So can anyone with lots of miles on the old motor/firmware and the new qualify the difference? Major, moderate, minor?
How about in terms of sustained climbs you have done on both old and new? What’s the time difference? Can you want if the difference for us?
For instance, I have a 10.5 mile...
Exact same for me.
Had a Bullit. Traded for the Rail. The EP8 with enduro tires on a full fat feels like an SL motor. The CX4 on the Rail is bionic.
I have done exact same ride comparisons. Big rides. Like 30+ miles in Moab rides in tech and gnar. The Bosch, apples to apples, is ~20% more...
I ride regularly at 8-10k’ elevation. It is not a fitness issue, if that was the subtext of your question. My VO2Max is elite for my age. I can get this bike up big climbs, but it just wasn’t as fast a reward an uphilling experience as post models. And I find one of the great joys of eMTBing is...
Has some one ridden back to back Levo/Kenevo (Brose 2.1?) compared to the Levo 3 Brose 2.2?
Slower? Less powerful. Looking for feedback from those of you with direct experience.
Background: I owned a Levo2 Expert and SWorks (upon motor failure, upgraded) and a ‘20 Kenevo. I have had all of the other motor systems (Shimano on Merida, Decoy, and Bullit; Bosch on a Rail 9.9, my current ride). I’ve ridden all of the motors extensively.
Two weeks ago I rented a Levo3 for 5...
Have a Rail 9.9.
Wanted to collect the definitive (if possible) verified answers to:
1. Can the limit ring on this shock be clipped and removed?
2. Will a large 9.9 have clearance issues at full rear travel in high? In low?
3. Do you see a benefit in big compressions (like big drop to...
With a tone of miles and 8y on eMTB I have settled on using same tire front and rear. Front you need max cornering grip and rear you need max climbing traction.
I’m using DHR2 26 EXO+ maxt on my long travel rigs. Cushcore Plus on rear and pro on front. I’m often deep into the outback with no...
I have had the following:
Scott 700 Tuned 17, Merida e160, Decoy, Levo SWorks 20, Kenevo 20, Merida 10k, Bullit...and a Levo SL setup for down country.
Love my Levo SL. 35lbs AMD with fast rolling tires. I’m less beat up on this after 35 miles than my Bullit after 15.
Loved my Kenevo...
Ransom eRide recommended?
Ride profiles: 30-40 mile tech single track up and down. Big feature capable needed (steeps, tech ups, gnar)...but also plush enough to not be beat up on all the other stuff over long miles.
60-80 mile weeks...
Is the Ransom the bike I should slot into my quiver...
Trek Rail recommended?
Ride profiles: 30-40 mile tech single track up and down. Big feature capable needed (steeps, tech ups, gnar)...but also plush enough to not be beat up on all the other stuff over long miles.
60-80 mile weeks...
Is the Rail the bike I should slot into my quiver??
Have...
I had a Levo with 700wh battery and easily got 30 miles plus with 3000’ of climbing with generous utilization of max power (40-50%).
The Bullit I’ll see 20 miles and up to 2200’ of climbing before I switch batteries.
EP8 boost is not as powerful as the Brose in boost. I miss the brose.
I...
185#, 200# fully kitted for long rides.
I also switched front tire to Assegai MaxxTerra EXO+ (front DD MaxxGrip) and saw a gain with reduced rolling resistance. I am building a 35mm ID wheels set and will be going to 2.6 DHR2 EXO+ front and rear with cushcore. Ran this same setup on my Kenevo...
Got a second battery. Carry’s well in a USWE 15L airborne with water bladder and gear. One positive compared to the Specialized models: relatively convenient battery size.
Made a 40mi 4000ft ride today. 30% gnarly (black), 50% blues; remainder tarmac transfers.
1st battery: 70% boost 21...
Biggest issue I have had is break over angle with a low BB and skid plates. Sold a Decoy due to this. If you like to ride technical terrain, breakover clearance matters. I think the Levo/Kenevo have it nailed. My new Bullit also is good.