Levo SL Gen 1 Levo SL 2023 Megathread

[p3eps]

This bike is so fun. It definitely needs shorter crank arms…. Does anyone know the sram part no.?

Stealth codes look nice, but i need stronger brakes. I’m used to shiguras and xtr’s on my other bikes. Maybe i can use better pads for the codes and go with 220 rotors? I like the look of the levers

I’m working out a trade for an X2 from my bros Levo. So I might upgrade or take advantage of the sale Fox has right now…

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The crank arm part numbers were posted a couple of pages back… although I don’t think they’re available yet.
I ordered a set of boots for mine after realising I’d caught one on a rock already!
I’d like to go to 165 too.

 

[RAG]

The crank arm part numbers were posted a couple of pages back… although I don’t think they’re available yet.
I ordered a set of boots for mine after realising I’d caught one on a rock already!
I’d like to go to 165 too.

Are the boots the generic XX1/XO1 SRAM ones or specific for these cranks?

 

[rydeezie]

Are the boots the generic XX1/XO1 SRAM ones or specific for these cranks?

I have the generic sram boots and are a perfect fit

 

[43ride]

Are the boots the generic XX1/XO1 SRAM ones or specific for these cranks?

These ones fit perfectly

Pardon our interruption...

 

[p3eps]

These ones fit perfectly

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That's exactly what I got delivered today... although they were £6.99!

 

[43ride]

That's exactly what I got delivered today... although they were £6.99!

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I overpaid again

 

[p3eps]

I overpaid again

I think they could have been had for about £5... but that involved a 3 week delivery from China!
I only ordered mine yesterday

 

[Rich-H]

These ones fit perfectly

Pardon our interruption...

That's interesting, I ordered boots for XX1/X01 cranks (00.6118.444.000) and they didn't fit. Should have ordered the other ones!

 

[p3eps]

That's interesting, I ordered boots for XX1/X01 cranks (00.6118.444.000) and they didn't fit. Should have ordered the other ones!

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The generic SRAM ones I got were a bit of a tight fit, but are ok once on. You need to put the Allan key into the pedal at a slight angle for a start to get it through the hole!!

 

[43ride]

That's interesting, I ordered boots for XX1/X01 cranks (00.6118.444.000) and they didn't fit. Should have ordered the other ones!

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I bought a pair from this seller and they fit perfectly so it seems like you bought the wrong ones ... not sure really where is the problem ...

 

[RAG]

That's interesting, I ordered boots for XX1/X01 cranks (00.6118.444.000) and they didn't fit. Should have ordered the other ones!

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Luckily I ordered from the link 43ride posted, they're listed with the MPN: 00.6118.321.000

Nice one 43ride

 

[Rich-H]

I bought a pair from this seller and they fit perfectly so it seems like you bought the wrong ones ... not sure really where is the problem ...

I bought XX1/X01 cranks boots (00.6118.444.000) and they don't fit correctly. They are too tight and the pedal thread on the crank doesn't align with the hole in the boots. Sounds like what p3eps is describing.

Hopefully the ones I've just ordered (00.6118.321.000) which are the same as the ones you ordered work okay.

 

[p3eps]

Here's my ones:

Pardon our interruption...

Also 00.6118.321.000

They looked about 1-2mm off, but when you tighten the pedal it pulls into place. Just put the washer on the crank arm before the boot, and tighten.

 

[Rich-H]

Here's my ones:

Pardon our interruption...

Also 00.6118.321.000

They looked about 1-2mm off, but when you tighten the pedal it pulls into place. Just put the washer on the crank arm before the boot, and tighten.

If the other guys aren't having the same issues it makes me wonder if the sellers are mixing up the boots!

 

[p3eps]

If the other guys aren't having the same issues it makes me wonder if the sellers are mixing up the boots!

Maybe - although mine look and fit fine now they're on. The hole at the pedal side is big enough to compensate for the 1-2mm offset. The small hole at the back isn't quite, so I had to push the Allan key in at a slight angle to get it to engage.
Not really a hardship... so I'll use them for now as lets face it, they're just going to get scuffed up by rocks eventually anyway!

