2019 Turbo Levo Owners Thread
- Thread starter Rob Rides EMTB
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Great mini review and totally agree with you on the base spec. There really is no point changing anything until you have had a good few off road blasts on it. Until then how could you possibly know what you need to change? Well said and enjoy your new bike ?So I took my Levo 2019 out for its first proper ride today and I bloody loved it. 22.35 miles in total, 13 mile round trip on road to and from the trails and 9.35 miles off road on QECP singletrack. Got home with 4% of the battery remaining and that was a mix of all modes although mainly trail used for the off road stuff with a few blasts of turbo here and there. Bearing in mind I am 6ft 2" and approx 16 stone I thought this was pretty good. I can fine tune that I'm sure.
I have the base model Levo and for the riding that I mainly do, the spec has worked extremely well and I see no reason to change anything at this early stage (pedals and tubeless are a must though).The Sektor fork performed better than I expected and for standard single track riding Its a perfect starting point, same goes for the level T brakes. Both would probably need to be upgraded in line with your riding type if need be but for a base model they work extremely well and I was impressed with both.
Having never ridden a 29er before I was dubious how it would handle but again I was blown away with just how easy to control and playful the bike was. I was popping wheelies and jumping the bike with ease and it felt great. It works, it just bloody works.
I did keep and eye on the build up of debris behind the back wheel and have attached a photo of during and after the ride for those interested in how this may be a problem. Strangely there was less debris at the end of the ride so Its either all ended up inside the motoror simply fell away from the frame during the ride. I'm not bothered where it went, as if a problem arises from this I will simply get it sorted by Specialized under warranty. The bike is being ridden as intended.
The motor by the way, was quiet, very quiet. You know its there at times, as you should but overall this thing sounds good and so far and I have no concerns. Great power too.
For prospective buyers, get the spec you can afford and don't be swayed by going up a level because you think you need better components. The bike works at base level and it works well. Upgrades can come later when you know what you need to change. Don't get me wrong if you can afford it then level up but don't feel you need to.
Bottom line is, I bloody love this bike and what it can do and I think you will too.
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Levo Lution
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So I took my Levo 2019 out for its first proper ride today and I bloody loved it. 22.35 miles in total, 13 mile round trip on road to and from the trails and 9.35 miles off road on QECP singletrack. Got home with 4% of the battery remaining and that was a mix of all modes although mainly trail used for the off road stuff with a few blasts of turbo here and there. Bearing in mind I am 6ft 2" and approx 16 stone I thought this was pretty good. I can fine tune that I'm sure.
I have the base model Levo and for the riding that I mainly do, the spec has worked extremely well and I see no reason to change anything at this early stage (pedals and tubeless are a must though).The Sektor fork performed better than I expected and for standard single track riding Its a perfect starting point, same goes for the level T brakes. Both would probably need to be upgraded in line with your riding type if need be but for a base model they work extremely well and I was impressed with both.
Having never ridden a 29er before I was dubious how it would handle but again I was blown away with just how easy to control and playful the bike was. I was popping wheelies and jumping the bike with ease and it felt great. It works, it just bloody works.
I did keep and eye on the build up of debris behind the back wheel and have attached a photo of during and after the ride for those interested in how this may be a problem. Strangely there was less debris at the end of the ride so Its either all ended up inside the motor
The motor by the way, was quiet, very quiet. You know its there at times, as you should but overall this thing sounds good and so far and I have no concerns. Great power too.
For prospective buyers, get the spec you can afford and don't be swayed by going up a level because you think you need better components. The bike works at base level and it works well. Upgrades can come later when you know what you need to change. Don't get me wrong if you can afford it then level up but don't feel you need to.
Bottom line is, I bloody love this bike and what it can do and I think you will too.
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So far the most helpful quick review for my decision-making process of getting a new bike. Thank you. Enjoy your bike?
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All Mountain Coaching
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I agree mate. I think the forks and brakes are actually really good. We're always told components won't live up to much, get bigger, get better and i've always listened and gone top end.
Now i've upgraded to Guide Ultimates with new pads and i can tell you there doesn't feel any more power in the brakes, in fact the bite is not as good
Mathias Levo
New Member
Brilliant review buddy! I'm awaiting my levo and can't wait to get my hands on it!So I took my Levo 2019 out for its first proper ride today and I bloody loved it. 22.35 miles in total, 13 mile round trip on road to and from the trails and 9.35 miles off road on QECP singletrack. Got home with 4% of the battery remaining and that was a mix of all modes although mainly trail used for the off road stuff with a few blasts of turbo here and there. Bearing in mind I am 6ft 2" and approx 16 stone I thought this was pretty good. I can fine tune that I'm sure.
I have the base model Levo and for the riding that I mainly do, the spec has worked extremely well and I see no reason to change anything at this early stage (pedals and tubeless are a must though).The Sektor fork performed better than I expected and for standard single track riding Its a perfect starting point, same goes for the level T brakes. Both would probably need to be upgraded in line with your riding type if need be but for a base model they work extremely well and I was impressed with both.
Having never ridden a 29er before I was dubious how it would handle but again I was blown away with just how easy to control and playful the bike was. I was popping wheelies and jumping the bike with ease and it felt great. It works, it just bloody works.
