NEW 2026 Specialized Levo R Review | Fast, Agile & an Absolute Rocket Ship 🚀

The brand-new Specialized Levo R is here… and this thing is fast, agile, low, light — and an absolute rocket ship 🚀 In this review, I take a deep dive into the new Specialized Levo R short-travel 29er after riding it in the beautiful Arenas de San Pedro. We cover everything from specs, geometry, suspension, motor performance, range, climbing, descending, and who this bike is really for — plus how it compares to the Levo Gen 4. As always, this is a proper in-depth review, and there are timestamps in the timeline so you can jump straight to the sections you want. More information on the Genie Suspension    • Is the Specialized GENIE Suspension the Be...   Big thanks to Topeak and the bike company for supporting the channel 🙌 In this video First ride impressions of the new Specialized Levo R Specs, weights, battery options & pricing Geometry + adjustability Trail / Enduro / DH thoughts Jumping & suspension feel (including the Genie shock) Climbing performance New Specialized 3.1 motor system review Sound / noise test Range & battery efficiency Sizing advice What I didn’t like (“not all gravy”) Who the Levo R is for vs Levo Gen 4 Key Levo R highlights (from this review) 140mm front / 130mm rear 29er only (not mullet configurable) New Specialized 3.1 platform S-Works 3.1: 111Nm / 850W Specialized 3.1: 105Nm / 810W 840Wh battery 280Wh range extender available 600Wh aftermarket battery option 6 sizes available Claimed weights from 21.4kg (S-Works S4 confirmed), with an 18.8kg ultra-light version shown at press camp Prices starting at €7,999 My quick take The Levo R is an incredibly fun, playful and responsive eMTB. It shines on fast flow trails, singletrack and jumps, climbs brilliantly, and feels super connected to the trail thanks to its low-slung feel and short-travel setup. It’s not the bike I’d choose for full bike park / gravity-focused DH days, but for riders who want a lively, dynamic e-bike that rewards good technique — this thing is seriously impressive. Levo R model pricing Levo R Comp — €7,999 Levo R Expert — €9,999 Levo R S-Works — €13,999 Sizing (my fit reference) I’m 183cm and rode an S4 (roughly a Large), which felt spot on for me. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Specialized Levo R Review from Sam's Bikes 01:45 Full specifications of the brand-new Specialized Levo R 2026 02:46 appearance and integration of Levo R 03:17 geometry in an S4 which is kind of a large on the Levo R 04:04 How does the Levo R ride out on the trails? 06:12 Genie Shock Review on the Levo R 07:06 Review of the S Works 3.1 and Specialized 3.1 ebike motor and System 10:41 sound test of the S Works 3.1 Ebike motor and system 12:36 Best Size for you on the Levo R 13:02 Models and Prices of the Levo R 13:20 Not all Gravy the things I would like improved on the Levo R 14:22 How does the Levo R compare to the Levo Gen 4 15:09 Who is the Levo R for? Questions? Drop them in the comments and I’ll do my best to help 👊 Thanks for watching and stay safe out there, riders.