Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy - 500 Mile Ride Review!

This is a ride review of my Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy E Bike. The bike currently has over 500 miles. I ride some of my local trails and go over some details about my ownership of the bike.

[@14TacomaDR]

Nice ride . Love my 2022 Turbo I was surprised to see when I connected the ride app .I have around 9500 kilometers. Had a few issues had the free hub replaced under warranty.Replaced the chain and rear sprocket and derailleur. Running good since.

[@speedygunz4659]

Just ordered the same bike but in red, can’t wait. Great video bro‼️‼️

[@AndrewDeVries211]

That’s awesome. I debated between red and blue. Hopefully you got to take advantage of the sale. It’s costly to enter the e-bike world but I’m happy to say I fell in love with it. If it gets stolen today I’d buy another tomorrow.

[@StahliCell]

I've been binge watching every levo comp alloy video I can and honestly I think I have decided. After a LONG biking hiatus (haven't biked since my teenage years basically and I'm 30 now) because I fell in love with longboards, an e-bike like this seems like the perfect solution for me; I tried a friend's Focus Jam 7 and I had so much fun!!! Gotta finish a major project I'm working on to have the money for it but I'm convinced! Thanks for the nice review as well

[@AndrewDeVries211]

For a mtn bike, it has a large price tag. It took a lot of thought before I finally bought one. I have to say I don’t regret it at all. If it was stollen today, I’d buy another tomorrow. I love it. I’ve got around 1100 miles right now.

[@ktech4246]

Just traded my Focus Thron2 to a Levo Carbon Comp. The ride was night and day, you wont regret it!

[@kapponeification]

I have the same bike and love it. I got it for the same exact reason, no time to ride dirt bikes anymore but I have plenty of trails around my house here in VA. It has been a game changer for me. I have tubeless tires and I carry a plug kit, very easy to use and I can run lower pressure. I used the original chain for a bit more than 500 miles and changed it as preventative maintenance. Its interesting that you are braking chains like that, I wonder what the reason is. Thanks for sharing this video, very well done!

[@AndrewDeVries211]

Thanks! I think I’ve been shifting it under high load and need to change my technique. Looking closer at the teeth on my cassette, I can see some damage. I ordered a new chain, currently running a link short with a 2nd master link so I could ride over the weekend.

[@Xeroid49]

keeping high rpm "peddaling faster in lower gear" up steep climbs is how you prevent chainwear/ motor wear.@@AndrewDeVries211

[@Sherman1862]

Awesome review! want get one to replace my "old trusty" 2004 Specialized Epic Comp!!! ll.. waiting for new model year to come out...

[@PaulMoody]

Love my 2021 Turbo Levo Comp and just crossed 4300 miles. Finally had my first problem (in warranty still) an intermittent system cutoff. They’re looking at all the cables. Otherwise what a great bike - enough power to climb just about anything. Amazing handling thanks to great geometry and design. Added a Cush core after 3800 miles, but not sure it’s really a run-flat solution. Definitely should carry a chain breaker missing link and some spare links from sizing the chain. Saved my friends a couple times with those few things.

[@AndrewDeVries211]

I was looking at the Tannus armor tire inserts also. They advertise run flat technology. They are on my radar. I just got the specialized swat concealed carry tool. So I’ll have a chain break and spare master link from now on. You must do a a lot of riding. Glad to hear of high mileage bikes with minimal issues.

[@boblatkey7160]

I have the same bike with zero problems but I upgraded my front forks to coil, Vorsprung smash pot and the rear coil is push 11 six. Huge difference. Also MTX red racing brake pads make a huge difference and they never squeal.

[@boblatkey7160]

I love my cushcore inserts!

[@boblatkey7160]

My longest ride so far on that battery is 42 miles and 5400 feet of elevation gain. And I put in a lot of personal energy to get that number! But that is pretty damn impressive for an electric mountain bike. I'm 58 years old.

[@AndrewDeVries211]

That’s awesome! It’s impressive how far these bikes will go on a single charge.

[@AFV85]

Im looking at a 2023 model just now so trying to familiarise myself with them just now so know what im looking out for etc being a first ebike they changed the forks to rockshoxs on the 23 model aswell

[@tsw123456789]

Had a few problems with mine new motor and now either the TCU or the wiring loom has gone, however I do love my bike and looking forward to getting back from the specialized store.

[@AndrewDeVries211]

I need to look, but I’m betting I’m close to 1300 miles on mine. Messed up a cassette and broke a few chains but that was mostly my fault. Very pleased with the bike. Hopefully the dealer took care of you on the new motor and tcu

[@stephendenagy3396]

I have the 2020 Levo Comp Alloy. 3,000 miles. No major issues. Get a better chain, and wax your chain. It is easy, chains pop off easy with the quick links. The chain will literally last forever. I have upgraded the heck out of it. You must make the tires tubeless. You lose too many tubes with hotheads and thistles. Bike is awesome!

[@AndrewDeVries211]

Went thru 3 chains in under 1500 miles, but 100 percent my fault. Shifting like and newb up hills in boost, damaged the cassette, etc. new cassette and chain has lasted me a while now. Just had to change my ways.

[@AFV85]

Is this the same chain that came with the bike? Apparently the one with it is so soft for an Ebike

[@peytondevries2580]

Nice ❤

[@wernersommerbauer1292]

Hey there! Just curious, how tall are you? And what size bike did you end up going for? Like, did you go with an S4 for your 185 cm height? Thanks for sharing! Best regards.

