Levo Gen 4 Levo Gen 4 - Discussion Thread for 8th April launch
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Trek RIB design with key is aweful. I have one and hate that feature. Much preferred how Levo3 is, my other ebike. Except bike is busted now
Mister cube
New Member
You should at least be able to have the option to fit a 29er at the rear if you want to,there is virtually no clearance on the back end,i do not want to buy a penny farthing!
idont like the look,just looks weird,and i have rode one,still weird!
WatermanJim
Member
For sure we are taking a risk but gen 1 was extreemly well designed, powerful and almost silent. Gen 2 was know for problems gen 3 not so much but i did have a torque sensor go on the motor. you have to expect a few problems thats why you buy new from a LBS and preferably from a brand based in your home country. I have a friend who rides regularly but lightly, still on his gen 1 with original motor/battery going on 9 years. This is why i like Spesh. Consistantly great products and service.
DuncanDoughnuts
Active member
Comp comes in orange and pink
The green expert looks the best at the moment . Have not seen the blue yet
WatermanJim
Member
Just try it, i was surprised it works great on the big bikes. The smaller wheel tucs into a tight corner noticible better.
yes full 29 for regular bike but only for pedalling effieciency not handling.
DuncanDoughnuts
Active member
I wish it was…..
Was going to build up a comp…. But not anymore
Polar
Well-known member
Years is not most important but milage - what does the odometer show?
Polar
Well-known member
That's terrible, do you know the color of comp carbon?
Is it the same pink on the Kenevo SL frame? That champagne pink’ish colour.
There will surely be a third more neutral colour. Wouldn't make sense to only offer the entry level bike in two marmite colors.
Any word on when the alloys are releasing?
WatermanJim
Member
Thanks. Any idea if the speed limit switching will make it in the EU models? Or are we stuck with 25kmh only?
Not gonna happen in EU
That's a shame. Here in Denmark 45kmh bikes are fine with some extra rules compared to 25kmh so was hoping it could fly here.
Then maybe Denmark will be exception, tomorrow we should have more info about everything...
DuncanDoughnuts
Active member
That is the comp carbon
340 was a typo right?
I must say the system is pretty solid, keeps the battery secure in all conditions, the downside is that it adds cca 500g of extra weight(that is where the weight of the new levo comes from). Some Giant users modified theirs with 3D printed parts and saved up to 400g with that.
Well the alloys coming with the 600Wh imo is a marketing strategy, offsetting the heavier alloy bike with a lighter battery pack.
I am interested into the internals of the new Spesh(Brose) motor, as a lot are saying all metal gears and all.
I am following the development of the Brose Drive³ Peak and so far I haven't seen an open motor with the guts on display. I don't doubt that it's all gears inside as Brose says, but I am interested if they use all metal, a mix and if the gears are straight cut or helical or a mix. If someone has pictures or more info please enlighten me.
340 was a typo right? If an Allen is used they are probably using some system like Giant has.
I must say the system is pretty solid, keeps the battery secure in all conditions, the downside is that it adds cca 500g of extra weight(that is where the weight of the new levo comes from). Some Giant users modified theirs with 3D printed parts and saved up to 400g with that.
Well the alloys coming with the 600Wh imo is a marketing strategy, offsetting the heavier alloy bike with a lighter battery pack.
I am interested into the internals of the new Spesh(Brose) motor, as a lot are saying all metal gears and all.
I am following the development of the Brose Drive³ Peak and so far I haven't seen an open motor with the guts on display. I don't doubt that it's all gears inside as Brose says, but I am interested if they use all metal, a mix and if the gears are straight cut or helical or a mix. If someone has pictures or more info please enlighten me.
Looks good, definitely need to see an expert in burnt gold, Comp is out
I want to see the pink comp now, I might go that direction if I buy one.
Defenetelly helix gear profile to keep noise levels down ...
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Again, I was told S-Works gets all batteries and fast charger with your order . . .
Exactly they are much more quieter than spur gears and have almost no backlash(less rattle), although it has it's downsides.
Helical gears generate a lot of sideways thrust force(pushing them apart) and so a use of special thrust bearings is required to compensate for that, also due to the angle between the gears it creates a lot more surface friction and so regular maintenance and use of lubrication is crucial for longevity and avoidance of gear damage.
The sideways force also contributes to slightly less efficiency overall.
That's is why I am interested what the internals of the motor look like, for example Bosch has a mix of spur and helical and metal and polymer gears, which is optimal, as for each task inside the motor there is an optimal material/type gear for it.
