Hi guys, any of you upgrade the front chain ring from 32 to 36 teeth ? If so what will work with the Levo ? Thanks
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Velo Mangler
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Yes, I upgraded. Great upgrade. I used a Race Face gear.
ebikerider
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Praxis make a 38 tooth version the same as the OEM, just bigger, straight swap and steel too.
Praxis make a 38 tooth version the same as the OEM, just bigger, straight swap and steel too.
lumpy
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I went 32 to 36 on a kenevo and it's fine with standard chain.
shawry
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How does it impact climbing? My mate has a lapierre overvolt am 900i ultimate with a 16t and 50 t on the back, i think im right in saying thst should make climbing considerably easier for him?
It's unlikely that unless you turn the motor off for climbing a lot, you'd ever need a 50t on the rear - with a 32, 34 or even 36. Though, possibly if you're over 150kg's.
You have a motor... it helps ..
I found that going from the 32 to 36 just gave me a wider spread of gears to actually use. Otherwise I was using mainly the smaller cogs. The best way to work out if this would be good for you is to go for a normal day's riding with your 32 and keep an eye on which gears you use on the rear . If you never use the low gears (big cogs), then changing upto 34 or 36 would mean you'll end up being able to use more of your gears more efficiently. Also as @AZ-Levo levo says, you might find yourself in the highest gear quite often wanting a higher gear for more speed. The 34 or 36 will give you this.
You have a motor... it helps ..
I found that going from the 32 to 36 just gave me a wider spread of gears to actually use. Otherwise I was using mainly the smaller cogs. The best way to work out if this would be good for you is to go for a normal day's riding with your 32 and keep an eye on which gears you use on the rear . If you never use the low gears (big cogs), then changing upto 34 or 36 would mean you'll end up being able to use more of your gears more efficiently. Also as @AZ-Levo levo says, you might find yourself in the highest gear quite often wanting a higher gear for more speed. The 34 or 36 will give you this.
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You don't need a longer chain. In fact if you don't do it, you need to shorten your chain.
It impacts climbs. You won't be able to climb the steepest hills unless you have a motor to help, but it climbs fine with assist.
Upside is you can pedal better above 20mph.
You can still use the chainguide as designed if you get my adaptor from matter-replicator.com
It impacts climbs. You won't be able to climb the steepest hills unless you have a motor to help, but it climbs fine with assist.
Upside is you can pedal better above 20mph.
You can still use the chainguide as designed if you get my adaptor from matter-replicator.com
lumpy
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Actually I went the other way and am using a Wolf Tooth 30 tooth. I'm rarely on anything flat and am usually climbing steep stuff whenever possible. I did have to shorten the chain
does going to a 36 bring the chain below the level of the BB? currently on the stock 32, it sits within the protection of the BB/motor cover
Brilliant mod I just did, to be fair it needed it after dropping from 2.8 to 2.6 tyres, which reduced the wheel circumference. I am trying a renthal alu 36. I’m (slightly optimistically) hoping it will be rugged enough.
chain guide fits as designed with a very fine shim to centre the device on the ring. Drivetrain is noticeably quieter with the alu ring. Gearing is much better to me. Using a greater spread of available ratios. New cassette and chain fitted at same time, ouch!
chain guide fits as designed with a very fine shim to centre the device on the ring. Drivetrain is noticeably quieter with the alu ring. Gearing is much better to me. Using a greater spread of available ratios. New cassette and chain fitted at same time, ouch!
Not sure but I think I would
My 38 is a few mm lower than the motor cover, but I think I would rather have my chain hit a log than my bike frame.
My 38 is a few mm lower than the motor cover, but I think I would rather have my chain hit a log than my bike frame.
The motor mount cover is disposable part, i rather not have a hard hit transmit the shock tru the crank to the motor
randycpu
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I have wanted to install a bigger ring from the first day riding my 2016 Levo. Praxis will soon release thier steel "eRing" products for ebikes. Steel, same thickness and offset as OEM and only USD$25.
Question: Is it difficult to get the crank arm off? Do you need a puller or are they self-extracting?
Question: Is it difficult to get the crank arm off? Do you need a puller or are they self-extracting?
They're self extracting. Both are anti-clockwise to remove. Both are VERY TIGHT !
When re-installing. Go for a short ride and re-check. The left one often loosens itself as you pedal.
There‘s no need to take off the crank or even pedal to change the chainring.
Loosen the 4 screws of the chainring and pull it over the spider, the crank and the pedal. Pull the new ring over the spider in the same way and fix the 4 screws. Done.
(I did it that way with a new 30 T chainring)
Loosen the 4 screws of the chainring and pull it over the spider, the crank and the pedal. Pull the new ring over the spider in the same way and fix the 4 screws. Done.
(I did it that way with a new 30 T chainring)
Chubba
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Do you need to replace the chain guide with a 36 ring, on a Levo 2020?
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