Levo SL Gen 1 Official Levo SL Thread

[CjP]

“Kenevo SL”? That just sounds wrong.

You must have the tiniest legs or are the laziest person if you think that.
The Kenevo SL will be the perfect bike if it has the current enduro frame with a slightly more powerful SL motor.

 

[Norcalsl]

Some updates:
ENVE M630 wheels(CK ISO hubs) on 2.35 racing ray and Ralph & M7 bars and stemView attachment 36699View attachment 36697View attachment 36700

35 pounds...impressive indeed. Top shelf wheels too.

 

[TomH79]

I think I got the legs for this.

 

[apac]

For me personally good spec changes on the 2021 Expert

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon in Cast Battleship / Black

www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk

this link doesn't work for me?. Comes up with an empty page on Specialized website. I must see the new spec, as I'm currently thinking of buying an expert. Are there any other links or spec sheets available. Can someone copy n paste?

 

[s1desh0wb0b]

this link doesn't work for me?. Comes up with an empty page on Specialized website. I must see the new spec, as I'm currently thinking of buying an expert. Are there any other links or spec sheets available. Can someone copy n paste?

I would agree with @[B]BAMBAMODA[/B] it was likely posted by mistake and has not been removed to shift the last few MY20 experts before the MY21 launch early next month.

Here are the images which were posted on the facebook post on the SL owners group

I sadly don't have a cut & paste for the website from memory the major changes are as follows
Code RS with 200mm rotors front and rear
Fox 36 Performance Elite
Fox DPX2 Performance Elite
GX / XO1 Drive train
No Carbon rims

I'm looking at the (Cast Battleship / Black) and using the following Evans site as guide for when they will drop in UK

Specialized Bikes, Clothing, Components | Evans Cycles

www.evanscycles.com

I have been waiting patiently for these for weeks ever since buying the wife's carbon comp, the due in stock date at Evans as now been pushed to the 16/08/2020 this started at 03/08/2020 and last time I checked was 09/08/2020 so there must be delays. :-(

 

[apac]

I would agree with @[B]BAMBAMODA[/B] it was likely posted by mistake and has not been removed to shift the last few MY20 experts before the MY21 launch early next month.

Here are the images which were posted on the facebook post on the SL owners group
View attachment 36882
View attachment 36883

I sadly don't have a cut & paste for the website from memory the major changes are as follows
Code RS with 200mm rotors front and rear
Fox 36 Performance Elite
Fox DPX2 Performance Elite
GX / XO1 Drive train
No Carbon rims

I'm looking at the (Cast Battleship / Black) and using the following Evans site as guide for when they will drop in UK

Specialized Bikes, Clothing, Components | Evans Cycles

www.evanscycles.com

I have been waiting patiently for these for weeks ever since buying the wife's carbon comp, the due in stock date at Evans as now been pushed to the 16/08/2020 this started at 03/08/2020 and last time I checked was 09/08/2020 so there must be delays. :-(

thanks for posting. This is fricking exciting!
the parts list are the exact components the expert should have!
I just purchased some Magura mt7 brakes.... looks like I'll be sending them back!

 

[TomH79]

I’m torn between this and the wreckoning. They say they’re the same geometry but the evil is so much cooler.

Ordered the enduro this morning. Hopefully get it on my hands on friday evening.

 

[JSQ]

Ordered the enduro this morning. Hopefully get it on my hands on friday evening.

Well by the looks of the videos you have posted on this forum, you don't really need an ebike, do you.

 

[MrBrownstone]

Well by the looks of the videos you have posted on this forum, you don't really need an ebike, do you.

no one needs an ebike, they just need to ride more and push harder on the pedals.

 

[Zoot Allures]

this link doesn't work for me?. Comes up with an empty page on Specialized website. I must see the new spec, as I'm currently thinking of buying an expert. Are there any other links or spec sheets available. Can someone copy n paste?

Spec list for '21 SL expert:

