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YouTube on this: I will very soon try the AXS pairing to my Gen 3 TCU

I have not yet paired my new AXS GX derailleur to my Gen 3 Mastermind TCU, but will do very soon:

Email [email protected] or call +1 (320) 295-7652 and ask them if OK. I think they still require the classic hubs for e-bikes, because of having a full double row of sprags in the sprg-clutch engagement. The Vesper has a lighter 1.5 width of the sprag-clutch. I imagine the Vesper warranty would...

On my 2018 Levo Carbon I fit a 29 x 40i Derby rim to match my front wheel, both with 2.6 tires. The rear 29 x 2.6 tire barely clears the swingarm's lower stays bridge with about 4mm at best, less than ideal and makes it not possible to use a rear "hugger" type fender to protect the motor area...

After my original 2018 Levo KMC X11e (e-bike specific) chain was worn to more than 75%, after about 800 miles with a very wet and muddy first 3 months in early 2019 when my Levo was new, I replaced with a gold finished KMC X11 SL I had waiting for my Hightower which I rarely ride now unless...

A year now on my 2018 Levo Carbon and I had immediately replaced the stock Roval aluminum 27.5 x 40mm inside width to my carbon fiber Derby 29 x 40i AM 32H AM with 2.6 tires on the front and Derby 278.5 x 45i AM 32H with 2.8 tires on the rear, both with Onyx Racing Products hhubs with rear steel...

Sorry I didn't see this post earlier. Yes, I'm reusing some Onyx classic hubs, now with about 1700 miles and about 100 vertical climbing (and descending) feet per mile on my 2018 Levo Carbon. I'd previously ridden the same hubs for 2 years on my Hightower. Onyx recommends using their steel...

My 2018 Levo always starts in Turbo after a full recharge. It restarts in the last mode used between charging if stopped more than about 10 minutes and power lights turn off automatically and I need to push the button to turn power back on. I haven't done a partial recharge, less than 100%...

My OE contact at Fox told me last Spring me that the ebike 36 version was only available for OE production bikes. It has thicker walled steer tube and upper stansions. I'm about 200 lbs or 91 Kg, and have been riding the standard Fox 36 Performance with black ano uppers and Grip2 dampers, all...

My 2018 Levo has no obvious power port for accessories. Seems like a USB output could be wired up somehow. Then it would be easy to power or recharge lights, phones, bike computers, etc. To keep it simple and easy, I use a Nightrider Lumina 1200 Boost for handlebar light, $99 USD retail. Great...

This 'power run on after pedaling stops' does not happen at all with my 2018 Levo, nor to my riding buddy's same year Levo. Sounds dangerous for technically difficult trails!

The stock hub driver is Shimano HG (older standard Shimano and Sram 11 speed Hyper-Glide)

The stock 2018 Kenevo and Levo chain-ring is a proprietary Specialized steel 32 tooth (only available from Specialized, price unknown). I have never found an alternative steel chain-ring aftermarket. I ordered a stock chain-ring from a large Specialized dealer in California 2 months ago, but it...

Edit: Oops. I see now that the 11-46 suggestion I replied to was for XD driver. If using the stock Levo's HG (Shimano/Sram11-speed driver, my suggestion following is for you. I like this low cost Taiwan made SunRun Eleven Speed Cassette 11-46T, under $60 retail...

I like the new model SQ-Labs 60X, fit to my sit-bones. My prior favorite for years was the WTB Volt.

After a couple months on the 2018 Levo Carbon with 30.9mm seat tube and stock Specialized Command Post, I swapped to a Fox Transfer Performance (the Performance has black anodized slider, the Fox Factory model is the same but has the orange Kashima coating) with 150mm drop, gaining 25mm deeper...

Where I live in the SF Bay Area nearly every where off road requires climbing 1500 to 2000 feet minimum for a short hour to hour and a half, 10 to 12 mile mountain bike trail ride. My 2018 Levo eBike enables me at age 68 to ride and climb and descend 3 to 4 times the distance to feel as...

At 485 miles on my new 2018 Levo, about 80% rainy and muddy fire road and trail conditions due to an extra long winter in northern California, I measure no discernible chain wear using the 12 inch pin to pin test. The Levo comes stock with KMC x11e ebike specific chain. On my mountain bicycles...

Yes, I found my ideal coil spring rate by trial and error. Pretty much every bike handling optimum adjustment is found by trial and error. Tire air pressure, damping, the shock and fork's air or coil spring firmness, comfortable or efficient handlebar width and reach, seat height, seat angle...

I spoke with a Schwalbe rep at Sea Otter. He pointed out that the Eddie Current is a duel ply tread. Very soft edge knobs and much harder center knobs. The difference can be felt when digging in with your fingernail. I'm a technical trail AM rider, not high speed DH/Enduro until I go to DH...