Levo SL Gen 1 Levo SL 2023 Megathread

[Zimmerframe]

I thought the release date was May 4th - Thursday?

Might depend on your time zone.

 

[ghoststalker]

Been waiting 2 weeks for a warranty 1.1 motor to arrive, now been told that there are none in the country and it could be as long as 6 weeks! Wondering if there is any chance that they will warranty with the 1.2 motor and a Mastermind TCU but compatibility seems to be hotly contested.

I would ask them, if it is possible to get the new one. Even if the charge you the upgraded tcu and the probably more expensive motor it would still be worth it.

 

[G-Sport]

I would ask them, if it is possible to get the new one. Even if the charge you the upgraded tcu and the probably more expensive motor it would still be worth it.

Yes. Waiting 8 weeks for the same motor is totally unacceptable. 8 weeks for the 1.2 would at least slightly take the edge off.

 

[ghoststalker]

Yes. Waiting 8 weeks for the same motor is totally unacceptable. 8 weeks for the 1.2 would at least slightly take the edge off.

Please keep us up to date how they reply.

 

[G-Sport]

Initial reply was that there is no new motor as far as they are aware... Follow up was that the 1.1 motor will ALWAYS be warrantied with a 1.1 motor because the shape is slightly different.
The optimist in me wants to believe that there might be a 1.1.2 motor with the benefits of the 1.2 motor sealing and crank interface (surely they want to reduce their own warranty burden) down the line, or even that their might be some wiggle room on getting the 1.2 motor in (if the mounts were in the same locations but the frame needed some slight trimming then I could live with that) but realistically I think it is probably just what they have said. ie. it's going to mean a new bike to get the new motor.

 

[Ribinrobin]

Was at dealer today embargos still super strict from them, all very hush no info to be had. I would Be surprised if anyone who has one being built up will be allowed photos pre release

 

[Levo Laland]

Oops, Bikeradar jumps the gun. New SL to have 50nm and over 300w peak power. The official launch must be any day now.

 

[Ribinrobin]

Oops, Bikeradar jumps the gun. New SL to have 50nm and over 300w peak power. The official launch must be any day now.
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[Ribinrobin]

There seems to be a lack of productive discussion .. you were warned ...

Sorry, this ones a bit crap .. even more rushed than the others .. But as it's looking like May 4th launch..

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Background image taken from Dan Durda.

Best one was when a cropped photo of your batman one appeared on a forum asking if this is the new levo sl

 

[p3eps]

If I was to go down the frame only option, I’ve already got a well specced Levo SL to donate parts.

Something I don’t have, is a mullet wheel set. In fact, the only part of my 2019 Levo SL that’s original is the Roval carbon wheels!

Can anyone recommend a solid lightweight carbon mullet wheel set that I should be looking at if I get a frame only?

 

[ghoststalker]

If I was to go down the frame only option, I’ve already got a well specced Levo SL to donate parts.

Something I don’t have, is a mullet wheel set. In fact, the only part of my 2019 Levo SL that’s original is the Roval carbon wheels!

Can anyone recommend a solid lightweight carbon mullet wheel set that I should be looking at if I get a frame only?

If aluminium is fine I can recommend the newman evolution SL wheelset.

 

[whywedowhatwedo]

If I was to go down the frame only option, I’ve already got a well specced Levo SL to donate parts.

Something I don’t have, is a mullet wheel set. In fact, the only part of my 2019 Levo SL that’s original is the Roval carbon wheels!

Can anyone recommend a solid lightweight carbon mullet wheel set that I should be looking at if I get a frame only?

of all the reviews i’ve read concerning durability, the reserve sl, the we are one union/convergence, and the roval traverse sl not only popped up the most but were the most praised.

i think i’m going for either the reserve or the we are one, mainly for their generous replacement warranty.

 

[Pete N]

I’ve owned many Carbon Roval wheels since 2012. Never had a single issue. Great product.

 

[Suns_PSD]

If I was to go down the frame only option, I’ve already got a well specced Levo SL to donate parts.

Something I don’t have, is a mullet wheel set. In fact, the only part of my 2019 Levo SL that’s original is the Roval carbon wheels!

Can anyone recommend a solid lightweight carbon mullet wheel set that I should be looking at if I get a frame only?

Buy a used rear hub, order a CF wheel from CarbonFans & have it laced locally.

This is essentially what I did by repurposing a lightly used hub I had on the shelf.

 

[Desert_Turtle]

The Roval carbon wheels are priced great, work well, and are guaranteed for life. They are hard to beat. I have 4 sets. For whatever reason they do not sell them in mixed sets. The reserve wheels are absolutely bomb proof but I feel like they are a little over priced. I’ve broken a few spokes on my Rovals but I’ve never cracked or broken a wheel.

 

[Pdoz]

My wife just got out of surgery so I might not have time to pick up my bike today but here’s a pic of the box & label. I’m not sure if the shop is/isn’t allowed to give me the bike till Thursday anyway.

Did you get a discount for it being a 22 model?

 

[Desert_Turtle]

I have no idea what it’s actually going to cost. MSRP is $8k. I buy bikes pretty frequently from the same shop.

 

[Pdoz]

I have no idea what it’s actually going to cost. MSRP is $8k. I buy bikes pretty frequently from the same shop.

But wouldn't it be fun to know the build date ... given this thread started Jan 22....

 

[Murch]

Looks like Jan 7th 2023

 

[Pdoz]

Looks like Jan 7th 2023

Doh...I was reading that in Australian and got really confused ( 1 july 23)

 

[Murch]

Doh...I was reading that in Australian and got really confused ( 1 july 23)

I have no idea why in America we write it this way when the rest of the world seems to do it the other way.

 

[Eduardoramundo]

I thought is was 1st July 2023 and was a best before end date.

 

[afk314]

Nice! It's real!

I can't wait to hear your take on the noise level!

 

[G-Sport]

Motor mounting holes look incredibly similar to the old one....

 

[westcoastmtbr]

The build date is on the frame. It’s 1/7/2023.

Specialized makes some great bikes, but my goodness they surely make dull to boring paint choices. So boring. Sorry Specialized.

 

[kimochi]

could have a longer dropper insert if not for the kink in the seat tube. so kinky..

 

[G-Sport]

I wonder how the cable routing works now? Was quite neat having stuff down the stay tube but that most all be going past the battery now.

 

[Suns_PSD]

It's wild that the Relay was announced and shown nearly a year ago and they are just trickling in, and the new Levo SL is hitting the ground before its even been officially released.
Awesome.

 

[Desert_Turtle]

Nice! It's real!

I can't wait to hear your take on the noise level!

It’s very quiet. The high pitch whine is 100% gone. Once I get it on a real trail under a real load I’ll report back. I’m fairly certain that it’s much quieter than both of my full size Levos.

 

[Suns_PSD]

Weigh it for us please.