Levo SL Gen 1 Levo SL Custom Builds

[Moe Ped]

SL comp carbon

Code RSC brakes
AXS seatpost and drivetrain
ENVE wheels with i9 hubs
ENVE handlebars
Burgtech 50mm stem
Cane Creek coil
Fox 36 160mm forks
Specialized Ergon seat
Deity grips
Deity TMAC pedals

 

[onkelshort]

SL comp carbon

Code RSC brakes
AXS seatpost and drivetrain
ENVE wheels with i9 hubs
ENVE handlebars
Burgtech 50mm stem
Cane Creek coil
Fox 36 160mm forks
Specialized Ergon seat
Deity grips
Deity TMAC pedals

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Best levo sl I've seen so far.

 

[JetSedgwick]

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Believe it or not, I am not a dentist

Build so far:

- 2021 Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate
- Roval Traverse Carbon SL
- XTR M9100 derailleur
- XT M8100 shifter
- XT M8100 10-51 12 speed cassette
- XT m8100 chain
- XT pedals I have been running for about 7 years, not sure of vintage
- Funn 45mm stem
- Pivot 800 mm carbon bars
- Ergon GA2 grips
- Magura MT5 brakes
- Maxxis DHF TR 2.5 WT Exo
- Maxxis DHR 2.4 WT 3c MaxxTerra Exo+

To be delivered:
- Manitou Mezzer Pro (Had a weird situation with the forks and I am debating whether to cancel this order now that the Lyrik showed up)

Wishlist:
- Undetermined rear shock
- Lighter weight saddle
- Carbon cranks

notice any difference vs the stock handlebars? what's your opinion on the Magura brakes vs Guides?

 

[JetSedgwick]

SL comp carbon

Code RSC brakes
AXS seatpost and drivetrain
ENVE wheels with i9 hubs
ENVE handlebars
Burgtech 50mm stem
Cane Creek coil
Fox 36 160mm forks
Specialized Ergon seat
Deity grips
Deity TMAC pedals

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great bike. How did you get the fork that color? How do you like the coil vs air shock?

 

[Manitunc]

SL comp carbon

Code RSC brakes
AXS seatpost and drivetrain
ENVE wheels with i9 hubs
ENVE handlebars
Burgtech 50mm stem
Cane Creek coil
Fox 36 160mm forks
Specialized Ergon seat
Deity grips
Deity TMAC pedals

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Weight?

 

[Junior]

notice any difference vs the stock handlebars? what's your opinion on the Magura brakes vs Guides?

The Magura brakes are phenomenal when they are working as they should. I actually had these laying around after pulling them off my Enduro last time I was in Angel Fire. The Maguras seem to struggle with changing major altitude (driving from Austin to the mountains for instance), so I got sick of bleeding them when I got to my destination and bought some Code RSCs for the Enduro and had AF bike shop install them.

The Maguras are actually probably a better brake than even the codes when they’re working, and since this bike will be mostly ridden here in Austin, I figured I would put them on. They have been great this time around and my mechanic took some extra classes around properly bleeding them, so they are top notch. Tons of power and modulation. I can wheelie better than ever with the maguras.

The pivot bars are a lot lighter, but they’re probably a bit more stiff than the stock ones as well while damping things a bit with the carbon. I had the bars lying around and used some Amex points to get the stem for free off amazon, but I really like the stem. Short of going Carbon stem I cant see how any of the main manufacturer stems are any better than this one and it was like $42 bucks or something.

 

[Moe Ped]

great bike. How did you get the fork that color? How do you like the coil vs air shock?

The forks are the limited edition 36 for this year the colour is Root Beer.

Coil is plusher and smoother over small bumps.

 

[Moe Ped]

Weight?

Don’t know haven’t weighed it, not sure it actually matters my goal was to build a bike i liked to ride.

The standard brakes, forks and drivetrain are an embarrassment for this cost of a bike so they had to be replaced.

 

[mtbrdan]

2020 Expert custom build. Chucked a 200mm rear rotor on, Enve carbon bar and stem, MRP Ribbon coil paired with a Push 11/6.

 

[Manitunc]

Don’t know haven’t weighed it, not sure it actually matters my goal was to build a bike i liked to ride.

The standard brakes, forks and drivetrain are an embarrassment for this cost of a bike so they had to be replaced.

Agreed. I asked because your build is similar to mine and I dropped 6lbs by getting rid of nx drivetrain and wheels for my light build. My heavy build adds 4 lbs with coil shock and burly wheels and tires

 

[Lightme]

Posted on the owners’ thread, here too. Just got back from the shop in my upgrade.

Cascade Link, 170mm EXT Era, RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, Magura MT7 with 220mm rotors, GX AXS, Industry Nine Hydra rear hub, XO1 chain, mullet with Assegai on both ends. Can not wait to see what it can do.

 

[jcmonty]

Posted on the owners’ thread, here too. Just got back from the shop in my upgrade.

Cascade Link, 170mm EXT Era, RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, Magura MT7 with 220mm rotors, GX AXS, Industry Nine Hydra rear hub, XO1 chain, mullet with Assegai on both ends. Can not wait to see what it can do.

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Report back on the Era! If it’s anything like the storia, it’s going to be pretty slick.

