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Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp E-Mountain Bike

+ $50 S/H

$4,500

$7,000

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Specialized has Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp E-Mountain Bike (select colors/sizes) for $4499.99. Specialized Delivery is $50 per item where available, otherwise select $50 per item in-store pickup where stock permits (delivery/pickup fees include professional assembly). $15 per item Environmental Recycling Fee may also apply.

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Note: Available sizes may vary by color. Availability for delivery/pickup may vary by location.

Features:
  • Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
  • Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
  • Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth, w/Handlebar remote
  • Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh Battery
  • Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
  • Wheels
    • Rear Hub: Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
    • Rims: Specialized 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready
    • Inner Tubes: Standard, Presta valve
    • Front Hub: Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h
    • Spokes: DT Swiss Industry
    • Front Tire: Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3"
    • Rear Tire: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
  • SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed, 11-50t
  • SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 94 BCD, 30T
  • Praxis Forged/M30 Spindle Interface Crankset
  • Specialized Trail, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise Stem
  • X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, 34.9mm, XS:100 mm, S: 125mm, M/L: 150mm, XL:170mm of travel
  • Specialized Trail Grips
  • Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm Saddle
  • Specialized Trail, 6061 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 31.8mm clamp, XS 750mm, S-XL 780mm Handlebars
  • Front Brake: SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, 200mm
  • Rear Brake: SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, 180mm
  • Seat Binder: Specialized bolt-type, alloy, 38.6mm
  • Fork: FOX RHYTHM 34 FLOAT 29, GRIP damper, 51mm offset, 2-position sweep adjust, 15x110mm, tapered alloy steerer, 150mm of travel
  • Frame: Specialized M5 Premium Aluminum, 29 Trail Geometry, integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, Command Post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel
  • Suspension: Rear Shock FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, 3-position adjustment, 52.5x210mm, Rx Trail Tune

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Written by citan359 | Staff

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Written by slickdeal21
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Specialized has Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp E-Mountain Bike (select colors/sizes) for $4499.99. Specialized Delivery is $50 per item where available, otherwise select $50 per item in-store pickup where stock permits (delivery/pickup fees include professional assembly). $15 per item Environmental Recycling Fee may also apply.

Thanks to Community Member slickdeal21 for sharing this deal

Note: Available sizes may vary by color. Availability for delivery/pickup may vary by location.

Features:
  • Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
  • Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
  • Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth, w/Handlebar remote
  • Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh Battery
  • Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
  • Wheels
    • Rear Hub: Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
    • Rims: Specialized 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready
    • Inner Tubes: Standard, Presta valve
    • Front Hub: Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h
    • Spokes: DT Swiss Industry
    • Front Tire: Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3"
    • Rear Tire: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
  • SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed, 11-50t
  • SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 94 BCD, 30T
  • Praxis Forged/M30 Spindle Interface Crankset
  • Specialized Trail, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise Stem
  • X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, 34.9mm, XS:100 mm, S: 125mm, M/L: 150mm, XL:170mm of travel
  • Specialized Trail Grips
  • Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm Saddle
  • Specialized Trail, 6061 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 31.8mm clamp, XS 750mm, S-XL 780mm Handlebars
  • Front Brake: SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, 200mm
  • Rear Brake: SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, 180mm
  • Seat Binder: Specialized bolt-type, alloy, 38.6mm
  • Fork: FOX RHYTHM 34 FLOAT 29, GRIP damper, 51mm offset, 2-position sweep adjust, 15x110mm, tapered alloy steerer, 150mm of travel
  • Frame: Specialized M5 Premium Aluminum, 29 Trail Geometry, integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, Command Post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel
  • Suspension: Rear Shock FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, 3-position adjustment, 52.5x210mm, Rx Trail Tune

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wenwen412
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I bought my first used Honda accord at this price.
IndigoKnob7008
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Every person I know who has bought one of these has sold it in favor of a full-powered ebike. You're too fast to ride with acoustic bikes, and too slow to ride with the other electric bikers.

No, you can't "derestrict" it to have more power. Even if you could unlock the firmware, and you can't, it's built for absolute minimum weight and would burn up.

There's nothing wrong with the bike itself. But in my experience, you probably won't be happy with it. That's why resale is so bad: everyone buys it, realizes they should have bought a full-power Class 1 ebike, and passes it on to another rider just getting into ebikes who finds out the same thing.
zchown
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Buy the full Levo. Great bike, SL is very underpowered. Also, Levo SL resale is junk if you ever go to sell it.

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Jul 05, 2023 05:44 PM
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TenderMorning986Jul 05, 2023 05:44 PM
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Thanks for sharing. Looking to get into a high end ebike. How does this model compare to the Turbo Levo Carbon at $4999? Just not sure if this model is worth $500 more?

https://www.specialized.com/us/en...860-220835

Do you think at $5K is a good price or potentially can drop more and how did you get the store to absorb the tax?
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Quote from TenderMorning986 :
Thanks for sharing. Looking to get into a high end ebike. How does this model compare to the Turbo Levo Carbon at $4999? Just not sure if this model is worth $500 more?

https://www.specialized.com/us/en...860-220835

Do you think at $5K is a good price or potentially can drop more and how did you get the store to absorb the tax?
The Turbo Levo Carbon is more powerful, with a larger battery, but heavier. I don't know the exact weight but from what I can gather online it seems to be about 10 lbs heavier than the SL. It can give up to 565 Watts of power assistance (they call this 4x you) instead of 240 Watts of the SL (2x you). So it really depends on what you are looking for. Do you want something that can help you a lot but feels heavy and isn't going to be as nimble, or do you want something that is very similar to a non-e mountain bike but with just a little assistance? If you're already a pretty active mountain biker and don't mind breaking a sweat while climbing I would suggest the SL. If you're someone who is just looking to start becoming more active and don't really care too much about getting a really great workout but want to enjoy the trails and see more things, then the Turbo Levo is good.

