My Specialized Turbo Levo....

[ccrdave]

they look good but in my experience 2.8 tyres in the wet and mud are horrid, i had 2.8 MMs and in the mud, they just slid about, switched to 2.5 Maxxis shortys on 29inch wheels and had loads of grip even in deep mud.

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

they look good but in my experience 2.8 tyres in the wet and mud are horrid, i had 2.8 MMs and in the mud, they just slid about, switched to 2.5 Maxxis shortys on 29inch wheels and had loads of grip even in deep mud.

Compared to Shortys, MM's are nowhere near as good when it gets wet and especially when it gets sticky clay muddy as the MM's just clog up and do not clear as well as Shortys. I have a spare set of wheels which have Shortys on just waiting for the deluge to begin. If it is really loamy and muddy where you are Wet Screams (If you can find them) are another one to try.

 

[ccrdave]

yep me too I have a set of 29ers with shortys on for the winter but I have to say in my experience the 2.35MMs are as good as 2.5 shortys its just the 2.8MMs that dont work in the mud, too wide

 

[Gyro]

I've just fitted a CC 210mm eye to eye also with a 550lb spring about 165mm travel, running max hi speed rebound damping to keep the the bike from bucking on rough downhills.
Bottom bracket now 20mm higher.

Other changes include 160mm KTM cranks 155mm raised the cadence too much and outside the motors sweetspot.
SRAM EX1 8 Speed & CushCore inserts.
Also a strip of 50mm PVC tape spanning the frame and swingarm to keep the crap out of the motor housing.
Rockguardz motor protector, which I've added an extra 2.5mm of glassfibre to the area under the motor as being Carbon I broke it second time out.
Painted dots in all fastenings to monitor any loosening, which is not infrequent.

 

[Lukasz_M]

Hey mate, where did you get the 700 spring and is that the 190(7.5) or 200mm (7.875) cane creek?

HI.
Got it from local CC representative but it's not longer in production... Lucky me it was waiting for more than 2 years... It's 190x51

 

[Lukasz_M]

How about some feedback/review on the CC Helm??? Please !

Well, I'm not good at reviewing but it's a great fork. Coil too BTW. Very sensitive and supportive at the same time, no bottoming out with standard spring. Some minor problems with regulators returning to zero but already sorted outbyCC with new redesigned kit. Very unhappy every time I have to return to air for some reason.

 

[DrKrown]

I've just fitted a CC 210mm eye to eye also with a 550lb spring about 165mm travel, running max hi speed rebound damping to keep the the bike from bucking on rough downhills.
Bottom bracket now 20mm higher.

Other changes include 160mm KTM cranks 155mm raised the cadence too much and outside the motors sweetspot.
SRAM EX1 8 Speed & CushCore inserts.
Also a strip of 50mm PVC tape spanning the frame and swingarm to keep the crap out of the motor housing.
Rockguardz motor protector, which I've added an extra 2.5mm of glassfibre to the area under the motor as being Carbon I broke it second time out.
Painted dots in all fastenings to monitor any loosening, which is not infrequent.

Hi, I see that you installed a Sram EX1 drivetrain on your bike?
How does it perform?
Do you have any issue with the Brose motor handling the big cog (48 t)?

 

[Gyro]

Hi, I see that you installed a Sram EX1 drivetrain on your bike?
How does it perform?
Do you have any issue with the Brose motor handling the big cog (48 t)?

The EX1 isn't as responsive at the 11 speed, but having a heavier chain and not having to mash through the gears makes it a worthwhile upgrade.
The motor have no problem with the big ring as there is less load on the motor.
I tend to toggle the power settings as in place of shifting gears depending on the terrain.
Just returned from a downhill ride self-shuttling up, still muddy from it, so signing off.
Cheers Gyro

 

[DrKrown]

The EX1 isn't as responsive at the 11 speed, but having a heavier chain and not having to mash through the gears makes it a worthwhile upgrade.
The motor have no problem with the big ring as there is less load on the motor.
I tend to toggle the power settings as in place of shifting gears depending on the terrain.
Just returned from a downhill ride self-shuttling up, still muddy from it, so signing off.
Cheers Gyro

Thank you for your useful answer!
Just one last question: did you maintain the original/stock front chainring (32 T)?

