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  1. Swissrob

    Swiss support biking.

    Switzerland had a vote on biking rights last weekend, now if I could just get all those walkers off my tracks;-)) 'Almost three-quarters of Swiss voters have approved a proposal to enshrine cycling, and cycling infrastructure, in the country’s constitution.' Full article here. Bikes coast into...
  2. Swissrob

    The Name and No Shame Thread, Tell us about your good LBS Experiences Here

    Lars is the man for Specialized and Santa Cruz in Zurich, Switzerland, great knowledge, prices and one man show. www.mountainthrill.ch
  3. Swissrob

    Levo Gen 2 2019 / 2020 Specialized Turbo Levo info and FAQ

    2019 Levo catalogue in German (Switzerland) https://www.velo-elsener.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sell_sheed_LEVO_II.pdf
  4. Swissrob

    Ebikes on planes

    I enquired through Qantas this is their response. Under IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations a lithium battery cannot exceed 160Wh to be accepted as passenger baggage. As the E-bike uses a 500Wh lithium battery which exceeds this restriction considerably, it would not be permitted as passenger...
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    New Levo price quotes

    I talked to my LBS today, Specialized is not offering any discount on 2018 models at this stage and may not do so this year as they have been so popular. There has been a lot of talk about 2019 price increases and his feeling is that the Sworks will not sell as well as other years as it is just...
  6. Swissrob

    Answered Bike-glasses, any recommendations?

    I bought some good ones in Decathlon Italy, maybe they have stores else where, I have the yellow ones for in the forest and dark ones, cheap/comfy. Lunettes de VTT adulte ST 100 transparentes catégorie 0 - Decathlon Also these weight lifting gloves are great, gel pad on the palm and extra...
  7. Swissrob

    E -bike snobbery

    The main problem with any bike nowadays is the f@#kin internet, too much information and opinions. This sows the seeds of doubt it which didn't happen 20 years ago, you just got on your bike and rode. I am a Levo rider and keep worrying about the brakes and forks but found no issues with them...
  8. Swissrob

    All New 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo launched

    It only took me three years to make my Ferrari, no one can tell it from the real thing...……..
  9. Swissrob

    Levo Gen 2 Specialized Turbo Levo and Kenevo Weight

    2018 Levo Comp, with a few small low cost changes I have lowered the weight about 2.5Kg, not from the bike but me! 2 months and 450kms I have lost 2.5Kg body weight, just ride the wheels off your bike and the weight will drop!
  10. Swissrob

    All New 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo launched

    You really are getting the prickly end of the pineapple! Specialized should be giving you one as a brand ambassador given the work you put in here patiently explaining some of their decisions.
  11. Swissrob

    All New 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo launched

    I have been looking for a chart like this to try and work out the best cadence/power efficiency. So am I correct in assuming it is still worthwhile (from a power consumption point of view) that on a hill you are better grinding away in a higher gear rather than low gear high cadence?
  12. Swissrob

    Answered Insurance

    A pity this is not available in Switzerland although I did get bike cover through house insurance for Chf6000 @ Chf150 per year. Tobi it might be worth contacting Home they have 1100 members in Zurich to make a start up worthwhile.
  13. Swissrob

    Beginner to off-roading: Hardtail or Full-sus?

    Full suspension no ifs or buts. Once you get back on the bike you will start doing trails you only dreamed of and for that FS is the way to go. Motor takes care of any perceived inefficiencies. I still have and ride the original (2002 Specialized Enduro expert) all mountain bike with the full...
  14. Swissrob

    All New 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo launched

    Me to, I would love this with Camo or Black stickers and get that advertising crap off my wheels!
  15. Swissrob

    All New 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo launched

    There does not seem to be prices released for Germany or Switzerland, so I will have to wait and see if it is much change. I do like the Comp in beige but with the green stickers not so much, I would love it if it came without them and add or replace as you like. But I guess it makes sense for a...
  16. Swissrob

    Unanswered Upgrading battery to increase range...

    The experts will be along later;-) but as I understand it you are correct, if the voltage is the same then you should be good. I have a shed load of Lion battery drills and grinders, A/hrs of the batteries are all over the place but the machine does not care. The only thing I would double...
  17. Swissrob

    The deals thread - Post good deals that you’ve found online here

    Some deals here but my LBS gave me 15% off at the start of the season. E-Mountainbikes im Biker-Boarder Shop
  18. Swissrob

    EMTB bike race meeting

    Following on from Robs race video is it worth having a sticky where members can post EMTB race meeting dates, anything from fun to professional? I kick it off with a fun race in Davos Switzerland. This popped up on Facebook, this weekend in Davos Switzerland. Who is training for next year...
  19. Swissrob

    2019 Specialized Turbo Levo. All the details confirmed S-Works PICS

    I was more thinking about motor bolt mount locations and charging plugs and hope they don't go down the Apple route debacle of change for the sake of change.
  20. Swissrob

    2019 Specialized Turbo Levo. All the details confirmed S-Works PICS

    With all the rumours about different models (fsr vs expert) maybe having different frames I wonder whether the new motors are backwards compatible? As I understand it, at present any motor or battery can go in any frame, it would be good (but makes no sense for Specialized) if this was possible...
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