Spoke to Specialized UK today, they still haven't heard anything?
What county did you source yours from?
2019 Turbo Levo Owners Thread
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What county did you source yours from?
2manytickets
Member
Wait a minutes who shipped you that and how do I get one?
Fitted this the week before Christmas. However....... got a call from TF tuned saying..... Cane Creek have been in touch with them and have said that they do not recommend that you put a DB IL Coil on your 2019 Levo or 2019 Stumpjumper as they are worried the shaft of the shock may snap near the rear eyelet due to the increased leverage force created by the yoke.
So..... I am sending the shock back to TF Tuned who are happy to give me a refund and we are working on 'other' possible options.
It is a real shame as I have been for 3 rides with the new coil shock on and compared to the standard air shock the new coil shock in my opinion is far superior especially on the terrain I ride
thanks for the heads up Chris let me know what you change to as after having a coil on my last bike there is no way i will be happy with the air shock
I wondered if the fox van from the 2019 kenevo entry level would fit!!!
I wondered if the fox van from the 2019 kenevo entry level would fit!!!
jimmyjam
Member
Does this compromise the air needed to cool the motor? I've got the sponge fitted....
Hi Dave,
The eye to eye is different.
216x57 for the Fox Kenevo. Off Specialized website
210x52.5 for the 2019 Levo. Off Specialized website
Fitted this the week before Christmas. However....... got a call from TF tuned saying..... Cane Creek have been in touch with them and have said that they do not recommend that you put a DB IL Coil on your 2019 Levo or 2019 Stumpjumper as they are worried the shaft of the shock may snap near the rear eyelet due to the increased leverage force created by the yoke.
So..... I am sending the shock back to TF Tuned who are happy to give me a refund and we are working on 'other' possible options.
It is a real shame as I have been for 3 rides with the new coil shock on and compared to the standard air shock the new coil shock in my opinion is far superior especially on the terrain I ride
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Shame - looks nice too ??
I spoke I to TF tuned yesterday and have ordered an Öhlins TTX M22 series 14 metric for my 19 Levo. It’s the right size so should fit perfectly. I will ask them about ny sort of issues with stroke/shaft worries when it comes in. I have been disappointed with the stock air shock. Can’t believe they spec such a low end shock with a bike that retails for over 7k.
Having said that, I have been tweaking with it recently and today at bike park wales it did perform slightly better than before. It’s not bottoming out so much which is a good think.
Having said that, I have been tweaking with it recently and today at bike park wales it did perform slightly better than before. It’s not bottoming out so much which is a good think.
I was having trouble setting up my suspension until I found the suspension calculator on the Specialized website. The base settings for me were really close.
Suspension Calculator App | Specialized.com
I thought the Shit Lip look pretty good.
I used that calculator and still had to put in more pressure than it said, then I am jumping a lot on my bike. Forgot to say, today my rockguardz came off on the trail somewhere. Not happy at all considering it cost £65. Lost forever! I won’t be replacing it.
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lenny74
Active member
Wait, what are we looking at here??? New 4 bolt cover? And this still requires a home mod to prevent any crud intake? I'm confused, what have you been shipped, by who and for what purpose?
Gyro
Member
Hi there,Fitted this the week before Christmas. However....... got a call from TF tuned saying..... Cane Creek have been in touch with them and have said that they do not recommend that you put a DB IL Coil on your 2019 Levo or 2019 Stumpjumper as they are worried the shaft of the shock may snap near the rear eyelet due to the increased leverage force created by the yoke.
So..... I am sending the shock back to TF Tuned who are happy to give me a refund and we are working on 'other' possible options.
It is a real shame as I have been for 3 rides with the new coil shock on and compared to the standard air shock the new coil shock in my opinion is far superior especially on the terrain I ride
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Looks like I may have the same issue, I've just fitted a CC also with a 550lb spring, running max hi speed rebound damping to keep the the bike from bucking on rough downhills.
Getting about 165mm travel, paired with 180mm Lyrik forks makes for a great ride.
Also a strip of PVC tape to keep the crap out of the motor housing as pictured, due for replacement.
Other changes include 160mm KTM cranks 155mm raised the cadence too much and outside the motors sweetspot.
SRAM EX1 8 Speed & CushCore inserts.
Rockguardz motor protector, which I've added an extra 2.5mm of glassfibre to the area under the motor as being Carbon I broke it second time out.
Painted dots in all fastenings to monitor any loosening, which is not infrequent.
I've been following your upgrades with much interest keep the coming.
All the best Andrew AKA Gyro.
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Interesting that you have put a 180mm fork on the bike. I didn’t think it could take anything above 160mm? Would love to turn mine into a full on enduro bike with a longer fork.
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Indigo
Active member
I think I have spotted the new fix at 37sec into this YouTube video.
I plastic film to cover the hole
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Looks ok, although it won’t cover the gap completely. Will order some film on amazon.I think I have spotted the new fix at 37sec into this YouTube video.
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I plastic film to cover the hole
Fitted this the week before Christmas. However....... got a call from TF tuned saying..... Cane Creek have been in touch with them and have said that they do not recommend that you put a DB IL Coil on your 2019 Levo or 2019 Stumpjumper as they are worried the shaft of the shock may snap near the rear eyelet due to the increased leverage force created by the yoke.
So..... I am sending the shock back to TF Tuned who are happy to give me a refund and we are working on 'other' possible options.
It is a real shame as I have been for 3 rides with the new coil shock on and compared to the standard air shock the new coil shock in my opinion is far superior especially on the terrain I ride
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That is horrible to hear. Hope they will find a solution (Titanium shaft) or 17-4PH steel.
