Max's MTB Reviews

This week I'm reviewing the 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy!  My friend Mr. BiltyGoatSquadMTB left his ebike here over the weekend and I stole a ride on it.  This bike is a size 5 (one larger than my Stumpjumper Evo) and is customized with One Up carbon handlebar, Cush Core tire inserts front & rear, and big 'ol Sensus Meaty Paw grips.   The Specialized Turbo Levo Spec's and Value I know Specialized as a high performance and high value bike company, the Turbo Levo is no different.  This bike's MSRP is $7,500 which is a lot for a bike equipped with SRAM GX drivetrain and Code brakes, until we factor in the big "E".  In this case we have a motor delivering 90Nm of torque fueled by a 700Wh battery which Specialized advertises as a combo good for 5 hours.  This bests the Yeti 160e rated for 85Nm of torque and 630Wh of battery capacity!  If none of that made sense, know that the Specialized Turbo Levo packs a lot of power. Turbo motor contro...

Hi everyone, today I'll be reviewing my Troy Lee Design A1 helmet.  This is a "half-lid" helmet offering basic all around protection at a good price.  I bought this helmet after I cracked my Leatt helmet on the over-under feature at the Fantasy Island trails in Tucson. My A1 helmet with rear facing blinker (not included) What I like about the helmet I like the fitment of the A1 helmet.  I tried on the A1, A2, and A3 helmets at REI and the A1 had the most natural fit.  This fit can get better with the BOA adjustment feature on the back allowing for the perfect fit around my head.  Comfortable all around The A1 is MIPS rated, a common safety feature in helmets these days which makes me feel a little bit better should I ever need the helmet to protect me.  MIPS stans for Multi-directional Impact Protection System is mean to reduce the rotation forces from impact.  The graphics are simple yet cool.  The black and white color scheme is simple and doesn...