Levo Gen 2 2020 Turbo Levo Owners Thread

[RodC]

The Levos have landed...

I had to look harder to understand its the blue Levo.... i have the same. But the lighting makes it look like its black with gold stickers and chain; like Lotus JPS theme. View attachment 32521

 

[Canakris]

Game over.
Noise 2 months ago: LBS didn't do anything

'Noise' yesterday: LBS said motor needs replacement

 

[James_C]

"didn't do anything" - weren't they willing to fix it?

wouldnt be happy with either of those noises!

 

[Canakris]

"didn't do anything" - weren't they willing to fix it?

wouldnt be happy with either of those noises!

When the LBS tried in the shop, it didn't reproduce the exact sound; showed him the clip, but in the end didn't open the motor compartment. The noise now was clearly a faulty belt resulting in warranty new engine...All in all i'm' happy it completely broke so I get a replacement

 

[RodC]

Game over.
Noise 2 months ago: LBS didn't do anything

'Noise' yesterday: LBS said motor needs replacement

how many miles/ Kms your bike has?

 

[Canakris]

how many miles/ Kms your bike has?

890 kms

 

[RodC]

Hi everyone. How or where can I find which is the latest software revision for my bike? Is there a thread or something about it?

 

[Eduardoramundo]

Hi everyone. How or where can I find which is the latest software revision for my bike? Is there a thread or something about it?

Only the dealer can do this

 

[GaryT]

Only the dealer can do this

I think this is true but it would be sensible to publish the latest releases so we know whether to go go LBS or not.

 

[Criquet17]

I have also upgraded recently to the DVO Topaz T3. I'm a bigger guy at 250 lbs and couldn't get my stock shock on my Turbo Levo Expert to give me the correct sag setting. I called DVO and literally the next day a had a custom tuned shock on the bike. What a difference! Great service.

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Hi Temecula,
I can purchase a secondhand 210x55 DVO Topaz for a good price to replace my RS deluxe RT.
I think it can make a great difference.
What bushings do I need ?
Is it easy to install ?
What is the correct sag setting from DVO ? I am "only" 190 lbs.
Thx

 

[grantini]

I think this is true but it would be sensible to publish the latest releases so we know whether to go go LBS or not.

Usually someone on a forum will spread the word, plus you can call your LBS and ask them.

 

[Criquet17]

dfkenevo can you help me answering my questions about the DVO T3 Air ?

THX.

 

[N928TC]

I had to look harder to understand its the blue Levo.... i have the same. But the lighting makes it look like its black with gold stickers and chain; like Lotus JPS theme. View attachment 32521

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I loved that livery when it came out. I was just a kid but could dig the aesthetic. I do love the blue color that specialized has selected for the Base. Perfect match for Pacific Northwest weather... I will post more pics soon and our initial rider impressions.

 

[dfkenevo]

dfkenevo can you help me answering my questions about the DVO T3 Air ?

THX.

Hi
For the top bushing I re use the one form the Fox shock plus the two washers you can see on the pic.
I'm close to 150lb with all the gear and I run between 180/190 psi , 170 psi on the bladder and I get around 14/15mm of sag.
I do have 2 volume spacers on the positive chamber to make the shock a bit more progressive to prevent bottoming out.

dfkenevo can you help me answering my questions about the DVO T3 Air ?

THX.

 

[Criquet17]

Hi
For the top bushing I re use the one form the Fox shock plus the two washers you can see on the pic.
I'm close to 150lb with all the gear and I run between 180/190 psi , 170 psi on the bladder and I get around 14/15mm of sag.
I do have 2 volume spacers on the positive chamber to make the shock a bit more progressive to prevent bottoming out.


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Wow !!! Thanks for your detailed answer and the time you took to take the pictures.
With all these informations I can now purchase the DVO Topaz shock with confidence.

 

[Voi907]

Game over.
Noise 2 months ago: LBS didn't do anything

'Noise' yesterday: LBS said motor needs replacement

I had the same noise. Specialized replaced the motor under warranty. No charge for install. Hopefully that happens for you too.

 

[Supratad]

Going back to brake swaps
What’s going on with the hose connector on the RH caliper here, the Guide RS?
How does this connect to hose?

