Specialized Just Unveiled a New Full-Suspension E-Bike, and Here's Why It Costs $13k

Specialized just unveiled a new full-suspension e-bike, and here's why it costs $13k

Specialized is pushing the lightweight e-MTB segment even further today with the launch of the new S-Works Turbo Levo R Ultralight LTD, a premium electric mountain bike that tips the scales at just 18.8 kg (41.4 lb) while still packing the company’s latest full-power drive system.

This New Mountain Bike Is So Light, You Might Forget It’s Electric

Specialized cuts five pounds off of what was already its lightest full power e-MTB. Plus, a cure for your clunky old tent, Buck Mason perfects the slip-on skate sneaker and more. Specialized Bicycle Co. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Welcome to “Today in Gear,” your daily snapshot of the most important releases in style, watches, tech, motoring, fitness, home and the outdoors. Today in Gear: The most important…

New Specialized S-Works Levo R Ultralight is the brand's "lightest complete full power e-MTB"

Specialized Full-powered e-bikes don’t have to weigh upwards of 50lb. Today, Specialized introduces its new S-Works Levo R Ultralight e-bike, with a claimed weight of just 18.8kg. That’s right under 41.5 lbs for those of us using freedom units. Thanks to a smaller battery and top-shelf components — which, of course, come at a price — the Ultralight is several pounds lighter than other Levo R builds.  Full power, significantly lighter weight When…