NEW SPECIALIZED LEVO SL 2025 Goes GENIE

[@peternicholson2904]

Levo SL Gen 2 is incredible. I run it in eco and occasionally trail, lasts ages. I tried a few other bikes and the Levo SL is the only one that feels like a normal bike descending. They nailed it. If you live in the big mountains, you’d go full power anyway. Horses for courses, I like effort, not being a complete passenger. Suits where I live as an alternative to my Epic 8.

[@SamsBikes]

Hey Peter I’m with you! Lately I’ve been getting lazy and fat on my Full Powered Levo so I’m only riding the Levo SL and I’m loving it definitely a different experience more like the old mtbing with some pain!

[@mightywallaby]

The big miss when the Levo SL 24 was released was the motor and battery were behind the completion. Geometry and suspension were best in class. Would have preferred a motor and battery upgrade to justify the premium prices.

[@SamsBikes]

Yea maybe but man this bike rips and it’s a true SL

[@amir_mtb]

I've owned a kenevo sl (Gen 1) and switched to Levo SL Gen 2. I ride aggressive, drops jumps etc and don't find the Float X missing anything. Imo the Genie has a lot of marketing and may end up like previous Specialized fork endeavors (heavily marketed - then RIP). The Genie seems incredibly hard to tune - 99pct of riders (myself included) can't tell when 70% travel ends and last 30% begins... Plus, if you prefer the plush / enduro feel so no tokens in the first chamber, you're getting exactly what exists today with bottom out tokens (whee you can separate psi tune from last part of travel). Specialized sticks to marketing gimics, imo they should've added more battery (and 2nd priority maybe extra 5-10Nm) that's what is truly missing from the already wonderful Levo SL.

[@mtb_3930]

This!

[@andreiilin]

Thank you mate, have heard about this one from our local dealer, but for me I would love to have 60-70 Nm of torque and some 500w of battery then it would be a perfect bike 4 me. Anyway great to have you back.

[@SamsBikes]

Yes I hear you but then it’s would be a mid powered ebike! I think the Levo SL and the trek fuel are the real SL everything else is coming in close to 20kg! It’s great to be back as well wait until you see my new studio it’s epic but so much work!

[@diceman6771]

Absolute crazy prices for the bikes 😮

[@TheBlone444]

well at least they put a 36 rythm and a genie with x01 shifting for the comp, not like the older models with the shittiest, most basic sram/rockshox components...spesh is still too overpriced

[@cheddar76k]

Got the 23 SL. Say what u want about the torque and battery, but this bike is DIALED. I've tried full ebikes, and they feel like tanks. I can throw my SL around all day. Love it.

[@SamsBikes]

Totally agree the Levo SL is a beast

[@Emilio_G.]

Interesting, as always. Thanks, Sam

[@SamsBikes]

Thanks mate

[@NocSuKow]

My new schwalbes and quad lock are legit thx Sam!

[@SamsBikes]

So happy to hear that mate!

[@davefreeman9347]

Sam interesting point you said you were a bit afraid to hit the big drops on a trail bike, its hard to think that maybe only around 10 years ago a 150/160mm travel bike would have been considered a big hitting Enduro bike and trail bikes were sat at around the 130mm travel how the times have changed, great video and a I love the paint jobs on the 2025 Levo SL's

[@SamsBikes]

Totally bro I remember my 2014 enduro 155 rear travel and pikes haha but it ripped maybe we are getting soft ? The Levo SL ate up the black run

[@PabloOlea59]

Best SL now even better! 🔥 By the way, Im sold on the new Schwalbes 😍

[@SamsBikes]

Totally mate

[@natenofun]

Sam, have you tried the Cascade link? Doubles the progression from 12% to 24% and gives you 160mm rear travel 🙌 Rides awesome!

[@SamsBikes]

No I Haven’t I don’t feel it needs more but maybe I’ll try and get one!

[@natenofun]

@@SamsBikes Yeah I would have rather stayed at 150mm but the extra progression feels great. Would be interesting to compare it the Genie!