I did keep and eye on the build up of debris behind the back wheel and have attached a photo of during and after the ride for those interested in how this may be a problem. Strangely there was less debris at the end of the ride so Its either all ended up inside the motor
The motor by the way, was quiet, very quiet. You know its there at times, as you should but overall this thing sounds good and so far and I have no concerns. Great power too.
For prospective buyers, get the spec you can afford and don't be swayed by going up a level because you think you need better components. The bike works at base level and it works well. Upgrades can come later when you know what you need to change. Don't get me wrong if you can afford it then level up but don't feel you need to.
Bottom line is, I bloody love this bike and what it can do and I think you will too.
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James_MTB
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Tyre insert; protects the rims
robikinkela
Member
Hi everyone. I would like to write about how good the new Levo is (and it is so, in fact) but unfortunately a series of problems ruins everything. Yesterday morning I got dressed to go for a ride and the bike did not turn on. I went to the retailer who reset the system to me: all right. This morning, I was ready to ride and I found the bike dead. All of this is frustrating.
- Thread starter
- #911
Do the green battery lights show on when you connect the cable to the battery?
robikinkela
Member
Yes, it is. It all looks good, battery and connectors. I think it's a problem at the TCU. I'll let you know. Monday I'll take the bike to the workshop and we'll see.
robikinkela
Member
I tried everything, it does not work. All that remains is to bring the bike into the workshop.
greenfizz
New Member
Any experience with TCD (turbo connect display)? I got it 2 weeks ago and except the heart rate, it only shows wrong figures. As far as I understood, connection to Mission Control is actually not working (and therefore no heart rate is recorded). Any positive experience?
- Thread starter
- #916
The green LED lights should not show when the connector is plugged in to the battery. I saw this on a bike, the power cable needed to be changed. Make sure your dealer check that ?
Just weighed it with pedals and garmin and it weighs 21.2kg.
Happy with that ?
robikinkela
Member
Questo è esattamente ciò che accade nel mio caso. Grazie per l'informazione!
Levo Lution
New Member
So finally Levo 2019 arrived also to my LBS ?. I test rode it today (aluminium comp) and it was very nice, smooth and quiet ride. Right after I test rode Levo 2018 (aluminium comp) which they had on 29 inch wheels for some reason. Also very nice, smooth and quiet ride. To be honest, I did not feel much difference... I know it was only short street ride (app 10 minutes each) but stil thought that I was gonna feel some difference.
Can someone who had 2018 model and now has 2019 model tell me where are the most important differences that I will actually feel / use in real riding. Thank you.
Can someone who had 2018 model and now has 2019 model tell me where are the most important differences that I will actually feel / use in real riding. Thank you.
That is bad news. I just puchased one...did you figure it out what's wrong with it?
vannibombonato
New Member
Finally managed to do my maiden voyage today, levo 2019 expert.
70km, 1500m altitude, I left with 92% battery (my fault) and battery died on me on the last 900m. Ridden mostly on trail with some eco and turbo segments.
The strange thing is that battery was at 3%, not sure this is normal. Engine simply stopped giving power, according to mission control all systems were green. Charging battery now to check that nothing happened.
For the rest, bike was fantastic but this was an “easy” trip on country roads (safe for the river that I had to cross walking...).
70km, 1500m altitude, I left with 92% battery (my fault) and battery died on me on the last 900m. Ridden mostly on trail with some eco and turbo segments.
The strange thing is that battery was at 3%, not sure this is normal. Engine simply stopped giving power, according to mission control all systems were green. Charging battery now to check that nothing happened.
For the rest, bike was fantastic but this was an “easy” trip on country roads (safe for the river that I had to cross walking...).
Smiffy277
New Member
Finally arrived on Tuesday. Only managed 15miles since. Hoping to get more miles in next week.
Matt00
Member
Courtesy of RaceCo Cycles. Loving the bike, from bike parks to trails its way beyond my capabilities!
Is that a carbon comp thats been through the pimp wash?
Matt00
Member
Haha yes. Forks, rear shock, dropper and Burgtec finishing kit. Still covered in sheep crap after today but will be even dirtier after Forest of Dean tomorrow no doubt
Where in the FoD are you riding? I'm billy-no-mates tomorrow.
Swissrob
Well-known member
Stealth porn.
Guys, Rode my Levo Expert today at the Forest of Dean and loved it. What a bike! However, issue I came across was not with the bike, but getting it onto my Thule rack. I have an older Thule rack, a 923 EuroWay 3-4 bike carrier towbar mounted rack. When trying to attack a bike arm from the carrier to the bike, it was very difficult and due to the frame design of the Levo there isnt really a good place to get it to clamp to the frame of the bike due to the thick frame. I tried so many ways to get it to clamp. I did try to get the arm and grip to go through the frame where the shock is, but it wont fit through.
I wanted to ask anyone with a Thule towbar mounted bike rack how they are securing their bike and could they show some images please?
Thanks
Ian
I wanted to ask anyone with a Thule towbar mounted bike rack how they are securing their bike and could they show some images please?
Thanks
Ian
Matt00
Member
Just going to do the extended red and maybe a couple of downhills. Just waiting for a friend to confirm the time
Maastricht
E*POWAH Master
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