FRAME	FACT 11m full carbon, 29 Trail Geometry, Integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, dropper post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel
FORK	Fox Float 36, Performance Elite, Grip2 damper, 150mm, 51mm rake, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, Kabolt axle
REAR SHOCK	Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite, 3- position adjustment, 52.5x210mm, Rx Trail Tune
FRONT HUB	Roval, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h
REAR HUB	Roval DT Swiss 360, 3-pawl design, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h
SPOKES	DT Swiss Competition Race
RIMS	Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm inner width, hand-built, 2Bliss Ready
INNER TUBES	Standard, Presta valve
FRONT TYRE	Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3"
REAR TYRE	Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
CRANKSET	Praxis, forged M30, custom offset
CHAINRINGS	SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 94 BCD, 30T
SHIFT LEVERS	SRAM X01, trigger, 12-speed
REAR DERAILLEUR	Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed
CASSETTE	Sram XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
CHAIN	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
FRONT BRAKE	SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
REAR BRAKE	SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
HANDLEBARS	Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm, 35mm clamp
GRIPS	Deity, Knuckleduster, Black
STEM	Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore
SADDLE	Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm
SEATPOST	X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, 34.9mm, S: 125mm, M/L: 150mm, XL: 170mm
SEAT BINDER	Specialized bolt-type, alloy, 38.6mm
MOTOR	Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
UI/REMOTE	Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®
BATTERY	Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
CHARGER	Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
WIRING HARNESS	Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport

 

[apac]

Thanks??

 

[apac]

Some much needed upgrades. Which just leaves room for some light weight carbon wheels. Maybe carbon bars and it's done.

 

[Manitunc]

Some much needed upgrades. Which just leaves room for some light weight carbon wheels. Maybe carbon bars and it's done.

Installed the fox 36 performance elite forks so I think I’m done. 36# 1 oz, 16.23 kg. Stock fox 34 rhythm fork weighs 4# 6oz, 1.97 kg.

 

[Manitunc]

Installed the fox 36 performance elite forks so I think I’m done. 36# 1 oz, 16.23 kg. Stock fox 34 rhythm fork weighs 4# 6oz, 1.97 kg.

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[apac]

That is a very very respectable weight sir! I have been busy on light bicycles website designing my future wheels. Quite a few rim and Hub options within 1500 to 1600g. Not sure if I should go light as a feather with recon 30/35 and Straight spoke dt240 exp , or maybe go a little heavier with 33/39 rim and dt350

 

[Manitunc]

That is a very very respectable weight sir! I have been busy on light bicycles website designing my future wheels. Quite a few rim and Hub options within 1500 to 1600g. Not sure if I should go light as a feather with recon 30/35 and Straight spoke dt240 exp , or maybe go a little heavier with 33/39 rim and dt350
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Mine actually weighed 1480g for the pair with Shimano micro free hub, 28 spoke front, 32 rear, I9 1/1 hubs.

 

[Jim_bo]

Spec list for '21 SL expert:

FRAME	FACT 11m full carbon, 29 Trail Geometry, Integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, dropper post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel
FORK	Fox Float 36, Performance Elite, Grip2 damper, 150mm, 51mm rake, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, Kabolt axle
REAR SHOCK	Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite, 3- position adjustment, 52.5x210mm, Rx Trail Tune
FRONT HUB	Roval, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h
REAR HUB	Roval DT Swiss 360, 3-pawl design, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h
SPOKES	DT Swiss Competition Race
RIMS	Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm inner width, hand-built, 2Bliss Ready
INNER TUBES	Standard, Presta valve
FRONT TYRE	Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3"
REAR TYRE	Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
CRANKSET	Praxis, forged M30, custom offset
CHAINRINGS	SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 94 BCD, 30T
SHIFT LEVERS	SRAM X01, trigger, 12-speed
REAR DERAILLEUR	Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed
CASSETTE	Sram XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
CHAIN	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
FRONT BRAKE	SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
REAR BRAKE	SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
HANDLEBARS	Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm, 35mm clamp
GRIPS	Deity, Knuckleduster, Black
STEM	Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore
SADDLE	Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm
SEATPOST	X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, 34.9mm, S: 125mm, M/L: 150mm, XL: 170mm
SEAT BINDER	Specialized bolt-type, alloy, 38.6mm
MOTOR	Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
UI/REMOTE	Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®
BATTERY	Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
CHARGER	Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
WIRING HARNESS	Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport

This is not on the Specialized website. When is it supposed to be available??

 

[apac]

This is not on the Specialized website. When is it supposed to be available??

hopefully by the end of August.

 

[Lightme]

Bad ass dude. Interested to see how the new geo enduro compares to our stumpy geo.

I’ve got both actually, Enduro feels much bigger. My Enduro Expert is only 1.5kg lighter than my Levo SL CC! To me the enduro feels overly cumbersome compared to the SL, except when you’re going down over technical terrain, then it’s simply amazing.

 

[addxyz]

hopefully by the end of August.

LBS ordered a Levo SL Comp and the tag on the bike said 2021. The only thing I immediately noticed was the brake levers were Guide RE and not Guide R as listed on the website.

 

[Manitunc]

What does your 36 weigh? The 160 fox 38 should be about 400grams heavier than the fox 34 and about 150grams more than 36. Will see for sure late August.

