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Can Specialized’s 130mm Levo R survive the French Alps?

On paper, the Specialized Turbo Levo R Pro doesn't make a whole lot of sense. this 130mm travel 29er e-bike weighs almost 22kg, so it's not much lighter than a regular e-bike, and with so little suspension it's surely going to be less capable on the descents.

Can Specialized’s 130mm Levo R survive the French Alps?

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On paper, the Specialized Turbo Levo R Pro doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

this 130mm travel 29er e-bike weighs almost 22kg, so it's not much lighter than a regular e-bike, and with so little suspension it's surely going to be less capable on the descents.

Naturally, I decided that an epic adventure ride in the French Alps was the best way to see if these assumptions are misguided!

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On paper, the Specialized Turbo Levo R Pro doesn't make a whole lot of sense. this 130mm travel 29er e-bike weighs almost 22kg, so it's not much lighter than a regular e-bike, and with so little suspension it's surely going to be less capable on the descents. Naturally, I decided that an epic adventure ride in the French Alps was the best way to see if these assumptions are misguided!

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  • It didn't take long to realise that the Specialized Turbo Levo R Pro might confound expectations.

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