An old guy commented on my electric mountain bike and asked me if I "gave in". I said yes, I gave into 400% more hours in the saddle, 400% more miles on the trails, and 1000% more fun. Shame on me!

I'm going to be 63 here soon I have an old Santa Cruz Super Light that I didn't ride much. I got tired of pushing it 60% of the time LOL. I bought a 2023 Turbo Levo Comp Alloy, and now I go out almost most every weekend and will ride 10 or even 20 miles. Now I'm having way more fun and getting way more exercise. It's a Win Win.

As an older rider, 79, my Specialized Turbo Levo Comp has put the fun back in mountain biking. As the end of my manual bike days, I'd come home so exhausted it would take me 3 or more days to recover. Not fun I have found it's okay to run my 2.6 inch wide front tire and 2.5 inch rear tire at 16 psi which gives incredible handling and a great ride. The tires kind of "wrap" around the rocks rather than bouncing off them. These are tubeless and I put 6 to 8 fluid ounces in each tire because I really don't want a flat and the extra weight doesn't matter as I explain below. With the ebike, it's so nice to not worry about weight and I can put two water bottles on the bike and carry other supplies without thinking, "This is going to make uphill just awful". When lubing my chain, I put it on the bike stand and just rotate the tire backwards to move the chain. I used to put an Allen key in the front chainring, but it was a bugger to get loose after lubing the chain. Without a doubt the best money I've ever spent on a recreational object. So so so much fun! When I try to explain the pure joy riding is now, my manual bike friends just don't get it and their eyes glaze over.

To me, it’s simple uphill is more fun you get to ride longer. Downhills are better with a little bit heavier, more stable platform. And when someone asked me if I feel like I’m cheating I reply with “I didn’t know I was competing” For me It’s spending time outdoors with my wife and enjoying as much as possible. Loving the levo!

You mentioned the Fox 36 Rhythm being a "downside". For the money, I think it's a very capable setup. I know guys buy one of these & stick another 3 grand into it, but out of the box these are super fun bikes and to me there are no downsides!

Enjoyed your video. I purchased a Turbo Levo earlier this year and must say it is an awesome ride. Spoiled myself with the S-Works model. Just a note regarding oiling the chain. Put an allen wrench on the chainring and turn the pedal backwards until the crank rests against the allen wrench and begin spinning the chain backwards. I also use a thin piece of wood between the crank arm and the allen wrench just so the crank arm remains scratch free. Try it! Super easy.

I have the same bike 2023 Model, the only thing I've changed after 1 year is the chain. Love this bike, best bike I've ever owned. My bike is dead silence in economy mode.

Whenever I get passed by an ebiker on a trail I tell them I'm jealous and ask for a tow hahaha - but ya, I know they get a lot of hate so I always try to vocalize positivity towards them to offset that.

I'm sixty eight and just purchased my first e bike a specialized levo.

I love my 2022 Levo. I’ve put almost 2,000 miles on it. Gone thru a couple of tires, chain, brake pads, wheel from a broken derailer going into my spokes all in one summer:( but I’ve never ridden this much in my life! Mike from Longmont. P.s no haters yet!

Since I bought my emtb (2024 YT Decoy Uncaged) about 5 months ago, I have not touched my regular bike. I can ride further and the large hills I previously had to get off and push up I now cruise right up. I went from riding once a week to riding 3 times a week and my fitness level has improved. The only ones who talk crap about e-bikes are the tights wearing cross country guys on hardtails so who cares!😂 Great video 👍

I have same Levo and it's my favorite all rounder. I took it and my Canyon Torque to Angel Fire. I rode the Torque at the park and the Levo on the huge complex of fun trails right behind the rv park I was staying at. Agree with everything said in video.

Never mind the naysayers. That's a cool bike. I bet you're having lots of fun!

Really ? Do you care about the haters comments??? Just enjoy it !! Do not let anyone spoil your day ! Have a great ride !!

Lots of stigma associated with the E bike. I got one year ago and ended up selling my analog bike. It’s just more fun like you said more miles climbs don’t suck as bad and overall just a way more fun experience and yes, I still get a very good workout you get as much or as little as you want to put into it.

just bought a levo comp 2 weeks ago, my first ever Mtb, but haven't ridden it yet as I'm in Sweden and its been like -12 to -20 (-4 to 5 fahr) and loads of snow and ice. but fun watching others ride it until i can get on it, hopefully within a month or 2. Great video

You make a lot of good points about the advantages and some disadvantages of an E-MTB. That climb works me over hard every time. You made it look really easy! The bike is a little heavy at 50lbs but that probably helps in some regards. I really want to try an EMTB now!

Mate, if you want to lube the chain without tipping the bike upside down, simply put some tape around an Alan key and put it in a front chain ring bolt. Back pedal the crank until it touches the Alan key and you can then back pedal the chain and cassette. Makes the cleaning and lubing easy. Don’t forget to remove the Allan key after though.

