2019 Turbo Levo Owners Thread

[ccrdave]

lol thats funny but i was thinking more about robs old bike has 27.5 wheels and his new one has 29

 

[Travelly]

I'm 5' 10" and was a L in the 2018 levo - would I definitely be a Medium in the 2019 ?

I test rode a medium and large a few days ago and am 174cm tall. I could fit the large but the medium was a better fit if that helps you out in your decision.

 

[jwrx]

Picked up yesterday. Gave it a quick burn this afternoon. It’s brilliant. Unfortunately I’ll need to change my roofrack. The frame is too wide for the Thule Proride 598. View attachment 5382

i use a additional velcro cargo strap with my proride on the downtube

 

[Gatano]

lol thats funny but i was thinking more about robs old bike has 27.5 wheels and his new one has 29

I know, mine was just a joke as now we also have Blevo on 2019 bikes and the ones with 2018 models can't run away from us (I also have a 2019 Levo on order)

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

lol thats funny but i was thinking more about robs old bike has 27.5 wheels and his new one has 29

Could possibly be. This new 2019 also rolls so damn quick.

 

[Koro]

I know, mine was just a joke as now we also have Blevo on 2019 bikes and the ones with 2018 models can't run away from us (I also have a 2019 Levo on order)

is blevo working now with levos 2019?
can you change the wheelsize that 25kmh speed limit is turned off?

 

[neils]

So I bought my wife a new Turbo Levo whilst we’re away in Corfu.....Well at least that’s what I told her it was!!

 

[neils]

So I bought my wife a new Turbo Levo whilst we’re away in Corfu.....Well at least that’s what I told her it was!!

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She’s says... I thought they only made Alloy and Carbon frames!!
Oops...I think I’ve been rumbled!

 

[KristianBHald]

Where the hell can i buy the Levo Sworks????

 

[Benson]

So after all my procrastinating I went and ordered a Comp Carbon in Blue Tint from the guys at Basing Cycles. Can’t wait ??

 

[Paul Carruthers]

Any idea what happens when the button battery in the frame TCU dies?
Is there a warning of low power? I believe there is a spare battery in the unit but requires tweezers to remove it.

 

[AnthonyDouglas]

Any idea what happens when the button battery in the frame TCU dies?
Is there a warning of low power? I believe there is a spare battery in the unit but requires tweezers to remove it.

I haven't tested it, but as far as I'm aware the button battery is only there to store clock data and error logs, and the TCU draws power from the battery for it's other uses.

 

[TheLexus]

I've read that there are problems with the brose mag that are investigated by spec... have someone else more information about that?

The guess was it has something todo with the noise.

EDIT: Information is comming from a dealer and it has something todo with the noise. Now we cannot order the bike anymore until there are newer information.

 

[Specialized Rider Care]

he button battery is only there to store clock data and error logs, and the TCU draws power from the battery for it's other uses.

YES. It's a CR2016 coin cell. There is a "battery low" warning that will show, and no loss of functionality if it ran out.

Only extra thing this coin cell does is to artificially prolong the "on" button press/hold time to approx 1 second, so that the bike can self-check on start up correctly before powering on. If the battery did run out, you'd just need to hold the on button for 1 second rather than just pressing it quickly.

 

[Gee68]

I've read that there are problems with the brose mag that are investigated by spec... have someone else more information about that?

The guess was it has something todo with the noise.

EDIT: Information is comming from a dealer and it has something todo with the noise. Now we cannot order the bike anymore until there are newer information.

I rode mine for the first time last night and the noise from the motor when under load is quite off putting.
Other than that the bike felt good but I only had half an hour on it.

 

[knut7]

Hmm, I don't remember the pre production motor unit I rode beeing very noisy. Sure, there was a bit of noise at high rpm. But my impression was it was still pretty quiet. But I have ridden a lot of Shimano E8000 and Bosch Performance CX lately.

Could be the production unit is more noisy than the pre prod. then...

 

[TheLexus]

Maybe some sort of assembly fail, that would be easy to change. But time will tell.

 

[Travelly]

Yes a fair few of the standard cheat chants!

I just dont get why people say its cheating. How can you be cheating unless you are in an event where there are rules and therefore you are not abiding by some rule. Its just for fun in my view and an eMTB allows me to have way more fun.

 

[Travelly]

M Comp Carbon for just over 5k anyone? ?

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How come such a good price? I am in the market for a medium comp carbon.

 

[R120]

Basically Freeborn sell most bikes at 15% off rrp- the same discount applies to the Alloy Comp so you can pick one up for I think £4300 from them.

 

[Travelly]

Basically Freeborn sell most bikes at 15% off rrp- the same discount applies to the Alloy Comp so you can pick one up for I think £4300 from them.

AH ok cool. Might have to give them a ring as that M in blue is what Im after. Berkshire cycles are awaiting for more stock so not sure hoe long I would have to wait.

 

[R120]

I would get on the phone quick as it was the only one they had in stock so may be gone

 

[TheLexus]

@Peko I asked about the delivery stop above

 

[Travelly]

I would get on the phone quick as it was the only one they had in stock so may be gone

the only thing is I have a deposit down at Berkshire cycles so would have to ask for a refund on that first. Then its about getting down there to pick it up.

 

[Travelly]

I would get on the phone quick as it was the only one they had in stock so may be gone

Just spoke to them, it sold yesterday. damn!!!!!

 

[Marcus Arrowsmith]

Does anyone think the new Levo would benefit a slightly wider front tyre, ie 2.8

 

[Travelly]

Does anyone think the new Levo would benefit a slightly wider front tyre, ie 2.8

Will have to wait until I get one to ride it to then make an opinion.

 

[Paul Carruthers]

Just picked up my basic levo in Hypa yellow, rode 15 miles home, wouldn’t say the motor is noisy, however on paved sections lots of tyre noise.

Looking forward to a proper ride out.

 

[Brezza]

i use a additional velcro cargo strap with my proride on the downtube

Could you post a photo of that please. Cheers

 

[RockinRick]

I rode mine for the first time last night and the noise from the motor when under load is quite off putting.
Other than that the bike felt good but I only had half an hour on it.

My Dealer said they have stopped shipment (as mentioned) and some motors are noisy and some are not. Our dealer is going to have owners bring their new bikes back to check what they have. Then looking for a direction from Spec on a fix etc...