What's The Best E-Bike For You? Specialized Levo SL Vs Levo Vs Kenevo SL

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What's The Best E-Bike For You? Specialized Levo SL Vs Levo Vs Kenevo SL
Riders welcome back to Sam's Bikes where you know we only talk ebikes.... Today we are looking at what is the prefect Electric mountain bike for you riders. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner, a seasoned expert or a pro we are going to look at all the different characteristics of the full powered electric mountain, bike The Specialized Levo compared to the latter, brother is the Specialized Kenevo SL and Levo SL
Like always if you have any questions please just ask.
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00:00 What's The Best E-Bike For You? Specialized Levo SL Vs Levo Vs Kenevo SL
03:03 Specialized Kenevo SL review
03:44 Best and Worst thing on the Kenevo SL
04:07 how the range on the Kenevo SL
06:21 Specialized Levo SL review
07:23 best and worst of the Kenevo SL
08:21 hows the range on the Levo SL
10:27 Specialized Levo Gen 3 review
11:27 how is the range on the Levo Gen 3
15:39 Who is a SL e-bike for and how to SL compare to full powered e-bikes
17:06 does your fitness suffer riding an E bike?
19:46 Carbon Vs Aluminium bikes, and bike components
22:46 which is the best e-bike for me?
22:50 conclusion to, which is the best electric mountain bike for you
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@cheddaknottz8486 6 ай бұрын

23 Levo Sl, about 1k miles so far.. absolutely greatest bike I've ever been on.. And i say bike, not an ebike, cuz it feels so close to my acoustic bike...it's damn near perfect.

@vashon100 Ай бұрын

You have a noisy bike (acoustic)? LOL

@PabloOlea59 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for having us Sam!!! It's been so fun and a pretty interesting experience. A hell of a month 😍

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Pablo it was a great month!

@PaulMoody 7 ай бұрын

3 seasons in on my 2021 Turbo Levo (6k miles) and not one second of disappointment or regret. The Gen 2 SL is looking/sounding better with recent upgrades but the Turbo’s 90nm full power makes climbing in Vermont mountains a thrill 💪 dialing back the power let’s you ride the bike the way you want

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Hey Paul stocked your happy with your Levo! Yes the Levo SL is very cool But it doesn’t replace the Levo

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Riders.... this was a super interesting month with Pablo and Martin I hope you like it riders.

@EvanShowsMTB 13 күн бұрын

Finally an e-bike tester who can ACTUALLY ride the bikes 🙌 cheers

@beatrizgasco4776 7 ай бұрын

Yes, it has been great to work with you three! Great riders and great people!!!

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Totally thanks Bea

@PabloOlea59 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Bea! Same here, a pleasure 😊

@johns9974 7 ай бұрын

Great review Sam, I have done 2,000km on my Gen 3 Levo in a year, not a single issue, it is superb.

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks John, I remember talking about you getting it! So happy your happy with it!

@milesholland6826 7 ай бұрын

Super comprehensive comparison. Helps a lot thanks!

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏 rider I really appreciate the feedback

@user-up4bm6jo7v 7 ай бұрын

Great video! love the comparison 😊

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate !

@Boodoo4You 7 ай бұрын

Another great video Sam. I definitely agree that it doesn’t harm your fitness. In my experience, I tend to just do more laps on my eMTB, so it equals out. Thanks to the lads for helping out too. Appreciate ya mate! 🇦🇺

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks champ I really appreciate your comment! I’m not sure I’m fitter but I’m definitely riding more

@EMTBPodcast 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Great to hear a range of opinions. Good work 👍

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben I hope all is well! When you come to Spain for some riding ?

@EMTBPodcast 7 ай бұрын

@@SamsBikes all is well thanks. How about January?

@lozetchells9164 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant video Sam, totally enjoyed that, and very interesting. I've got a Levo comp carbon 2022 and absolutely adore it. I'm tempted by the new SL but the big thing for me is the range. I'm into all day treks and even with the range extender I'd struggle. Range anxiety just doesn't exist with the full fat Levo.

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Rider I appreciate the kind words!

@Lardog2002 7 ай бұрын

I have the same bike with a full upgrade. Totally agree with you.

@garethrobinson2275 3 ай бұрын

You could put a second range extender in your pack, but I would probably go full power in your position.