Its too small for the barb and olive

 

[Supratad]

It needs a screw in connector with an o-ring. I have one on the hose that came with the brakes, but how do I get if off? It turns but doesn’t unscrew.

 

[salko]

You will not remove these, cause they are factory crimped to the hose.

 

[Supratad]

How do I get new ones then? It’s all olives and barbs on that there google they have now.

 

[Supratad]

Alternatively, is that black “banjo” type fitting removable and thus I could use a new hose and proper banjo?

 

[Supratad]

Answer to that is "no". Thus I have bought a 2m hose with the fitting for Avid Elixr. Bloody awkward. Why doesn't both calipers have the same banjo fittings?
I don't even know why I started this, the Level Ts were working fine.

 

[Supratad]

This is the fitting, ripped from it’s cable like the infant Macduff.

can’t reuse that can I? Nowt way of fixing.

 

[Supratad]

So hose fixed, brakes bled

Lever sticks. Dismantle lever and rub down piston so now it moves nicely. Start reassemble and notice I’ve split one of the rubber rings on the plastic piston. Ffffffffffffffff......

will my level t lever have the same piston rubber?

 

[Supratad]

Well at the end of today, Level Ts swapped out for second hand Guide RS’s. Front brake binding and rear not connecting at all.
it worked for a bit but one sharp grab on the test ride and I felt something give. Brake slacked off. No fluid leaking that I can see. Bleed process went OK.

surely the Level T piston can’t be any different. It looked identical to the guide one though with a few more profile angles.
Bleed again, tomorrow

 

[Lloydd]

Not to change the direction of the thread but I am a new 2020 Turbo Levo Comp owner! Ive added quite a few small items As you can see in a recent picture. After test riding my buddies I absolutely loveee the bike. Drove two hours to get the right size and color. Also decided to go with an orange accent to it and i like it!

Upgrades are as follows:

-BEL-AIR V3 - LUX-ALLOY - (orange) saddle
-Ergon SM E-Mountain Core Prime Men Saddle - Stealth (not pictured on the bike)
-Deity Components Copperhead Stem - 50mm, 31.8 Clamp, +/-0, 1 1/8", Aluminum, Orange (switching to a different one, the orange is off ?)
-HOPE AM/FREERIDE STEM 31.8MM 50MM ORANGE (switching to, i have short arms relative to my height and think this will be better)
-Hope TECH 3 E4 Levers and calibers
-Hope Tech 6 Bolt Floating Disk Rotors (orange)
-SRAM Discrete Trigger Clamp assembly (to move the dropper lever and shifter levers onto the bars)
-Race Face Chester Pedal (orange)
-Ergon GA3 grips (Juicy Orange)
-Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt computer
-Wahoo Speed sensor
-Specialized Levo 2019 2020 Frame Sticker Kit - Orange
-Set tires to Tubeless

anddd that about sums it up for now!
Cheers!

 

[KrisScott1990]

Hi All,

The replacement Levo arrived monday! week turn around to get it replaced after it arrived damaged. TNT took extra care of it after i contacted them and it arrived with the box extra protected by TNT and Bike well protected by Tredz! all in all a good result.

First proper ride last night and WOW, amazing couldnt belive how much fun it is! Considerbly differnt to handle so took a bit to get used to from my L Capra CF Pro which feels short and tiny compared to my L Levo Expert!

Couldnt get the smile off my face! I dont know what hurt more my cheeks from the cheeser or my mates legs trying to keep up on the analoge bike!

No upgrades as such yet apart from UberBike RaceMatrix Pads, Inserts, Tubeless, Maxxis DHF 2.6 EXO+ and Maxxis DHR2 EXO+ 2.6.

No

 

[RodC]

Hi,
I know almost nothing about mtb tires, but I've been reading a lot about the topic... I am looking for future tires replacements, front and back, and I'm kind of confused about the rear Eliminator Blck Dmnd 29x2.3 width.

Is it wider than other 2.3 tires?
its like 63mm wide, while the 2.6 front is 66... could this be correct?

Anyone using an Eddy Current Rear 29x2.6? would it fit?

 

[Supratad]

How is that hallway so clear? Have you just moved in?

 

[KrisScott1990]

How is that hallway so clear? Have you just moved in?

Been in this house a year. Its a very very long hallway, there are sideboards and canva's down it! ha