2021 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Review, 700 Wh Battery Electric Mountain Bike!
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- The 2021 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp is here! The Turbo Levo Comp was a massive seller last year. It might have even been our top selling Specialized Turbo Levo. Find out why we love this Specialized eMTB in the Levo review. A few things have changed on the 2021 Turbo Levo Comp, but it's still a solid electric mountain bike! Find out what's new in our 2021 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp review.
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*Great quality amazing **Latest.Bike** , back brakes needed adjusting. Assembly a little complicated and instructions a little unclear but overall I give the bike 5/5 stars*
I picked up my Oak Green Metalic Turbo Levo Comp at the end of August after a 3 1/2 month wait. It's an amazing bike and it has far exceeded my expectations! At 62 years young it has been a game changer for me. I have ridden places that I would have had zero chance on my Stumpjumper! Worth the wait and the $!!
That's awesome to hear Dan! Here's to many more miles and rides!
Dan THE Man! I'm seriously looking at one myself. Any tips on how you were able to score one of these?
Just found my Spruce Tarmac yesterday!! Its being built up. So excited!!
I got one a month ago. Its awesome. Cant really fault it. Eats everything Ive thrown at it. Climbs so well.
Great review! We love our Levo comps and use the trailwatts range extenders for 952wh total. Awesome!
Wow! That's some serious WH!
I just got my 3. Levo. First I had the Comp 16 (which I sold now), then I still have the Expert 19 in the French Alps (where I spend a lot of time) and I just got the Comp 21 in Norway (where I live). First I thought it was hard to say what really was the difference between the 19 and 21 model, but this video just ‘put the right word on it’. It really feels more nimble and easy to ride. I love my bike(s) so much. Thank you Specialized 🤩
That's quite the fleet! Would love to go ride in the French Alps!
i got mine about 4 wks ago. it's an amazing bike. my words fail me, so, 'what he said'!
Keep up the great work Scott and thanks for the shout out!
Thanks for saying hi! Hope to see you out there soon!
Ordered one this morning in Spruce. Was lucky enough to find a dealer in NZ with a couple in stock - arrives next week!!
My Oak Green is on order and should be here in UK in the next 3/4 weeks. Can't wait
Thanks a lot for this review - just got one of these from a friend - brand new - as he bought the S-Works soon after - I've been away from cycling around 12 years - used to ride a lot of local loops & we'd have trips & weekends at Afan Valley bike park - Using the Levo for a shortish, off road commute at the moment & been riding it for a week - but kind of blown away! - my friend has a fat tire ebike with a throttle, that is real fun to ride - but this bike feels so organic & so smooth - & surprisingly light for what it is - love it!
Fair and balanced review of the highly anticipated 2021 Levo. I'm all about the SRAM to Shimano swap. SLX all day! Great video.
Thanks Will!
Send it 🤙Just got mine today (1/8/21)
Spruce/Tarmac Blacm in Medium.
Got mine 3 days ago ,love it ..
Great review guys! Stoked they moved over to the new SLX group.
It really adds a lot to this bike. That might be one of the reasons it had a slight price bump, but we think it's well worth it!
Couldn't be happier with my 2021 Levo Comp LG. Im normally a MED bike rider but the LG in this model is perfect for 5'10" I own 2019 BMC Trail Fox Amp 2, 2020 Giant Stance Epro, 2018 Carmpn Levo, 2020 Hiabike Full7.
That's quite the quiver of bikes there! Cheers!
Can I say it again?! I love this bike! New FOX 36 fork and Shimano SLX groupo is all you need for a rip roaring day on the trails!
Are you guys at Jedi Trail in Santa Monica?
@@fahkncutee4374 we haven't hit Jedi in a bit!
Leaning toward a Rail 7 but I will check one of these out.
Is this Santa Monica Sullivan and Backbone trail? Great video as always
Great video!!! Why would advise only small jumps on the alloy model? The Kenevo is only coming in alloy?
Hey Bryan, that's mostly due to the difference between the two forks. You could still get some solid bike park riding done with the Turbo Levo Comp, but the Performance Elite on the Expert Carbon would be better suited just because it's better suspension.
Hector which would you prefer between the 2021 specialized turbo Levo comp and the 2021 cube stereo 140 or 160?
Just bought this in the redwood. Was going to wait till2022 for the new options and keep researching EMB’s, but the grapevine chatter says that next year will be more shortages, higher prices, so I got this for $6800 and will consider myself money ahead on 2022.
For larger jumps, why would you recommend the expert carbon?
The 2021 is a great feeling bike. It bombs dh really well and jumps really well. Big drops on an ebike is weird, I suggest a little practice before going big. All that weight feels strange off a flat drop, takes a little getting used to.