 

[twitchyzero]

hello im completely new to the sport but not to bikes nor ebikes

so I was follow v2 SL news for longest time but was bummed it's unchanged at 320Wh after more than 3 years (which is almsot an eternity in ebike advancement timeline)

tried gen 3 Levo because better 'bang for buck' but i did not like the weight, tried og SL because that's all the LBS had and also tried the new Giant Trance E+ 400Wh which was neat but realistically now im back to looking at this bike

has anyone tried this between the '23 Orbea Rise carbon? How's the ride and durability of components (not accounting for availability/after sales support)

i feel like I should go try the Trek FXe as well, anyways I really feel like 500Wh internally for just a bit more weight would be ideal

 

[twitchyzero]

For me the main positives are:

• The mullet set up and slacker head angle suits me much better, I found the bike much more fun to ride (I am 5 foot 8)
• It feels a lighter bike on the trail, my rise weighed 43 lbs so it is about 10% lighter
• The S3 fits me perfectly
• I found the assistance much more natural on the SL2, the rise always felt quite on/off. I found the motor encouraging me to work more and stay in a harder gear vs the Rise encouraging me to change to an easier gear or use a higher support mode
• It is more efficient than the Rise, for my 23 mile 2080 feet climbing ride both finished on 40% battery despite the SL2 having a smaller battery
• I found the frame a better quality product, the cable routing and ports etc. were just a higher quality. It was much easier to build the SL2
• The TCU is great and I much prefer not having to use a Garmin now like I did on the Rise

Negatives

• I found the motor as loud as the Shimano RS one, it just doesn’t have the annoying rattle
• It is a low bike, I had more pedal strikes than usual
• The 34.9 seat tube is a bit of a pain and needing to use a shim

Overall I am really happy with the SL2 and glad I made the change.

was your rise a 21/22 or 2023?

 

[dan1987]

was your rise a 21/22 or 2023?

It was a 2021 model.

 

[Pete N]

hello im completely new to the sport but not to bikes nor ebikes

so I was follow v2 SL news for longest time but was bummed it's unchanged at 320Wh after more than 3 years (which is almsot an eternity in ebike advancement timeline)

tried gen 3 Levo because better 'bang for buck' but i did not like the weight, tried og SL because that's all the LBS had and also tried the new Giant Trance E+ 400Wh which was neat but realistically now im back to looking at this bike

has anyone tried this between the '23 Orbea Rise carbon? How's the ride and durability of components (not accounting for availability/after sales support)

i feel like I should go try the Trek FXe as well, anyways I really feel like 500Wh internally for just a bit more weight would be ideal

For longer rides buy a range extender giving 480wh. Keeps the weight light and not adding too much with the extender when required.

 

[Frankyspec]

hello im completely new to the sport but not to bikes nor ebikes

so I was follow v2 SL news for longest time but was bummed it's unchanged at 320Wh after more than 3 years (which is almsot an eternity in ebike advancement timeline)

tried gen 3 Levo because better 'bang for buck' but i did not like the weight, tried og SL because that's all the LBS had and also tried the new Giant Trance E+ 400Wh which was neat but realistically now im back to looking at this bike

has anyone tried this between the '23 Orbea Rise carbon? How's the ride and durability of components (not accounting for availability/after sales support)

i feel like I should go try the Trek FXe as well, anyways I really feel like 500Wh internally for just a bit more weight would be ideal

I am also waiting on a full review of the orbea rise carbon 2023.Already launched 6 months ago and still no full riding review… Rob mentioned a few months ago, it’s coming, but still no news… problem is the availability because the stock of model 2022, I assume they want first to sell the stock models 2022

 

[Pablo!!]

Hi all, actively looking to purchase a 2023 Levo SL. Quick question for the folks who have purchased the frameset..
* Does the frameset come with the headset?
* Does the frameset come with the range extender?