Measured you hta? Curious where you are at. With similar setup I am at 63.6 or so

 

[Mcharza]

Posted on the owners’ thread, here too. Just got back from the shop in my upgrade.

Cascade Link, 170mm EXT Era, RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, Magura MT7 with 220mm rotors, GX AXS, Industry Nine Hydra rear hub, XO1 chain, mullet with Assegai on both ends. Can not wait to see what it can do.

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Have you had time to ride yet? The angle of the seat tube looks really gentle. You almost sit on the rear axle

 

[jcmonty]

Have you had time to ride yet? The angle of the seat tube looks really gentle. You almost sit on the rear axle

FWIW - that's the one downside (I am also at 170mm with CC link and mulleted). I have an Ergon Enduro saddle with extra long rails slammed as far as I can go fwd. It mitigates the slack STA a bit.

 

[Lightme]

Have you had time to ride yet? The angle of the seat tube looks really gentle. You almost sit on the rear axle

Ha yes it does. I’ve slammed the seat forwards, but climbing will not be its strong suit, or really what I ride for anyway.
I have 29 wheel with the same cassette and rotor so I can slap that in for trail riding.

 

[Lightme]

Report back on the Era! If it’s anything like the storia, it’s going to be pretty slick.

Measured you hta? Curious where you are at. With similar setup I am at 63.6 or so

I have the Era and Storia on my Enduro, which I love, I know how amazing they are.
I reckon that HTA sounds about right.

 

[kimochi]

FWIW - that's the one downside (I am also at 170mm with CC link and mulleted). I have an Ergon Enduro saddle with extra long rails slammed as far as I can go fwd. It mitigates the slack STA a bit.

Did you get a longer rear shock when you mullet your SL? Or changing the flip chip to high is enough?

 

[jcmonty]

Did you get a longer rear shock when you mullet your SL? Or changing the flip chip to high is enough?

No - Stock length. I have the cascade link, which makes the bike more progressive, but move the shock yoke closer to touching the seatstay bridge at full compression. Right now, I have it in "high" with a 650b rear wheel and 50% offset bushing (custom asked for the bushing to be less off center by 50%). So, I am in the middle between "lo" and "high" mode of the stock bike. I think I could get away with a 55mm stroke with how I have it now. Definitely if you have the stock linkage, but the cascade link is very good.

HTA is ~ 63.6. BB is ~ 340mm. Fork is at 170mm. It rides like an enduro bike, but it's still fairly nimble. I am eager to see how it compares to my incoming Kenevo SL.

 

[Lightme]

HTA is ~ 63.6. BB is ~ 340mm. Fork is at 170mm. It rides like an enduro bike, but it's still fairly nimble. I am eager to see how it compares to my incoming Kenevo SL.

So am I! Please do post, I’m in the exact same boat.

 

[Firekid]

Updated my mullet rig a bit:

2020 SL S-Works
Fox 36 160mm fork
DVO Jade-X 170mm shock
27.5" rear wheel—Derby DH Carbon rim, DT Swiss 350 hub
AXS RockShox Reverb seatpost
AXS SRAM Eagle XX1 RD + XX1 casette
Industry Nine A318 stem
Specialized T9 Butcher 2.6" F+R tires
Ergon GE1 grips
One Up alloy pedals
SRAM CODE RSC 4-piston brakes

 

[Moe Ped]

Can I ask where did you get the front Roval wheel decals ?

 

[Firekid]

Can I ask where did you get the front Roval wheel decals ?

Sure!

Mountain Bike Decals and Custom Bicycle Stickers | Slik Graphics

We offer high-quality mountain bike decals and custom bicycle stickers designed by riders, for riders. Printed from original artwork.

www.slikgraphics.com

awesome resource for decals

 

[wolfbane1967]

Did some makeover on my Levo SL expert Carbon
Full decal set, fork, wheels, frame in new Copper Metallic

Other things done before
Fork, fox factory 36 150mm
Damper fox dpx2 150mm
Schwalbe Magic Mary front
Schwalbe Hans Dampf rear
Sinter metallic brake pads

Some before pictures with white
After with new copper metallic

 

[crazymelki]

Did some makeover on my Levo SL expert Carbon
Full decal set, fork, wheels, frame in new Copper Metallic

Other things done before
Fork, fox factory 36 150mm
Damper fox dpx2 150mm
Schwalbe Magic Mary front
Schwalbe Hans Dampf rear
Sinter metallic brake pads

Some before pictures with white
After with new copper metallic

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Nice....Where did you order the Specialized down tube decal?

 

[wolfbane1967]

All de decals are from a really good company. Bought from him several times. Alway delivered good from Italy

www.speedydecal.com

 

[jecket]

hello wolfbane, I can ask you where to find the attachment for the garmin you mount, thanks

 

[wolfbane1967]

hello wolfbane, I can ask you where to find the attachment for the garmin you mount, thanks

Hi. sorry but its actually not for Garmin, its for my Light

 

[jecket]

ok thanks anyway! looks a lot like a garmin

 

[dixie]

170 fox 36. 210 x 55 ohlins coil
165 mm cranks
Cascade link
Toying with mullet n offset bushing