stronger, but it would not feel like 15nm stronger. More like up to 10nm. I will be getting an old Levo SL alloy now, but will test ride the new one for sure.
I'm very hyped about the first trustworthy reviews.

 

[ghoststalker]

In Germany the comp will be 7.500€ my dealer told me. The motor is quieter for sure, but not "whisper quiet" as advertised.
It also is stronger, but it would not feel like 15nm stronger. More like up to 10nm. I will be getting an old Levo SL alloy now, but will test ride the new one for sure.
I'm very hyped about the first trustworthy reviews.

I also go for the old one. The discount is too tempting and good value for money is an important aspect for me.

 

[Killswitch73]

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[Decolocsta]

I dont like that the new SL comes with a Mullet setup. 29/29 would be Perfect.

 

[Rando_12345]

Great looking bike, very clean lines and nice colours. But, considering the frame looks like a bunch of existing spesh models, the motor is effectively just a retuned version of the old one, and as far as we know it is the same battery, how are those prices justified? At first glance there doesn't seem to be so much innovation, not sure Spesh will sell as many as they are hoping now that there is serious competition in that sector. Genuinely hope the reviews and additional details prove me wrong.

 

[oettam20]

What is "Turbo Studio software" listed in the SL S-Works documents page?

 

[Killswitch73]

I dont like that the new SL comes with a Mullet setup. 29/29 would be Perfect.

It runs both.

 

[Killswitch73]

Great looking bike, very clean lines and nice colours. But, considering the frame looks like a bunch of existing spesh models, the motor is effectively just a retuned version of the old one, and as far as we know it is the same battery, how are those prices justified? At first glance there doesn't seem to be so much innovation, not sure Spesh will sell as many as they are hoping now that there is serious competition in that sector. Genuinely hope the reviews and additional details prove me wrong.

I think you are wrong about the motor . It’s a redesign and not just retuned. You are right about the battery though. And nobody pays retail on a specialized.. if you know you know.

 

[G-Sport]

The thought had crossed my mind that I could see if the motor fits the KSL since I’m keeping that also.

If you could do this and document what you find that would be super interesting, like if it doesn't fit, then where and by how much.

 

[Zimmerframe]

What is "Turbo Studio software" listed in the SL S-Works documents page?

It's what the shops use to configure the bikes.

Probably also a music mixing app from the 90's for Apples .. or something like that ..

 

[p3eps]

I think you are wrong about the motor . It’s a redesign and not just retuned. You are right about the battery though. And nobody pays retail on a specialized.. if you know you know.

I got 15% off my 2019 Expert a couple of days after launch. I guess I should be expecting the same when I go in tonight to try and negotiate a frame only?

 

[ghoststalker]

Germany is online now too

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[Olivier Clg]

Germany is online now too

ProductListing | Specialized.com

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Nice! And not in France for now...

 

[c0stunga]

Germany is online now too

ProductListing | Specialized.com

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www.specialized.com

And it's even 7900€ for the comp, wow.

 

[Desert_Turtle]

Can somebody post a link to the new SL on the US site? For some reason I can’t find it. When I go to Specialized’s site it’s still showing the old bike.