Levo SL Gen 1 Levo SL 2023 Megathread

[cañonaco]

En senderos técnicos con muchas raíces y rocas, ¿qué actualización de Turbo Levo SL gen2 tiene un mejor efecto de conducción, a) bobina EXT e-Storia o b) ruedas de carbono?
*Por cierto, ya pedí el GX Eagle AXS.

Ohlins TTX o EXT Coil + Cascade Link

 

[dirt-diggler]

Anyone looking for short cranks for SL1.2 motor, these seem to match the part number and don't involve going to a dealer to order

Specialized S211600035 Turbo SL Crankset M20 Mountain 155mm SRAM

Specialized S211600035 Service Part

www.certini.co.uk

 

[cosas_genericas]

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Got the bike - love the color and looks!! Rides very well too
Question to current owners: I've seen on another thread folks using the 29er setting with the 27.5 wheel in the rear, to lengthen chainstay and wheelbase (like Matt suggests in this article's "geo and sizing" section). Did other riders here try this setting and if so, what's your frame size and what are your impressions? Thanks.

I am running shock in low, cs in long, and fork in -1 with mullet and it rails! The long cs makes the front/rear center ratio better. I run 160mm cranks and run 24% sag in rear and never have rock strikes riding very technical high speed rocky descents. This thing also jumps very well.

 

[GolfChick]

I have size S3 and with the stock 150mm dropper I was not able to slam it all the way down. I have switched to a smaller diameter 31.6 PNW 170mm dropper and can get the same insertion depth as the stock dropper but with more travel.

Are we finding the dropper cable moves quite easily in the frames? I’d love to get a longer dropper as I have a fair amount spare (240mm from frame to saddle rails) but Specialized think there is only 200mm insertion depth. I don’t fancy having to strip lots of stuff out of my new bike just to try to replace it.

 

[guglez]

2025 Levo SL will get a piggyback genie shock!

 

[Carlos_C]

2025 Levo SL will get a piggyback genie shock!

I couldn’t wait so I inserted an EXT

 

[guglez]

I couldn’t wait so I inserted an EXT

yeah, that's an obvious choice
will it be as tunable as GENIE?

 

[Carlos_C]

yeah, that's an obvious choice
will it be as tunable as GENIE?

I don’t have experience with Genie, but the Storia V4 is quite tunable, yes LSC-HSC-LSR-HBC

 

[cosas_genericas]

I couldn’t wait so I inserted an EXT

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VASTLY superior

 

[guglez]

LSC-HSC-LSR-HBC

but not the progression rate of the spring

 

[cosas_genericas]

but not the progression rate of the spring

The ext Storia has a hydraulic bottom out, in fact the best in the business. They developed it thirty years ago in automotive. It is the superior shock on the market. Only thing with potential to be better is Vorsprungs new shock. If someone still thought they needed even more progression they could buy a progressive spring instead of a linear one. I’ve never seen a person who needed a progressive spring on a Storia.

 

[Lightme]

The ext Storia has a hydraulic bottom out, in fact the best in the business. They developed it thirty years ago in automotive. It is the superior shock on the market. Only thing with potential to be better is Vorsprungs new shock. If someone still thought they needed even more progression they could buy a progressive spring instead of a linear one. I’ve never seen a person who needed a progressive spring on a Storia.

I can corroborate. I have the Storia on my SL and the Vorsprung Telum on my analogue. They’re the best shocks I’ve ridden, and unfortunately I’ve tried a lot. They go about their duties in different ways, but both are phenomenal. They cost more, but not having to buy and guess spring rates makes up for a lot.

 

[cosas_genericas]

I can corroborate. I have the Storia on my SL and the Vorsprung Telum on my analogue. They’re the best shocks I’ve ridden, and unfortunately I’ve tried a lot. They go about their duties in different ways, but both are phenomenal. They cost more, but not having to buy and guess spring rates makes up for a lot.

I had an ext E-Storia on a turbo levo- simply sublime. Tried the tigon which was also a great shock but not as good.

 

[guglez]

In terms of feeling of the bike - what’s the difference between the stock shock and a fancy one?

 

[cosas_genericas]

In terms of feeling of the bike - what’s the difference between the stock shock and a fancy one?

Where there is a weird fluttery wallowing there is perfect support and traction, where you are blowing through travel in inconsistent ways you are finding support and a mid platform to kick off of, where there is an unexpected clang at bottom out there is a smooth and controlled ramp towards the end, and most importantly, you are getting all three without compromise unlike the usual 3 choose 2.

