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

[singletrackminded]

any more speculation about specifications?

 

[oettam20]

Let's speculate about the timeline... When should it be released to the public? Generation 3 was introduced at the end of March 2021... and this one?

 

[mustclime]

My lbs told me everything is on hold the the UL certification of their e bikes….. because of all the e bike fires in the news. There is also the CEO change up to think about.

 

[Polar]

I hear rumors there is no need to update the G3 since they already is on top of the game

 

[irie]

I hear rumors there is no need to update the G3 since they already is on top of the game

Well they would say that wouldn't they?

 

[Marshall Willanholly]

My lbs told me everything is on hold the the UL certification of their e bikes….. because of all the e bike fires in the news. There is also the CEO change up to think about.

There’s also that rumor floating around that the Waltons (Wal-Mart) are buying Specialized.

 

[RickBullotta]

There’s also that rumor floating around that the Waltons (Wal-Mart) are buying Specialized.

That was an April Fools joke.

 

[Zimmerframe]

My lbs told me everything is on hold the the UL certification of their e bikes….. because of all the e bike fires in the news. There is also the CEO change up to think about.

I think the certification issues are because of the voltage ........

 

[mustclime]

I think the certification issues are because of the voltage ........

No, it became of insurance. The insurance companies are starting to put in clauses in insurance policies about non UL approved “ appliance” fires. E bikes are considered electric appliances on home/ apartment owner policies…… at least that’s what the rep told the bike shop……again, just what I was told.

 

[roccobarocco]

Even if they release a Gen 4 Levo in 2024, I wouldn't buy it in its first year of release. I leave the beta testing to some one else....got burned in the past already with the Gen 3 Levo!

 

[RickBullotta]

IMO this is all just a matter of inventory and component availability. Specialized and most manufacturers have to manage a complicated planning exercise to avoid sitting on excess old inventory (of bikes and components) and sourcing components for new models. It's certainly not due to any technological challenges and likely not due to certification challenges.

 

[Ride 2d@y]

IMO this is all just a matter of inventory and component availability. Specialized and most manufacturers have to manage a complicated planning exercise to avoid sitting on excess old inventory (of bikes and components) and sourcing components for new models. It's certainly not due to any technological challenges and likely not due to certification challenges.

Yes most likely the situation - meanwhile I bought me a place holder w/ Link glide at least something new for me

 

[TonTonUB]

Yes most likely the situation - meanwhile I bought me a place holder w/ Link glide at least something new for me View attachment 140443

i'd pay A LOT for a levo (or kenevo replacer ) gen4 with a SUPRE drive train ... /dream mode OFF

 

[mustclime]

I would kinda like to see a Kenevo replacement, if you follow what other companies are doing, the path is clear. Look to the new Orbea rise. Different battery options and different travel options with the same front triangle .Specialized just needs to develop a light front triangle that can take a duel crown fork. Then you design several rear triangles for different travel/ shock options. Why have 3-4 front triangle designs for e mtb’s( don’t forget that you need 3-5 different front triangles to cover the size range). I just hope they avoid headset cable routing.

 

[oettam20]

I would kinda like to see a Kenevo replacement, if you follow what other companies are doing, the path is clear. Look to the new Orbea rise. Different battery options and different travel options with the same front triangle .Specialized just needs to develop a light front triangle that can take a duel crown fork. Then you design several rear triangles for different travel/ shock options. Why have 3-4 front triangle designs for e mtb’s( don’t forget that you need 3-5 different front triangles to cover the size range). I just hope they avoid headset cable routing.

The new Levo will probably be even more versatile than the current one. If they follow the market trend, it will be configurable as a trail bike or a full enduro rocket. This would be possible with options for Mullet or 29" wheels, two battery sizes, and geometry adjustment (like the Gen3). The advantage of adjustability is that they can merge two models (Levo and Kenevo) into one.

 

[OZI]

The new Levo will probably be even more versatile than the current one. If they follow the market trend, it will be configurable as a trail bike or a full enduro rocket. This would be possible with options for Mullet or 29" wheels, two battery sizes, and geometry adjustment (like the Gen3). The advantage of adjustability is that they can merge two models (Levo and Kenevo) into one.

That would be perfect

 

[ckkone]

Will be the same bike but with all the SRAM/Brose automagical crap on it.

 

[Polar]

Will be the same bike but with all the SRAM/Brose automagical crap on it.

Crap is the future

 

[Mikerb]

The new Levo will probably be even more versatile than the current one. If they follow the market trend, it will be configurable as a trail bike or a full enduro rocket. This would be possible with options for Mullet or 29" wheels, two battery sizes, and geometry adjustment (like the Gen3). The advantage of adjustability is that they can merge two models (Levo and Kenevo) into one.

I dont see any way you merge a long 180/170 bike with 160/150 bike...........adjustable geo will not cut it. On a long travel slack head angle bike the head tube comes under enormous stress and needs to be much stronger and preferably longer with a stronger bond to the top tube/down tube junction. Most brands stick to the various classification of uses and a class 5 is pretty much overkill for most trail/alllmountain/enduro type riding.

 

[Mikerb]

Crap is the future

..........and present on some brands......get a gen 3 while you can!!
Auto shift
Integrated headset cabling
Knock block

 

[Polar]

..........and present on some brands......get a gen 3 while you can!!
Auto shift
Integrated headset cabling
Knock block

No need for integrated cables when they don't exist anymore

 

[Mikerb]

No need for integrated cables when they don't exist anymore

.....................no brakes then..but look at that lovely clean cockpit which everyone prefers over the ability to stop the bike

 

[Polar]

.....................no brakes then..but look at that lovely clean cockpit which everyone prefers over the ability to stop the bike

Yepp cockpit clean and powerful ABS brakes just like todays EVs...and a couple of years later breaking is done with a integrated brain chip thanks to Elon Musk.

 

[Mikerb]

Yepp cockpit clean and powerful ABS brakes just like todays EVs...and a couple of years later breaking is done with a integrated brain chip thanks to Elon Musk.

ah...EV brakes...the type that come on without the driver doing anything................or dont work when the driver does

 

[mustclime]

Head set cables are a deal breaker for me. I also have no interest in auto shifting. Cheep replacement drivetrain parts FTW. I would also prefer external rear brake line runs for easy rear brake replacement at the bike park.

 

[Polar]

ah...EV brakes...the type that come on without the driver doing anything................or dont work when the driver does

Have a go with wireless brakes

 

[Mikerb]

Have a go with wireless brakes

nutters

 

[Polar]

nutters

At least it's a clean cockpit which (almost) everyone want

 

[Mikerb]

At least it's a clean cockpit which (almost) everyone want

...not something that bothers me. I tend to be looking at the trail rather than the bars. As long as they dont break I dont mind what they look like. Function over form!!

 

[mustclime]

I dont see any way you merge a long 180/170 bike with 160/150 bike...........adjustable geo will not cut it. On a long travel slack head angle bike the head tube comes under enormous stress and needs to be much stronger and preferably longer with a stronger bond to the top tube/down tube junction. Most brands stick to the various classification of uses and a class 5 is pretty much overkill for most trail/alllmountain/enduro type riding.

Just an fyi, look at the transition Patrol and Spire, they have the same front triangle. The Patrol is 160/160 mullet, the Spire is 170/170 and 29er. The Patrol has a 205x60 shock and the Spire has a 205x65 shock. They also have the light weight e bike Relay and the PNW Relay , one has 160/160 and the other has 170/170. They just change the fork and the shock. There is no reason the new Levo can not do the same.