I created a purely mechanical Turbo Levo speed limit increase

[StefanBatros]

Yeah will fit if you stated the right hubs . The new models are better as no need to have a gap between the outer case and the disc , just push on til it rests on the brake disc . Great product that is faultless
Edit I’m assuming you got the planet3 model ?

I received the parts and installed them a couple of days ago. Everything it works, on Kenevo Expert 2023 !!! So nice being able to hit 40kph


1. What is the maintenance for the gears? Spaying some wd-40 on them, grease, regular cleaning etc?
2. When I fully press the outer plastic cover it rubs on the plastic parts that are mounted to the disc. Is this normal? I ended up by pulling the outer part 1-2 mm but now dirt can easily enter.

Thanks,
Stefan

 

[#lazy]

I take mine off maybe once every 6 months to check and clean but no need for lube

 

[hkj_se]

Hi, I'm interested in trying this out. I have a brand spanking new 2024 Turbo Levo Comp Alloy.
Some help would be appreciated though. Which version should I buy? What's a suitable supplier of correct strength of magnets and other parts needed?
Also, fitting on a 24 model, I presume it's more or less identical with the 23?

Thanks

 

[#lazy]

I’ve had 2 from this company which have been faultless and Alex always responded to my questions. Pretty sure the 23/24 is the same and the website asks what wheels you run so easy . I’ve used both 2 and 1 magnet but settled for 1 cos less things to go wrong !

E-Bike Derestriction Kits - PLANET3.Bike

www.planet3.bike

 

[Polar]

Planet 3 is on sale at the time is this because it's a new version around the corner?

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

I received the parts and installed them a couple of days ago. Everything it works, on Kenevo Expert 2023 !!! So nice being able to hit 40kph


1. What is the maintenance for the gears? Spaying some wd-40 on them, grease, regular cleaning etc?
2. When I fully press the outer plastic cover it rubs on the plastic parts that are mounted to the disc. Is this normal? I ended up by pulling the outer part 1-2 mm but now dirt can easily enter.

Thanks,
Stefan

It should not be pushed fully on the cover… there is a spacer thing that you need to use to get the perfect gap between the two or you will be wearing the system down excessively

 

[#lazy]

It should not be pushed fully on the cover… there is a spacer thing that you need to use to get the perfect gap between the two or you will be wearing the system down excessively

Yeah my mistake, with the planet3 type pushing all the way only applies with a hope hub !

 

[Vitamindimo]

@jd_3d I had this on my Levo and loved it. I still use the stock SRAM rotor but upgraded to I9 (Industry 9) Hydra hubs. Are you able to make a sun gear for that hub?

 

[lisalis]

So this method of derestriction is basically not possible to be seen by the dealer for warranty right ?
I'm worried that it's easily spotted when police make a simple check of my ebike

 

[TurboLevoXL]

На моем BH с мотором Brose я поместил магнит на концевой оси педали с задней стороны шатуна, открутил датчик датчика с внутренней стороны цепи и прикрепил его стяжкой-молнией к внешней стороне цепи. Теперь он использует вращение педали, а не колеса, и я могу крутить педали со скоростью более 30 миль в час/50 км/ч. 1 доллар за магнит.......Магнит, который я использовал, имеет размеры 12 мм х 4 мм и находится примерно в 20 мм от датчика.

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я также сделал на своем турбо-левом и он реально поехал! Но через полчаса езды выключился мотор в аварию и отключился, на рамке загорелось красненькое. Я его выключил и снова включил и опять поехало всё соскость неизвестной. На следующий день произошла такая же история - мотор отключился и я его снова включил и уже он больше не отключился. Интересно, что будет дальше? Русский стиль. Я хотел заказать такую же планетарную шестеренку, но пока так поезжу.

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

Will this fit a 2023 Specialized Kenevo expert?
Dt Swiss hub + 220mm rotors. Thanks!


Edit: went ahead and ordered one... I guess I'll find out soon enough

Did you have to change the position of the sensor as in the gen 2 version ?

 

[Mandrew]

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EDIT 2/21/2019 - Hey it's me JD from the future (2 months after this first post). I wanted to add a little info here on how you can obtain your own set of gears that is 3d printed by Shapeways so I created a quick Wordpress site with some info:

Guide to the LSS

In there is information about the latest design, links to purchasing, and installation instructions (or if you just want direct links, here is the LSS and LSSDT). Anyway, I still encourage you to read this entire thread as it provides a ton of information on the development, prototype feedback and reviews of the kit. Enjoy.
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I've only had my 2019 Turbo Levo a few weeks but already felt the need for speed. I do a decent amount of road riding with my bike (at $7k, it's my do-it-all bike) and felt the 20 mph speed limit was a little too limiting. However, I don't want to mess with firmware changes that could brick my bike or cause warranty issues. I also had a number of requirements:

1) Must be 100% mechanical (no software changes)
2) Must be easily reversible (less than 5 min)
3) Must not have any re-wiring of the bike/sensors
4) Keep speed limit at around 28 mph.

In California Class 3 electric bikes w/ 28 mph speed limiters are legal on the roads, so If I made such a device I would be reasonably within the law when riding on the road. When riding on trails I do not need more than 20mph.

My wife thought I was crazy as I sat staring at my bike for like 30 minutes at a time lost in concentration for thinking about the best way to do it. Fortunately I'm good with CAD and have several 3d printers so once the inspiration for a planetary gear set came to mind, I was off designing...

A few days later (and several failed iterations) I had prototype 3 installed on the bike (ignore the ugly blue color, it will be stealth black eventually):

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Little did I know at this point it would take 13 more prototypes before I got it working to my satisfaction. Since this post is getting sort of long I'll stop here and call it Part I. If you guys are interested I can do more posts and continue the detailed information on the design/troubleshooting and final outcome (spoiler: it's awesome).

Obligatory info:
Please read about the electric bike laws in your country: Electric bicycle laws - Wikipedia

Now that ShapeWays is not offering this do you have any other options for purchasing this part? I’m looking for the LSS.

Thanks in advance, -Andrew