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Specialized Men's Turbo Levo Comp Review: A Pedal-Assist Mountain Bike That Dominates the Trails | WIRED

Specialized Men's Turbo Levo Comp Review: A Pedal-Assist Mountain Bike That Dominates the Trails | WIRED: SIGNING ON TO test the new Specialized Turbo Levo mountain bike is a little like making a deal with the devil—especially if you live in a town, like I do (Duluth, Minnesota), where e-bikes aren't allowed on the 93 miles of IMBA gold-medal-level, purpose-built singletrack. There are many purists out there who firmly believe that only those who can ride trails under their own power should have access to them. My sensibilities fall in that camp, but in the name of open-minded evolution and a hardwired quest for fun, I felt obliged to test the new bike anyway.

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