Specialized Turbo Levo FSR Expert 6Fattie – TLD 2017
2017 E-bike
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork RockShox Pike RC
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Groupset X01, X1 -
Suspension Full -
Motor Specialized 250W mid-drive -
Battery Custom Levo Battery, 504Wh, 40x3.5Ah, ANT+/Bluetooth® connectivity, IP 67 -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized M5 Premium Aluminum, Trail Geometry, integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable and Command Post IR routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 140mm of travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Pike RC 29/27.5+, Solo Air, compression and rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 15x110mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle, 51mm offset, 140mm travel
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT Factory, Rx Trail Tune, AUTOSAG, DPS damper, Kashima coating, rebound and 3-position compression and Open adjust, 197x47.6mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01, carbon cage, 11-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM X1, 11-speed, trigger
Cassette
SRAM XG-1180, 11-speed, 10-42t
Crank
Custom alloy crankarms, 32T
Chain
SRAM PCX1, 11-speed w/PowerLink
Wheels
Front Hub
Roval Traverse, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h
Rear Hub
Roval Traverse, DT Swiss internals, sealed cartridge bearings, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h
Rims
Roval Traverse 650b, hookless alloy, 38mm inner width, 24/28h, tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Revolution
Tires
Purgatory, GRID casing, 650bx3.0"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide RS, hydraulic disc, organic pads, alloy lever, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 200mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Trail, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 750mm width, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Command Post IRcc, 12 position micro-height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL lever, 30.9mm, S: 100mm, M/L/XL: 125mm travel
Motor & Battery
Motor
Custom & exclusive for Specialized, Trail tuned, 250 W
Battery
Custom Levo Battery, 504Wh, 40x3.5Ah, ANT+/Bluetooth® connectivity, IP 67
Charger
Custom charger, 42V4A w/Rosenberger plug
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.54 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.41 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 342 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm |
| Front Center | 696 mm | 723 mm | 754 mm | 788 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 98 mm | 99 mm | 99 mm | 99 mm |
| Stack | 592 mm | 596 mm | 624 mm | 642 mm |
| Reach | 385 mm | 411 mm | 430 mm | 456 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 551 mm | 581 mm | 611 mm | 646 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.2 ° | 73.9 ° | 73.6 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 396 mm | 435 mm | 468 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1150 mm | 1177 mm | 1208 mm | 1242 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 21 mm | 21 mm | 21 mm | 21 mm |
| Standover Height | 751 mm | 759 mm | 769 mm | 777 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Turbo Levo FSR Expert 6Fattie – TLD belongs to the Specialized E Turbo Levo model. Specialized launched 86 e-bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized E Turbo Levo e-bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Trail e-bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Trail e-bike you should know that the average price is 3365$. However, you could also get a good Trail e-bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Turbo Levo FSR Expert 6Fattie – TLD comes factory-installed with the RockShox Pike RC fork. This has a travel range of 140mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
The Turbo Levo FSR Expert 6Fattie – TLD has a rear shock with a travel of 140mm. The model FOX FLOAT Factory is the one installed in this e-bike. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels size
The wheels on Turbo Levo FSR Expert 6Fattie – TLD are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Turbo Levo FSR Expert 6Fattie – TLD has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This e-bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
The Specialized model is also equipped with a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.