Luna X1 Enduro Vs Specialized Turbo Levo Carbon Ebikes Head to Head Review

[domwybrecht]

One of the best side by side reviews I have seen on the X1. Sold

[MrChadx]

Have always appreciated Matt's reviews. It helped me by a surron x a year ago. This review is great, too. But, he used an incorrect pricepoint for the X1. The $3, 490 is for the base x1. Matt rode the bike with m600 silent upgrade ($200) and 2000watt ludicrous upgrade ($300) so an accurate price for the bike is $3, 990 (not $3, 490 as reported). He mentions the upgrade cost of the levo display but did not mention the x1 2000watt upgrade cost or silent upgrade cost. Otherwise, great vid. Thanks.

[markmasi]

Finally found my go-to e bike channel. Usually more confused after I watch a bike review, but this was so concise, clear, fair, and HELPFUL.

[joeows]

I spent the entire quarantine watching Luna Cycle videos.... I have saved my extra milk money to purchase the Fat Babe... unfortunately with 3 months of no work, I now have to wait another 5-6 months to save up someday, I too, will own a Luna! Welcome back everyone!

[iamkingrichard]

I upgraded my X1 with coil rear shock, carbon wheels, carbon handle bar, rev grips, WTB Silverado saddle and raceface Chester pedals and boy oh boy this beast runs and feels great. I would not trade this with any other ebike for that price range plus it has plenty of power and torque. With 2.8 tires it can climb any roots and rocks. And the addition of the throttle this ebike rocks.

[stevenleslie]

Really like my X1. At first I had some reservations. I was used to riding a 750w Banfang hub motor bike. It had lots of power but was heavy with no rear suspension. This made for a very bumpy ride and it couldn't tackle some of the steeper hills I wanted to ride. The thing I had to get use to was the frequent shifting to make sure I didn't overtask the chain and snap it by being in too low of gear. But I found it to be an excellent climber. Although you have to be constantly thinking about the terrain you are riding on. I like the throttle but using it alot really hurts your range. The power delivery is much different as you have to peddle harder to increase your speed and torque, but your efforts will be rewarded as the bike is smooth and powerful. The motor is a little loud, but I'd rather get over that steep hill than worry about that. The trimmings on the bike are largely first class. No Fox but the Rockshox do really good job. Only One major complaint: when you have about 20 percent left on the battery, it rapidly looses power to around one half. Kind of a pain if you encounter some hills towards the end of a long ride.
I give the bike a 4/5.

[jpmtgsvc]

What? All sold out as of June 13? Wow. Good job Luna Cycle. Glad that i ordered on about a week ago and waiting my X1.

[mikewelpott]

This is the best review of the X1 that I have been able to find. The argument for the Levo is a solid one, and is certainly a good one for someone with deep pockets.
The point of the X1 (in my opinion) is to show the consumer who saves their pennies that they can have a solid MTB that will not fail on the trail in a few weeks. As $3700 (or whatever it is at this time) is still a lot of money for some people. Typically, anyone with the resources to by a $10k e-MTB won't even know what Luna is...but those looking at the X1 most certainly know what the Levo is. What the Kenovo is, what the Heckler is, and on down the line.
While it sounds like feel that this guy's a Luna fanboy, the fact that he actually has the Levo, and still favorably rates the X1 is huge in my book. The X1 not being as playful as the Levo could be weight, but it could also be components...Change the stem, compare HT angles for possible fork changes, change rims for something lighter and the bike feel can change dramatically.

It should be obvious that I am seriously looking at e-Bikes, but even a used bike at $5k is only going to have a 500wH battery, with questionable life left...Try justifying a $5k used bike with my wife, and while I get it, she won't. (anyway WAF aside, just gotta scrape up a few more pennies...)

[Upthegicker]

Much more honest review than i was expecting1 well done.

[NWforager]

this is easily one of the most concise and informative reviews for laymen out there . With SO many ppl home needing to productively get outside It would be Great to see more owners /testers doing long form reviews of the different aspects of the LUNA line and even more comparisons . ⚡

[PopDeek]

Spectacular review! Learned a lot about what to look for in an electric MB.

[kaywoodparsons]

I ride Specialized and thats all I own. All around bike. Especially the iconic stump jumper, can't go wrong. My all time favorite bike. Shes an old gal, 2010 StumpJumper FSR but shes never in last place! I also own a 2008 Specialized Big Hit and it's still a ton of fun for a tank lol. But Today I am stepping out of my comfort zone after seeingt his review. X1 adding to CART! At the end of the day and in our current situation with all the crap going on it's all about the money anyway. less than 4k upgraded X1 or a 9k stock Specialized. Sorry gals, X1 has entered the dance floor! Mic Drop!

[Navillus]

This was the review I have been waiting for. Thank you! In addition, I really appreciated the update at the end, which seems to be comparing apples to apples a little closer.

[wsl]

I'm old school to the extent there is a market for the SL. Plus I'm to old to change from dealer support. Very informative video.

[do-ineedtosay]

This is a most excellent video. Matt doesn't say that one bike is a POS so that he can make a sale. He was down right honest in his review.

[joshmorman]

To be fair the X-1 "as tested" would cost you 3990 with the $300 wattage upgrade and another $200 for the silent gear upgrade, but it still comes in $1000 less than the base Levo.

[TheAgentAssassin]

I'd like to see the X1 with a rohloff hub, belt drive and a bigger front sprocket. It seems like a bike more suited to more of a cross country mountain bike than an enduro.

[GreggScharnagl]

would love to see an update to this with the x2

[CaviDS]

I think it depends what you want if you want a crazy powerful bike by all means get the X1, but if you want a mountain bike to ride like a mountain bike with assist that complements the bike not changes it then get the Levo. More power is not always what we want on a mountain bike. Sure it is fun but if you really trail ride then you might be like me and want a more natural feeling mtb. I currently own a couple of E-bikes and one of them is a Kona full sus. with a BBSHD with Ludi controller. Like everyone else I thought I had to have the Ludi. I was wrong, I honestly never use the power of it, and it made the throttle uncontrollable. I ended up programming it back so it puts out the equivalent of the stock controller, and now it feels better on the trails. There are situations one might want a powerful bike, just not for my riding.The Levo just feels fluid and composed, dare I say natural.... But I would buy the base model.... Also just to be clear, I do like the X1 and I love my Kona with the BBSHD

[thebootfitter]

Great review and comparison, Matt.

I've been loving my X-1 for sure. Thinking that I may upgrade to the silent gear, since that came out after I ordered mine last November.

I've already got one buddy eyeing the X-1 for purchase based on my experience. I'm sure there will be more when I get out riding a bit more.