Specialized Generation 3 Turbo Levo
With the Launch of the Brand New Gen 3 Turbo Levo today we take a look at some of the Key features and tech behind the new Specialized Turbo Levo.
Available in three Models.
S-Works Specialized Gen 3 Turbo Levo
Pro Specialized Gen 3 Turbo Levo
Expert Specialized Gen 3 Turbo Levo
Image and Colour yet to be Confirmed
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All Three Models are Full Carbon with no indication from Specialized if the technology will filter down to Aluminium models
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Specialized Had several Key Goals for the New Levo
- Improve Suspension and Kinematics ( Improve the Ride )
- Improve Steering Characteristics ( Improve the Feeling of the Ride )
- Improve Rider Fit
- Improve Turbo Technology
- Improve Reliability and Robustness
Take a look below on how Specialized went after these goals and what it means to you the Rider!https://www.youtube.com/embed/gBfkfaP-AME
Goal: Improve the Ride
Improve Suspension and Kinematics
New Feature:
Refine kinematics of the new Specialized Levo compared to Gen 2 (based on learnings made with latest Enduro and Stumpjumper Evo bikes)
Advantage to the Rider:
This refinement to the overall suspension gives the rider the feel of maximum of control and capability in demanding terrain
Goal: Improve the Feeling of the Ride
Improve Steering Characteristics
New Feature:
More playfulness and precise handling
- ‘Mullet’ setup: 29″ front wheel and 27.5 rear wheel allows for shorter chainstay (441 mm in default setting – previously was 455mm)
- New 2-piece shock link, beefed up for best stiffness; allows for shorter chainstay and leaves more clearance between link and seat tube
More progressive geometry
- Steeper seat tube angles, longer reaches, slacker head tube angle
Possibility to tune geometry based on terrain and preference
- Head tube angle is adjustable by using one neutral cup (installed by default) and one optional +/- 1 degree cup (supplied in small parts box); Flip Chip setting also affects head tube angle
- Default head tube angle is around 64.5° (out-of-the box setting)
- The adjustment range for he ad angle is between 63° and 65.5°
- Flip Chips at the Horst pivot link adjust the chainstay length, bottom bracket height and also head tube angle
- High setting (default): 441 mm chainstay, standard head tube angle and bottom bracket height
- Low setting (optional): 446 mm chainstay length, 0.5° slacker head tube angle and 7 mm lower bottom bracket height
New rear shock specification
- Compatibility with reservoir shocks without compromising standover and water bottle clearance
- More consistent shock performance on longer and /or demanding descents
Advantages to the Rider:
These differences give some significant advantages to the Rider with the New Specialized Gen 3 Turbo Levo over its predecessor.
The Mullet setup adds playfulness and agility.
Progressive geometry makes the bike more capable.
Geometry adjustability gives riders freedom to tune the character from ‘aggressive & planted to ‘quick & nimble’ – and to anything in beetween.
- High bottom bracket (default setting) = shorter wheelbase, steeper head tube angle = stable, yet agile
- Low bottom bracket (optional setting) = 5 mm longer wheelbase, 0.5° slacker head tube angle = most stable character and best climbing performance in challenging terrain
Headset cups can be used to dial the head tube angle to achieve the intended character.
New shock spec and reservoir compatibility gives better performance in more extreme conditions.
All this means the ride of the New Gen 3 Specialized Levo is fully customizable to your individual riding style and to your riding location.
Goal: Better Rider Fit
Improve the rider fit and Ensure the bike fits more riders
New Feature:
Introduction of S sizing to the Specialized Levo means the Gen 3 accommodates a larger range of rider sizes.
- Riders choose size based on ride style and frame length, not based on seat tube length
- Greater range of riders can fit onto one size
- S1 and S6 covered (compares to XS and XXL)
Advantage to the Rider
More Riders fit on new Levo and all Riders have more freedom to pick the character they prefer depending on their riding style and where they usually ride.
Goal: Improved Technology
Improve the Technology behind the Turbo Levo
Improve the TCU with new functionality, accessibility and tuneability
New Feature:
New Turbo Connect Unit display (MasterMind TCU – comes stock with all carbon models)
Colour TFT display with Gorilla glass to make it robust and scratch-resistant
- Controlled through handlebar remote (change screens, enter setup menu)
- Customizable screen layout through Mission Control allows to add /remove, structure and name up to 16 screens; select from multiple screen layouts and more than 30 metrics
- Lots of new settings and metrics can be displayed, such as: Infinite Tune settings (e.g. 45 /100)
- Micro Tune settings (e.g. 60 /60 – Support/Peak can be changed in increments of 10 via remote)
- Battery state of charge as
- % number
- Rider power
- Motor power
- Range estimator
- Battery watt hour consumption (live)
- ANT+ and BLE heart rate belt pairing
- Time of day
- Ride Time
The scope of functions will broaden further over time
Advantage for the Rider
New Master Mind TCU allows a super clean cockpit since more features are integrated – everything a TCU displays plus much more.
Micro Tune allows Riders to simultaneously adjust Support/Peak in increments of 10% through the handlebar remote. This feature enables Riders to fine-tune the motor output on-the-fly. One useful scenario would be mixed rides or group rides during which you want to adjust your speed to other riders, especially when climbing
Summary of Improvements on the New Gen 3 Specialized Turbo Levo
Specialized Gen 3 Turbo Levo Frame
- All-new carbon frames
- Adjustable head tube angle
- More progressive geometry
- Short rear end (27.5″ wheel)
- Flip Chips in chainstay to adjust bottom bracket height, chainstay length and also head tube angle
Specialized Gen 3 Turbo Levo Suspension and Kinematics
- Refined kinematics
- New 2-piece shock link Flip Chip now in chainstay at Horst link
- Reservoir shocks like the FOX DPX2 now fully compatible
Specialized Gen 3 Turbo Levo Wheels
- Mullet` setup: 29 front and 27.5 rear
- Rear end not compatible with 29″ wheel – 27×2.6″ is the max. rear tire size
All This result in a more playful, Agile and Capable Levo making this Levo the best Specialized Levo ever made.
Specialized Gen 3 Turbo Levo Motor to Battery cable
- The new motor-battery cable is fully sealed and we added a three-level sealing system for the motor – battery -connector.
- New cable, fully closed /jacketed construction, with better sealed Rosenberger plug (closed area around pins)
- Flat cable, routed over motor and fixed with stress-relief clip to frame
- High waterproofing level thanks to 3 protection levels
Specialized Gen 3 Turbo Levo Display
- New Master Mind TCU
- Colour TFT display
- More features Customizable screens
All fully Tested in UK weather, Specialized have made significant strides to make this the most reliable and robust Levo to Date
Shop the Generation 3 Turbo Levo here!
