Do people dislike turbo Levo owners

[micromental]

So as the title suggests do people on here dislike specialized turbo Levo owners and there bikes the reason I ask is because there’s a lot of threads on here with loads of different people commenting and replying yet when I have come across turbo Levo threads not a lot of people take any interest is there a reason for this?

 

[Konanige]

Too busy ridin their bikes innit!!

 

[apac]

So as the title suggests do people on here dislike specialized turbo Levo owners and there bikes the reason I ask is because there’s a lot of threads on here with loads of different people commenting and replying yet when I have come across turbo Levo threads not a lot of people take any interest is there a reason for this?

Over the last couple of years I would say that the Specialized section of the forum has been the busiest. I suppose most things have now been covered regarding the levo. Many people disregard them due to a bad rep for motor failure, and they have been a very popular bike... the most popular. So that in itself makes them unpopular. Spesh were ahead of the game for a few years but most other makes have caught up, so there is now much more choice. Many also see their bike pricing as high with under spec'd Components.

 

[micromental]

Over the last couple of years I would say that the Specialized section of the forum has been the busiest. I suppose most things have now been covered regarding the levo. Many people disregard them due to a bad rep for motor failure, and they have been a very popular bike... the most popular. So that in itself makes them unpopular. Spesh were ahead of the game for a few years but most other makes have caught up, so there is now much more choice. Many also see their bike pricing as high with under spec'd Components.

I get you thanks for your input ! That makes sense iv had my Levo for just under 12 month which is my first ebike and first bike from when I used to ride 8-9 years ago iv had no problems with my Levos motor so far but iv only done 2800+ miles on it changed a few parts etc… but I couldn’t afford another ebike as even £2500 is a lot of money for me to get hold of altho I have wanted the kenevo since I bought my Levo comp lol

 

[apac]

As leats with apes, you buy the latest model and 6 or 12 months later they bring out an even more desirable bike that makes your bike feel old fashioned…..’Perceived Obsolescence’ designers call it.

 

[#mitch]

As leats with apes, you buy the latest model and 6 or 12 months later they bring out an even more desirable bike that makes your bike feel old fashioned…..’Perceived Obsolescence’ designers call it.

They also call it progress and/or improvement

 

[apac]

They also call it progress and/or improvement

Suddenly deciding you need 29er instead of 27 and then one of each is a funny way to make progress if you ask me.

 

[micromental]

 

[LowStandards]

Yes

 

[maynard]

Yes . Especially people with the latest greatest model. And S works owners are the worst .

 

[The Hodge]

Naaah..my mate Jaco has one and he's one of the nicest blokes you could ever wish to meet ..he's not on the forum though .
My personal default setting ( irrespective of what bike you ride ) is that I start off liking everyone ..until I don't

 

[Rich-EMTB-UK]

I have a TL and tbh as others have said over the last couple of years the bike has become pretty sorted to be honest so not a lot to discuss in terms of issues/concerns any more.

 

[Tim1023]

We're the iSheep of the bike world.

 

[Zimmerframe]

If zimmerframe still owns a levo then for sure they’re the most hated humans on the planet.

It's a Kenevo !

Kenevo owners hate being painted with the same brush as Levo owners, everyone hates Levo owners

They even came up with a name which no one can ever remember - so we can enjoy ourselves without being labelled !

If anyone does, they only think it's like a Evolution of a male Barbie Doll.

 

[micromental]

It's a Kenevo !

Kenevo owners hate being painted with the same brush as Levo owners, everyone hates Levo owners

They even came up with a name which no one can ever remember - so we can enjoy ourselves without being labelled !

If anyone does, they only think it's like a Evolution of a male Barbie Doll.

So why do you think people hate Levo owners

also I want a kenevo next

 

[Mabman]

I was riding just the other day with a Levo owner buddy of mine and he stated how much he disliked the $1400 price tag of the 700wh battery he desires as his only has the 500wh one.....I had a hard time commiserating because I have been pricing a spare 840wh battery for my bike and it is less than $500. So to me it is less about the poor suckers that have them than the big bad company that produces them.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

 

[MrSimmo]

Those bloody Levo owners, why I outta!!

Bet they all drive Transporters too, the b*stards!

 

[micromental]

Because levo owners mix DH padding with spandex. It’s not even biker spandex it’s ballet spandex.
If you’re taking me seriously you’re a bit mental. By a bit I mean a tiny amount. Like a micro amount.

Lmao nah I get you aha

 

[micromental]

Those bloody Levo owners, why I outta!!

Bet they all drive Transporters too, the b*stards!

I’m lucky enough not to drive hence the ebike

 

[LJR69]

I'll happily fist bump any other mtb'er out there. I don't care what they're riding - although I would like to meet someone riding the Ducati just so I could have a good mooch at it

 

[chamaruco]

I owned a decathlon bike and all the rich bikers disliked me.
then i bought a levo and now you say that someone is still disliking me..i'm a poor boy…so sadly hopeless

 

[Peter Hill]

Why do people hate Specialised? maybe because they are a very successful company like Apple ? people prefer to love the 'underdogs' Unfortunately the lower priced Levos are not well equipped now compared to the competition and not many people can afford an S-works although weirdly they do seem to sell them all? They are still a great bike but maybe needs a new motor design now to keep up with the competition. I was surprised that Rob 'jumped ship' but he does get to try them all so has a good idea of which ones are the best to ride. I agree that Specialised have the best integration of any e-bike with a neat controller, no pointless handlebar display and ugly switches. (but please get rid of the turbo button, no point to it) in my opinion, or give it a secret Jame Bond style function like a taser for when your approached by trail muggers who wish to take your expensive bike off you

 

[Peter Hill]

It's a Kenevo !

Kenevo owners hate being painted with the same brush as Levo owners, everyone hates Levo owners

They even came up with a name which no one can ever remember - so we can enjoy ourselves without being labelled !

If anyone does, they only think it's like a Evolution of a male Barbie Doll.

It's a 'Canadian' Levo

 

[Stihldog]

To me, a Levo and Kenevo are the same from a distance. I can’t tell the difference until I pass them, while climbing, in a rock garden, often. Most of these owners are probably nice sometimes but I don’t discriminate …I spin equal amounts of mud and rocks at them. Speaking Trek as a second language comes naturally around here too so most riders eventually conform. …sorry, but it’s true. (More meds please and thank you).

 

[Binhill1]

Because their well off and pay loads a money for a top quality Ebike .

 

[Stihldog]

Y

Because their well off and pay loads a money for a top quality Ebike .

Yes…Levo owners are wealthy but they lack the meds .

 

[Binhill1]

Y

Yes…Levo owners are wealthy but they lack the meds .

New someone would bite soon but surprised it was you.

 

[Roundbadge]

I was an anti Specialized snob till I actually rode one.love the ‘22 Levo.the newer motors are solid.couldn’t give a shit about opinions.go ride.

 

[surflj]

Y

Yes…Levo owners are wealthy but they lack the meds .

The Levos are our meds!