Decision time - and the outcome is...

[TtheArab]

2019 Levo Comp picking up from Tiso in Perth tomorrow 11:30.

Comrie Croft here I come c12:00.....

Small discount but reassurance of being able to take it to Tiso if any issues outweighed waiting for a Decoy or trying to buy good 2nd hand or larger discount from elsewhere.

Thanks to all the folk that have posted their experiences - read so many so hope this is the right choice.

T

 

[Hitby]

I’ve decided on the same. The peace of mind of having decent local backup overrode the bigger discounts from other places. What colour did you go for? I‘ve got a large nice blue ?

 

[miPbiP]

The Levo's the one I keep coming back to, still trying to find a test ride in M, & wonder if I should try a 650b'er first though. Canyon Spectral:ON was a lot of fun but a bit of a tank on the twisty forest trails I enjoy most - good planted and physical ride though. Currently on a gen 1 Evil Following which 29er but a bit shorter in cs & wheelbase.

Hmm.

 

[TtheArab]

I’ve decided on the same. The peace of mind of having decent local backup overrode the bigger discounts from other places. What colour did you go for? I‘ve got a large nice blue ?

Battleship.

 

[TtheArab]

Took all of 3 mins for it to go technical on me. Loss of power and red over blue LEDs.

Massive disappointment.....

 

[TtheArab]

Motor error apparently....

 

[miPbiP]

It's brand new

Took all of 3 mins for it to go technical on me. Loss of power and red over blue LEDs.

Massive disappointment.....

It's brand new?

Take it back. Ask for replacement or refund not repair unless it's trivial. Once you accept repair, it's yours, my understanding of the law.

 

[miPbiP]

PS sorry for your disappointment, what a deflator.

 

[mike13]

Torn between a few bikes, what to buy, think you've swayed me away from Specialized, hopefully it's easily resolved!

 

[miPbiP]

Torn between a few bikes, what to buy, think you've swayed me away from Specialized, hopefully it's easily resolved!

Mistakes happen. The real test is what happens next.

 

[TtheArab]

Refunded after the guys tried connectors etc. Consistently coming up with error.

Gutted

 

[mike13]

Mistakes happen. The real test is what happens next.

Much as i agree, i seem to read a lot about motor and battery replacement under warranty with Specialized, i'd rather not have the issue in the first place!

 

[miPbiP]

Refunded after the guys tried connectors etc. Consistently coming up with error.

Gutted

good result.

are they getting you another?

 

[miPbiP]

Much as i agree, i seem to read a lot about motor and battery replacement under warranty with Specialized, i'd rather not have the issue in the first place!

of course.

 

[TtheArab]

No. It was the only one in that wasn’t (no offence intended) in the weirdo camo colour.

They did have comp carbon in L for another £1,000 but didn’t feel like giving me it for the same as the alu one !! ?

 

[Doomanic]

The Levo's the one I keep coming back to, still trying to find a test ride in M,

RaceCo Cycles are having a Levo Demo evening this Wednesday in the Clent Hills. It's a bit of a trek for you but there will definitely be a M there as that's what I'm testing.

 

[miPbiP]

RaceCo Cycles are having a Levo Demo evening this Wednesday in the Clent Hills. It's a bit of a trek for you but there will definitely be a M there as that's what I'm testing.

thx won't make that, let me know how it goes. have a good one.

 

[BJep]

This fault is exactly what happened to my brand new Turbo Expert, although I got one great ride in beforehand. When investigating the fault I discovered sellers had also sent me the 500wh battery rather than 750wh. When they couldn't guarantee a date for replacement of the battery I insisted on returning the bike. I think these battery faults are common but under reported.

 

[Photohonesty]

This has thrown a spanner in the works ... was thinking Specialized and Tiso Perth for my first e bike back to the drawing board

 

[Farmerbob]

2019 Specialized Ebikes are amazing. If you have a dealer close by don't hesitate. I got my 2019 expert Levo last December, 2018. It was the first green and black in my area. No codes no worries. I just ride the crap out of it. There are no guarantees in you won't have a problem, but these bikes are a blast. I'm sure there are other great Bikes out there to, but there are a ton of these with a lot of support.

 

[Photohonesty]

2019 Specialized Ebikes are amazing. If you have a dealer close by don't hesitate. I got my 2019 expert Levo last December, 2018. It was the first green and black in my area. No codes no worries. I just ride the crap out of it. There are no guarantees in you won't have a problem, but these bikes are a blast. I'm sure there are other great Bikes out there to, but there are a ton of these with a lot of support.

That’s great thanks was out yesterday on my current bike, a trek hybrid, and thought if I had my eMTB I’d have been able to go that bit further.

 

[33red]

I think many people should wake up. Lots of Yamaha trouble free happy owners including me with my 2017 and lots of trouble 2018, 2019, 2020 Specialized bikes at the shop, not working and even the working ones have poor range due to that energy sucking belt. They are not ready. Yamaha has been ready for years. They were first with Emotors and that shows.

 

[wepn]

2020 Specialized bikes at the shop, not working

Wow that was fast & must suck. Obviously 2020 Como Vado - Oye Como Va ?

 

[Peaky Rider]

I think many people should wake up. Lots of Yamaha trouble free happy owners including me with my 2017 and lots of trouble 2018, 2019, 2020 Specialized bikes at the shop, not working and even the working ones have poor range due to that energy sucking belt. They are not ready. Yamaha has been ready for years. They were first with Emotors and that shows.

If only the Yam motor wasn't so noisy.

 

[miPbiP]

2020 Specialized bikes at the shop, not working

can you give specific examples with the 2020s?

 

[R120]

The problem wit the Yamaha is the software, though apparently that's improved with the new updated motor about to be launched, and the lack of support higher up the cadence range. Also the controllers and general system is clunky. I always thought Bosch where the first with mid drive ebike motors?

Any way I think the all the motors are much of a muchness, the most important thing is how the software makes them feel when riding, and more importantly the bike they are fitted to. Buying a bike just because it has a certain motor is plain stupid if the bike itself doesn't suit you, the riding you do, and rides like pig.

 

[33red]

If only the Yam motor wasn't so noisy.

Maybe you could start a trend use a fullface, put on a motorcycle look. LOL Here we have a record mosquito season they are the ones bugging me. You can hope, i read a guy with 2,000 miles on his says it became less noisy, maybe mine with 1,600 is getting there. If i can demo a new one i will know.

 

[wepn]

can you give specific examples with the 2020s?

Yes with the greatest respect to 33red, I have my doubts that it would anything but the rare failure with 2020 Brose. But really the fact that there are so many Spesh shops that can fix pretty much anything is another good reason to get one

 

[33red]

The problem wit the Yamaha is the software, though apparently that's improved with the new updated motor about to be launched, and the lack of support higher up the cadence range. Also the controllers and general system is clunky. I always thought Bosch where the first with mid drive ebike motors?

Any way I think the all the motors are much of a muchness, the most important thing is how the software makes them feel when riding, and more importantly the bike they are fitted to. Buying a bike just because it has a certain motor is plain stupid if the bike itself doesn't suit you, the riding you do, and rides like pig.

Maybe Bosch was first for bikes but Yamaha did it before for motorcycle? Anyway each decides based on some priorities, some likes. I focus on reliable and range but that instant power is the cherry on my sundae.

 

[33red]

Yes with the greatest respect to 33red, I have my doubts that it would anything but the rare failure with 2020 Brose. But really the fact that there are so many Spesh shops that can fix pretty much anything is another good reason to get one

I forgot the address of my shop, 2,626 kms = 0 visit.