Levo Gen 3 Levo Gen 4 2024 Rumours... And assorted random chat ....

[whitymon]

Not sure I follow but the upcoming gen of brose was mentioning no more belt. Brose delayed its new motor for working on reliability of current gen.

Is the Levo just not a brose in the end? If so, was it not the reason for the delay, assuming Specialized still want to work with brose.

 

[etoni]

Not sure I follow but the upcoming gen of brose was mentioning no more belt. Brose delayed its new motor for working on reliability of current gen.

Is the Levo just not a brose in the end? If so, was it not the reason for the delay, assuming Specialized still want to work with brose.

…not motor belt,
instead of cassette and derailleur, a belt drive like the VADO.

 

[sluette]

…not motor belt,
instead of cassette and derailleur, a belt drive like the VADO.

And shifting with a gear hub? No way! Makes sense for a shopping bike but not in a performance ebike…

 

[James_C]

And shifting with a gear hub? No way! Makes sense for a shopping bike but not in a performance ebike…

Nicolai seem to disagree...? Is there a specific reason you don't think its suitable?

 

[sluette]

Nicolai seem to disagree...? Is there a specific reason you don't think it’s suitable?

But you know that Nicolai is sporting a Pinion MGU with internal gearbox?
You referenced to Vado where Brose is combined with 7 or 9 speed Gearhub.

 

[xtraman122]

But you know that Nicolai is sporting a Pinion MGU with internal gearbox?
You referenced to Vado where Brose is combined with 7 or 9 speed Gearhub.

They’re talking about MGU based bikes, not IGH based ones… Or that’s how the conversation started anyway.

 

[luna87824]

They’re talking about MGU based bikes, not IGH based ones… Or that’s how the conversation started anyway.

And nothing to do with Levo Gen 4 2024 Rumor's

 

[Geas]

Most of the new 2025 Bosch bikes have ugly fat downtubes due to the 800Wh battery from Bosch. Looking at other forums, most people do not like that optics. Well, I think there is a window of opportunity for Spesh...

 

[RichMorr]

Most of the new 2025 Bosch bikes have ugly fat downtubes due to the 800Wh battery from Bosch. Looking at other forums, most people do not like that optics. Well, I think there is a window of opportunity for Spesh...

Specialized I feel has been good with the packaging but I think the drive peak 3 could be it achilles heel.
Don’t think reliability and water ingress will be a problem next gen as it has been built working with bearings man but early testing shows the power is improved but not significantly.
If the rumour is that the Bosch G5 will get a similar update, the G4 had then I could be the nail.

 

[mustclime]

Most of the new 2025 Bosch bikes have ugly fat downtubes due to the 800Wh battery from Bosch. Looking at other forums, most people do not like that optics. Well, I think there is a window of opportunity for Spesh...

Please stop fat shaming e bikes. E bikes with fat down tubes usually have great personalities and if you are nice to them, they will let you ride them all day long

 

[surfshiny]

That Santa Cruz Vala with the 4bar is really adding complexity to my life. I think it's the best looking Santa Cruz so far.


Had an Intense 5.5, a Tallboy 2 and 3, and must say not a fan of the VPP link. This changes everything.

I see myself changing bike brands.

Just ordered the SC Vala in Midnight Green, leaving Turbo Levo and Levo SL behind for awhile. Kinda tough but very excited for this new chapter! Will still keep an eye on this forum though…

 

[xtraman122]

And nothing to do with Levo Gen 4 2024 Rumor's

Well yes, someone said they thought maybe Spesh would use an MGU on it. They were trying to stay on topic I think

 

[Sherman]

Most of the new 2025 Bosch bikes have ugly fat downtubes due to the 800Wh battery from Bosch. Looking at other forums, most people do not like that optics. Well, I think there is a window of opportunity for Spesh...

Doesn't Specialized already use 21700 cells in their current 700Wh battery?

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

Just ordered the SC Vala in Midnight Green, leaving Turbo Levo and Levo SL behind for awhile. Kinda tough but very excited for this new chapter! Will still keep an eye on this forum though…

I think I might be joining you... only available here in jan though

 

[whitymon]

I still think that keeping 150/160 do not make it in a good spot where other brands are pointing to 160+/170.