Why this one
The Levo is the electric mountain bike other brands measure themselves against, and this fourth generation carries Specialized’s new 3.1 motor: 810W peak, 105Nm of torque. Pair that with an 840Wh battery and the day ends when you decide it does. Marzocchi Bomber suspension — 160mm front, 150mm rear — turns rock gardens into texture, and the M5 alloy frame hides SWAT storage in the down tube.
What actually matters on this bike
The motor
Specialized’s 3.1 motor peaks at 810W with 105Nm of torque, and the difference shows on the climbs you used to push up: technical, steep, loose — now they are the fun part. The 840Wh battery is among the largest fitted to any e-MTB, built for long days in big terrain.
The suspension
Marzocchi Bomber at both ends: 160mm of travel up front, 150mm at the rear. That is enough to hold a line through braking bumps, land drops with composure and keep the rear wheel tracking on off-camber roots. The bike stays calm so you can stay committed.
What it is like to ride
SRAM’s 70 Eagle T-Type transmission shifts cleanly under full power, so you change gear mid-climb without a second thought. SWAT storage in the down tube swallows tube, tools and snacks. Point it uphill, point it downhill — the Levo is equally convincing in both directions.
How it compares
Swipe the table sideways to see the other bikes.
 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 AlloyThis bike |
 Cube Stereo Hybrid One44 HPC SLX 800 |
 Cube Stereo Hybrid One77 HPC SLX 800 |
 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Evo Comp Alloy |
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| Price | £4,799.00 | £4,499.00 | £4,199.99 | £5,499.00 |
| Type | Electric full-suspension | Electric full-suspension | Electric full-suspension | Electric full-suspension |
| Frame | M5 alloy | HPC carbon | HPC carbon | M5 alloy |
| Motor | Specialized 3.1 Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX (BDU38) | Bosch Performance Line CX (BDU38) | Specialized 3.1 Motor |
| Torque | 105Nm | 120Nm | 120Nm | 105Nm |
| Battery | 840Wh | 800Wh Bosch PowerTube | 800Wh Bosch PowerTube | 840Wh |
| Drivetrain | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type Mechanical | — | — | SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS |
| Suspension | Front: 160mm Marzocchi Bomber Z1, Rear: 150mm Marzocchi Bomber Inline | Front: 150mm Fox 36 Float Rhythm, Rear: 140mm Fox Float Performance | Front: 170mm Fox 38 Float Rhythm, Rear: 170mm Fox Float X Performance | — |
Full specification
| Type | Electric full-suspension |
|---|---|
| Intended use | Full Power E-MTB Trail |
| Frame | M5 alloy |
| Motor | Specialized 3.1 Motor |
| Torque | 105Nm |
| Battery | 840Wh |
| Suspension | Front: 160mm Marzocchi Bomber Z1, Rear: 150mm Marzocchi Bomber Inline |
| Drivetrain | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type Mechanical |
| Wheels | Specialized Alloy / Bear Pawls hubs |
| Colour | Gloss Deep Orange / Deep Lake |
| Frame sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL |
Questions about buying a bike from us
Do I need a licence, insurance or registration?
No. Assistance is capped at 15.5mph and 250W continuous, which makes this an EAPC — legally a bicycle in the UK. No licence, no registration, no insurance, no road tax, no helmet requirement. Riders must be 14 or over.
How far will it actually go on a charge?
Further on the flat, in a low assistance mode, with a lighter rider than any published figure assumes. We do not quote a range number because the honest answer depends on gradient, weight, temperature and which mode you ride in, and a single figure would be misleading in most of those cases.
How assembled does it arrive?
Around 90% built, on a specialist bike courier. Front wheel, bars, pedals and seatpost to fit. The battery ships part-charged, as regulations require — charge it fully before the first ride.
Can I ride it in the rain?
Yes. Motors and batteries on modern e-bikes are sealed against rain and road spray — check the IP rating on the manufacturer’s spec sheet for the exact figure on this model. What matters more in practice: never jet-wash an e-bike. The seals are made to keep rain out, not a pressure washer, and water forced into a motor is not a warranty claim.
Can I pay by finance or Cycle to Work?
No. Neither is available here, so the price you see is the price. Most UK e-bike purchases at this level go through one or the other. If that is how you were planning to pay, it is worth knowing before you get to the checkout.
Can I test ride one first?
Not with us — we are online only and hold no demo fleet. At this price it is worth sitting on one first: Specialized and Cube dealers run demo days, and the frame size you settle on there is the one we will supply. Send us the size and we will confirm it against the geometry chart before you order.
Who fixes it if the motor or battery fails?
The manufacturer’s warranty is handled through their dealer network, and a dealer is not obliged to prioritise a bike bought elsewhere. Tell us and we will open the claim and deal with the manufacturer ourselves rather than send you round the houses. Worth knowing before you buy from any online-only shop, including this one.
What happens when the battery wears out?
Batteries are a consumable. Expect meaningful capacity loss after several hundred full cycles, which for most riders is years rather than months. Both manufacturers sell replacements; that is a real future cost and worth knowing before you buy.
Kit it out
Bikepacking luggage straps to the frame, so it works on a bike with no rack mounts — which is most of these.
