Specialized Turbo Levo SL 2 Expert Di2 vs Trek Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.8 XTTurbo Levo SL 2 Expert Di2 vs Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.8 XT
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Total load
Trek carries 25 lb more
Specialized
275 lb
Trek
300 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Trek has 81% more
Specialized
320 Wh
Trek
580 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Longest ridesTrek Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.8 XTLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onTrek Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.8 XTLowest step-over: 15.5″ vs 28.6″.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecSpecialized Turbo Levo SL 2 Expert Di2Trek Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.8 XT
Fit
Step-over height
28.6″
15.5″Better
Rider height
—
5′1″–5′5″
Total load
275 lb
300 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
Not published by brand
250W
Peak power
320W
350W
Torque
50 Nm
60 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
320 Wh
580 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
46.8V · 6.7Ah
—
Battery weight
4 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Top speed
Not published by brand
20 mph
Size and folding
Weight
38 lb + 4 lb battery
Not published by brand
Wheels
29" front / 27.5" rear (mixed wheel)
Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless ready, 3C, EXO+ casing, MAXXGRIP, folding bead, 29x2.5''…
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT brake, 4 piston, Metal pad w/fin, 203mm rotor
Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc ; rotor: Shimano RT-6B750, 6-bolt, 200mm
Gears
Shift Levers: Shimano XT Di2; Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed; Cassette…
Shimano XT M8200, 12 speed ; rear derailleur: Shimano Deore M8200, long cage…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: FOX FLOAT 36 Performance Elite, GRIP X2 damper, HS and LS rebound and…
Fork: Fox Factory 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X2 damper, 44mm offset, Boost 110…
Certifications
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
UL 2849
List price
Price
$7,999.99
$7,999.99
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.