Levo SL Gen 1 Official Levo SL Thread

[Bencab]

Sorry for the low res photos. Here are the photos again (full size). Size of the frame is medium. List of mods:
1. Renthal bars
2. Syntace megaforce2 stem 30mm
3. Magura 1893 brakes 203 front 180 rear storm discs
4. RS Pike ultimate
5. Derby carbon rims with project 321 hubs
6. Bontrager xr4 2.4 team issue tires
7. One up 180mm dropper post with wolftooth trigger
8. XX1 eagle cassette with X01 derailleur, XX1 shifter and XX1 chain
9. Sqlab saddle
10. Canfield brothers all mountain pedals

 

[TomH79]

In the SL comp, is there cover on the linkage as the normal levo has on model 2020?

 

[Jpzeroday]

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On a comp carbon, would it be possible to simply swap from an NX cassette to a GX cassette?

NX and GX use different free hub bodies. So no. I’m not sure if you can switch freehub bodies on the Roval wheels. You can switch freehub bodies on any DT Swiss ratchet hub.

NX uses standard hub, GX uses XD hub.

 

[Kpmnd85]

Levo SL wheel decision:
I'm thinking about replacing the rear 29" Roval Alloy Traverse that came on my Levo SL carbon comp with the 27.5" Roval carbon SL rear wheel on my S-Works 6Fattie Stumpjumper. The difference in radius with tires installed is 3/8". By the way I could do the same swap up front if changing the angle matters.
Benefits: lighter, better hub, carbon response
Negative: 3/16" less clearance, less rolling angle in back, angle change?

Any thoughts or opinions

 

[helivate]

In the SL comp, is there cover on the linkage as the normal levo has on model 2020?

Nope

 

[Fivetones]

On the SL Carbon models it must just act as a stone guard then rather than to deflect moisture as on the regular carbon Levos.

 

[p3eps]

Looks like it still has some sort of cover though. I took my flap off for Invisiframe, and you can see motor cables in there.

 

[ImSundee]

Looks like it still has some sort of cover though. I took my flap off for Invisiframe, and you can see motor cables in there.

Not just me thats had their bike apart all day doing invisiframe then

 

[p3eps]

Not just me thats had their bike apart all day doing invisiframe then

That photo was Tuesday I think. Re-assembled it all yesterday, and rode it today!

How you getting on with the application? The Levo SL one is much easier that the Rail one was.
I left all the Specialized helitape fitted, and put the Invisiframe on top.
I’m still unsure as to what the random bit of foam stuck to the seat stay is for?! I may need to remove a bit of it to fit some more Invisiframe and a Mudhugger.

 

[ImSundee]

That photo was Tuesday I think. Re-assembled it all yesterday, and rode it today!

How you getting on with the application? The Levo SL one is much easier that the Rail one was.
I left all the Specialized helitape fitted, and put the Invisiframe on top.
I’m still unsure as to what the random bit of foam stuck to the seat stay is for?! I may need to remove a bit of it to fit some more Invisiframe and a Mudhugger.

I'm getting there, got 2 bits left to do on the frame, and then the forks, I left hte stock stuff on too. It wasn't to bad just took all day, I couldn't go riding anyhow - come down with some shit cold thing.

 

[Bencab]

First ride today on my new Levo SL. 30 miles; 2,700 ft of elevation; 3 hours and 15 mins of ride time on eco mode. Rode with a range extender. I have 75% battery remaining after the ride. Compared to other ebike I have ridden, I have to work harder on climbs. The SL requires a lot of my input which resulted in a different riding experience. The SL is more agile - easier to change direction and lift the front tire. The lower weight is very noticeable. I also tried riding uphill with no assist and I did not feel any drag unlike other ebikes. Motor is nosier than Levo motor but way quieter than Shimano motor.

 

[losgatosgtr]

Where in CA Bencab? I'm in Los Gatos.

 

[Bencab]

Where in CA Bencab? I'm in Los Gatos.

Saratoga. Hitting Henry Coe tomorrow at 8:30 am at Hunting Hollow Entrance. I demoed an expert Levo SL during the windstorm - did about 25 miles and 6000 ft of climbing. Had 17% left on battery (with range extender).

 

[losgatosgtr]

Wow that is a lot of range and climbing.

