Levo SL Gen 1 Levo SL 2023 Megathread

[Black Bear Trail]

Makes senses - yes it's definitely on the lower end of power / Batt. How do they compare on the descents?

I prefer the Kenevo SL going down washed out logging roads that I ride. It was a lot more stable than the Levo. I'd like to get a regular Kenevo, but they don't sell them in Japan.

 

[rushy46]

@rushy46 - Thanks so much for the detailed and thorough reply. That’s just what I needed to know.

How much clearance do you have with the 29x2.3 tires (approximate mm between the stays and the bottom bracket)? Does it look like a 29x2.6 could be squeezed in if mud wasn’t an issue?

Tire clearance with the 29x2.3 Eliminator is around 10 - 11 mm ( 29er chainstays positions) - no idea, if that‘s enough for a 2.6 tire

 

[levity]

Thanks again @rushy46 ! The 29x2.6 should be about 8mm wider, so that should leave a good 6mm clearance all around. Enough for our dry conditions here in the Southwest US.

My new SL is on its way, so I will be able confirm next week

 

[levity]

Thanks again @rushy46 ! The 29x2.6 should be about 8mm wider, so that should leave a good 6mm clearance all around. Enough for our dry conditions here in the Southwest US.

My new SL is on its way, so I will be able confirm next week

Here’s a Purgatory 29x2.6 that measures 2.66” wide on an i30 rim.
Levo SL Comp with the Horst link flip chip in the long wheelbase setting. There’s about 6mm clearance to the seat and chain stays and 8+mm clearance to the seat stay bridge and bottom bracket.

Probably too close for muddy conditions, but it should be fine for our dry southwest US.

 

[rushy46]

Just for interest - has anyone tried the Levo Sl without battery in bikeparks with chairlifts and cable cars? I have an Enduro bike for these circumstances but I really like the way the Levo Sl rides and I wonder if there is big difference to a normal bike if you ride it downhill without the battery. I watched the Video how to remove the battery and it shouldn‘t be such a big deal. Maybe there is a 2 kg weight penalty to a normal Enduro bike - I think it should be o.k. Any experience is appreciated

 

[Mteam]

Just for interest - has anyone tried the Levo Sl without battery in bikeparks with chairlifts and cable cars? I have an Enduro bike for these circumstances but I really like the way the Levo Sl rides and I wonder if there is big difference to a normal bike if you ride it downhill without the battery. I watched the Video how to remove the battery and it shouldn‘t be such a big deal. Maybe there is a 2 kg weight penalty to a normal Enduro bike - I think it should be o.k. Any experience is appreciated

I haven't done it with a Levo sl, but I did do it with my trek fuel exe, in chatel bike park in the summer.

It was fine, it rode like a slightly heavier regular bike.