2.13kg. But I weighed the 34 without the axle, so there is likely no difference between the e-34 and regular 36.

 

[TomH79]

I’ve got both actually, Enduro feels much bigger. My Enduro Expert is only 1.5kg lighter than my Levo SL CC! To me the enduro feels overly cumbersome compared to the SL, except when you’re going down over technical terrain, then it’s simply amazing.

Cant wait to smash some laps

 

[apac]

Spec list for '21 SL expert:

FRAME	FACT 11m full carbon, 29 Trail Geometry, Integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, dropper post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel
FORK	Fox Float 36, Performance Elite, Grip2 damper, 150mm, 51mm rake, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, Kabolt axle
REAR SHOCK	Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite, 3- position adjustment, 52.5x210mm, Rx Trail Tune
FRONT HUB	Roval, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h
REAR HUB	Roval DT Swiss 360, 3-pawl design, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h
SPOKES	DT Swiss Competition Race
RIMS	Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm inner width, hand-built, 2Bliss Ready
INNER TUBES	Standard, Presta valve
FRONT TYRE	Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3"
REAR TYRE	Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
CRANKSET	Praxis, forged M30, custom offset
CHAINRINGS	SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 94 BCD, 30T
SHIFT LEVERS	SRAM X01, trigger, 12-speed
REAR DERAILLEUR	Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed
CASSETTE	Sram XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
CHAIN	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
FRONT BRAKE	SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
REAR BRAKE	SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
HANDLEBARS	Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm, 35mm clamp
GRIPS	Deity, Knuckleduster, Black
STEM	Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore
SADDLE	Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm
SEATPOST	X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, 34.9mm, S: 125mm, M/L: 150mm, XL: 170mm
SEAT BINDER	Specialized bolt-type, alloy, 38.6mm
MOTOR	Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
UI/REMOTE	Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®
BATTERY	Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
CHARGER	Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
WIRING HARNESS	Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport

im a bit skeptical about all these claims of a new SL. Is there any further evidence available about this new model?
i spoke to my dealer this morning and they were completely in the dark. They claimed there was a shipment of 2020's on the that will have a 2021 tag, but no real differences in components.

 

[Zoot Allures]

im a bit skeptical about all these claims of a new SL. Is there any further evidence available about this new model?
i spoke to my dealer this morning and they were completely in the dark. They claimed there was a shipment of 2020's on the that will have a 2021 tag, but no real differences in components.

Yes, frustratingly there doesn't seem to be any further sources of info on the Expert around yet. Spesh Concept store have pulled all the 2021 levos from the site (including all the 2021 FF models) which were all on there when the original link was posted on here. I did have a browse around while it was live, and the specs for the other models were spot on to what we know - Comp SL with the tinted green colour and Guide REs, and FF Comp with 160mm fork and Shimano drivetrains etc

Given all the other specs seem to line up, I'm hopeful that the Expert SL was correct ?? but just published too early.

You can't navigate to them from the site anymore, but the 2021 FF specs still appear to be on the following links and look like they correspond with what we know. (live at the time of writing)

Specialized Turbo Levo Comp

Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Redwood / White Mountains £6300.00

www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk

Specialized Turbo Levo Expert Carbon

Specialized Turbo Levo Expert Carbon Cobalt Blue £8500.00

www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk

Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo

Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo Red Tint / Satin Black £12500.00

www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk

 

[Kpmnd85]

That is a very very respectable weight sir! I have been busy on light bicycles website designing my future wheels. Quite a few rim and Hub options within 1500 to 1600g. Not sure if I should go light as a feather with recon 30/35 and Straight spoke dt240 exp , or maybe go a little heavier with 33/39 rim and dt350

My light bicycle AM930 (30mm internal width), DT350 hubs arrived at the end of May. They are excellent in terms of quality, ride, weight. I'd order them again.

 

[CA_Surveyor]

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a 160mm Fox or Lyric - should I stick with the 51mm offset or consider a 42mm?

Thanks!

 

[Jim_bo]

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a 160mm Fox or Lyric - should I stick with the 51mm offset or consider a 42mm?

Thanks!

Why would you even consider a 42mm?

 

[nobbyq]

I use 42 mm , brilliant, no more flop , 44 might be the sweet spot though

 

[Manitunc]

I use 42 mm , brilliant, no more flop , 44 might be the sweet spot though

I use the 42 also. Perfect for me

 

[Jim_bo]

I use 42 mm , brilliant, no more flop , 44 might be the sweet spot though

What does “no more flop “ mean?

it seems to me that 42 offset will only increase trail and result in slower steering.