derestricting Levo FSR 2019

[xcentric]

Hi all,
I have a 2019 Levo FSR on order, but am likely to take it to Africa and want to ride it de-restricted there (middle of nowhere). I can't find any definitive approach to derestricting to where it's legal (either in software or with a dongle) - has anyone managed to do this?
thanks.

 

[ros 361]

Hi all,
I have a 2019 Levo FSR on order, but am likely to take it to Africa and want to ride it de-restricted there (middle of nowhere). I can't find any definitive approach to derestricting to where it's legal (either in software or with a dongle) - has anyone managed to do this?
thanks.

Hi. www.ebiketuning.com assure me that their Pear Tune Brose dongle will do the 2019 Levo. I have just ordered one .

 

[Mcharza]

The easiest way is to buy Blevo app, if you don't worry about warranty release

 

[xcentric]

Thanks both. @Mcharza Not sure if Blevo will work with 2019 - do you have experience of this?
@ros 361 do let me know how you get on.

(I suspect a dongle that halves the pulse count will work on practically any e-bike, but I;'m not sure if that's howe they work theirs!)

 

[Maastricht]

Thanks both. @Mcharza Not sure if Blevo will work with 2019 - do you have experience of this?
@ros 361 do let me know how you get on.

(I suspect a dongle that halves the pulse count will work on practically any e-bike, but I;'m not sure if that's howe they work theirs!)

Speed limit change via BLEvo will unfortunately not work on firmware 2.025 and higher.

 

[Tunny]

This is possibly the only way you will achive the outcome you're after. Purely mechanical. No repositioning of sensor/wires and no software/dongle needed... Check it!!

I created a purely mechanical Turbo Levo speed limit increase - EMTB Forums

 

[Eddie10]

Hi. www.ebiketuning.com assure me that their Pear Tune Brose dongle will do the 2019 Levo. I have just ordered one .

Please inform us after you received you Pear tune on the outcome.

 

[Eddie10]

There is also a dongle called eplus. You can purchase on Ebay but I haven't heard anybody try one.

 

[xcentric]

see below from Badass:

have a look here:
E-Bike tuning with the badassBox for the Turbo Levo by Specialized

Brandnew MY19 Turbo Levo kit including all informations how to convert the bike...

Kind regards

 

[ccrdave]

after looking at the instructions for that I would say the purely mechanical device as made by one of our members is by far the better solution in my opinion.
As far as I know they will both achieve the same results but the mechanical one is far less intrusive, much easier to revert to standard, and about a third of the price.!!
just saying!

 

[xcentric]

@ccrdave as a newbie here, can you point me in the right direction to that person and their solution?

 

[Moose]

@ccrdave as a newbie here, can you point me in the right direction to that person and their solution?

I created a purely mechanical Turbo Levo speed limit increase - EMTB Forums

 

[xcentric]

thanks, just found it. Reading the pages with interest, and looking for the order form

 

[jd_3d]

thanks, just found it. Reading the pages with interest, and looking for the order form

Hi @xcentric, I'm the creator of the LSS (Levo Speed Solution), let me know if you have any questions about it

 

[xcentric]

@jd_3d thanks read all the threads, it's on my list to get once I get the bike. In fact, I'm more certain how to derestrict it than I am if I'm actually getting the bike!! (see my other thread for angst over whether to get. the Levo or a hardtail as I basically need to commute a way on it)

 

[jd_3d]

Just read your other thread. I hear you man, it's hard to justify at the price (mine was $7k). I tried to justify my Levo by saying I hadn't bought a bike in 10 years. But I don't even commute on mine. Also, regarding the service intervals (forks, etc), I think the recommendations are crazy, as in way too often. I do extremely minimal service to my previous mountain bikes (like every couple of years or so) and they've held up great.

 

[ros 361]

Hi. www.ebiketuning.com assure me that their Pear Tune Brose dongle will do the 2019 Levo. I have just ordered one .

Have just fitted it and it works fine . De-restricts ok.Takes about 15 mins to fit inside the engine case . Easy to follow instructions . Can dis-engage it by pressing the walk button so they say . Transforms the bike , without the limiter kicking in and out above 15mph . I cannot see what all the fuss is about as we all go faster than this downhill anyway .
What you need to purchase is a Pear Tree MSO-BR2 for 2019 Levo from e bike tuning shop

 

[Eddie10]

they dont ship to USA, what gives. this seems like the cleanest solution. i want, but cant have.

I'm in Canada. I bought the pear tree dongle. 10 mins to put in. Easily removed. Plug and play.

 

[Vilt]

You need to remove the crank?

 

[pgtips]

You need to remove the crank?

Yes as you will need to gain access behind the cover.
Removing the crank is easy though.

 

[Eddie10]

You need to remove the crank?

Yes

 

[xcentric]

do you need crank puller tool to remove crank?

 

[pgtips]

do you need crank puller tool to remove crank?

No, just undo the crank bolt. Will be tight all the way out but keep undoing and it will come off in the the end.

 

[Egodlew]

Please inform us after you received you Pear tune on the outcome.

The Peartune works perfectly on my 2020 Levo Expert.

 

[jb3112]

Have just fitted it and it works fine . De-restricts ok.Takes about 15 mins to fit inside the engine case . Easy to follow instructions . Can dis-engage it by pressing the walk button so they say . Transforms the bike , without the limiter kicking in and out above 15mph . I cannot see what all the fuss is about as we all go faster than this downhill anyway .
What you need to purchase is a Pear Tree MSO-BR2 for 2019 Levo from e bike tuning shop

Does walk funtion still work

 

[Egodlew]

Peartune works perfectly on my 2020 - with accurate speed and mileage.

 

[Eddie10]

Does walk funtion still work

I’ve had the Peartune in my bike since new just around 2 years. Works flawless and walk function absolutely works. My bike is updated to the most recent firmware.