{"id":2054368,"date":"2026-07-21T18:22:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T15:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2054368"},"modified":"2026-07-21T18:22:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T15:22:33","slug":"new-specialized-s-works-levo-r-ultralight-is-the-brands-lightest-complete-full-power-e-mtb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2054368","title":{"rendered":"New Specialized S-Works Levo R Ultralight is the brand\u2019s \u201clightest complete full power e-MTB\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Full-powered e-bikes don\u2019t have to weigh upwards of 50lb. Today, Specialized introduces its new S-Works Levo R Ultralight<\/a> e-bike, with a claimed weight of just 18.8kg.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s right under 41.5 lbs for those of us using freedom units. Thanks to a smaller battery and top-shelf components \u2014 which, of course, come at a price \u2014 the Ultralight is several pounds lighter than other Levo R builds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Full power, significantly lighter weight<\/h2>\n

When the Specialized Levo R was introduced, it was a bike that surprised a lot of people. For the most part, we\u2019ve come to accept that e-bikes, especially full-powered ones, are heavy \u2014 generally north of 50lb. Getting down into the low- or even mid-40s almost always means opting for less power.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Then the Levo R entered the picture. It is a short-travel, downcountry-style e-bike but with a full-power drive unit \u2014 all the power. The S-Works<\/a> Levo R Jeff tested<\/a> boasts 850W of peak power and 111Nm of torque, and weighs 48 lb. Now, he was on a size S5, which is about 2lb heavier than the claimed 46lb weight for a size S3.<\/p>\n

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Pretty good for all that power. But the new S-Works Levo R Ultralight sheds five more<\/em> pounds, bringing the weight below most mid-power e-bikes on the market. In fact, only two models of the Specialized Turbo Levo SL are lighter than the new S-Works Levo R Ultralight e-bike \u2014 the S-Works Levo SL and Levo SL Pro builds.<\/p>\n

So, how did Specialized drop so much weight? Well, first, the new bike comes with a smaller battery. While the other Levo R builds see the bulky 840Wh battery, the new Levo R Ultralight gets a 600Wh battery. This alone saves about 2.6lb.<\/p>\n

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Component choice<\/h2>\n

The other half of the weight savings comes in the form of components. Compared to the S-Works Levo R, the Ultralight version saves more than a pound on wheels alone. The Levo R Ultralight rolls on Roval Control SL VI carbon rims laced to Industry Nine Solix hubs. The rims are 5mm narrower than the Roval Traverse SL rims on the Levo R S-Works and utilize carbon spokes.<\/p>\n

Weight is also saved on the drivetrain by using the SRAM Eagle XX SL Transmission<\/a> rather than the SRAM XX. Between the two builds, the saddle is the same, except for carbon rails on the Levo R Ultralight. The Ultralight also features TRICKSTUFF Direttissima brakes rather than SRAM Motives, saving about 20g.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another pound is saved by opting for lighter tires with a thinner casing. Another 200g or so is saved by using a BikeYoke Revive 3.0 dropper post<\/a> rather than a RockShox Reverb AXS. It is these little things that add up to bring the Levo R S-Works Ultralight down to Specialized\u2019s claimed 41.5 lbs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But you\u2019re gonna pay. Apparently, 5lb of weight savings is worth $1,500, bringing the price of the Levo R Ultralight option up to $12,999.99<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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But is it better?<\/h2>\n

A full-powered e-bike at 41lb is incredibly impressive. Much of that weight savings, however, is due to a smaller battery, which will significantly reduce range. In his review, Jeff mentioned getting about 32 miles and 3,000 feet with the larger 840Wh battery, utilizing mostly Eco and Trail modes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Obviously, we can expect less, but there is always the option to add the 3.1 Range Extender for an additional $700. Toting the range extender around will also add about 3.5 lbs to the bike, bringing it closer to the Levo R S-Works\u2019 weight.<\/p>\n

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Ultralight buyers also sacrifice the sturdiness of some components, especially tires. Not only are the Trail and Ground Control tires less aggressive than the Purgatory tires on the Levo R S-Works, but keeping weight down means opting for the Grid Lite casing out back. And despite a slim weight, is an e-bike too much for the Roval Control SL wheels, which are intended for XC riding?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Regardless, 41.5 lbs is damn impressive for a full-powered machine.<\/p>\n

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