Test / E-MTB: Nothing has ever been so powerful or felt so agile – or so goes the marketing promise from California. The new Specialized Levo R aims to fill a gap that was painfully evident in the Californians' previous portfolio. Positioned somewhere between the downhill-oriented Levo 4 and the delicate Levo SL, the "R" is a… read more
Product News / E-MTB: In most cases, updates for e-bike drive systems contain only minor improvements, perhaps a new feature. But the update, available now (as of February 17, 2026) for the Specialized 3.1 drives, delivers more: significantly more power, a revised walk assist function, a refined Micro Tune, and… read more
E-MTB / Test: With the fourth-generation Levo, Specialized is launching a thoroughly revised version of its successful e-mountain bike. While key specifications like 160 mm of front and 150 mm of rear travel and the mullet wheels (29″/27,5″) seem familiar, a lot has changed under the stylish exterior, especially in the drive system and frame details. All models at launch… read more
Market / E-Performance: With the Specialized Turbo Levo Carbon, the already well-known Levo e-MTB is now celebrating its carbon fiber debut. This saves up to 650g in frame weight, and all 2018 Levo models also receive a comprehensive motor update, promising 15% more power and improved heat dissipation. Just over two years after its… read more
Market: With the Turbo Levo, Specialized ventured into the e-MTB market a year and a half ago. Thanks in particular to its well-balanced suspension and understated, clean design, the Levo has since garnered a large following. Now, with the Troy Lee Limited Edition, there's a model limited to 200 units worldwide. From a technical standpoint, the Specialized Turbo is similar to… read more
