Levo Gen 3 Levo Gen 4 2023/4/5/6 Rumours...

[Ridgydidge]

Yikes

I thought you’d appreciate that! I mean really, this one has this, that one has that, none of them perfect. Such a mind warp.

In the end it was gen 3 vs Amflow. After the gen 3, I took the Amflow for a ride and was super impressed. Not been disappointed since.

Amflow word count: 3

 

[Bndit]

Amflow is not a competitor to Specialized? How...?

I would like a new, more powerful bike. I'm 100% gonna be cross-shopping the Amflow, new Levo, and whatever else comes to market (e-Druid?).

I had Gen2 Levo previously and now Shimano..and also Bosch on my commuter. Never thought I need more power.

 

[Georgedukesa]

Amflow is not a competitor to Specialized? How...?

I would like a new, more powerful bike. I'm 100% gonna be cross-shopping the Amflow, new Levo, and whatever else comes to market (e-Druid?).

Correct me if I’m wrong but is it all about power , what about efficiency from battery how about ride ability , still now the guys that do reviews on all the bikes Amflow ,whyte etc etc there Goto if they are not sponsored after they have ridden the Amflow is still a Levo regardless of power .The Amflow is good but is it great ? The Specialized you know what ever they release will not only rival but give an excellent ride, power where you need it when you need it on a balanced bike second to none. I think we are in for a bike that preforms in the top 3 releases this year of any of the bikes that are being released, and I think that most riders will reach their limit way before they reach the bike’s limit

 

[bcmtb]

I had Gen2 Levo previously and now Shimano..and also Bosch on my commuter. Never thought I need more power.

I have a full-power ebike (albeit a few years old now) and honestly would be very happy to have more power. Everyone has their own preferences.

 

[Biano44]

Never thought I need more power.

I’ve never understood this statement.

Each to their own I guess.

I spent 4 years on a Shimano E8000 (70nm) and once on a more powerful bike, I realised that all the Levo’s around me were absolutely having my pants down.

 

[Bndit]

I’ve never understood this statement.

Each to their own I guess.

I spent 4 years on a Shimano E8000 (70nm) and once on a more powerful bike, I realised that all the Levo’s around me were absolutely having my pants down.

But E8000 is history, I`m prefering current 85Nm-90Nm bikes But there so many variables how and where people are riding. I`m riding singletracks and bike parks and so no need for more power.

 

[Arminius]

"POWER IS NOTHING WITHOUT CONTROL" celebrates 25 years

For 25 years the slogan “Power is Nothing Without Control” has identified Pirelli worldwide. In this anniversary year, the company has dedicated the 2018 editi

www.pirelli.com

 

[Bermo EMTB]

I don’t need more power either , more range yes , as for the Specialized , Amflo argument personally I wouldn’t touch Amflo and that’s from someone who’s had issues with my Levo the last 18 months, at least I can get the Levo fixed relatively local, nearest Amflo dealer is 120 mile round trip

 

[Doomanic]

A DJI motor and battery in my KSL would be awesome, but then a 1.2 Mahle would also be awesome, so I'm not exactly particular.

 

[TonTonUB]

A DJI motor and battery in my KSL would be awesome, but then a 1.2 Mahle would also be awesome, so I'm not exactly particular.

insta buy ! (dji motor / battery option, please)

 

[Fabim]

What ist the rumors from the new specialized Turbo 2025 and when coming

 

[Biano44]

What ist the rumors from the new specialized Turbo 2025 and when coming

Read the previous 68 pages…….should give you a good idea.

 

[ckkone]

What ist the rumors from the new specialized Turbo 2025 and when coming

 

[mustclime]

It was for me. The lower spec gen 4s won’t arrive here in the antipodes until mid year, so they weren’t even on the page.

Here is my decision multi-criteria analysis.

YMMV

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Where does the ibis oso stack up on that chart? If I was ever going to try another plastic bike, that one would be near the top of the list. Amflow is to cross country for me.

 

[Ridgydidge]

Where does the ibis oso stack up on that chart? If I was ever going to try another plastic bike, that one would be near the top of the list. Amflow is to cross country for me.

It was down to what was available at the lb shops. Orbea Wild was an option but too burly for my needs. The Chinese special handles 3 - 6’ jumps no problems - which is all I need.

That word count: 0

 

[iXi]

I sold my gen 3 levo for an amflow. I hated way the levo clips power output when the motor is under constant load and heat becomes an issue, I'm not talking turbo mode either as 90% of my rides where always trail.

As for the bike itself the levo aluminium frame was way more rigid and felt rock solid going down the trails, the amflow is flexy and I'm not talking the stem and bars. If you're on the heavier side 100kg+ you'll feel it.

I would have liked another levo but not if they followed the gen 3 route. Also Specialized luxury tax is bs.

 

[kntr]

I was gonna wait for the gen4 Levo, but found a Carbon Comp on sale for $4499 down from $9000!

I guess Im on an old/new Gen 3 Levo for one more season.

 

[Chicane]

I would conclude that if Ibis can sell its bike for $6,000, it just means that all the others who sell us bikes for more than $10,000 are taking the piss with their overly exaggerated prices !

Apparently you weren’t aware that the original priced Oso was a completely disaster when it came to sales for Ibis, so this lower price is just a swing for the fences to get some of their losses back.

I’m just guessing, but I can only image that Specialized sold 50 gen 3 Levo to 1 Oso, so a big difference here and NO comparison.

 

[Biano44]

Where does the ibis oso stack up on that chart? If I was ever going to try another plastic bike, that one would be near the top of the list. Amflow is to cross country for me.

The Ibis looks like great value to me at $5999 but wouldn’t like to be the dealer left with stock at the old price.

 

[mustclime]

It was down to what was available at the lb shops. Orbea Wild was an option but too burly for my needs. The Chinese special handles 3 - 6’ jumps no problems - which is all I need.

That word count: 0

I weigh 100kg but I ride like I am 200kg. That bike wouldn’t last a month with me. The fork and stem are for xc or light riders with finesse . The trails I ride can best be described as rubble with rock rolls and g outs. Let’s be real, it’s a trail bike.

 

[Biano44]

Let’s be real, it’s a trail bike.

This is not news to anyone by now.

 

[MLX John]

Not to forget, Ducati is famous for moto cross motorcycles……

Not to forget, KTM is $840,000,000 USD in debt.
Maybe motorcycle pricing is not that realistic long term

KTM Restructuring Plan Approved

KTM’s plan for restructuring, following a 90-day self-administration period, has been approved. It must find $840 million to pay off creditors by May 23.

www.cycleworld.com

 

[cnholio]

Specialized USA launched their Spring Sale a few days ago, maybe that's a good sign?

My LBS said they usually find out 3 months in advance of a new bike launch, and they haven't heard anything about Gen4 Levo, so maybe that's not a great sign?

 

[smalltablehop]

Launch in April is Safe. Alloy Models a little bit later.

 

[Lightme]

I weigh 100kg but I ride like I am 200kg. That bike wouldn’t last a month with me. The fork and stem are for xc or light riders with finesse . The trails I ride can best be described as rubble with rock rolls and g outs. Let’s be real, it’s a trail bike.

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You’d be surprised if you actually tried. I weigh 100kg also, and ride chunky DH trails with decent drops to flat and it’s been flawless so far. Just add a burlier shock, fork and cranks. It smashes.