Thanks in advance

Paul

 

[dan1987]

Hi all, actively looking to purchase a 2023 Levo SL. Quick question for the folks who have purchased the frameset..
* Does the frameset come with the headset?
* Does the frameset come with the range extender?

Thanks in advance

Paul

The frameset I bought in the UK came with both.

 

[Salespunk]

What is the frameset only cost? Haven't seen the option here in the US yet.

I did pickup a new SL Comp today. Still have my Fuel EXe as well so will spend some time riding them back to back before I sell the EXe.

 

[Julie_X1]

What is the frameset only cost? Haven't seen the option here in the US yet.

I did pickup a new SL Comp today. Still have my Fuel EXe as well so will spend some time riding them back to back before I sell the EXe.

Congrats! And let us know what differences you feel.

I got a Fuel EXe earlier this year. I’m very impressed with the Trek but also had a great experience with my previous Specialized e-bike (Vado SL) and so am curious.

 

[Salespunk]

Congrats! And let us know what differences you feel.

I got a Fuel EXe earlier this year. I’m very impressed with the Trek but also had a great experience with my previous Specialized e-bike (Vado SL) and so am curious.

Will definitely post my feedback on both bikes.

 

[p3eps]

What is the frameset only cost? Haven't seen the option here in the US yet.

I did pickup a new SL Comp today. Still have my Fuel EXe as well so will spend some time riding them back to back before I sell the EXe.

Frameset only cost in the U.K. is £5750. I’ve only seen 1 site advertising it for sale… but I just asked my LBS for one as soon as the bike was announced.

A comp is £7000 and an S-Works is £13000 here for comparison.

 

[RAG]

Frameset only cost in the U.K. is £5750. I’ve only seen 1 site advertising it for sale… but I just asked my LBS for one as soon as the bike was announced.

A comp is £7000 and an S-Works is £13000 here for comparison.

It’s widely available in the UK, specialized concept store, leisurelakes, brink, tredz, Certini, to name just a few… all have it online.

I think it’s a great value option (in todays warped economy!) if you’re up for a build. You can definitely build up your own S-Works with as good as, if not better spec for well under the full bike asking price.

 

[Pete N]

I agree, it’s is good value. Can be built up for a fair bit less than S-Works retail price, even with the same/as good components.
Shame it’s the dull colour but it’s not offensive. Looks like I’m going this route now as opposed to the White/Silver complete build.
I’ll change the decals though, not sure what colour yet though

 

[p3eps]

It’s widely available in the UK, specialized concept store, leisurelakes, brink, tredz, Certini, to name just a few… all have it online.

I think it’s a great value option (in todays warped economy!) if you’re up for a build. You can definitely build up your own S-Works with as good as, if not better spec for well under the full bike asking price.

Ah ok... I only saw it on leisurelakes for a start - but I never looked again after I placed my order!
They gave me the false hope that my frame was going to be silver.

I agree, it’s is good value. Can be built up for a fair bit less than S-Works retail price, even with the same/as good components.
Shame it’s the dull colour but it’s not offensive. Looks like I’m going this route now as opposed to the White/Silver complete build.
I’ll change the decals though, not sure what colour yet though

I think the best value would be to buy a Comp and strip all the parts off and sell them - then do your build to be honest.
Neither of the Comp colours appealed to me (although I didn't really want black either!)... but when I ordered the Frame Only, I was expecting it to be silver based on the photos going around. I prefer black to the orange or brown though.

I worked out that you can build an identical build to the S-Works for under £11k using all the same components... but can build your own (potentially better) spec for a bit less using other wheels, bars, stem, brakes, saddle etc from your preferred manufacturer.

 

[Pete N]

The Roval carbon wheels are fantastic. Been riding them for 12 years and not a single issue. Give a lovely riding feel too.
I’ve tried others including Enve and DT Swiss. Always came back.
Nice to choose which brakes/bars/stem etc though.
Need to see if I can find the cash for the new AXS though