Specialized launched the 4th generation of the Turbo Levo back in early April of this year. As is typical of Specialized’s latest bike launches, only carbon frames were offered immediately, but it was just a matter of time before they added some alloy frames to the mix.
That time has come, and as of today, Specialized now offers the Turbo Levo 4 with an M5 alloy frame in two more affordable build options. While the frame material may be different, the rest of the bike, aside from the components, appears to be almost exactly the same. The alloy models include the powerful new Specialized 3.1 motor system, 840Wh battery, excellent top tube integrated MasterMind T3 display, and integration with the Specialized app.
We covered the motor system in greater detail in Cory’s Turbo Levo 4 launch article and review, but here’s a quick rundown. The powerful new 3.1 motor boasts 666 W of peak power and up to 101 Nm of torque. That’s a small step down from the top-tier 3.1 S-Works motor at 720 W and 111 Nm, although that is only available on the very pricey S-Works model.
Equipped with the same 840Wh battery as the carbon version, we’re assuming that the alloy Levo is also compatible with the 280Wh range extender. However, it’s not called out in the press materials, so we’re double-checking on this.
The alloy frame is essentially a metal copy of the carbon versions, getting 150 mm of rear wheel travel paired with a 160 mm fork and mixed 29/27.5″ wheels. It also includes the “first of its kind in-frame SWAT storage” (if you remove the battery, there’s a little SWAT compartment/zippered pouch tucked up above it toward the head tube) and a wealth of geometry adjustments. Like its more expensive carbon sibling, the Levo 4 Alloy is a highly adaptable bike. With swappable head cups and flip chips in the shock yoke and on the chainstays, the user can truly dial the bike in for their riding style, terrain, and preferences.
Turbo Levo 4 Alloy: Models and Pricing
The alloy-framed Turbo Levo is currently offered in two versions. The base model, Turbo Levo 4 Alloy, is the entry point, with a retail price of $5,800. The Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy, which comes with higher-tier components, costs $7,300.
Levo 4 Alloy: $5,800
The Levo 4 Alloy is the base model, and it is the most affordable of the bunch. Unlike the rest of the Turbo Levo lineup, the base model gets an inline Marzocchi shock instead of the Fox Float X Genie.
E-System – Specialized 3.1 Motor w/ 666 Watts & 101Nm, 840Wh Battery, up to 5.33 hour range
Frame – Premium M5 Alloy, Geo Adj & SWAT Storage
Fork – 160mm Marzochi Bomber Z1
Shock – 150mm Marzocchi Bomber Inline
Drivetrain – SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type Mechanical
Wheels – Specialized Alloy / Bear Pawls hubs
Brakes – SRAM DB8 4-piston brakes
Tires – Specialized Butch Grid Gravity
Dropper – Size-specific TranzX
Colors – Gloss Deep Orange, Gloss Metallic Obsidian, Satin Cypress Metallic
Weight – 56 lbs. 5.6 oz (25.56 kg) in size S4.
Levo 4 Comp Alloy: $7,300
With higher-tier components than the base model and a significant reduction in weight, the Levo 4 Comp Alloy is arguably the best value in the entire Turbo Levo lineup. It also includes the Fox Float X Genie rear shock found in the carbon models.
E-System – Specialized 3.1 Motor w/ 666 Watts & 101Nm, 840Wh Battery, up to 5.33 hour range
Frame – Premium M5 Alloy, Geo Adj & SWAT Storage
Fork – 160mm FOX 36 Rhythm GRIP
Shock – 150mm GENIE – FOX FLOAT X Performance
Drivetrain – SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type Mechanical
Wheels – Specialized Alloy / Bear Pawls hubs
Brakes – SRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston
Tires – Specialized Butcher Grid Gravity
Dropper – Size-specific X-Fusion Manic
Colors – Gloss Deep Lake Metallic, Satin Dusky Pink, and Satin Gunmetal
Weight – 53 lbs. 13.4 oz. (24.42 kg) in size S4
For riders wanting to get in on the full power fun of the new Turbo Levo 4 but couldn’t stomach the $7,999 starting price for the Levo 4 Comp Carbon, both of the alloy models are a more affordable entry point. Heck, the complete Comp Alloy costs less than the $7,499 S-Works Levo 4 frameset alone. These bikes combine the excellent motor technology, system integration, and range of their more expensive carbon siblings in a more affordable alloy-framed package.
The new Turbo Levo 4 Alloy models are available now through Specialized’s website and should be available soon, if not immediately, at a dealer near you. Click the link below to find out more and see them alongside their carbon fiber counterparts.
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