A great way to set up for a fun filled ninth decade! ??
You’ll feel Ike the wind is always at your back.
You should check out some of @Bencab ‘s rides in your area that are posted in the Levo SL thread.
Thanks for the tips on Mammoth riding! Won't have time to visit the June Lake area this trip, will have to return.
If you're on FaceBook you might check out the SOCAL E-mtb Group.
(I quit FB back in 2016, but the group can provide local ride info for ya)
Welcome to the SoCal scene, @illazilla ! ?
Mrs levity and I are heading to your old stomping grounds, Mammoth Lakes, next week. We’ll be camping at Twin Lakes. We had fun riding at the Mountain Park last summer, even riding uphill on our Levos. We also rode the Inyo Craters loop and did some...
@etoni - WOW, these are the two best photos I've seen on this site! Nice riding and beautiful scenery!(y)
Specialized should pay you for the rights to them.
I agree with you about preferring Shimano brakes over the Guides. I’m only a few kilos lighter than you and am happy with SLX 7000 brakes and 180 rotors. You might consider the new 4-pot SLX 7100 series reviewed by enduro-mtb...
Sweeting looking bike! ?
How was it on Faultline? Did you try climbing back up it with that gearing?
What about Bovinian? I bet the Creo would be fun there.
For me the dropper post would be advantageous on these, well worth it’s weight.
It’s best to use a 26mm spanner due to how shallow the bolt cap is.
If you do use a socket be sure to grind off any chamfer so that it will sit flush on the cap and not damage the soft aluminum.
Thanks for posting, @Doomanic! And thanks to dougal at Shockcraft for the measurements and drawings!
The different Debonair airshafts can be super confusing. I’ve actually taken advantage of the different negative air chamber sizes to adjust travel.
@jimslade -
I agree with the above comments! Buy what you can from your LBS ( assuming they are a good shop).
It will be snowing there in four months. Don’t miss out on riding while waiting out another trip around the sun.
The U.S. Specialized web site shows all sizes currently "Out of Stock" in the warehouses, but several bikes shops here in SoCal show the satin carbon 54 in stock.
A nice bike! Fly-n-ride/swim?