Turbo Levo SL
Izcelsme
Turbo Levo SL ienāca tirgū 2020. gadā kā Specialized atbilde uz jautājumu, ko tobrīd neviens cits vēl neuzdeva: kā būtu, ja eMTB brauktu un vadītos kā parasts taku velosipēds, tikai nedaudz smagāks? Būvēts ap vieglo iekšējo SL 1.1 motoru (35 Nm, 240 W) un 320 Wh iekšējo akumulatoru, pirmās paaudzes Levo SL svēra aptuveni 17 kg — tuvāk analogajam velosipēdam nekā pilnas jaudas Levo. Specialized inženieri Morganhilā sadarbojās ar Mahle Itālijā, lai izstrādātu oriģinālo SL piedziņas bloku, pēc tam otro paaudzi SL 1.2 pilnībā izstrādāja pašu spēkiem. Gen 2 Levo SL tika laists klajā 2023. gada beigās ar par 43 procentiem lielāku griezes momentu (50 Nm), par 33 procentiem lielāku jaudu (320 W), jauktiem 29/27,5 riteņiem, regulējamu ģeometriju un par 34–45 procentiem klusāku motoru. Platforma aizsāka moderno vieglo eMTB kategoriju, apsteidzot Trek Fuel EXe un Orbea Rise.
Specifikācijas
- Rāmis
- Gen 2 carbon trims: FACT 11m full-carbon frame (front + rear triangle). A Comp Alloy trim uses an M5 aluminium frame. Both use a flip-chip near the rear axle to switch between mullet (29"/27.5") and full 29" rear wheel.
- Svars
- kg
- Transmisija
- SRAM XX Eagle Transmission AXS 12sp (S-Works/S-Works LTD), SRAM X0/X01 Eagle Transmission AXS 12sp (Pro), SRAM GX Eagle 1×12 mechanical (Comp Carbon), SRAM NX Eagle 1×12 mechanical 11-50t (Comp Alloy)
- Bremzes
- SRAM Code 4-piston hydraulic disc, 200 mm rotors. Code Ultimate Stealth (S-Works LTD), Code Silver/RS (S-Works/Pro), Code RS (Comp Carbon), Code R (Comp Alloy).
- Riteņi
- Mullet stock: 29" front / 27.5" rear; flip-chip allows full 29"/29". Specialized/Roval alloy or carbon (S-Works) rims depending on trim.
Verdikts
- Class-leading lightweight chassis (from ~17.4 kg) that pedals and handles almost like an analog trail bike, with minimal drag when the motor is off.
- Highly adjustable, adaptable geometry — three head-angle positions, BB flip-chip, and mullet/full-29 wheel conversion let riders tune the bike to terrain and style.
- Excellent suspension feel: 150/160 mm with the Fox-developed Genie shock delivers some of the best descending composure in the light-eMTB class.
- SL 1.2 motor is among the quietest eMTB drive units (34–45% quieter than SL 1.1) and feels natural rather than over-assisted.
- Polished ecosystem: MasterMind TCU, Mission Control app, and optional 160 Wh range extender give strong day-to-day usability.
- Motor lacks outright torque and power (50 Nm / 320 W) — riders accustomed to full-power eMTBs cannot keep up on steep climbs.
- Small 320 Wh internal battery limits range (~32 km with 1000 m of climbing); the range extender adds cost and uses the bottle-cage mount.
- Component spec is mean for the price on lower trims — NX drivetrain and basic SRAM Code R brakes on the Comp Alloy lack power and feel relative to its cost.
- Stock rear tire casing is too light for the bike's capability — it deforms and is prone to pinch flats/tears on rough terrain.
- Dropper posts are shorter than rivals and the display, while functional, is less refined than the newest competing units.
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