2022 Specialized Levo Gen 3: Ultimate in Depth Look
What a bike!!
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I actually think it look a lot like the Kenevo. With nicer curves due to the carbon frame, but similar straight top tube and shorter rear end.Anybody got anything to add, for example about the Kenevo?
FYI, you can still get Gen1 batteries. I know two dealers in my neck of the woods (Black Country) who have a plentiful amount.initially I did not see much difference, after watching Rob's review I realize that I am wrong to a point. There are some good changes however not enough for me to sell my 1 year old Levo and add another 10000 to get one of those. Additionally if Specialized is watching, they need to start futureproofing these bikes. With this investment they need to last. And I am not saying 2 to 4 years, these need to be a 10 year bike. My current worry are batteries. Seems it is almost impossible to get a Gen 1 battery right now. This means that someone that bought a 2018 bike might have a dead 10000 bike after 3 years solely because they can no longer find a battery. Not to mention the resale will die if replacement batteries cannot be had.
In Red Bull riders top 5 ebikes - they choose Kenevo expert 2021 as the best emtb. Still the best one in my opinion too.Interesting to see in Ebike-Mtb’s bike of the year test the new Levo doesn’t come out on top, they give the Merida E160 the top gong, with the older Levo having won for the 3 years previously.
they rate the new Levo but say the improved downhill performance has been at the expense of some all round ability (Which actually makes the bike a bit more appealing to me ?)
the test is a good read, 25 bikes in it and some refreshingly upfront opinions on the bikes tested.
you can download it for free
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Lucky for some it’s got big font size if you need it ?
I'm on those trails pretty much daily on my 2019 Expert. I can totally see it being better on Two Pines. Those switchbacks are so tight!Rode the Sworks two weeks ago in Pacifica and I am digging the mullet and geometry. In trails called Two Pines and Amanita where I rode the 2022 Levo back to back with my 2021 Levo, the new Levo is just easier to turn and maneuver on those really tight switchbacks. The steeper seat tube able and longer front-center also put me on a middle of the bike which contributed to a more balanced position.
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Saw it up close and personal. No, I couldn't ride it! Very nice and highly refined
I thought on 1st impression ah they have moved the motor to shorten the chain stays .
I will be interested to hear how it likes tech climbs ?
Edit ; Just read Knuts`s review . He says its a good climber .
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