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Levo Gen 4 Levo EVO Rumor Thread – Longer Travel Levo Coming?
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FrogSkunk
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Not sure what market Specialized is leaving open, but the full-power, long-travel enduro eMTB segment is pretty hot; and they didn't have a current-motor offering in it until now.
Yes, open
I wont go into a Avinox vs Levo debate more than to say that to me the features and price point do not give the edge to Spec. But I'm sure its a good bike!
Levo 4 EVO Pro is 53 lb, 12.7 oz (24.4 kg). Seems about right when my Levo 4 with DH tires, sealant, and pedals is at 54 lbs.
You're comparing a motor to an entire bike?Yes, open
I don't hate the fat downtube, removeable battery and SWAT box etc, so the idea of a long travel version is quite a good prospect to me, but the prices are still mad from Specialized.
There are bikes that are at least as good, with similar travel, specs and brand recognition that are significantly cheaper.
These prices are in NZD (Sth Pacific Peso), but compared to ther brands, it's pretty eye-watering:
There are bikes that are at least as good, with similar travel, specs and brand recognition that are significantly cheaper.
These prices are in NZD (Sth Pacific Peso), but compared to ther brands, it's pretty eye-watering:
Prices are absolutely insane but the bike is great (got the normal one with a 25% discount). Tested the Amflow too but I just liked the Levo much more on rough descents because I'm used to the stiffer feel of the 38 fork from my normal enduro. Anyway, what really kills it for me is the whole SWAT thing. Would never buy any kind of bike without a reasonable bottle holder and some SWATish kind of tool storage concept. Riding without backpack for the win!
That we now can convert to the EVO is also really nice. So, not everything Spesh is doing is bad and outdated.
That we now can convert to the EVO is also really nice. So, not everything Spesh is doing is bad and outdated.
Exact same pricing as Levo 4. Were you expecting the Evo to be less expensive than the 4? The Evo is priced right in line with a Pivot LT or Orbea Wild for example too.
Prices are still crazy.
I wonder how the new 2027 Zeb Select with the new Delta RC damper is performing. The Comp build might be fine if it's on par with the Performance level Fox stuff.
I would still get a Levo 4 over any Amflow, but the decision is much harder to take when comparing to Avinox bikes from Pivot, Mondraker, Forbidden & ETC.
I wonder how the new 2027 Zeb Select with the new Delta RC damper is performing. The Comp build might be fine if it's on par with the Performance level Fox stuff.
I would still get a Levo 4 over any Amflow, but the decision is much harder to take when comparing to Avinox bikes from Pivot, Mondraker, Forbidden & ETC.
To me it's appropriate to segment the 170 rear travel eMTB into a separate comparison. There's not really a lot of 170 travel Avinox options readily available in the US yet. Hoping we see more over the following weeks.
No, not at all - Really just a comment on the fact that Spec is a mass-market brand that prices like a boutique/high end brand on a more budget build.
Giant are the same (and actually, Trek aren't any better), so there's better value to be had elsewhere these days.
But that's not unique to the eMTB/MTB industry - cars are the same. You just see some cleverer marketing, like Toyota rebranding Camry's and RAV4's as Lexus and charging an arm and a leg.
FrogSkunk
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This says aftermarket yoke. You could already do this with the cascade link. Can you buy the specialized yoke and maintain the warranty?
Yeah Cascade Components FTW!
No idea, but my assumption is that Specialized will sell you one at twice the price of the Cascade Link, but offer a bit of cover under warranty that will make it more attractive to the average buyer.
Apparently the EVO link kit will be $70. The Cascade is $370.
Well there you go - consider myself well and truly educated!
I've never bought a Cascade Link, so had no idea they were so expensive!
I don’t understand the hate.
Any Avinox for me is out of the question until they bring a nicely integrated extender, I don’t care if a bike is 1 or 2 kgs lighter - it’s such a small percentage; and minuscule when you include rider weight.
I don’t care the Avinox has more power, Levo currently has more than you can really use.. specially so if you wanna do the miles.
It’s a great bike but yeah it’s not cheap, but neither is a Santa Cruz etc
Any Avinox for me is out of the question until they bring a nicely integrated extender, I don’t care if a bike is 1 or 2 kgs lighter - it’s such a small percentage; and minuscule when you include rider weight.
I don’t care the Avinox has more power, Levo currently has more than you can really use.. specially so if you wanna do the miles.
It’s a great bike but yeah it’s not cheap, but neither is a Santa Cruz etc
I certainly don't hate them - just the price tag.
To compare a Mass-Market behemoth whose frames are made by Merida in the most part, to the likes of Santa Cruz or any of the other "premium" brands is a bit disingenuous.
I would 100% ride a Levo or Levo Evo if I could get one at the right price, but for the cost of a Specialized, you can get a more unique and premium brand with better spec, a lot of the time.
I haven’t perfectly added everything up, but my fully built out crestline 180/180 travel, axs, reserve wheels, sidekick hubs, new Zeb ultimate and new vivid coil, one up bars, etc will be less money than the specialized mid tier bike. Closer to the comp alloy actually.
That’s just sad. I really hope specialized is cooking up something insane for whatever they drop next. I’m still a spesh fan though. Just the cost for what you get here is not it.
That’s just sad. I really hope specialized is cooking up something insane for whatever they drop next. I’m still a spesh fan though. Just the cost for what you get here is not it.
What's even worse here in NZ is that specialized have vertically integrated themselves into the market by buying up a lot of bike shops and still can't provide value to the end consumer...
After checking out a few other options in the segment, I'll correct myself and say that pricing is not that far off.
People (including myself) are still surprised to see Select level suspension at that price point. I would trade off the AXS derailleur for Eagle 90 and upgrade suspensions to Select+. I would even downgrade the Maven BRZ to Maven Base to attain the same MSRP if required.
I'm a fan of the brand and do own Specialized bikes already, the quality of the product and the support is excellent I have nothing to say.
The Evo Comp in Satin Agave Grey is looking pretty good.
Big bike! this build def suits the look more. Big strong enduro.
Santa Cruz frames are made in China and Taiwan so not so different from Specialized
The EVO Pro price above equates to £9102 in UK currency, the same bike direct from Specialized here is £10299.
Welcome to treasure island, arr!! Shiver me timbers etc…
That battery was officially announced a little over a year ago. Helps with the theoretical weight yet impossible to get.
It's already available in the USA, I imagine it will arrive in Canada very soon.That battery was officially announced a little over a year ago. Helps with the theoretical weight yet impossible to get.
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