 

[losgatosgtr]

I got the carbon comp and doing upgrades to AXS rear derailleur and seatpost. Upgrading the cockpit to carbon bars and stem, XTR brakes, maybe even a lightweight cassette, as that would drop half a pound or more.

 

[losgatosgtr]

It will be better than the s works once I put on a factory 36 and new rear shock or something else coming out in about a month....

 

[ridesantacruz]

It will be better than the s works once I put on a factory 36 and new rear shock or something else coming out in about a month....

I agree! I will be doing a similar build as well. Putting a Fox 36 grip2, X2 shock and switching the drivetrain and brakes to Shimano XT. Only Sram part will be an AXS seat post. What shock are you thinking about putting on the bike?

 

[TomH79]

I need help
Been thinking of changing levo comp to SL comp.
I have a buyer for my levos framset so if i buy it, i will put coils,dt wheels ect ect.

On normal levo my rides have been 20-100km, with 400-1500m of climbing.
I also ride enduro races here in finland, wich has lift or some of them has no lift assist. Race day is about 40-50km and 1000-2000km climbing.

Normal levo has no problems on my rides/races.
My tcu setting have been like:
-eco 10-15/30
-sport 40/70
-turbo 100/100
-in races 100% acceleration response.

So what im asking here that is SL levo bike for me?
I use water bottle,not bag, so extender is a little no go..

E:as you can see, i mostly ride eco/sport so assist is very low most of the time. Turbo mode on in segments/SS ect

 

[losgatosgtr]

Only way to know for sure is to test ride one. I think it meets your requirements but it may be slower up hill but if you take a lift then no big deal.

 

[TomH79]

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Looks like it still has some sort of cover though. I took my flap off for Invisiframe, and you can see motor cables in there.

Motor cables or brake hose/sifter cablehousing?

 

[p3eps]

Motor cables or brake hose/sifter cablehousing?

Didn’t pay that much attention. Just saw some cables, and assumed they were motor cables as they were in that area. Probably brake and dropper post when I think about it.

 

[TomH79]

Only way to know for sure is to test ride one. I think it meets your requirements but it may be slower up hill but if you take a lift then no big deal.

Thx for reply!

In races we do have similar rules as in ews. Rider has personal schedule wich tells a time when every SS must start. If rider dont start ss at time, he gets time penalty. So if there is no problem during race, it wont be problem if uphills go slower vs normal levo.

Hard to decide....argh!

 

[Waynetta]

Im going to bite the bullet and order a small SL next week. My max budget would get me a carbon comp, my dilemma is weather to get the ally comp and spend a thousand on upgrades or buy a carbon and leave it with what it comes with.
is there anyone on here who has bought an ally one? There are no demo ally ones available. I did really like the carbon but not a fan of SRAM stuff or the fox rhythm fork.

 

[TomH79]

Im going to bite the bullet and order a small SL next week. My max budget would get me a carbon comp, my dilemma is weather to get the ally comp and spend a thousand on upgrades or buy a carbon and leave it with what it comes with.
is there anyone on here who has bought an ally one? There are no demo ally ones available. I did really like the carbon but not a fan of SRAM stuff or the fox rhythm fork.

If i buy it, will take the alloy model and do some upgrades.

 

[Fivetones]

Is there anyone on here who has bought an ally one?

SL Weight Diff Carbon/AL? - EMTB Forums

 

[Waynetta]

SL Weight Diff Carbon/AL? - EMTB Forums

Cheers. Quite a lot of difference, I wonder if I’ll gain that back by spending on better forks, brakes and drive train,

 

[Waynetta]

@Fivetones i was thinking more about the difference in character than weight by the way but thanks for the link.

 

[Fivetones]

Cheers. Quite a lot of difference, I wonder if I’ll gain that back by spending on better forks, brakes and drive train,

You might struggle on the forks and brakes. That would be functional (edit: as you say) rather than weight as the regular, not e-bike, 34 Rhythm isn’t that heavy. The cassette is heavy so you could save there or use the 10 speed SLX or XT setup that @Gary recommends. It’s light and I think fits the free hub on the Comp/Comp Carbon (but not the SRAM XD freehub on the Expert).

 

[TomH79]

If you ride SL in eco for example 30/70 setup, what setup will be about the same with normal 2020 levo, thinking of assist, not range?

 

[jemen]

Anyone uses the KCNC cassette yet? KCNC Kassette 12-fach | 9-52 Zähne für SRAM XD | schwarz, 2