Specialized's 41-lb E-MTB Costs $13K
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- Specialized launched the S-Works Turbo Levo R Ultralight LTD weighing 18.8 kg (41.4 lb), roughly five pounds lighter than other bikes in its Levo R lineup and among the lightest full-power e-MTBs on the market.
- The bike uses Specialized's new Turbo 3.1 S-Works motor producing 111 Nm of torque and up to 850 W of peak power, paired with a 600 Wh battery; riders can upgrade to an 840 Wh battery or add a 280 Wh range extender for up to 4.4 hours of claimed ride time.
- Built around a FACT 11m carbon frame, the Levo R Ultralight features 140 mm of front travel, 130 mm in the rear, adjustable geometry, and Specialized's GENIE suspension technology designed to improve traction and small-bump compliance.
- Premium components include integrated SWAT downtube storage, a 2.2-inch MasterMind display compatible with Apple's Find My network, wireless SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission shifting, Roval Control SL carbon wheels, and Trickstuff Direttissima four-piston brakes.
- Specialized's new 12-amp, 700-watt smart charger can recharge the optional 840 Wh battery from 0-80% in under an hour, with selectable charging modes including an 80% charge limit to extend battery longevity.
- The S-Works Turbo Levo R Ultralight LTD carries a price tag of $12,999.99, placing it firmly in halo-bike territory.
Why it matters: At $13,000, Specialized is targeting a narrow slice of riders willing to pay halo-bike pricing for a full-power e-MTB that delivers 111 Nm of torque without the handling compromises of heavier electric mountain bikes — a combination the article notes is rare in the current market given the engineering difficulty of trimming five pounds from an already-light full-power platform.
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