@p3tr313 21 күн бұрын

Im running 50+ km rides in the mountains with 2k climbed meters with my Levo SL and still getting back home with 20% battery left. frankly, Im still yet to use the range extender :D. I have 90kg and relatively fit, so I use the Turbo mode only for really steep climbs or when tried as hell. less powerful motor works perfectly with smaller battery and the bike itself is much lighter

@user-xg2hy7us9p 7 ай бұрын

Another great vid thank you , dam I love the bikes and for newbie’s a great thing to understand what you want in a bike at the moment I’m Levo sl young enough to push through but Levo is where I’ll probably end up in a few years lol 😅

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words mate! Yes I think I’m pretty happy with my Levo but the Levo SL is a lot of fun!

@galaxynote5158 7 ай бұрын

17:00 - for all analog bikers who refuse to hear/understand the truth about emtb and fitness. Since I moved to emtb Giant Reign e+0 I feel the same as Pablo. I got even better on analog bike now. Giant Reign e+0 is a BOMB!

@PabloOlea59 7 ай бұрын

Sure! After a month of eMtb, now I feel I can move way better my analog bike. I feel stronger goin down, but don’t feel any loss of power uphill. In a couple rides with the e-bikes I finished even cramped hahaha

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Hahaha crazy the mountain goat 🐐 got cramped on a ebike wow

@tylerbyrnes7257 7 ай бұрын

I am really hoping that Specialized releases a new Kenevo SL with the 1.2 motor. That sounds like it could be the best of both worlds...

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Yes mate I agree let’s see!

@PHOnics4 7 ай бұрын

@@SamsBikesGreat video! And also the 2024 Kenevo SL will feature the new 1.2 motor. This was taken from the Specialized support page, “For Model Year 2024, Kenevo SL is updated with the Specialized SL 1.2 motor. The rock guard/motor cover are updated to fit the 1.2 motor. The cranks, spider, and chainring are also different than earlier versions.”

@lukatsch4436 6 ай бұрын

Well they did now 🙂

@tylerbyrnes7257 6 ай бұрын

I saw that. Can't wait to throw a leg over one! @@lukatsch4436

@samdiaz6162 7 ай бұрын

Sam , you need to install the long shock kit on the Gen 3 from castcade components. I would love to see how the bike would handle with more travel.

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Dude not a bad idea!

@MitchMcKay-bw9ve 7 ай бұрын

Gen 3 Levo ❤ Scooped up a spear 700watt battery, so I'm rolling 1400watts on my levo, can smash through some epic back country trails without ever using eco........ I didn't buy a full power E BIKE to ride eco, but hats of to riders out there doing 50+KS in eco, fit buggers.

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Hahaha 😝 yep I’m a Turbo rider

@tank7101 7 ай бұрын

The Kenevo SL is superb.

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

It really is a beast

@cbenson513 7 ай бұрын

More great content! I've got a levo gen 2 with an upgraded Fox38 160 fork, Ohlins rear coil, MT7s, and Zipp 3zero wheels. With these upgrades, I continue to love it, but would like to run 27.5 rear. Is it possible on the gen2 levo? Would it just slack up my angles a bit and lower the bb, but otherwise work?

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris and sounds like a sweet rig! Yes you can go a a 27,5 on the rear also you can get a headset Angle kit for sure! Let me know how you get on!

@cbenson513 7 ай бұрын

@@SamsBikes Appreciate the reply! I'll def look into this change then. Love the content!

@lozetchells9164 7 ай бұрын

I was tempted to change my Levo to mt7s because I've got Maguras on my other ebike and they're sharper, more bitey than the Levo's stock SRAM ones. That said, better pads and the thicker HS2 disc has made a big difference on mine

@cbenson513 7 ай бұрын

@@lozetchells9164 I've been super happy with my mt7's.. They require a bit more maintenance imo, but once you have it down it's not a big deal. I run 220 front 203 rear discs and Trickstuff bb 170 pads fwiw.

@peterk5578 3 ай бұрын

Great video Sam! Levo SL: Can you remove the battery in winter? That’s a important criteria..Thank you!

@SamsBikes 3 ай бұрын

Yes, absolutely you can it take about 20 minutes to drop the motor but totally doable

@peterk5578 3 ай бұрын

@@SamsBikes Great thank you!

@iWillProbablyDieOnTwoWheels 6 ай бұрын

i love having a question like, "I wonder if I should upgrade from a Levo to a Levo SL" And then after watching the video, I have the same question...

@SamsBikes 6 ай бұрын

Then maybe you should rent one! It doesn’t get much better than this review for different styles of riders

@MrM1729 2 ай бұрын

I resolved the question by keeping my gen 1 Levo comp and buying a creo 2. For context, I ride my acoustic road bike the most (group). Honestly m, I think the Levo SL would be under powered.

