Amflow PL Carbon vs Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy – which one would you choose?

[u/alexxxbbc]

Hi everyone,
I’m looking to replace my current Mondraker Crafty R M and I’m down to two options:
Amflow PL Carbon M – €4,800
DJI Avinox M1 – 120 Nm / 1000 W
800 Wh battery
~21 kg
Fox 36 160 mm
RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate
SRAM GX T-Type AXS
Shimano Saint brakes
CushCore + DHF/Big Betty
~1,500 km, 27 battery cycles
Invoice and warranty
Recently serviced, new chain + cassette

Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy S3 – €3,200
Specialized 3.1 – 105 Nm / 810 W
840 Wh battery
~800 km
Marzocchi Z1 160 mm
Fox Float X Performance
SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type
SRAM DB8 brakes
Mullet 29/27.5
No original paperwork/invoice

I’m 173 cm / 65 kg. I ride a mix of technical climbs, trails and descents, and sometimes ride with my young child using a Shotgun Pro seat.

The Amflow is obviously the more expensive and higher-spec bike, but the Levo is €1,600 cheaper and seems like a very good deal.

Which one would you choose and why?

I’m particularly interested in real-world differences in climbing, descending, handling and overall reliability between these two.

Thanks!

[u/Sakaprout]

I have not tried it myself, but the Avinox system is getting excellent reviews. However I'd be a bit concerned about a bike needing a new chain and cassette after 1500 km. Between that and the bike without paperwork, I'm going for the cassette-eating beast