Just put a Zeb Ultimate on my 19 Levo Comp - big improvement over Revelations in holding a line across roots and off cambers, plus I can run a 220 rotor
I started off with VistaLites in the 90's and then when I got back into riding about 15 yrs ago I bought my first Gloworm lights. Not cheap, but you can customize the beam pattern with changeable optics, their mounts are nice and clean and the remote makes changing output easy. This is the X2...
Not the cheapest option but the new Gloworm generation 2 lights look good - better cables/plugs, battery displays, handlebar remote and customisable optics
Gloworm X2 Adventure Lightset (G2.0) | Glowormlites
The Brose on my Levo cut out mid ride a couple of times, so I took it to the shop for them to have a look at it, only thing they could see wrong was dirt and disc dust build up on the speed magnet on the rear disc. Gave it a clean, no issues since.
I've broken two of those on my 2019 Comp, no major jumps or stunts, but a constant 130kg load isn't easy on parts. Having said that, the rest of the Roval wheelset has managed more than 5000k without a single issue
I'm 6'5" and 125kg (275lb) and fit an XL Levo no problem. If I was buying a new bike an XL Trek or Giant would fit OK, if it was a new Levo I'd be an S5 or S6
I've had a few issues with my Levo over the last two years, but nothing that wasn't resolved quickly, and mostly part failures, nothing to do with the motor. Last one was this seatpost nut exploding, resulting in long ride home standing up the whole way.
I'm going to look at the new alloy...
Timber Bell is a bit tricky to mount discreetly, but I ended up with it over the right hand brake lever where I can switch it on and off without letting go of the grip.
I'm running a Butcher 2.6 Grid on the front and an Eliminator 2.6 BlckDnmd on the rear, both on Cushcore (20f/25r psi). No issues at all for my riding on everyday trails and intermediate bike park runs, good grip at relatively low pressures for my weight (125kg) without any squirm. Only thing...
Update - ebikes are now allowed on the chairlifts at CAP (Christchurch Adventure Park, NZ). I'd suggest putting them in the two middle trays as the whole thing goes on a worrying tilt if you use the outside positions! Now just need DOC to get with it so I can ride the Paparoa legally - Paparoa...
I reckon any of these bikes will do the trick, but of those I'd go for the Merida - it looks like the EP8 motor is more tunable. Which ever you choose make sure you're confident in the shop you buy from - any warranty issues on these bikes are pricey (as a Levo owner I know - all sorted promptly...
1x new chain for the Levo, only the second one in two years. Broke the current chain last week doing an ill advised climb in too high a gear, fixed it with a quick link, but not too confident in its durability, so pays to have plan B readty
I'm a fan of a long sleeve merino base layer and the Endura Windchill jacket - windproof on the front, flexible and long in the back (with pockets for phone, multitool etc. Usually pair it up with three quarter tights and baggies with a water repellent backside. Beanies are a good idea to keep...