2019 Turbo Levo Comp FSR (Alloy) or 2018 S-Works Turbo Levo FSR?

[rese079]

Hi there

Have ridden the 2019 Turbo Levo Comp FSR (Alloy) on my local trails last weekend and was impressed, loved every second! Brought it back to my local bike dealer and thought I would buy it. He has also a 2018 S-Works Turbo Levo FSR and would sell it for a bit more than 1000$ more than the Levo Comp FSR. I'm in doubt which one I should choose, i can't test the S-Works on the trails, because its not a test bike, it's new.
Which one would you choose? How much are the differences from the 2018 model to the 2019?
Thanks for every input!

 

[Jezzer]

2019

 

[Vilt]

I'd say 2019. If only for the possibility of 700wh accu and the better motor.

 

[Stringbean]

Really tough decision.
To me it would come down to do you prefer 29er or 659b.
Reports from guys using BLEvo are that 2018 puts out same amount of power that the 2019 motor.
From my experience with the 2019 700wh battery you don’t get 40% more ride time than the 500 one.
I woul d guess I’m only getting around 15% more ride time with the bigger battery all things been equal.
If the 2018 S works is new and still has warranty I would seriously consider that one.

 

[Paul Mac]

I'd get the 2019, 4 year newer design, and in my opinion the s works are not worth the extra dollar.

 

[Doomanic]

Really tough decision.

Not at all. 2019 is a far superior bike.

 

[Stringbean]

If you buy the 2019comp will you be happy with it as it is stock or will you spend 1000$ upgrading it to what you want