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2023 Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert vs 2024 Canyon Spectral

The XL is the Canyon Spectral size closest to your S6 Specialized Turbo Levo SL 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 Canyon Spectral

Compared with the Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert in S6, the Canyon Spectral in XL places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−14 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−19 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−16 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.6°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+6 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2023 Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert (S6) and 2024 Canyon Spectral (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Canyon Spectral is the colored outline on top.J 1301

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert, S6Canyon Spectral, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Turbo Levo SL Expert S6Canyon Spectral XLDifference
Reach525506−19 mm
Stack654640−14 mm
Head tube angle64.664−0.6°
Seat tube angle75.876.5+0.7°
Chainstay length432438+6 mm
Wheelbase13011285−16 mm
Standover778771−7 mm
Seat tube length465490+25 mm
Fork length570mmnot listed
Head tube length140125−15 mm
Effective top tubenot listed657
BB dropnot listed30

Differences are the Canyon Spectral minus the Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert, 2024 Canyon Spectral.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Turbo Levo SL ExpertCanyon Spectral

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Turbo Levo SL ExpertCanyon Spectral5
Framenot listedCanyon Spectral
Forknot listedRockShox 35 TK Silver
Rear shocknot listedRockShox Deluxe Select+
Shifternot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Derailleurnot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Cassettenot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Cranksetnot listedSRAM SX Eagle DUB
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB BSA
Front Wheelnot listedRace Face AR30 | Shimano MT400
Rear Wheelnot listedRace Face AR30 | Shimano MT400
Brakenot listedSRAM DB8
Rotornot listedSRAM Centerline Rounded
Handlebarnot listedCanyon HB0047
Stemnot listedCanyon G5
Gripsnot listedCanyon G5
Dropper postnot listedIridium Dropper Post
Saddlenot listedErgon SM10 Enduro

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