 

[Jazzii]

Hi there. Would like to fit coil shock to Levo SL gen2 but have no idea which spring rate to start with. I am 80 kg kitted. Any suggestions?
Thanks for help!

 

[sluette]

Hi there. Would like to fit coil shock to Levo SL gen2 but have no idea which spring rate to start with. I am 80 kg kitted. Any suggestions?
Thanks for help!

Spring Calculator - TF Tuned

Spring Calculator - TF Tuned are experts in mountain bike and bicycle suspension service and repair, including setting-up the for you and your bike

www.tftuned.com

 

[Jazzii]

Thanks, I know that calculator. I am more interested in personal experience of Levo SL coil riders with weight about 80kg.

 

[guglez]

Thanks, I know that calculator. I am more interested in personal experience of Levo SL coil riders with weight about 80kg.

You can try this:

Sprindex - adjust your suspension's coil spring rate

Coil spring rate adjustment for your mountain bike rear shock. Fits a wide variety of rear shocks and with various spring rate ranges. Improves your ride performance. Get the most out of your suspension. Adjustment is quick and easy and without tools. springdex.

sprindex.com

thjey are adjustable.

 

[Carlos_C]

I am 80kg (with gear) and use 575 spring on a Storia V4. But have heard that other brands, e.g. Fox, run on lower levels for that weight 450’sh….

 

[cañonaco]

Hola. Me gustaría instalar un amortiguador de muelles en el Levo SL gen2, pero no tengo idea de qué tasa de resorte elegir. Peso 80 kg con el kit. ¿Alguna sugerencia?
¡Gracias por la ayuda!

80 Kg + Ohlins = Súper Alloy Racing 475
80 kg + Ohlins + Cascade Link = H&R 525
SAG 30%

 

[Jazzii]

Thanks guys! I think I go with Sprindex 490-560, hope will fit somewhere in the middle.

 

[dirt-diggler]

Anyone looking for short cranks for SL1.2 motor, these seem to match the part number and don't involve going to a dealer to order

Specialized S211600035 Turbo SL Crankset M20 Mountain 155mm SRAM

Specialized S211600035 Service Part

www.certini.co.uk

This aged well, cranks are now bent. Where do I go from here?

 

[G-Sport]

This aged well, cranks are now bent. Where do I go from here?

Warranty. Barely 2 months old and nothing to suggest they have a weight limit.

 

[dirt-diggler]

Warranty. Barely 2 months old and nothing to suggest they have a weight limit.

In the process, hopefully specialized will sort it out.

Original cranks back on in the meantime.

 

[Schmusetiger86]

Hi,
i want to install a 2025 RockShox Super Deluxe RC2T shock with the appropriate tune in my current Levo SL.
I can find two shocks with the article numbers:
00.4118.454.023 and 00.4118.454.024
Unfortunately I can't find the difference :-/
Can anyone help me find out which is the right shock?
Thank you in advance.
Regards
Jan

 

[Olivier Clg]

Hi

00.4118.454.023

RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T w/ HBO - 210x55 - Specialized Levo S2-6 (2023+) - C2​

RS Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T - 210X55 Linear Air, 0Neg/2Pos Tokens, Reb55/Comp30, Lockout 4, HB, Standard NoBushing(8x20)C2 SpecializedLevo (S2-S6)2023

00.4118.454.024

RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T w/ HBO - 210x55 - Specialized Levo SL S2-6 (2022) - C2​

RS Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T - 210X55 Linear XL Air, 0Neg/3Sleeve Tokens, Reb55/Comp30, Lockout 4, HB, Standard NoBushing, 90Deg(8x20)C2 SpecializedLevo SL(S2-S6)2022

 

[dirt-diggler]

Received a set of warranty replacement 155mm cranks today, if anyone wants to make me an offer for them

 

[Semmelrocc]

New Genie shock-equipped Levo SL are now in store. Apparently all models get it, from the alloy version up to the S-Works.
And they have gotten unusually generous: even the entry-level model is equipped with SRAM GX and X01 components as well as the new Maven brakes.

Btw, the now old 2024 models are on sale with ~20% price drops.

 

[whitymon]

Pretty unwise to ship maven brake ... this would be the first thing to go to trash for me. Pretty unreliable from lever to bite point.

Mentioned as new, new color/suspension but no new motor then? Kind of sad.