I think I have spotted the new fix at 37sec into this YouTube video.
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I plastic film to cover the hole
If you look very closely at any 2019 Levo you will find that the plastic film pictured is actually already fitted on your bike.
It just shows up more on the Matt coloured carbon frame of this Expert.
All it is, is some frame protection between the frame and the rear triangle as the gap between the two is very tight in this location ?
StevoKickstart
Active member
Thanks Bend & Specialized Rider Care- the rubber washer also fell out of my bike when I took the battery out and I've been perplexed since trying to find where it came from!! worries are now over..
Regarding the mud build up from the back wheel- that does concern me. Are Specialized looking to provide a specific clip on guard?
Cheers
Regarding the mud build up from the back wheel- that does concern me. Are Specialized looking to provide a specific clip on guard?
Cheers
Hi,
165mm travel in the rear? Don’t you have any collisions from tire or any other interfering parts?
Gyro
Member
Surprisingly not, about 1.5mm clearance between the yolk and seat tube on it's high position. Bottom bracket is about 20mm higher than stock, still catch it from time to time hence the rock guard.
Replied Gyro
I am really surprised how that could happen. They have a tremendous engineering team and one would expect them to both do computer simulations and real world tests with pre-series products. Specialized sells premium products at premium prices. And their main edge are the frames (because most other bike have much better components at lower prices). I am quite sure, that this will have an impact on their 2019 sales figures of the Levo. Is there any official information regarding this issue from Specialized?
Fixed that for you...
Maastricht
E*POWAH Master
Dear Davez, there has been many communication about this topic already. Check the Specialized Rider Care postings on the forum. You can check my post of yesterday as well. My LBS already sorted out the early 2019 issues for me and added the rubber flap on top of the sponge. I am really happy with the end result.
I guess everyone can make mistakes but it's important how you deal with them. In my case Specialized Rider Care contacted me via this forum even without me asking about it. I must admit as well that I was frustrated at first as I paid a huge amount of money for this bike and then had the test rider feeling but again it's sorted so I can't complain about these topics anymore.
neils
Well-known member
These look a great mod for keeping the crap out and also protecting the main pivot bearings a little...
or here if that FB page won't link.
Levo 2019: protection du moteur (boue) : Levo Range Extender
or here if that FB page won't link.
Levo 2019: protection du moteur (boue) : Levo Range Extender
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Yes - let's hope LevoRangeExtender start selling them soon as it looks better than my duct tape solution
Robser
Member
Dear Fellows,
I have a 19Levo Comp Carbon (the red one) with der Fox 34 Rhythm ebike fork. I want to replace this fork. What are you thinking aboute the lyrik rc2 160mm. Is this fork stiff enough or ist the Fox 36 ebike version necessary or recommendable? I mean, the Lyrik is cheaper and I‘d like to have 160mm travel.
I am 182cm and 95kg rider. Which offset do I need (51 oder 42mm)?
Thx a lot and ride on
I have a 19Levo Comp Carbon (the red one) with der Fox 34 Rhythm ebike fork. I want to replace this fork. What are you thinking aboute the lyrik rc2 160mm. Is this fork stiff enough or ist the Fox 36 ebike version necessary or recommendable? I mean, the Lyrik is cheaper and I‘d like to have 160mm travel.
I am 182cm and 95kg rider. Which offset do I need (51 oder 42mm)?
Thx a lot and ride on
The Lyric is more than man enough, you would have to be pushing it on pro level downhill courses to put it out of its comfort zone. EWS riders are putting it thought a lot more abuse that we ever will. I dont have a Levo but I have been running a 180mm Lyric RC 2 for 5 months no issue on my Vitus. Its a much burlier fork than the one you are running at the moment.
I also have a Fox Factory 36 on my other EMTB, normal version not E-Bike specific and that has no issues whatsoever.
I also have a Fox Factory 36 on my other EMTB, normal version not E-Bike specific and that has no issues whatsoever.
Stephen
Member
Hallo to this forum ,
I am new here and have been following the forum with much interest and learning a lot from you all . Thank you . I have a 2019 turbo levo s-works since November , which I think is a great bike . My only concern at the moment is the motor muck fix , which is , in my opinion causing many people to doubt about the profesional way Specialized is going about solving this problem . I contacted Specialized Spain about the foam and the new 4 bolt motor covers . They replied that they are available and must be ordered by my retailer . Yesterday I went to my retailer and they handed over the foam ( do it yourself ! ) and they told me that Specialized does not consider it necessary to change the motor covers . I have written again to Specialized Spain asking for the motor covers .
I agree with several comments on this forum , that Specialized really should give out an official statement regarding this topic , which would solve the uncertainty that is very apparent .
I am new here and have been following the forum with much interest and learning a lot from you all . Thank you . I have a 2019 turbo levo s-works since November , which I think is a great bike . My only concern at the moment is the motor muck fix , which is , in my opinion causing many people to doubt about the profesional way Specialized is going about solving this problem . I contacted Specialized Spain about the foam and the new 4 bolt motor covers . They replied that they are available and must be ordered by my retailer . Yesterday I went to my retailer and they handed over the foam ( do it yourself ! ) and they told me that Specialized does not consider it necessary to change the motor covers . I have written again to Specialized Spain asking for the motor covers .
I agree with several comments on this forum , that Specialized really should give out an official statement regarding this topic , which would solve the uncertainty that is very apparent .
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