Definitely a different vibe than on a standard MTB. Great advice!
I did test ride Giant Trance 2 which has same spec Shimano and Fox (some even better like shifter derailer XT) and bike costs 4.300 euros € and the motor is really great and silent. This Specialized like in the video costs 7.000 euros €. That price difference is huge and if I will buy one it would be a Giant.
Had one for a few months now amazing piece ok kit buy one now
My bike shop reserved one for me and they just received it. Picking it up hopefully today!
Nice! Get out there and let us know how it goes!
@@FlyRidesUSA I’m in SoCal and my bike shop is InCycle. It’s happening! Updates coming!
@@FlyRidesUSA I got it but rain and cold weather prevented me from enjoying it.
I like the normal look of a MTB compared to others!
Nice review! Brose and Shimano...sweet!
A true dyanmic duo!
I had the lights on my display flash blue and red on the first and third bar on my 2021 Levo . Happened three times .Turning it on and off fixed it.
The bike shop contacted Specialized after a few days they said that they had this happen on other bikes and they would change the big wire connecting the battery and motor . No time just when ever they could find a cable .
I also contacted Specialized they wrote back and apologized and asked for the serial number ,which I had already gave them and said they would check into it . I sent them a video of the lights flashings. I haven't heard back and that was about a week ago.
I considered buying a direct to consumer bike but instead decide to buy from a local bike shop to support local business and for the service . .But they don't seem to to concerned or in any hurry to fix it .
I have the Turbo Levo comp. Love the bike except tor the "surge". Upon pedaling In any leval. You sometimes get a 1- 2 second continuation of motor power which is deadly when doing technical trails. What the heck? Bad controller?
Ordered basic White Turbo Levo just to use it as a frameset actually)
Planning to run it as mallet, with Lyrik Ultimate + Runt, Magura MY7, Hope hubs/DT Swiss rims, maybe Intend Hover shock or similar. Other part are in purple. Would love to have an option to but it as aluminum frameset due to being on a heavy side (and I still don't trust carbon frames).
What did Hector think about the frame size ?? Med feel right or would he consider a Lrg ?? And as an all mtn vs enduro bike...
Hector definitely liked the medium. He's 5'10" and does typically ride a medium frame.
Got mine last week Green Oak color, It is bad ass!!!
Nice! Happy riding!
Best color option out of all models. Agreed!
Beautiful bike but christ the price 😯😅
@@mitchellw7118 how much
What is the max rider weight for the Levo comp, is it the same as the carbon versions?
what is the main difference between Comp and non comp? is the Comp worth the upgrade?
I love the new specialized colours 😍
They're one of the few companies that always crush it with their colors!
Just ordered one in this „mint“ Colour! thumbs Up for the Review!i Liked it... maybe some More Details to the rims...! Greetings
How long till you get it?
Hello! I have it Since March! I think its great!! My First e m t b!!! Ride on!
Good review. Too bad they don’t have them locally. Just the Lower WH one.
Looking at getting my first emtb and I've focused on getting the turbo levo.
How big of the difference between the 2019, 20, and 21? Also how big is the difference between the comp and the regular turbo levo?
@@2011buddylee did you find yourself running out of battery on the 500 WH?
Your big upgrade is definitely going to be that 700 wh battery if you go with the comp. The 20 and 21 are pretty similar. Sounds like 2011buddylee made some solid upgrades on his bike!
@@FlyRidesUSA 700wh is only on the 20 and 21 correct ?
@@mkelebay That's right
@@FlyRidesUSA the 2019 levo expert and s works came with the 700 wh battery, but the 2019 comp had the 500 wh battery. The 2021 comp feels more “refined and polished” than our 2020 models
Did you weigh it? Easy for reviewers to wax lyrical. But weight is weight. Lighter than last years?
Cn you tell me what trail this test ride was on?
Got one ordered in Canada. They don't when it will be available.
Where is this at. The bench had a riverside logo
Would a belt drive with an internal hub gear system ever make sense on a bike like this? Instant gear changes and way less maintenance, but don't know if it's plausible to have an internal hub gear system on a EMTB.
There's a lot of talk surrounding internally geared hubs on eMTBs right now. I do think we're going to see more of it in 2021 and especially 2022. Old school MTB riders are probably going to hate it, but in the end there is a demand for it. I think derailleurs are still here to stay too though.
@@FlyRidesUSA thanks for the insights. There is an increase in belt drives on commuters, would make sense to see that same change happen on eMTB too if there aren't physical limitations of that setup experienced when mountain biking.
How do you charge it?
The aluminum frame should be just as capable as carbon. I don't get why you would say that carbon is needed for jumps over 5ft?? Maybe you are referring to the suspension spec?
What was that lever he flipped on the rear derailleur?