@mh-dt4hm 7 ай бұрын

Holy...looks like a Victoria Secret Show. Only top models on the run. S-Works shop is now empty. Good test and review. All that kashima coating makes me blind. I think I go on a cheap ride and take my giant reign e+.

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Hahaahahahaha yep 👍 the Reign is amazing value

@perspectivedetective2703 7 ай бұрын

Hi. what make are the crank arms on the KSL? Are they aftermarket? What length are they? Thanks.

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Hey mate they are Forx Cranks from New Zealand 🇳🇿 in 160! They rock for the Kenevo SL

@perspectivedetective2703 7 ай бұрын

@@SamsBikes Thanks!!!

@kevinmanzo862 Ай бұрын

I have the new Levo sl comp carbon how is really different from the kenevo sl other than placement of rear shock? Thx! Ps I love to go fast is the kenevo so faster? Thx!

@SamsBikes Ай бұрын

Hey rider I’ll be doing a deep dive into this next month! The Levo is a super capable ebike and made for fun 🤩 not speed I feel where the Kenevo SL is a speed monster more confident on the harder trails and the suspension is pretty different we are have a 4 bar on the Levo and 6 bar on Kenevo SL similar to Specialized DH bike

@kevinmanzo862 Ай бұрын

@@SamsBikes oh Man U gonna cost me 14K haha

@davidkirkup2971 7 ай бұрын

Sam, what would you think of the Kenevo SL with a Gen 2 1.2 motor?

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Yep 👍 I think we should see it at some point. The Kenevo SL is already a beast but will be better with the 1.2 motor

@glennbroad2543 7 ай бұрын

Full power seems to be the way to go What would you pick levo turbo or Orbea wild? For a mix of everything inc dirt jumps?

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Yes 🙌 for me it s full power for where I ride! The Orbea is a few fast bike and very stable and the Levo is more playful 😈

@jordanmackay3568 7 ай бұрын

Seen a few people fitting a different sized shock to the the new levo to give 170 mm at the rear and paired with a 170 fork. Could be a very good bike until they release a new kenevo sl

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Yep I’ve seen that but if I’m honest Levo SL doesn’t need more suspension it’s amazing as is!

@TJ-po9ol 3 ай бұрын

They have a normal kenevo that is 180-180

@tazzat6944 5 ай бұрын

Ad someonr still learning to jump the weight of a full ebike is a little scary.

@senlimotor 7 ай бұрын

nice

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks

@steves365 7 ай бұрын

Depends on the budget...

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

That’s true

@porroco 7 ай бұрын

Which tire is the best for ebike to climb in 2023

@PabloOlea59 7 ай бұрын

As we said in the video, I like a lot climbing :) I’m really impressed with these new Tacky Chans Sam is using in his bikes, even in the soft compound (there’s a supersoft) rolls so good, but still have a lot of traction and great breaking. If you ride in pretty loose terrain maybe a Magic Mary could be a better option.

@AdventureSquadOverland 7 ай бұрын

But the specialized motor…. 2 year needing replacement 3 times, 2 while out of warranty? Throw a Bosch or Yama on there maybe. Love specialized brand just not the motor.

@chassdesk 7 ай бұрын

Heckler SL is the one! Why it’s pure stealthy.

@SamsBikes 7 ай бұрын

I would love to test the Hecklet

@lozetchells9164 7 ай бұрын

Just been to a Santa Cruz event in Scotland and the new SL was there, beautiful bike, very stealthy.

@MO-iu6rc 6 ай бұрын

SL with 500wh battery would be a wrap.

@SamsBikes 6 ай бұрын

Haha so the Levo SL with the range extender? 480wh

@ronlind1757 7 ай бұрын

Specialized.. too many belt motor probs. Warranty is a wait time.. nope.

@kevingaskin5084 4 ай бұрын

All s works lots of people can’t afford these bikes so why don’t you start at the entry level

@eibach1000 7 ай бұрын

but the Levo's big motor is so ugly. looks like a big square rock in the center of it. just can't ride that

@VovanCBR 7 ай бұрын

definitely not Specialized - wtf they using belt on 90Nm motor?

@douglasalexander4348 7 ай бұрын

The Whyte e160…

@tazzat6944 5 ай бұрын

That thing is a tank.

@douglasalexander4348 5 ай бұрын

@@tazzat6944 Yup, 85nm of torque and 750w let’s me ride all afternoon up and down the steepest hills. I’ve got a trek x8 that makes any e bike look heavy. I don’t like compromises which a lot of new light e bikes seem to be.