[@illiapavlovskyi276]

I’ve just installed vivid on my Levo sl2 and feels great. I’ve switched from SD coil with HBO. Vivid feels smother on landings (I think it is because of touch down)

[@ianturner1024]

Great vid as always Sam, the Gene sounds amazing but at the moment think I’ll be sticking with my S Works Full Fat (running EXT Coil on your recommendations!) also… could you please speak with Topeak as I still haven’t heard / received my Torq Stick Pro that I won in your July Competition. Again keep up the great videos. Ian T

[@SamsBikes]

Yep the ExT is a sweet bit of kit! Ian can you please email me again all your details and I’ll follow it up thanks 🙏

[@ianturner1024]

@@SamsBikes Hi Sam. Have sent details as requested, much appreciated. Ian T

[@brianblessedsbeard]

Love my sl mk2 but cant help thinking it will be left behind when the Amflow turnd up 😒.

[@stephenbarnes5850]

Great video as always Sam do you know when it will be released in the UK still not showing up on the specialized official website yet.Do you think there will be a 2025 S-WORKS KENEVO SL2

[@SamsBikes]

Hey Stephen it should be updated in the next 24 hours I would think! Not sure about the KenevoSL sorry mate

[@mtb_3930]

Sam they could have a least had a battery density upgrade ie the battery is now 450W at the same size and weight. Meaning can ride longer and on turbo more. Its just not enough with the shock only sorry

[@sdtrailrider8070]

Nice! This Genie has a piggy back!

[@SamsBikes]

Yep and it’s very rad!

[@billmcmillan7735]

Was trying to check out Albert’s on Schwalbe website but no weights listed.

[@SamsBikes]

They are running about 1.2kg in gravity ultra soft 29x2.5

[@billmcmillan7735]

Thank you very much!

[@aoshi30]

Here’s hoping Push Industries can hook u up with the Nine One fork & Elevensix rear shock to test with next 🤞🏻

[@SamsBikes]

Email them for me haha that fork looks rad

[@josedavalos1223]

Is there going to be a new turbo levo?. Thanks

[@taol8258]

Interesting I thought the whole point of GENIE was to get rid of the piggyback reservoir. I wonder if my local spesh dealer can order me the genie shock for my SL. I find that I'm always bottoming out the float x as the sag o ring is just dangling between the stanchion and linkage.

[@SamsBikes]

See what they say I’m not sure if it’s a aftermarket product

[@kentao4]

I just texted my shop asking how to source one.

[@geoffreypease3585]

Great video Sam ! I have questions maybe you can help me with. Presently I ride s4 kenevo expert and specialized enduro s4. I am looking for a light emtb. I would like a mullet with a bit shorter wheelbase. Where I ride there is no rocks, and relatively smooth. I love to do jumps and some drops but nothing giant. I am 5ft 11in 175 lbs with long legs and arms. Do you think the Levo SL up sized to S5 and in slack position with chain stay set in long could work for me to get rid of that slightly sketchy feeling doing fair size jumps on the short S4 bike that you are experiencing?

[@SamsBikes]

Hey mate thanks for the kind words, I think at 5,11 your pretty perfect for a s4 on the Levo SL but if you want it more stable you could size up to a s5. Maybe 🤔 go and sit on a S5 at a shops and see how it feels. Normally for me I can just sit on a bike know my size more or less and don’t really need to ride it. Let me know how you get on!

[@geoffreypease3585]

@@SamsBikes Thanks Sam, shops on Maui are so small they don't have any Levo SL in stock. I am just a bit nervous with such an expensive purchase if I suddenly felt a lack of confidence when going to jump the same stuff I always do on my more enduro type bikes

[@gonzalobolado9733]

Hi Sam! Is there any web o shop in Spain to get the Genie? Not easy after some investigation!

[@SamsBikes]

Give it a few weeks and contact 101 and see if they can order you one!

[@RubenJFernandes]

As always specialized at the top of the price. I'm glad to already bought my Canyon, full axs and with flight attendant at didn't have to sold the kidney.