[@AndrewDeVries211]

I’m 6ft. Which is 183cm (had to look that up) and I’m riding a S4. I’ve ridden some friends S3 and it feels small. I have one friend that is shorter than me and he still got the S4 and bought a shorter stem to bring the bars in closer to him.

[@BobWilson84]

Bro, I’m jelly

[@zbl1tz560]

hey i really like the bike and im thinking about buying one for myself but i was wondering how it works is it pedal assist or do you use some sort of throttle?

[@AndrewDeVries211]

Pedal assist. No throttle.

[@ebayfield]

Cushcore is more to protect rims from heavy impacts. Maybe consider if you're into big jumps.

[@AndrewDeVries211]

I have my eye now on Tannus armor. My main concern is to prevent flats. They have a new tubed design. All of my flats have been from thorns. I want to prevent the flat and also be able to ride slowly back on the insert if I do get a flat.

[@Schnupp911]

Are you wearing a GO Pro Chesty for filming?

[@AndrewDeVries211]

I am. Just the cheap one from Amazon.

[@AFV85]

I was juat watching out UK techs fixing these blue and red error codes its water getting into the top tcu indicator they take it out and wrap installation tape round the body and inside open plug whare you update it and fit it back in the frame! He said it happened alot on these specilized Levos and the other with pressure washing and not using an air hose to blow the water down tmn out the bottom of the frame! I'll try find it in my history and put the link up but yeah just tape the controller out and seal it with electrical tape stop water getting intonthe update socket

[@chaipani7189]

hi noticed your motor is quite loud like mine do you have any issues with it so far?

[@AndrewDeVries211]

No issues other than it throwing the error I showed in the video. That error only occurred when in turbo, downshifting, and pedaling fast up steep inclines. The software update fixed that. Yes I kinda thought it was louder than when it was new also. But when I ride my friends it sounds the same way. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Hunter-yy4es]

Have mine on order get it in 2wks but you also have to take in mind that these engines are the big boys 90nm of torque so they will be a bit more louder then the base models pushing the 80-85nm. More power = more noise l compared my purchase with Treks ex models found specialize to be the best quality bang for buck with this suspension kit. The chain snaps is unusual maybe push this back to the dealership these bikes are made to be flogged off road snapping chains shouldn't be happening unless you got some decent miles on them.

[@alexramirez118]

What does Echo mode feel like? And do you feel the excersise in Echo mode?

[@AndrewDeVries211]

You can get an exercise in any mode. Just depends how fast you want to ride. I believe eco gives 20% assist on top of how much you’re pedaling.

[@boblatkey7160]

If you use the app you can make Ecomode feel however you want it to feel! I have all three modes custom tuned to exactly how I like it.

[@waldowsxxghostxx8577]

Is it ok to put on a 29” rear wheel ?

[@AndrewDeVries211]

This generation has the mullet style. 29 front. 27.5 rear. I’ve ridden the previous generation levo’s with the 29 rear and have no complaints. I’m unsure if it would line right up on my frame tho.

[@user-pk3lu8ih3v]

what kind of bike rack is that?

[@AndrewDeVries211]

It’s a Thule insta-gator. It’s meant to be a truck bed rack. I got it used and heavily discounted. I’ve never used it for the truck but it makes the perfect garage stand.

[@gabecordero413]

This is the 2023 model correct?

[@AndrewDeVries211]

I bought it in December 2022. I’m not 100% sure if it’s a 22 or 23. Did they change anything ?

[@ForbinColossus]

@@AndrewDeVries211 I believe the brose motor got a stronger belt for 2023. Apparently, there were motor failures (under warranty)

[@hudsonquay]

@@ForbinColossusAnd the better TCU and SWAT stem

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

In the turbo mode, how hard do you have to pedal to get up to like 35mph?

[@anonymousperson7861]

very hard. The motor cuts out at 15-20 mph depending on the market the bike was meant to be sold in. If you installed a de limiter, it would be appearently 4 times easier than reaching 35mph on a comparable non electric MTB according to specialized, probably easier though, the motor on a turbo levo produces almost as much torque as a mazda miata which weighs literal tonnes more and can go 35 no problems.

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

@@anonymousperson7861 So Specialized puts a limiter on the bike? Why? Liability reasons?

[@anonymousperson7861]

@@PatrickPierceBateman the law in most countries says that for a bike to qualify as an " e bike" it must stop assisting the rider at speeds of around 20mph in the US and 15.5 in europe, if it doesn't have the limiter, it's basically an unregistered electric motorcycle.

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

@@anonymousperson7861 How much does a delimitor cost and how hard is it to install?

[@anonymousperson7861]

@@PatrickPierceBateman about £170 or $200ish, it doesn't require any specailist wiring or soldering and just plus in inside the battery compartment to the pre exsisting loom, so it doesn't look too hard.

[@devries17004]

Good video. Buy a better chain. Lol

[@AndrewDeVries211]

I think the cassette is has a bent sprocket tooth

[@erichbachman7363]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGLbqn6AZ6mpjs0 Wonder what kind of animals that was running from the tracks and down to the forest there.

[@Bigbillyrayfan]

Probably low risk, but you may not want video evidence that you were on RR property.

[@AndrewDeVries211]

It was in Mexico

[@HotNHorny]

Do you have a link of the bike stand at the beginning?

[@AndrewDeVries211]

It’s a Thule tailgater. I wasn’t a fan of it for the truck, but works great as a stationary stand.