I just moved from Las Vegas to Denver, riding Emtb in Vegas is common and not once did anybody ever say anything to me. Denver, has been a different story, comments, looks, etc... I rarely see emtb's when I'm riding the foothills so some of it might be me. I don't understand the hate, why does anybody care what somebody else is riding if it's not tearing up the trail. My son loves dirt jumps so I wish Valmont and Ruby would allow the emtb so I can ride with him but there seem to be enough places to go.

It seems that if the haters could afford an emtb, they'd go for it. I got lucky on FB Marketplace. I picked up a 2017 emtb, not a Specialized, March 2023 for a great price. Haven't been out on the trails due to injuries and work. But I do take it out on the streets 2x a week just to enjoy it. Weather is getting better here in Southern California and I'd like to take it for a spin off road. If my emtb was priced higher by the seller, I wouldn't have been able to afford it. I really enjoyed your video even though I dont have the brand you ride. Mine is a Giant. Tyvm for your time.

Sick!! My buddies in I just got into biking. I got a Turbo Creo SL Comp. We're looking into getting e-mtb by the end of the year hopefully.

Great review. I have a ‘22 LevoSL and as an old lady - this has changed my world! As you said you can get a lot more miles in, and still get a workout. You talked about the weight, and on downhills that makes the bike feel more planted, not flighty. Even my 38# bikes feels way better than my 27# analog on DH. Keep up the good work on the videos. It’s giving me a lot more places to check out to ride!

Use a 5mm allen key and put it in one of the chainring bolts. Spin the cranks backwards slowly. That’s how I clean/lube chain. Try Sram Transmission for shifting underload. Question. Do you have Float X? Where are you on the rebound? Just wondering. Thx!

I bought a Tero x4.0 a few months ago. Love it !!

the levo is the best e bike you can get, i have the comp carbon model. I agree i ran through 2 chains, new brakes. E bike wear and tear is no joke! But makes it so much fun!

Nice review on your ebike. I recently got the turbo Levo, and I am loving it so much! I agree with your comment about the hate on ebikes. Not everyone wants to kill themselves on the climbs. I have way more fun on this bike, and i mean, isn't that why we all got into mountain biking in the first place? I am a decent climber to begin with, but still, why wouldn't i want to ride more fun trails on a ride?! Like you said, the climbs are now fun, it's all fun on an emtb! Thanks for your video man!

Don’t buy a 23 levo unless you expect that replacement parts wont be available. I ordered a rear triangle June 6 and still no part or communication from Specialized.

Great riding and great video and thanks for sharing. 👍

Great video! Thank don’t have an e-bike but would if I could afford one. One con is riding areas not allowing them.

This dude casually narrating while constantly riding up hill through chunks is why you want an ebike.

Great video! You were flying!

What's not to like about spesh their insane ebikes my nephew has one and hes always on it! Prices are dropping everywhere so soon they'll be everywhere!

Nice video. Great summary of the pros and cons. Bikers are very cliquey. Best to do what you like and ignore the rest.

I love my ebike and I love my normal mtb but I do find the 25km speed limit frustrating

E-bikes for me are for old people, the stats prove it, here in the UK the average e-bike rider is 60+

I just got the Levo SL. The downside, it’s hard to stop riding it and my girlfriend gets mad 😠🤣

Yes.

Everything agreed but getting a real workout on an ebike is just not the same lol not even close. But that’s why you get both a normal and an eeb haha

cool footage thanks for sharing, do you feel the 36 fox rhythm shock is sufficient, your downhill was very smooth given the harsh terrain

I wonder if I love my e-bike? Coming up on 5000 miles! 😂

Try some Eddie Current ebike tires. 1200km and stilll good.

La mia levo comp carbon è fantastica sopratutto dopo che ho montato tutto impianto frenante magura mt7 con dischi sempre magura freni infiniti

How often do you still ride your regular bike? I have a Pivot Switchblade, and bought an e-bike (Yeti 160E) for recovery days. I get more days riding this way, and on “regular” days still get the sense of accomplishment of grinding up on my acoustic bike.

I' ve watched your StEvo videos and you seem like a pretty strong rider. Curious why you didn't opt for the LevoSL which still provides plenty of assistance without all of the extra weight ?

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I could never understand the hate from anybody for having any bike or anything else for that matter Why not politely just reply and tell them I completely understand where you’re coming from but because I was born with human DNA I was born with an expiration date and I figured since I am going to die eventually I might as well enjoy my life the way I see fit as a practicing free moral agent. it’s just a habit I’ve had since I was extremely young to buy and do whatever I want with materials and products that can be bought with money How about you? Are you enjoying your life as much as I am?

Great video. Got the same bike coming soon but in black. Have you upgraded/changed anything or do you plan to? Thanks

Why is the 36 fox rhythm a downside

Worth what ?