An e-bike For Kids - Introducing The Specialized Levo SL 24" HT 9

When you love something as much as mountain biking, it’s only natural to want to share it with your kids, and show them how great it is. Not only that, but introducing them to a life-long hobby that creates rich experiences that can be shared forever. For kids that have learned the ropes and are ready to hit the real trails, the first obstacle can be the lack of physical ability to “keep up.” This can derail even the most exciting bike adventures, when it’s just too dang hard. Watching your kid zip up the trail on the all-new Levo SL Kids is a sight of pure joy. It enables riders big and small to ride together, to bridge the physical age and fitness differences to go further, together.

The Specialized SL 1.2 motor and sophisticated Turbo Operating system open up a wide world of adventure for the whole family. Discovering the true benefits of mountain biking has a physical barrier of entry, no question. As adults, we understand the grit it takes to appreciate a deep section of trail that took some serious effort to get to. Our kids haven’t seen the views we have, had the experiences (yet), and built the inner motivation to push through for that satisfying mountain overlook. But that’s changing. What kids lack in pedal power they make up with endless wonder and the desire to explore. Levo SL Kids levels the playing field so their imagination to experience the outdoors won’t be limited by their pedal abilities.

CAPABILITIES

We designed the levo SL kids with the same rigorous attention to detail that we lavish on our flagship bikes. Light weight is crucial for a responsive yet planted ride. Geometry should give riders the handling and confidence they need to power up a techy climb, or reach the next peak to ride a sweet section of downhill. Componentry should be sized right and built tough enough to handle the rigors of real off-road riding.

At only 36.6 pounds and with plenty of power, it disappears beneath them leaving nothing but fun trail experiences. Plus, with a trusted motor and Long battery life, riders can keep up with (Or even lead) Their parents on the trails all day.

FIT

Proper fit can be the difference between finishing a ride, and a full-on trail melt down. Well, maybe not that extreme, but the ride can quickly go from fun to frown if they aren’t comfortable. We extensively studied the dynamics of how kids ride, dug deep into human sizing, and applied the lessons learned from gathering that data through retül, into a bike that fits just right and handles gnarly terrain with total confidence.

The Levo SL Kids comes in one size and is intelligently designed to deliver a performance ride for riders between 122-152cm (48-60 inches) in height, (approximately ages 6 years old and older). The low standover provides plenty of clearance shorter riders, while older, more experienced riders experience a more nimble ride thanks to and shorter wheelbase and smaller bike relative to their stature.

PROGRESSIVE GEOMETRY

Trail riding is evolving fast, and kids are the vanguard of change. To progress and grow as riders, they need the most modern geometry. For the Levo SL Kids, we kept the standover low for confidence, slackened the head angle and lengthened the reach for stability at speed, and made the chainstays short for maximum maneuverability and responsiveness. The result is a bike that brings full-size competence to any speed and any terrain. We wish we had one when we were kids...

PREMIUM COMPONENTRY

Serious bikes deserve serious components. The Levo SL Kids is built to ride hard, go big, and last the distance. A RockShox Reba 100mm AIR fork offers true off-road performance, the SRAM NX 11-speed drivetrain reliably puts power to the ground, and reach adjustable SRAM Level T hydraulic brakes, ensure that all this energy can get reined in when needed.

AMPLIFICATION

What powers the levo SL kids is the same motor powering our incredibly smooth levo SL. The same motor that gives you the ’2X you’ power, can propel your little one even further on the trail.

The turbo OS motor and battery sleekly integrated within the levo SL kids open up a whole new realm of experience. We seamlessly nested the turbo SL 1.2 motor and firmware from the newly updated full-size turbo levo SL into this beast. There’s enough energy packed in there to easily double pedaling power, and maybe more. Young riders can go farther, keep up with stronger riders, have more fun everywhere, and unlock awesome shared outdoor experiences that everyone—brothers, sisters, moms, and dads—can enjoy together on level footing. The turbo operating system allows you to hang with anyone—no matter their size or the terrain—and has enough range to ride all day without any battery anxiety.

TURBO OPERATING SYSTEM 

The key to combining your own energy with your bike lies in our advanced Turbo Operating System. Turbo Operating System telepathically doubles rider’s efforts, giving them the power they need so smoothly and effortlessly that they won’t even know there’s a motor helping out. It’s you, only faster, smoother, able to ride farther and longer—meaning more fun, less fuss.

There’s so much more to Turbo Operating System than just power and range, though. It keeps track of where you ride, how you ride, and can teach you how to get more out of your riding. It monitors your motor and battery health and can receive over-the-air updates to actually improve performance over time. There’s even a built-in Turbo System Lock to protect your Levo SL Kids from falling into the wrong hands. Turbo OS is the very heart of a more awesome riding experience and is how you and your Levo SL Kids can grow better together.

MISSION CONTROL / MASTERMIND

The same sophisticated and highly adjustable system used on our full-size bikes, Mission Control, enables highly adjustable control for the Levo SL Kids. With Mission Control, parents can easily tune the power of the bike based on their child’s individual riding abilities. Starting low in support/power is helpful for getting an idea of what an e-bike is capable of. You’re also able to create—and name—different modes in the Mission Control app. This lets you plan your child’s progression, or quickly swap between kids with varying abilities.

RANGE

The same 320wh battery and motor that powers the adult’s Levo SL drives the new Levo SL Kids. The full size Levo SL, piloted by an adult, gives you up to 5 hours of range. With a much smaller rider on Levo SL Kids, the range goes up considerably. Trust us, the only juice you should be worried about running out of is the kind squeeze from a fruit.

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