![]() ![]() It's like the airlock system you see on submarines or spaceships – opening the latch on the outer plastic door reveals another square hatch that's double sealed to keep the elements at bay. The charging port is located on the non-drive side, and the sealing has been increased to help prevent water from making its way into the motor. There's plenty of clearance for up to a 2.6” tires, and chain slap and frame protection are placed in key areas of the frame. The battery takes up the space in the downtube that's usually used for a tube and snacks on Specialized's non-motorized bikes, but there is plenty of room for a water bottle, and there's a multi-tool, chain tool, and quick link stashed in the fork steerer tube. The cable routing is fully internal and guided, which means you can push a brake line through the chainstay and it'll emerge at the head tube without any fuss. The bulging bottom bracket area and the oversized downtube where the battery resides give away the fact that the Levo has a motor, but otherwise the frame shape closely resembles the Stumpjumper EVO, with a single strut running from the top tube to the seat tube. Apologies in advance for the increased blood pressure those numbers may cause. Oh, and the S-Works model goes for $15,000. The price? You might want to sit down for this one. Roval Carbon wheels are mounted with Specialized's Butcher and Eliminator tires in a 2.6” width. The Pro model I've been riding has Fox 38 fork, Float X2 shock, SRAM X01 12-speed drivetrain, and Code RSC brakes. There are currently two models available, the S-Works and the Pro, with an Expert-level option scheduled for later this year. The motor delivers up to 565 watts of power and 90 Nm of peak torque, and a 700 Wh battery provides a generous amount of ride time. The Levo has a full carbon frame, and 150mm of rear travel that's paired with a 160mm fork. ![]()
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