We extensively test and refine damping curves and air spring volumes to match a given bike’s kinematics for optimum performance. Specialized frames are generally designed and tested to work with the suspension components provided as original equipment. While it is possible to fit compatible aftermarket shocks, you’ll get the best performance with the original Rx tuned shock. The flip-chip at the shock allows for adjustment of the BB height (+/- 5mm). The flip-chip on the horst-pivot, near the rear axle, accommodates the fitment of a 29” rear wheel (the bike comes stock in a 27.5” rear/29” front “mullet” configuration).

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLIP-CHIP IN THE CHAIN STAY AND THE ONE IN THE SHOCKEYE? The S1 has 144mm rear suspension travel and 150mm up front to maximize standover height. The Specialized LEVO SL Gen 2 has 150mm of rear suspension travel and 160mm of front travel, ideal for a wide range of off-road conditions. HOW MUCH SUSPENSION TRAVEL DOES TURBO LEVO SL HAVE? We thank Specialized for the opportunity to create this feature and getting you some valuable beta on this new eMTB. It’s a stiffer, more adjustable, and more capable all-around eMTB that has the capabilities to go hard or have fun keeping it casual.Īs with all of our Dissected Features, this is not intended to be a long-term review or endorsement of a product but is instead a chance for our viewers and readers to get a deep dive look into some of the newest tech and products in the mountain bike space. Read on for our Specialized Levo SL Gen 2 feature review and see if the wait was worth it!Ĭompared to the outgoing Levo SL, Gen 2 is exactly what aggressive riders had been hoping Specialized would deliver. It was game on and we couldn’t wait to make the trip to coastal California to spend a couple of days seeing what that extra time did for this sub-40lb 2023 bike.

Fast forward to March 2023 and we got an exciting email from Allan Cooke, Specialized’s in-house doer of things and shredder-extraordinaire.

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