It’s not unusual to see the price of a top-of-the-line mountain bike build topping $12,000 these days, and prices can be even higher for some eMTBs. However, this limited edition Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo 4, priced at $20,000 USD, sets a new high-water mark for off-the-shelf builds. Judging by the spec list, many of the components were chosen for their wow-factor, perhaps more so than for performance reasons, making this build a true showpiece.
Inverted Fox Podium Factory fork and a $350 saddle
Right out front the Specialized S-Works Levo 4 LTD makes a statement with the new Fox Podium Factory fork which is paired with a Fox FLOAT X Factory shock that features Specialized GENIE tech. The shock doesn’t even have Fox Live Valve tech, which could push the price even higher.
Like other Levo 4 builds, Specialized specs their own motor, battery, and controller on this build. However, for $20,000 the range extender battery is not included, so you’ll need to pick that up separately for $699.99 plus the range extender cable for $59.99.
Aside from the electric drive system and the frame, the only other Specialized-branded parts are the tires (Butchers front and rear) and the $349.99 Power Pro Mirror saddle with hollow titanium rails.
Lightweight titanium cranks and drivetrain, but it still weighs about 53lbs
Hollow, titanium rails on the saddle save weight, and so does the Cane Creek Electric Wings titanium crankset. Mountain bikers have been drooling over this crankset since the eeWings were first introduced in 2018, and including them here definitely makes a statement. Still, speccing titanium doesn’t save a lot of weight overall, with the build tipping the scales at about 53lbs. That is a couple of pounds lighter than the $13,999 S-Works Turbo Levo 4 I tested earlier this year, though at that weight it’s not among the lightest full-power eMTBs on the market.
Specialized also specs a lightweight SRAM XX Eagle Transmission drivetrain and high-power Trickstuff Maxima four-piston brakes with 223mm rotors.
Rounding out the uber-spec, the Turbo Levo 4 LTD comes with a wireless electronic Fox Transfer Neo dropper post, Race Face Era carbon handlebars, and Roval Traverse HD carbon wheels with Industry Nine Hydra 2 hubs.
Specialized says the LTD features custom Strata paint, which is “a multi-layer, free-flowing process that shifts from deep navy to astral blue, blowing minds and turning heads.” Based on the photos, the paint job brings to mind a swirling, marbled bowling ball that definitely stands out from the crowd.
Specialized says this is an ultra-limited build, though they didn’t specify exactly how many bikes are being offered.
The most expensive class 1 eMTB on the market
The $20,000 price tag is likely the most expensive class 1 electric mountain bike from a well-known bike brand currently on the market. Previously, Specialized set a high water mark with the $16,525 S-Works Turbo Levo SL Founder’s Edition, of which only 250 were made.. The Scott Lumen E-Ride 900 SL was perhaps the next closest contender, at $15,999, though that bike is no longer offered for sale.
Of course, you don’t need $20,000 to buy a Turbo Levo 4. Specialized still offers the alloy version of the bike, priced at about $5,800. For $20,000, you could buy three of them and still have about $2,500 left over to purchase a nice hardtail.
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