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And there we have it folks confirmed in another forum Specialized is releasing a vertically pleasing stripe design and that big fat down tube is instantaneously slimmer
With a 600w battery so the drug dealers have space to cram all their goodies and Dentists to keep tooth whitening readably available for when they ride with clients but definitely a slimmer tube instantaneously The vertical Enduro Spesh
 

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The only thing that would save that bike is a Solid State 1000w battery that took up the space of a current 500 watt battery reducing weight and lowered the CoG in one fell swoop.

If anyone has the resources to make it happen it's Spesh.
 
oettam20 said:
What is it? a new retro colorway with a coil shock?
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That's almost certainly a just trade show display bike. No way they offer that as a production colorway imo. It also looks pretty standard bar the colour way and coil shock.
 
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There's nothing in that pic that suggests it's anything other than a normal Levo 4 with a coil and a one off paint job.
 
My lbs, a big Specialized dealer, said he'll have a demo fleet of the new Spesh Levo R by the end of February. I have a Gen 4 Comp (the pink, er, "champagne" color), but I have it currently as my 3rd favorite (out of 3) emtb. First is the Amflow PL Carbon followed by 1a Orbea Wild (Gen 5 Bosch).
My Spesh dealer sa8d the new Levo R will be, essentially, the same specs as the Gen 4 Levo but 8-10 lbs lighter. I am interested as the weight of my Levo makes it feel... ponderosa? Especially compared to the Amflow & the Wild, which is also around 47-48 lbs. Even though it's only a 6-7 lb weight difference, it feels vastly heavier.
 
Tgianco said:
My lbs, a big Specialized dealer, said he'll have a demo fleet of the new Spesh Levo R by the end of February. I have a Gen 4 Comp (the pink, er, "champagne" color), but I have it currently as my 3rd favorite (out of 3) emtb. First is the Amflow PL Carbon followed by 1a Orbea Wild (Gen 5 Bosch).
My Spesh dealer sa8d the new Levo R will be, essentially, the same specs as the Gen 4 Levo but 8-10 lbs lighter. I am interested as the weight of my Levo makes it feel... ponderosa? Especially compared to the Amflow & the Wild, which is also around 47-48 lbs. Even though it's only a 6-7 lb weight difference, it feels vastly heavier.
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I struggle to see how they are achieving that without significantly compromising on the spec (i.e. light duty tyres, etc. ) but we'll see.

I feel their best route would be a new front triangle with a slimmer down tube with a fixed batteries but still using the same motor. The current batteries look like they have a lot of casing material which could be done away with moving to a fixed battery. Look at what Kellys were able to do with their battery casings. A lot of weight can be saved with more development there.
 
DylanJM said:
I struggle to see how they are achieving that without significantly compromising on the spec (i.e. light duty tyres, etc. ) but we'll see.

I feel their best route would be a new front triangle with a slimmer down tube with a fixed batteries but still using the same motor. The current batteries look like they have a lot of casing material which could be done away with moving to a fixed battery. Look at what Kellys were able to do with their battery casings. A lot of weight can be saved with more development there.
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Agree with everything you said. Just repeating what my dealer said. He spent a week with Spesh in AZ test-riding SEVERAL new Specialized bikes (7 analog, 3 ebikes). Seems like A LOT of sku's, which doesn't seem smart in this bike economy. Less sku's is the smarter business decision, but we'll see.
 
Tgianco said:
Agree with everything you said. Just repeating what my dealer said. He spent a week with Spesh in AZ test-riding SEVERAL new Specialized bikes (7 analog, 3 ebikes). Seems like A LOT of sku's, which doesn't seem smart in this bike economy. Less sku's is the smarter business decision, but we'll see.
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Interesting. If your dealer is saying demo bikes at end of Feb then the embargo must be dropping very soon.
 
