Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Is the Specialized Levo EVO the Levo gravity riders have been waiting for?
As riders who prioritize descending, the Levo EVO was the model we were most excited to test. With 170mm of travel, aggressive geometry, and Specialized's proven full-power platform, the EVO promises more confidence, more capability, and more speed when the trail points down.
We headed to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to see how the Specialized Levo EVO stacked up against 15 of the best electric mountain bikes in our 2026 eMTB Shootout. Could this be the ultimate gravity-focused eMTB—or even the best Levo in the lineup?
Written Review: theloamwolf.com/emtb/specialized-turbo-levo-evo-review
Main Shootout Page: theloamwolf.com/emtb/2026-emtb-shootout
These intensive group reviews would not be possible without some amazing partners. Their support ensures our entire crew can ride all these bikes on a variety of terrain to establish real-world data for our audience.
@foxracing — Kept the team warm during the odd storm, comfortable on hot days, and ensured we stayed protected throughout testing.
@SchwalbeBikeTires — Provided control tires with consistent, predictable performance across all 15 test bikes without a single flat.
We’d also like to thank our destination hosts. We stayed at Glorieta Adventure Camps just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico and we were supported by Sante Fe City and Santa Fe County and their Tourism Dept. Thanks for the hospitality, and you should definitely get down there for yourself!
Sponsor Links:
foxracing.com
schwalbetires.com
santafe.org
santafecountynm.gov/community-development/economic-development
glorieta.org
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Need Tools or a Workstand?
Visit Feedback Sports and use code TLW-2026-15 for 15% off your order: alnk.to/6xOugBb
Suspension Smoother:
amazon.com/dp/B0CKZCF7G7
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 About the Bike
02:08 Geo
02:57 Spec and Value
03:56 Climbing Performance
05:10 Descending and On-Trail Feel
07:44 Who is it for?
#SantaCruzVala #ValaReview #SantaCruzEMTB
Is the Specialized Levo EVO the Levo gravity riders have been waiting for?
As riders who prioritize descending, the Levo EVO was the model we were most excited to test. With 170mm of travel, aggressive geometry, and Specialized's proven full-power platform, the EVO promises more confidence, more capability, and more speed when the trail points down.
We headed to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to see how the Specialized Levo EVO stacked up against 15 of the best electric mountain bikes in our 2026 eMTB Shootout. Could this be the ultimate gravity-focused eMTB—or even the best Levo in the lineup?
Written Review: theloamwolf.com/emtb/specialized-turbo-levo-evo-review
Main Shootout Page: theloamwolf.com/emtb/2026-emtb-shootout
These intensive group reviews would not be possible without some amazing partners. Their support ensures our entire crew can ride all these bikes on a variety of terrain to establish real-world data for our audience.
@foxracing — Kept the team warm during the odd storm, comfortable on hot days, and ensured we stayed protected throughout testing.
@SchwalbeBikeTires — Provided control tires with consistent, predictable performance across all 15 test bikes without a single flat.
We’d also like to thank our destination hosts. We stayed at Glorieta Adventure Camps just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico and we were supported by Sante Fe City and Santa Fe County and their Tourism Dept. Thanks for the hospitality, and you should definitely get down there for yourself!
Sponsor Links:
foxracing.com
schwalbetires.com
santafe.org
santafecountynm.gov/community-development/economic-development
glorieta.org
⸻⸻
Join our member platform to get access to exclusive discounts, giveaways and LIVE CHATS and more!
bit.ly/3UVHjja
⸻⸻
Need Tools or a Workstand?
Visit Feedback Sports and use code TLW-2026-15 for 15% off your order: alnk.to/6xOugBb
Suspension Smoother:
amazon.com/dp/B0CKZCF7G7
⸻⸻
Get your Loam Wolf gear here:
store.theloamwolf.com
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 About the Bike
02:08 Geo
02:57 Spec and Value
03:56 Climbing Performance
05:10 Descending and On-Trail Feel
07:44 Who is it for?
#SantaCruzVala #ValaReview #SantaCruzEMTB
