Levo wheel size

[eSoCal]

How's come 29 is in the name of all 2018 Levo's but the spec sheet says wheel size 27.5

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Hi mate, where are you seeing a reference to 29" wheel? They are all 27.5" as you mentioned the spec sheet info says.

 

[eSoCal]

Thanks Rob it's on the Specialized website.. in the name of the Levo models.. all the bike names include 29

 

[outerlimits]

Thanks Rob it's on the Specialized website.. in the name of the Levo models.. all the bike names include 29

It’s because they use a 27.5 plus size 2.8 wide tyre. These are aprox the same diameter of a 29” wheel with a 2.3 Tyre.
So you can run a 29” wheel with 2.3 Tyre if you want to.

 

[ccrdave]

They do spec a short travel levo with 29 wheels but i think its only avalible in the US

 

[junglie69]

Hi the short travel Levo as a 29er is available in europe, just not us, Brexit? I would have preferred one of these instead of our version so I compromised it is a little tight at the rear but no different to some, works well.

 

[ccrdave]

Interesting , what size tyres are they? I run 29 on mine sometimes and i have loads more clearence than that

 

[junglie69]

Hi they are Butcher 29 x 2.6. Measure up at 2.4.

I'd be interested to know what you're running at the rear and size, any photos would help.

Sorry don't mean to hijack the thread.

 

[ccrdave]

I have 2.5 maxxis shortys will try and do some pics

 

[ccrdave]

Ok ignore what i said your right not much clearance. I did have 2.3 high rollers and it was ok with them but the shortys sre quite tight

 

[junglie69]

Very useful info, thanks.