Tgianco said:
My lbs, a big Specialized dealer, said he'll have a demo fleet of the new Spesh Levo R by the end of February. I have a Gen 4 Comp (the pink, er, "champagne" color), but I have it currently as my 3rd favorite (out of 3) emtb. First is the Amflow PL Carbon followed by 1a Orbea Wild (Gen 5 Bosch).
My Spesh dealer sa8d the new Levo R will be, essentially, the same specs as the Gen 4 Levo but 8-10 lbs lighter. I am interested as the weight of my Levo makes it feel... ponderosa? Especially compared to the Amflow & the Wild, which is also around 47-48 lbs. Even though it's only a 6-7 lb weight difference, it feels vastly heavier.
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Tgianco said:
My lbs, a big Specialized dealer, said he'll have a demo fleet of the new Spesh Levo R by the end of February. I have a Gen 4 Comp (the pink, er, "champagne" color), but I have it currently as my 3rd favorite (out of 3) emtb. First is the Amflow PL Carbon followed by 1a Orbea Wild (Gen 5 Bosch).
My Spesh dealer sa8d the new Levo R will be, essentially, the same specs as the Gen 4 Levo but 8-10 lbs lighter. I am interested as the weight of my Levo makes it feel... ponderosa? Especially compared to the Amflow & the Wild, which is also around 47-48 lbs. Even though it's only a 6-7 lb weight difference, it feels vastly heavier.
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I ordered a new R version for my partner. My dealer wasn't able to tell me many details but was putting an order in and knew I wanted one for her. He said about 8 ish lbs lighter with smaller battery and less "burly" spec so assuming maybe lighter tires, maybe lighter suspension? I'm sure we will know soon.

I got a good idea on some of the colors...he was showing me a few colors on other specialized bikes and asking approximately what she wanted.

He also rode them in Arizona and he is changing his bike to the lighter one. I'm 200 lbs and my partner is 120 so I think she will appreciate less weight but I like the big battery. Personally I only notice weight when lifting it into my truck but not while riding.
 
What is this? “Just” the new DH bike from Specy or there something more in it….

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Looks like a prototype, the upper tube is just a carbon tube... And that seat angle 🫣
 
mazzmond said:
I ordered a new R version for my partner. My dealer wasn't able to tell me many details but was putting an order in and knew I wanted one for her. He said about 8 ish lbs lighter with smaller battery and less "burly" spec so assuming maybe lighter tires, maybe lighter suspension? I'm sure we will know soon.

I got a good idea on some of the colors...he was showing me a few colors on other specialized bikes and asking approximately what she wanted.

He also rode them in Arizona and he is changing his bike to the lighter one. I'm 200 lbs and my partner is 120 so I think she will appreciate less weight but I like the big battery. Personally I only notice weight when lifting it into my truck but not while riding.
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I think Specialized has underperformed if the only features of the new bike compared to the old one are a smaller battery and lighter parts.
 
mazzmond said:
I ordered a new R version for my partner. My dealer wasn't able to tell me many details but was putting an order in and knew I wanted one for her. He said about 8 ish lbs lighter with smaller battery and less "burly" spec so assuming maybe lighter tires, maybe lighter suspension? I'm sure we will know soon.

I got a good idea on some of the colors...he was showing me a few colors on other specialized bikes and asking approximately what she wanted.

He also rode them in Arizona and he is changing his bike to the lighter one. I'm 200 lbs and my partner is 120 so I think she will appreciate less weight but I like the big battery. Personally I only notice weight when lifting it into my truck but not while riding.
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what the heck, in which country is your lbs and how is he even able to make an order?!
 
I saw this about 1 week old FB post, maybe 600wh battery will be available to purchase after the release of this new lightweight Levo which you are all waiting for:
The 600wh battery has shipped to markets around the world now. Here is its part number 98925-5681
You will also need the mounting bracket S246800005
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salko said:
I saw this about 1 week old FB post, maybe 600wh battery will be available to purchase after the release of this new lightweight Levo which you are all waiting for:
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Hmm that suggest it's just gonna be the same bike with the smaller battery and lighter build then. I'll be pretty underwhelmed if that's the case.
 
Tgianco said:
My lbs, a big Specialized dealer, said he'll have a demo fleet of the new Spesh Levo R by the end of February. I have a Gen 4 Comp (the pink, er, "champagne" color), but I have it currently as my 3rd favorite (out of 3) emtb. First is the Amflow PL Carbon followed by 1a Orbea Wild (Gen 5 Bosch).
My Spesh dealer sa8d the new Levo R will be, essentially, the same specs as the Gen 4 Levo but 8-10 lbs lighter. I am interested as the weight of my Levo makes it feel... ponderosa? Especially compared to the Amflow & the Wild, which is also around 47-48 lbs. Even though it's only a 6-7 lb weight difference, it feels vastly heavier.
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Had the Levo 4 for four days as a demo. Fast bike for sure, but just too heavy for my taste. You really feel the extra weight, and that massive downtube isn’t my vibe at all.

After seven years on the Levo, I pulled the trigger on the Santa Cruz Bullit 4. About 2 kg lighter and it honestly rides way more playful and agile. Just feels better on the trail for me.
 
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