Don't get an SL if you enjoy riding with other people. It works great if you're a loner or if you have buddies that all ride SL bikes. Otherwise you're going to be the slow guy dying to keep up with your friends on FF ebikes (not so bad if you're trying to stay fit) or you're going to be waiting...
I run a 38 and DH casing tires but I also lean toward the gravity side of things. Had a Lyrik on my old Levo SL and loved it. Have a Pike on the current Epic Evo (8) and also love that. No experience with the current Lyrik but have buds running it with no complaints
Lyrik is the lighter of the two and it's my personal favorite over the Fox 36.
It all depends on how much you want to spend. I prefer carbon but there are some nice lightweight alloy options too.
Yes, that fork is a brick but you would notice lighter wheels a lot more than a lighter fork.
If you're happy with the rest of the bike it might be easier just to upgrade a couple things to bring the weight down.
It’s already been said but I’ll say it again to reiterate: The Levo is already one of the more nimble full power ebikes. To do better you either need to upgrade components or get a lighter/less powerfull SL bike.
The base model Levo IS very heavy tho. A wheel upgrade would make the most...
I received DMs from a couple people who said they'd done warranty claims with no issue, just removed the chip and took it in. I will say, the bike is so good unlocked that it's well worth it even if the warranty did get denied. Just my $.02
After having yet another X2 sh!t the bed after just two months I ordered a DHX (thicker shaft than DHX2) and so far am very happy with the performance. It's a great fit with the Cascade Long Shock link, bike keeps getting better and better
Me too. 5'11", S4 was too small, ride it for a month and was never comfortable. Got an S5, shorter stem (35mm), seat all the way forward and peeeerrrrrrfect!
On the Kenevo SL I rode an S4 but the Levo runs small. If you're 5'10" an S3 is going to be REALLY small. This isn't BMX where you're...
Probably from me. I emailed Cascade and that was the answer I received directly from them (not on an online forum). He stated that it was intended to be run in the low position and that “the LSK in the low setting is 1-2mm lower than the stock setup in the high position”. Again, not making this...
Father of 11 year old boy/girl twins here!
I had the same experience. I was hovering around 150lbs, in excellent shape, riding an enduro MTB 4-5 times a week, often 3-4k' elevation per ride. I could eat/drink whatever I wanted at that point and it wouldn't affect my weight. In 2020 I picked up...
Yeah I like the sound of that too and I WAS leaning towards it but I saw on some older threads, people saying it‘s installed in a location that is prone to moisture/failure. There’s almost no current feedback regarding the either of the units, haven’t seen anyone say that it doesn’t mess with...
It’s very hard to find information regarding these products, seems no one wants to admit they run it. I’m looking for people that have real world experience with one or the other, on private land of course…………doesn’t anyone have a friend that has used one of these products?
A friend of mine...
Yeah it was terrible, IMHO. Might sound dramatic but I don't think I would have kept the Levo if the Cascade link wasn't an option.
The front end felt great at the stock 160mm, that was never a problem. The rear was very unforgiving and I found myself flinching, bracing for impact on drops or...
This says it perfectly. The SL platform is the gateway Ebike for those of us that may have struggled with the idea of getting an Ebike. Let me do you a favor and advise you to just get the Levo and skip the hassle and expense of getting the KSL first.....because you WILL eventually end up on the...
I emailed Cascade with a few questions about the link vs LS kit. That is exactly what they said in response to my question about it raising the bottom bracket. Also that it sits a hair lower than a stock bike in the high position.
Calling me a shill is typical of forum behavior I guess? I came...
Wanted to add my experience to the conversation, as I was skeptical to spend the extra money over the “regular“ Cascade link.
I just bought a 2022 Levo Expert and was not happy with the rear end feel at all. No amount of volume spacers and fiddling with pressure made it not feel harsh on...