Following the new Turbo Levo, which is designed for rough terrain, Specialized is now introducing a more refined version that is equally powerful. The new Turbo Levo R comes as a 29-inch platform with 140 millimeters of suspension travel at the front and 130 millimeters at the rear. At its heart is the Turbo 3.1 drive, which uses sensors to boost pedaling power. For the S-Works model, Specialized quotes 850 watts of peak power and 111 Newton meters of torque. The other models have 810 watts of peak power and 105 Newton meters of torque.Quieter, more natural, and better heat dissipation The Turbo 3.1 motor control adjusts the assistance to the cadence, speed, and terrain and is designed to stabilize power output in situations with low cadence or changing traction. To do this, the power supply is adjusted in real time, among other things to smooth out torque holes in the pedal stroke and stabilize power output at higher speeds. This contributes to an even more natural pedaling feel overall. The motor uses metal gears with HardDrive surface treatment, which are designed to ensure more efficient power transmission and quieter operation. The gears are now twice as large, which should reduce thermal expansion and noise. The CoreCoat encapsulation of the coils also contributes to better heat dissipation. Furthermore, Specialized has separated the motor mechanism from the housing on the drive side, which makes the system quieter and reduces vibration.

Battery and control system

The Turbo Levo R has a modular energy system. An 840-watt-hour battery is installed as standard. Specialized also offers an optional 600-watt-hour battery for riders who want to keep the weight down. Both batteries can be expanded with a 280-watt-hour range extender. As a guide, Specialized specifies a maximum range of around five hours, based on a rider weight of 80 kilograms and a significant increase in altitude in Eco mode. The range for S-Works models is around ten percent lower, as the motor is more powerful and therefore has higher energy requirements. The battery can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in 90 minutes using a 5-amp charger, while the optional 12-amp smart charger can reach 80 percent in less than an hour.

A 1.78-inch "MasterMind" T3 display with 368 x 448 pixels is integrated into the top tube for display and control. The assistance levels can be adjusted in 10 percent increments via MicroTune. Dynamic MicroTune automatically provides full power at a 1:1 ratio during heavy acceleration. If the rider rides with 200 watts of output, the Levo R adds 200 watts; at 250 watts of input, the motor delivers 250 watts, and so on. The Specialized app combines personalization, diagnostics, and security in a single platform. Users can track their performance, integrate Strava and Garmin devices, activate the Turbo system lock, locate the bike via Apple's "Find My" feature, and download over-the-air updates that optimize the firmware and add new features over time. The Levo R is a living system that gets better and better over time. Lighter frame, customizable geometry, and genius in the shock. The frame of the Turbo Levo R is made of Specialized's FACT carbon. Compared to the Levo 4, the R frame is said to be 530 grams lighter. This should make complete bikes weighing 18.8 kilograms possible. It has a side battery slot, which Specialized calls the "Wattage Cottage." Above the battery, a SWAT storage compartment is integrated into the down tube, providing space for a mini tool and spare parts.nbsp;

Every bearing, every connection, and every tube has been optimized using finite element analysis to balance stiffness, strength, and responsiveness. Like all full-suspension Specialized bikes, the Levo R comes with a lifetime warranty on rear suspension bearings, valid for the original owner.

The geometry of the Levo R is adjustable. The head angle, for example, can be selected from three positions, each one degree steeper or flatter than the center position of 65 degrees. A flip chip on the rear shock raises or lowers the bottom bracket by five millimeters, and the chainstay length can be varied by six millimeters. For size S4 in series configuration (available from S1 with 400 mm reach to S6 with 525 mm reach), Specialized specifies a seat angle of 77 degrees, a steering angle of 65 degrees, 480 mm reach, and 339 mm bottom bracket height.

At the rear of the Turbo Levo R, the Fox "Float Genie" shock, developed specifically for Specialized, has a spring characteristic that is fairly linear over the first 70 percent of the 130 mm of travel and becomes more progressive in the last third to prevent bottoming out.

Update for Levo 4

Specialized is also releasing an update that will benefit all current and future owners of a Specialized Turbo Levo 4. A free over-the-air update is now available to users. With this software update, which all Levo owners can perform themselves in the Specialized app, the 3.1 motor at the heart of the Levo 4 delivers better performance. Depending on the model, this represents an 18 or 22 percent increase in peak power.

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