What size was the bike in the review?
Hi, I have a question, does the frame support 27.5x 2.6 or 2.8 wheel? Thanks.
Hey, if you're swapping to 27.5" wheels (which you can do) I'd probably max out at 2.6" still.
@@FlyRidesUSA Thank you, it s more handling 27.5 wheels. I wish levo for brose motor and 700 wh battery, the best combination in my opinion.
Is a Small size good for a 5’6”” and 163 lbs woman?
Why don't any of these tests and reviews test out the tuning and software?
What's the price range on one of these
I'm waiting for mine to arrive it will be my only bike as ill be selling my slayer, it will be hitting everything from jumps to dh tracks
Nice! Would love to hear how it does on the DH tracks!
@@FlyRidesUSA yeah little nervous is my first 29er as well so going to be bit of a adjustment
@@rm2005nz Definitely. The move to 29ers was an adjustment for me as well. I've really been digging a mullet set up lately!
@@FlyRidesUSA yeah thats on the list of things once I'm use to bike. will definitely be setting it up tubeless and changing grips straight away. Will most likely put carbon bars on once i see how stock bend feels amd look at 27.5 rear wheel
how does it compare to haibike.s flyon system mtb if you find one without trouble, motor overheating or electronic issues as they are known for, hibike and yamaha or bosch system has more or less no issues vs flyon. flyon is discotinued
Crazy crazy it,
The fork makes it feel lighter , I replaced my 34 rhythm with a 160 38 factory and the difference is real far more stable and way easier to keep it in a straight line over the really rough stuff. If you have the funds put that 34 on the shelf and fit 36 or 38 fork it really is a no brainier.
Note the bike feels lighter with the heavier forks , it just does🤔😃
im in love 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Would be a dream if brose motor was not a nightmare...
Can anyone tell me what the bikes top restricted speed is?
Does this bike has a throtle
Are they still breaking belts with the Brose motor?
They updated the motors for the 2021, they are not only not breaking belts but they are way quieter than the 2020.
The update provided back in Summer 2020 seems to have done the trick!
So far so good!
I have the new motor and the updated software and have 900 miles with 0 issues on it
Hey, can you tell me what trail this is please?
Looks like Jedi Jumps in the Santa Monica Mountains
I prefer 10+2(3) speed transmission on e-bikes over 12+1 speed transmission because of 12 speed chain is thinner than 10 speed chain and stretches faster under e-bike motor torque.
This is true and definitely something to consider. The thinner chain is definitely something we'll start talking about more because it doesn't seem 12-speed drivetrains are going anywhere soon. Good to keep in mind!
@@FlyRidesUSA Yep I'm a 120kg rider with massive legs I get 300kms out of a chain and 400kms out of a cassette on a 10 speed Kenevo. Done this four times now and I'm soo careful of changing under power that it really wrecks my flow on a ride. This needs to be fixed e.g, super heavy titanium chain and cassette for monsters like me. this would be great to talk to other people like me and suppliers that just destroy running gear. I'm sure I'm not the only one, this needs to be addressed. thank you.
Can this eBike be speed hacked with ease ? and has anyone done it ?
As nice as the Specialized Levi’s are the Niner WFO design looks overall better. IMO
Testing at Sullivan Ridge lol
Range???
70 miles
So what’s the purpose of an electric bike?
I rented one, when I'm bombing down a hill I forget that I'm on a e bike.
i work at a bike shop and they take a hot minute to put together kinda sucks
Love how none mentions price when doing Specialized reviews. Nice bike, but for the $? You decide. 🤓
I think we mention price, but if we forgot, apologies!
Still best e bike out there for really not too crazy of a price
Does the 2021 motor fail like the 2020?
Hey Don Jon, they haven't had that issue in awhile since they performed an firmware update on the motors
Great bike. Just...great. Have had problems with Brose, in the past. Especially the warranty. And Specialized, has lost their way with passionate bikers, catering more towards the shameful rich. Really? Over $10K for an electric bike? It's insane & stupid. And many Specialized bikes are simply over-priced for the component packages offered. I went cheap, & purchased an Apache Quruk 625. Has very reliable Suntour components, and Deore 12 speed. Perfect for trails and singletrack riding (not being overly abusive). Best yet...at a convenient $3500 U.S. dollars, it's not a out-of-solar system price for a bike. After all, what you're paying for is the brand names: Specialized & Brose. Nothing spectacular about the bike compared to other, less pricey brands.
It looks short, seriously short .
I suspect the test rider was too large for the test bike..
Hector typically rides a Medium frame at 5'10" which is what this was. That said, the Turbo Levos do run a bit smaller than a lot of other bikes, so it might be a good idea to check Specialized sizing charts to confirm sizing.
Why's he going so slow