2019 Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert vs 2021 Specialized Turbo Levo SL
The XL is the Specialized Turbo Levo SL size closest to your XL Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Turbo Levo SL
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert in XL, the Specialized Turbo Levo SL in XL places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert, XLSpecialized Turbo Levo SL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert XL | Specialized Turbo Levo SL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 478mm | 480mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 647mm | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 66° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.3° | 74.2° | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 655mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 443mm | 437mm | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1261mm | 1248mm | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 9mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 350mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 789mm | 814mm | +25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 505mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 140mm | +10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 560mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Levo SL minus the Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert, 2021 Specialized Turbo Levo SL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Kenevo ExpertSpecialized Turbo Levo SL
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Turbo Kenevo ExpertExpert | Specialized Turbo Levo SLS-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik RCT3 | Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm |
| Rear shock | Öhlins TTX | Fox FLOAT DPX2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM GXe | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X11ET | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Motor | Specialized 1.3 | not listed |
| Battery | Specialized M1-504 | Specialized SL1-320 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | Magura MT7 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Specialized Deity Knucklebuster |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post Wu | RockShox Reverb AXS |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | Specialized Bridge |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Carbon M30 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync Eagle |
| Hub | not listed | Roval Traverse SL |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse SL 29 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Roval Traverse SL |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Deity |
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