Oohmyknees
Member
Hi, forum noob here with a recently purchased Specialised Turbo Levo HT 2019 used for commuting and trail riding. First e-bike and I'm an instant convert. However, not wanting to invest too much at the start, I accepted the bargain bin components on the 2019 Levo, as it allowed me to get into the game at a reasonable cost, especially as I wanted a hard tail (always had them).
There's nothing wrong with the components really. They all work and I'm not exactly beasting the bike. But I just have an itch to get better parts on it. I've got no idea how to go about upgrading though. What special things do I have to consider because it's an ebike? I believe I'm not able to change the crankset anyway, but I would be keen on going to 10 or 11 speed cassette with an XT shadow derailleur and shifters + XT brakes. It's currently 8 speed and I wondered if there will be any config/set-up issues when adding more gears. Also maybe a new front ring with 34 or 36t would be an upgrade.
I guess importantly, would I notice the difference in moving from the low-end factory parts, in terms of smoothness, reliability etc? I would hope it would feel like a nicer ride (even though it's good as it is!). For instance, with more gears would riding over the 25 km cut-off be easier? I guess it should be.
Also, is it possible for a complete novice to change these parts or should I really leave it in the hands of my LBS?
And finally, if anyone has any recommendations on upgrades other than XT, I'm all ears. I'd be happy with spending approx 4-500 on drivetrain and brakes. Then down the line maybe another 250 on forks so any suggestion there would be much appreciated too
Thanks for any help in advance...
There's nothing wrong with the components really. They all work and I'm not exactly beasting the bike. But I just have an itch to get better parts on it. I've got no idea how to go about upgrading though. What special things do I have to consider because it's an ebike? I believe I'm not able to change the crankset anyway, but I would be keen on going to 10 or 11 speed cassette with an XT shadow derailleur and shifters + XT brakes. It's currently 8 speed and I wondered if there will be any config/set-up issues when adding more gears. Also maybe a new front ring with 34 or 36t would be an upgrade.
I guess importantly, would I notice the difference in moving from the low-end factory parts, in terms of smoothness, reliability etc? I would hope it would feel like a nicer ride (even though it's good as it is!). For instance, with more gears would riding over the 25 km cut-off be easier? I guess it should be.
Also, is it possible for a complete novice to change these parts or should I really leave it in the hands of my LBS?
And finally, if anyone has any recommendations on upgrades other than XT, I'm all ears. I'd be happy with spending approx 4-500 on drivetrain and brakes. Then down the line maybe another 250 on forks so any suggestion there would be much appreciated too
Thanks for any help in advance...