Hi from Rutland.

[sebastian holdfast]

Excited to be shortly taking delivery of one of the first '22 Turbo Levo Expert to arrive in the UK (no, I'm not a dentist). Been riding MTBs for years, but at 58, and not getting any thinner, some of the local hills are less enjoyable than they used to be. Big days out in Derbyshire and Wales become a struggle, and venturing to Scotland feels undoable.
With an eMTB, all of this is possible again!
What's not to like.

 

[Healy]

You must be a doctor then. Welcome by the way

 

[steve_sordy]

What's this dentist/doctor thing?

 

[Major Stare]

What's this dentist/doctor thing?

Loads a money!????
Welcome to EMTB Forums.

 

[Coolcmsc]

Loads a money!????
Welcome to EMTB Forums.

Not any more ???
And yes, welcome to our surgery ???

 

[sebastian holdfast]

If you read all the Turbo Levo rave reviews from all the press, the vitriol in the forums is uncomfortable. To me, it feels like people who drive normal cars hating anyone who drive a BMW, for example. "I can't afford a BMW, so anyone who can must be a tosser. By logical conclusion, we should all only be allowed to buy one type of mtb. There should be no choice. This is just weird, as we fight so hard for freedom of choice.

 

[steve_sordy]

But BMW drivers ARE tossers! Not because BMWs are expensive (BMW do cheaper ones too), but because BMW drivers drive and park in an offensive manner. Whereas AUDI drivers like me are paragons of virtue, gentlemen of the road and all around good guys. And of course we come higher up the alphabet than they do! I rest my case.

 

[Mcharza]

But BMW drivers ARE tossers! Not because they BMWs are expensive (BMW do cheaper ones too), but because BMW drivers drive and park in an offensive manner. Whereas AUDI drivers like me are paragons of virtue, gentlemen of the road and all around good guys. And of course we come higher up the alphabet than they do! I rest my case.

But the Audi has no turn signals. Maybe it's an optional accessory ?

 

[Major Stare]

Not sure where I stand driving a Mercedes C Class. Maybe an old fart who just wafting along oblivious to what others are doing?

 

[Coolcmsc]

Not sure where I stand driving a Mercedes C Class. Maybe an old fart who just wafting along oblivious to what others are doing?

Depends on how big it is under the bonnet….

 

[steve_sordy]

But the Audi has no turn signals. Maybe it's an optional accessory ?

Well it has automatic wipers, auto headlights, auto main beam, auto braking, auto lane following, auto distance keeping, auto speed keeping, auto climate control, auto sound volume on the ICE. It tells me when to pump up the tyres, fill up the water, oil and fuel. It even tells me when to turn left or right, but I have yet to find the button to press that activates the auto turn signal. Maybe the guy before me forgot to tick that option! I feel like a passenger.

 

[Coolcmsc]

I feel like a passenger.

That explains why you can’t find all the controls…. what about giving sitting in the front a go? Just a thought…?

 

[A1000]

As I got to the end of this thread my apple watch suggested I went to the mindfulness app and did a minute of breathing - what's it telling me

Anyway, welcome to the community When's the expected delivery date?

 

[sebastian holdfast]

Thanks A1000 - back on topic
Any day now I think. I imagine the various Spesh Concept stores will all get initial stock end of Sept.

 

[Steve940]

But BMW drivers ARE tossers! Not because they BMWs are expensive (BMW do cheaper ones too), but because BMW drivers drive and park in an offensive manner. Whereas AUDI drivers like me are paragons of virtue, gentlemen of the road and all around good guys. And of course we come higher up the alphabet than they do! I rest my case.

Have both....not sure what to think of myself anymore lol

 

[A1000]

Thanks A1000 - back on topic
Any day now I think. I imagine the various Spesh Concept stores will all get initial stock end of Sept.

Excellent - look forward tp a picture or two and your initial thoughts

 

[sebastian holdfast]

Finally picked up my Turbo Levo Expert. First ride out around Rutland tomorrow (and yes, I won't forget to add pedals). Last time it will look this pristine! View attachment 75886

 

[sebastian holdfast]