Specialized Turbo Levo R: suspension setup & specs

Manufacturer data retrieved on 26 September 2026 · 6 builds · RRP €6,499 – €13,999 · Bike type: Full-suspension e-MTB

The Specialized Turbo Levo R is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 140 mm of fork travel and 130 mm at the rear. It is powered by Specialized 3.1 (105 Nm) or Specialized 3.1 S-Works (111 Nm). This page lists the 6 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.

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All builds

Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29 / 29 (S1: 27.5 rear).

Build	Fork	Shock	Shock size	Rear travel	Motor	Weight	RRP	Calculator
Comp Alloy	FOX 36 SL Performance GRIP (140 mm)	FOX Float Performance GENIE	190x45	130 mm	Specialized 3.1 (105 Nm) 840 Wh	–	€6,499	Setup →
Comp	FOX 36 SL Performance GRIP (140 mm)	FOX Float Performance GENIE	190x45	130 mm	Specialized 3.1 (105 Nm) 840 Wh	–	€7,999	Setup →
Expert	FOX 36 SL Performance Elite GRIP X (140 mm)	FOX Float Performance Elite GENIE	190x45	130 mm	Specialized 3.1 (105 Nm) 840 Wh	–	€9,999	Setup →
Pro	RockShox Lyrik Ultimate	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate GENIE	–	130 mm	Specialized 3.1 (105 Nm) 840 Wh	–	€11,999	Setup →
S-Works	RockShox Lyrik Ultimate	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate GENIE	–	130 mm	Specialized 3.1 S-Works (111 Nm) 900 Wh	–	€13,999	Setup →
S-Works Ultralight	FOX 36 SL Factory GRIP X (140 mm)	FOX Float Factory GENIE	190x45	130 mm	Specialized 3.1 S-Works (111 Nm) 600 Wh	–	€13,999	Setup →

How it compares

At 140 mm, fork travel is 10 mm shorter than the median of the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category (150 mm, 101 bikes). The fork has 10 mm more travel than the rear end with 130 mm – a common layout that takes load off the front on steep terrain. Of Specialized’s e-mountain bikes, the Specialized Turbo Levo R offers the least travel up front. The frame is available in aluminium or carbon.

The Specialized Turbo Levo R is not a budget bike: even the Comp Alloy build costs €6,499, while the category median is €5,500. The top build, S-Works Ultralight, costs €13,999. For suspension, Specialized combines components from FOX and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the FOX 36 SL Performance GRIP to the FOX 36 SL Factory GRIP X. Drive comes from Specialized 3.1 (105 Nm) or Specialized 3.1 S-Works (111 Nm), paired with 600–900 Wh of battery capacity.

Setup notes for this spec

Air fork (FOX 36 SL Performance GRIP): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
Rebound: on FOX and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
Shock (FOX Float Performance GENIE): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.

Target SAG for the Specialized Turbo Levo R

The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Specialized specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.

140 mm fork, 45.0 mm shock stroke (Comp Alloy, Comp, Expert, S-Works Ultralight)

Riding style	Fork SAG	Shock SAG
XC / touring	17 % = 24 mm	24 % = 10.8 mm on the shock shaft
Trail	20 % = 28 mm	28 % = 12.6 mm on the shock shaft
Enduro / rough	22 % = 31 mm	30 % = 13.5 mm on the shock shaft
Bike park	20 % = 28 mm	27 % = 12.2 mm on the shock shaft

How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.

Tyre pressure starting values

The values apply to 2.40″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Specialized Purgatory 2.4; Specialized Trail Control 2.4; Trail Control / Purgatory 2.4; Trail Control 2.4 / Ground Control 2.35.

Ready-to-ride weight	Front	Rear
60 kg	1.48 bar (21 psi)	1.68 bar (24 psi)
70 kg	1.60 bar (23 psi)	1.80 bar (26 psi)
80 kg	1.72 bar (25 psi)	1.92 bar (28 psi)
90 kg	1.84 bar (27 psi)	2.04 bar (30 psi)
100 kg	1.96 bar (28 psi)	2.16 bar (31 psi)
110 kg	2.08 bar (30 psi)	2.28 bar (33 psi)
120 kg	2.20 bar (32 psi)	2.40 bar (35 psi)

Air pressure in the fork and shock

You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.

Note: all values without guarantee. Specification can vary by model year, frame size and market – if in doubt, the type plate, the manual and Specialized’s information apply. Never exceed maximum pressures.