[@SamsBikes]

Different prices for everything I feel you get what you pay for

[@RubenJFernandes]

@@SamsBikes for sure, but i have more for less. Previous bike was a specialized kenevo was a good bike, but in 4years had to change the motor 3 times. But still love specialized bikes. But are a bit overpriced

[@Nugemart]

My local bike shop had a pile of specialised motors that they eventually threw out. If the motor and battery are poor design, the chassis is pointless.

[@NocSuKow]

How would u compare the ohlins rear to the genie

[@SamsBikes]

Thanks hard to compare the Ohlins is amazing more like a super comfortable armchair but the Genie comes close and it’s so tunable which I love

[@NocSuKow]

Genie better for climbing or same? Thx!

[@SamsBikes]

Genie better for climbing if you add 2-3 tokens in the mid stroke

So, should we wait for a new longer travel Levo as well?

[@SamsBikes]

Might be a long wait I have heard of anything

[@sandywatson1082]

Have they paid there bill yet?

[@McNulty030]

waiting for amflow instead 🙃

[@G00glieS]

GENIE is a cool shock, but the prices are absolutely crazy and they did not upgrade their battery... Newer higher density cells are alreaty available for couple of years, so you can make the battery ligher or with higher capacity in the same weight. Why are they rising the price so badly?

[@SamsBikes]

I’m pretty sure the prices are the same for 2023 and 24

[@SamsBikes]

What do we think riders!!!!

[@425flex]

Sam how do you feel about the Levo sl motor power compared to the FAZUA ride 60? Is it a very noticeable?l difference?

[@SamsBikes]

@425flex I would not touch a ride60 I personally haven’t had any fails but just have a google.

[@Inverted8]

Did this break an embargo or something? Can't see anything official 😅. SL1.2 motor is all the power I need, don't agree with the arms race to more powerful motors. More range and faster charging yes.

[@alexaustin5568]

I really think that DJI have killed the ebike market like Tesla did to the eCar market 6 years ago. Will the big brands ever catch up? If the car market is anything to go by…..nope.

[@todddecourcy5786]

Love your vids but 50nm kills it.

[@SamsBikes]

Thanks bro not for everyone, I love my Levo SL but you definitely need to earn it!

[@porroco]

People dont even want the bike as it is, neither now with new shock 😂. That Enduro ebike needs is a bigger motor, leave SL for trail.

[@Dba1515]

LevoSL needs much more than a new shock, it needs a new motor. Current SL/Levo sucks compared to new generation light weight full power systems. Are Spesh motorS obsolete?

[@legionnair23]

That shock basically copied rockshox Megneg

[@TCK71]

Nah………. Amflow.

[@G00glieS]

there are rumors that the top spec modell will be around 12k

[@TCK71]

@@G00glieS Top spec £9000, announced today...... bargain!

[@cristovaomorgado]

That's the final nail into Specialized ebikes, while every brand has better more modern engines ... specialized is either playing dead to get us a proper revolution ... or just dead ...

[@testtesttesttesttest884]

Hahahah there is so much to a bike than torque output. The geo and kinematics are DIALED on this bike.

[@carterschichtel9678]

In what way? This is in line with fazua, tq, sx..

[@mikes.8305]

Yeah… if you think specialized will be one of the lowest torque and range for long, I’m sure they will disappoint you. The bike itself is a blast to ride. I like the heckler SL a hair better though.

[@AliB-cf3bq]

​@@mikes.8305hey Mike I'm undecided between those two - so any insight appreciated - what do you like about the heckler sl over the spesh? And have you had any issues with the fazua motor? Thank you!

[@mikes.8305]

@@AliB-cf3bq recommending either right now may be hard because of all the bikes that have launched the last few months. I have had issues with both bike motors fyi. Specialized was much easier and quicker to get a new one for me personally but that may just be my situation. On pure riding I like the heckler SL better, and the Fazua is more powerful, more quiet, and more efficient. I wonder if the Vala killed the heckler SL though? The Levo SL is so much fun to ride though. Just that short range and weaker motor. If you can get a good deal on either one they are a blast to ride, but the resale values I’m sure will plummet with all the new light full power bikes dropping.