Levo Gen 2 AXS system on 2020 levo comp

[jimbo255]

Hi Guys,

looked on the forum and find conflicting advice. I am looking to upgrade my system to a AXS system but confused whether I can as I believe that I don’t have a UDH, is that right? Of not which upgrade pack should I get. Thanks

 

[salko]

Yes, Gen2 Levo does not have UDH, so you can only make an regular AXS upgrade, cheapest option is "SRAM GX Eagle AXS Upgrade Kit ". I have made this upgrade about 4 years back when GX AXS was released and it was one of the best upgrades of my bike, this system is very robust, still shifting perfectly like on day one and I've replaced at least several bent derailleur hangers ...
And on 2020 Comp you now have 11sp drivetrain so you need to swap the cassette+chain for at least SX/NX Eagle if you want to keep original Roval wheels/hubs, but if you want to have cassette GX or up you will also need to replace a Shimano HG driver for an XD driver .... or even replace the whole wheel for one with a ratchet version of the rear hub - more reliable and easy maitanence ...

 

[jimbo255]

Yes, Gen2 Levo does not have UDH, so you can only make an regular AXS upgrade, cheapest option is "SRAM GX Eagle AXS Upgrade Kit ". I have made this upgrade about 4 years back when GX AXS was released and it was one of the best upgrades of my bike, this system is very robust, still shifting perfectly like on day one and I've replaced at least several bent derailleur hangers ...
And on 2020 Comp you now have 11sp drivetrain so you need to swap the cassette+chain for at least SX/NX Eagle if you want to keep original Roval wheels/hubs, but if you want to have cassette GX or up you will also need to replace a Shimano HG driver for an XD driver .... or even replace the whole wheel for one with a ratchet version of the rear hub - more reliable and easy maitanence ...

Perfect, thank you for the detailed response

 

[jimbo255]

@salko just to make sure, this is all I need? I dont need to change the chain ring or cranks? Thanks

 

[whitymon]

Did you miss the chainring over there?

 

[jimbo255]

Did you miss the chainring over there?

From what I understand you don't need to change it but wanted to make sure

 

[salko]

If your current chainring looks like this, it should be compatible with 12spd chains. If you can get it I would recommend replacing it with SRAM EAGLE 32T 104BCD X-SYNC2 STEEL (Specialized part number is S201400002), runs much smoother ...
No, you don't need to replace the cranks.

 

[jimbo255]

Do you need to remove the motor to get the old cabiling out? The shop is quoting £150 as apparently you need to remove it, I'd have thought you could just pull it and it would slide out.

 

[salko]

You absolutely don't need to touch the motor to remove the old cable housing, but you must loose the cable clamp which is behind the shock, so you must remove the shock (I think removing the front shock bolt is enough and you lower the shock a bit) to reach this clamp ...
That shop is trying to rip you off!

 

[jimbo255]

You absolutely don't need to touch the motor to remove the old cable housing, but you must loose the cable clamp which is behind the shock, so you must remove the shock (I think removing the front shock bolt is enough and you lower the shock a bit) to reach this clamp ...
That shop is trying to rip you off!

Thank you, I won't name them but I thought so and am dissapointed as I've bought 2 Levos from them (one of them a S works) so that is dissapointing. I'm going to do it myself then as I'm upgrading the rear shock anyway so can do it then. @salko thank you for the great help and quick responses!

 

[salko]

And one more thing: if you have a carbon frame then afaik you don't have a cable clamp behind the shock so I guess cable housing should slide right out...

Edit: oh now I see you are asking for Comp which has alloy frame, so clamp is there...

 

[Binhill1]

You could get housing out but I think it may be a lot harder to get it back in. Hopefully I'm wrong.

 

[salko]

If he goes AXS he won't be puting the hose back in anymore

 

[jimbo255]

You could get housing out but I think it may be a lot harder to get it back in. Hopefully I'm wrong.

I would imagine so but it's defo not going back in the AXS system is awesome compared to the factory fitted SRAM!

 

[Binhill1]

I would imagine so but it's defo not going back in the AXS system is awesome compared to the factory fitted SRAM!

Ok not often I'm right but im wrong again. I just had a pain of a job with cables it's still fresh in my mind. I didn't know what AXS was well I thought Bluetooth or something similar.