Hi from Scarborough Uk, Levo comp carbon just arrived !

[benhughes132]

Hi all, just got my first Ebike, Rocket red levo carbon. Having watched alot of videos and reviews I just thought sod it. Having never had a go on any ebike I didnt know what to expect from them. I think the first five minutes of laughing and been amazed at just how good these are I cant stay off it. Ive racked up around 150 miles in my first week, which is more than I did on my Giant in 3 years. Ive ordered some Renthal bars and stem, Hope pedals and jockey wheels so far to start adding a few of my own touches.
I started thinking would I need the 700wh battery upgrade, but to be honest even with some of the big rides Ive been doing, and not being shy with the turbo mode, Ive always been left with 30-40% left.
Love the colour on this bike how it changes to orange like a pearl paint in the sun

Few shots from recent rides out

 

[Shane’s1000rr]

Cracking bike mate, Enjoy

 

[JonnyLevo34]

Looks smart mate. Happy riding

 

[Titch mortimer]

Another North Yorkshire member welcome and a nice looking bike

 

[benhughes132]

Few Hope goodies turned up today

 

[Eeh (bah gum) biker]

Nice bike !!! Your next to dalby so a winner around .

 

[benhughes132]

Nice bike !!! Your next to dalby so a winner around .

Yeah just 15 minutes down the road, going to try get up there at the weekend ?

 

[sarnie63]

Yeah just 15 minutes down the road, going to try get up there at the weekend ?

Dalby is awesome on an ebike! ?

 

[benhughes132]

Pedals and jockeys fitted, what a difference the Hope F20s make to the ride. Its like they are stuck to your feet, I would certainly recommend them to anyone.
Ive not changed to the Hope 36t chainring yet as Im not sure which chainring nuts/bolts I need to order, anyone on here have any ideas which to get ?

 

[benhughes132]

Got the 36T fitted, only had chance to go down road but feels more suited than the 32t.

 

[Andy A]

Dalby is awesome on an ebike! ?

It needs to be as I can't bear riding that trail on a normal bike it is such a drag my friend said that it is night and day the difference on an ebike so I might go and do it on my new Levo

 

[sarnie63]

The up sections become fun and you find jumps on the flat in places you would never have imagined!
Dalby used to be just a hard slog, now on the ebike I love the place!

 

[Andy A]

The up sections become fun and you find jumps on the flat in places you would never have imagined!
Dalby used to be just a hard slog, now on the ebike I love the place!

That sounds perfect

 

[Indigo]

@benhughes132 -- I'm not sure why derailleur jockey wheels have directional arrows, but your guide (top) wheel is running backwards.

 

[benhughes132]

@benhughes132 -- I'm not sure why derailleur jockey wheels have directional arrows, but your guide (top) wheel is running backwards.

Will get it switched around today

 

[benhughes132]

New DPX2 to go on

 

[benhughes132]

Dpx2 fitted

 

[sarnie63]

More upgrades! ??
Have you had a blast round Dalby yet?

 

[benhughes132]

More upgrades! ??
Have you had a blast round Dalby yet?

No not been up yet, possibly today if I get chance

 

[benhughes132]

Had a bit of a nightmare on todays tracks. Well yesterday, I thought the plastic cassette spoke protector looked crap so I took it off and I found out today that was a mistake

Into a fair ride and boom chain went over the top cog and jammed like a bas+++d. I had to carry it about a mile up a cliff and wait for the mrs to come and rescue me

Had to split the chain, take the cassette off to free it. Ive taken the wheel to LBS which its needing a good amount of new spokes

Can just imagine the hassle if this had been 5+ miles into the woods

Lesson learnt on this one ill be getting the gears adjusted and a plastic guard put back on

 

[HORSPWR]

Had a bit of a nightmare on todays tracks. Well yesterday, I thought the plastic cassette spoke protector looked crap so I took it off and I found out today that was a mistake

Into a fair ride and boom chain went over the top cog and jammed like a bas+++d. I had to carry it about a mile up a cliff and wait for the mrs to come and rescue me

Had to split the chain, take the cassette off to free it. Ive taken the wheel to LBS which its needing a good amount of new spokes

Can just imagine the hassle if this had been 5+ miles into the woods

Lesson learnt on this one ill be getting the gears adjusted and a plastic guard put back on

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You shouldn’t need the plastic guard, it was the first thing I cut off my Merida, if your gears are adjusted correctly it shouldn’t go over the top!

 

[benhughes132]

You shouldn’t need the plastic guard, it was the first thing I cut off my Merida, if your gears are adjusted correctly it shouldn’t go over the top!

Good to know ? just with it been new never been setup yet,. Hopefully won’t happen again ??

 

[Mattwilko92]

You shouldn’t need the plastic guard, it was the first thing I cut off my Merida, if your gears are adjusted correctly it shouldn’t go over the top!

Good to know just with it been new never been setup yet,. Hopefully won’t happen again

Yeah it should have been set up correctly, the limiter screws on the derailleur should stop this happening.

 

[Andy A]

Sorry to hear that but the other guys are right about the gears being set up right, I can't bear those plastic guards hope you get it sorted soon.

 

[HORSPWR]

Sorry to hear that but the other guys are right about the gears being set up right, I can't bear those plastic guards hope you get it sorted soon.

Those plastic guards make your $7k bike look like a $10 Kmart special ?

 

[Krgolob]

Dpx2 fitted

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Is that 210x55 part# 973-01-219? And you could replace it with existing bolts, so plug&play? And what is your rear mudguard from first post; they look quite nice.

 

[benhughes132]

Those plastic guards make your $7k bike look like a $10 Kmart special ?

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Is that 210x55 part# 973-01-219? And you could replace it with existing bolts, so plug&play? And what is your rear mudguard from first post; they look quite nice.

Yeah 210x55 direct fit with no issues and plenty of clearance with the tiny bit extra travel.
The mudguards are mucky nutz ones both the same for front and back
Mucky Nutz Face Fender Mountain Bike Front / Rear MTB Mudguard | Mud Guard | eBay

 

[benhughes132]

New bars have just shown up just waiting on the stem to arrive. Anyone know how the swat tool cap comes off so I can change the stem over ? Guessing its something simple I just cant see it

 

[Rich the gasman]

New bars have just shown up just waiting on the stem to arrive. Anyone know how the swat tool cap comes off so I can change the stem over ? Guessing its something simple I just cant see it

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There’s an Allan bolt underneath mate, look up in between the forks and you will see it, undo that and remove the swat tool.

 

[Ktm300excjohn]

New bars have just shown up just waiting on the stem to arrive. Anyone know how the swat tool cap comes off so I can change the stem over ? Guessing its something simple I just cant see it

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New bars have just shown up just waiting on the stem to arrive. Anyone know how the swat tool cap comes off so I can change the stem over ? Guessing its something simple I just cant see it

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Hi mate nice bike I've just got the same what stem are you running with the fat bars as I've ordered them also didn't know I needed a stem also ?