so from this i can assume if bikes are not already shipped then even a release in Jan/Feb would mean 2 - 3 months until bikes land in most regions based on sea freight , so no bike in peoples hands until aprl /may
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Alloy. 500w battery compared to shuttle 750w battery. Carbon frame has a lot to do with it though. I’ve not tried a carbon levo. No frames available to buy either. Plus the medium shuttle is a touch smaller than s4 levo . Might make a difference
Could well be the zebs playing a part . It’s a nice bike, planted, goes down nice, goes up ok . But the pivot I felt really stood out and side by side riding over a day on the same trails just made the levo not shine imo
Ride? I own a gen 3 levo alloy 2023 with essentially full upgrade to the equivalent of the recent levo limited edition, but RockShox rather than ohlins gear. :)
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What size did you demo out of interest, I downsized to medium ( 181cm ) for my AM demo. I found the shuttle am to feel significantly lighter than its weight, was fun, very easy to manoeuvre on the trails and had more than enough power ( more than my levo had anyways ). Lt is of interest...
Wife has a trance advanced elite 2 . Sea sparkle colour. Couple questions.
1) any benefit putting a longer fork?
2) can a 29 rear be fitted. On climbing tge 27 pushes her too far back letting the front wheel lift.
3) range extender the only option or can 500/600/ larger battery fit?
Thanks
25.5kg here . It’s not light :) Tuning is suspension.. I also prefer the Bosch engine. More power, better control. Emtb mode meant I almost set and forget.
Umm not sure how you changed tcu that’s well documented specialized don’t support it.
The levo I have with upgrades is 56 lbs. 25.5 kg ( with pedals ). :( I agree the weight is possibly the cause but not much I can do to get it down now.
Shuttle am 2024 model. Xo pro ( middle model ). Size medium. My levo is an alloy 500w s4 with upgraded zeb ultimate 160mm , super deluxe ultimate, trp dhr evo brakes etc. carbon vs alloy I know is not a fair comparison but huge difference between the two bike in my subjective rating of “fun” :)
Can’t say a gen 4 levo excites me. Having bought a gen 3 recently and then demoing a pivot shuttle am I’ve realised the levo is heavy, hard to manoeuvre, challenging to keep on track. And sadly just not fun. The pivot ( I’m not a pivot fan boy ) just feels better all round for my style of...
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did it feel compared to the levo ( im finding the levo heavy and sluggish on the trails. people might say thats "planted". looking at a pivot shuttle AM as the Amflow isnt sold locally but could get one whilst im in aussie at end of the year,. )
Looking at the AM and the LT, ( both bosch ). Loved the AM, ( so much so that it makes my gen 3 levo feel rubbish ) but also looking at the LT. What i love about the am is the nimbleness, maneuverability, its just a fun bike to ride ( levo is heavy, hard to keep on the right lines, just not...
Resale isn't going to matter IMO with ebikes, gen4, gen 5, irrespective anyone buying an ebike is not going to want to buy used because of the risk of motors and lack of warranty. I cant see a market for expensive used ebikes. Im looking at the shuttle AM with the Gen 4 and the LT with the...
It’s carbon for a start so definitely lighter than the levo. I just found the levo takes more effort to keep
It on track. The suspension set up on the pivot is just more fun to ride imo based on riding both bikes back to back over a weekend. I’d definitely give it a try, even in the carpark...
Imo don’t waste your time upgrading. You did what I did, bought the base model put zeb ultimates, super deluxe ultimates, shorter headset , carbon bars etc. top spec bike now. Rides like heavy pig. Save your time and cash and grab a pivot shuttle am. I took one for a weekend, instantly...
imo yes. i found the levo more sketchy on the front end, harder to keep on track, kinda dead feeling, less nimble, and i guess just less fun . i think the bosch motor is better, emtb almost set and forget. cant speak to the carbon models , they may be lighter and not have similar feel to the...