Levo SL Gen 1 How is the SL tire size limitation working out for you?

[RickBullotta]

I'm seriously considering a Levo SL, but the 2.3" tire is a cause of concern for me. I've found that a 2.5 or 2.6" tire is optimal for the rocks and roots we encounter where I ride. I can always put a 27.5" plus 2.6 in the front along with a taller fork/crown race, but it seems that 2.3" is pretty much the limit in the back if you want any mud clearance.

Advice and experience welcomed!

 

[MLX John]

I'm seriously considering a Levo SL, but the 2.3" tire is a cause of concern for me. I've found that a 2.5 or 2.6" tire is optimal for the rocks and roots we encounter where I ride. I can always put a 27.5" plus 2.6 in the front along with a taller fork/crown race, but it seems that 2.3" is pretty much the limit in the back if you want any mud clearance.

Advice and experience welcomed!

Here's a couple of pics of a 2.6 Ground Control Grid on the rear. Currently running a 2.6 Purgatory, no issues.

 

[RickBullotta]

Here's a couple of pics of a 2.6 Ground Control Grid on the rear. Currently running a 2.6 Purgatory, no issues.

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That looks like plenty of room! Have you ridden it in thick/tacky mud? Any issues with buildup?

 

[MLX John]

Albuquerque NM, so no mud experience with this bike so far. Dry and rocky. There is plenty of room though.

 

[squiby]

I'm seriously considering a Levo SL, but the 2.3" tire is a cause of concern for me. I've found that a 2.5 or 2.6" tire is optimal for the rocks and roots we encounter where I ride. I can always put a 27.5" plus 2.6 in the front along with a taller fork/crown race, but it seems that 2.3" is pretty much the limit in the back if you want any mud clearance.

Advice and experience welcomed!

Bigger tires fit. Not sure why they say 2.3 is max.

I swapped out the fork wheels and tires on my 2021 comp carbon SL before riding it. I’m a fan of big tires and rims even if the industry tells me they’re for beginners. I’ve got Maxxis 29x2.6 EXO+ Assegai front and Dissector rear on 33mm internal width rims. There is more room to the sides than forward to the “yoke” of the chainstay.

There’s a small rubber mud guard/flap preventing debris from getting between the back of the frame/pivot and the yoke. When the rear suspension is compressed this slides aft relative to the yoke and into the center knobs of my 2.6 Dissector. I trimmed a cm off the back of it and it no longer buzzes on the rear tire when landing a jump.