 

[Gyro]

Thank you for your useful answer!
Just one last question: did you maintain the original/stock front chainring (32 T)?

I ran the original ring, there was a terrible grinding sound coming from the motor housing as the covers tend to amplify any sound, turned out it was the chain ring, see attached image, the load had swaged the metal around the side of the teeth and was catching the inner plates of the chain.
Since replaced with an Eagle with massive cutaways on the trailing side of each tooth as pictured.

 

[Panigale]

Anyone been warned of this issue ??
I tryed to order this CC shock from TFTuned now, got this reply:
Unfortunately you cannot fit the Coil IL to a Turo Levo bike. Cane Creek have issued a warning that the shock may snap due to the small diameter of the shaft.

Then i noticed this warning is present here: DBcoil IL
**Please note the Coil IL is not compatible with Specialized Stumpjumper 2019 frames, Specialized E-Bikes Turbo Levo/ Kenevo**

Anyone of you ever heard of or problems like this ?

 

[ccrdave]

one of our members @Kiwi in Wales had one and he was told to return it to tftuned

 

[pietro]

I returned mine a couple of days ago to TF Tunes because of this issue, great people at TF.

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Yes, feed back from TF Tuned said Cane Creek would not be able to support this shock on a Levo or a Stumpjumper.
I have gone down the Ohlins route instead and used a 210 x 55

 

[StokerKXf]

Yes, feed back from TF Tuned said Cane Creek would not be able to support this shock on a Levo or a Stumpjumper.
I have gone down the Ohlins route instead and used a 210 x 55

Kiwi in Wales
What model ohlins did you use? Did you have to use any offset bushings or a different yoke? Still 160ish travel?
Would an stx22 be ok?
Thanks

 

[lookhear]

Yes, feed back from TF Tuned said Cane Creek would not be able to support this shock on a Levo or a Stumpjumper.
I have gone down the Ohlins route instead and used a 210 x 55

Sorry for the multiple questions - trying to figure out if the extra travel comes with any complications.

Is this on the 2019 Levo?
Does the 210 x 55 work perfectly with the 2019 Levo?
Any clearance issues with the longer stroke?
Did you need to modify anything to get the 55 to work (52.5 is standard) ?

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Sorry for the multiple questions - trying to figure out if the extra travel comes with any complications.

Is this on the 2019 Levo?
Does the 210 x 55 work perfectly with the 2019 Levo?
Any clearance issues with the longer stroke?
Did you need to modify anything to get the 55 to work (52.5 is standard) ?

Yes, this is on a 2019.
Works perfectly fine as 210 x 55 with no issues ?
The only change is you get a bit more travel (6-7mm) with no frame clearance issues.

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Kiwi in Wales
What model ohlins did you use? Did you have to use any offset bushings or a different yoke? Still 160ish travel?
Would an stx22 be ok?
Thanks

I have a TTX22 coil, no offset bushes or different yoke.
If you want another air shock, yes a STX22 should fit but please check with TF Tuned first to be 100% sure

 

[Dee Scee]

Hi All

I am new to the forum... I thought I would add a couple of pictures of my steed!

It started life as a basic 2018 Levo Comp, this was my blank canvas

Upgrades:
Fox 36 Fork
Cane Creek Dbinline Coil (550lb Spring)
Trp Slate GWin Brakes
XT 1x11 Groupset
Lyne Components 150 Dropper
Easton Havoc 50mm Stem
Fabric Seat
Front Wheel - 29 Easton Arc 30mm Rim - Spez Butcher 2.6 Tyre
Rear Wheel - 27.5 Std Roval 38mm Rim - Spez Butcher 2.8 Tyre
504 WH Battery Upgrade

Great bike............ really enjoying it!!!

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color me jelly - tho im loving my levo totally stock.

does the cane creek actually increase the travel at all?