It only seems to be $1k off the retail price so it doesn't seem as good of a deal as the SL. The no tax was in-store at a Specialized shop. They told me they were doing a promotion for no tax on bikes in the store but I asked them if they could do it for a bike I would order through them and they said no initially but I kept asking and the manager agreed to it to make the sale.
Last edited by slickdeal21 July 5, 2023 at 12:03 PM.
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zchownJul 05, 2023 06:10 PM
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Buy the full Levo. Great bike, SL is very underpowered. Also, Levo SL resale is junk if you ever go to sell it.
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tibbsJul 05, 2023 06:10 PM
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Quote from TenderMorning986 :
Thanks for sharing. Looking to get into a high end ebike. How does this model compare to the Turbo Levo Carbon at $4999? Just not sure if this model is worth $500 more?

https://www.specialized.com/us/en...860-220835

Do you think at $5K is a good price or potentially can drop more and how did you get the store to absorb the tax?
Really depends on your intended trails, weight and fitness level. I have that $5k one you linked, but if this was on sale at the time I probably would have been better off with it for the bigger battery 700wh vs 500wh and all the parts are a step up other than the frame isn't carbon:
https://www.specialized.com/us/en...320-188254

These SL bikes are better for very fit riders IMO.
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joeystalinJul 05, 2023 07:02 PM
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NX Eagle and a Fox 34 on a $7,000 bike...Even at 4500 I'd hope for better. They aren't bad per se, but c'mon. Remove the E-bike and this is a $3,000 spec'ed bike.
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big_wakeJul 05, 2023 07:42 PM
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Quote from joeystalin :
NX Eagle and a Fox 34 on a $7,000 bike...Even at 4500 I'd hope for better. They aren't bad per se, but c'mon. Remove the E-bike and this is a $3,000 spec'ed bike.
This is how you get sucked in. I'd probably go with the Expert Carbon level to step up to the SRAM X01 drivetrain, but you are still getting aluminum wheels. The sale prices are reasonable, but can't see paying MSRP for these.

I do really like these newer lighter weight ebikes that are coming out. I tried to talk my wife into one, but she doesn't want to ride an ebike.
Jul 05, 2023 08:57 PM
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SeriousFang512Jul 05, 2023 08:57 PM
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IMO Orbrea Rise, Trek Fuel EXE, or a Giant Trance Advanced X E+ is a much much better bike with much better value. The SL is okay, but you can get closer to a full power bike with the same weight.
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Jul 05, 2023 09:00 PM
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wills916Jul 05, 2023 09:00 PM
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I demo'd this over the weekend when I saw the sale, but I preferred the Trek Powerfly for less money. Not enough boost for steep climbs imo.
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EchoTonyJul 05, 2023 09:00 PM
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If you are a strong peddler you can keep up with full powered bikes, assuming they stay in ECO.
My riding buddy has this generation Super Light (SL) and generally can keep up most reasonable climbs. We can easily lose him going up if we wanted, but for hanging out and riding, he's not the slowest in the group.
He has a Fox Factory 36 and uses an external piggy-back battery to go with us for 3 hours. He swapped the derailleur to AXS. Otherwise, same motor, battery, frame, wheels, and shock.

Jul 05, 2023 09:02 PM
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wills916Jul 05, 2023 09:02 PM
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Quote from SeriousFang512 :
IMO Orbrea Rise, Trek Fuel EXE, or a Giant Trance Advanced X E+ is a much much better bike with much better value. The SL is okay, but you can get closer to a full power bike with the same weight.
Aren't those more expensive (street price not msrp)?
Jul 05, 2023 09:22 PM
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SeriousFang512Jul 05, 2023 09:22 PM
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Quote from wills916 :
Aren't those more expensive (street price not msrp)?
Nah should really be about similar to the specialized, especially if you can find older models. I got a 22 Orbea Rise H15 for $5,100, so about 30% off
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I bought my first used Honda accord at this price.
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Every person I know who has bought one of these has sold it in favor of a full-powered ebike. You're too fast to ride with acoustic bikes, and too slow to ride with the other electric bikers.

No, you can't "derestrict" it to have more power. Even if you could unlock the firmware, and you can't, it's built for absolute minimum weight and would burn up.

There's nothing wrong with the bike itself. But in my experience, you probably won't be happy with it. That's why resale is so bad: everyone buys it, realizes they should have bought a full-power Class 1 ebike, and passes it on to another rider just getting into ebikes who finds out the same thing.
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Jul 05, 2023 11:48 PM
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Chalco83Jul 05, 2023 11:48 PM
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Quote from IndigoKnob7008 :
Every person I know who has bought one of these has sold it in favor of a full-powered ebike. You're too fast to ride with acoustic bikes, and too slow to ride with the other electric bikers.

No, you can't "derestrict" it to have more power. Even if you could unlock the firmware, and you can't, it's built for absolute minimum weight and would burn up.

There's nothing wrong with the bike itself. But in my experience, you probably won't be happy with it. That's why resale is so bad: everyone buys it, realizes they should have bought a full-power Class 1 ebike, and passes it on to another rider just getting into ebikes who finds out the same thing.
As someone who bought the SL posted here half a year ago, I have to agree. It is a good bike but suffers from the problems you posted. I definitely want more power for the climbs, and yet, I also feel I want something acoustic for the nimbleness and responsiveness. This is in between which sounds great in theory, but lacks the advantages of either. I regret selling my hardtail, and also regret not getting the full power Levo

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