Levo SL Gen 1 Official Levo SL Thread

[Gary]

Oh... and you're not that guy who buys the lightest bike in the shop then procedes to ride it with a 10kg rucksack full of shite are you?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Oh... and you're not that guy who buys the lightest bike in the shop then procedes to ride it with a 10kg rucksack full of shite are you?

Sounds like a good way to train actually

 

[losgatosgtr]

I’m gonna try a dpx2 sunday i think i got a 210x52.5 direct from fox through my lbs. since i could not find the 52.5 listed anywhere either. I’m hoping the external battery will still go in.?

Please take a photo from the side when you fit the new rear shock as there are a ton of folks wanting to know if you can fit a DPX2 or similar on the SL and still fit the range extender.

 

[p3eps]

Really?
What climbs?

A bit round the back of Pitfichie. Long climb up a grassy trail covered in snow. Just spun the cranks away until I got to the top. In ‘Trail’ mode, so 60% assistance. If I’d been in a higher gear, I’d have probably been putting in more torque, and spinning the back wheel instead.
Maybe it’s partly a lack of fitness on my part... but I was glad I had that massive cog!

About half way up...

 

[p3eps]

Oh... and you're not that guy who buys the lightest bike in the shop then procedes to ride it with a 10kg rucksack full of shite are you?

Ha ha... nope, usually don’t even take a rucksack! If I do, it’s only got water in it!

 

[jcmonty]

For those wanting to push the SL into the more progressive territory these guys are releasing a new link that looks promising. I have exchanged an email, which stated it will work with the SL (just not tested as of yet).

Stumpjumper LT Link 2018-Current

I can see this + 160mm up front being a pretty "enduro-y" ride, especially if you can upsize.

 

[Gary]

A bit round the back of Pitfichie. Long climb up a grassy trail covered in snow. Just spun the cranks away until I got to the top. In ‘Trail’ mode, so 60% assistance. If I’d been in a higher gear, I’d have probably been putting in more torque, and spinning the back wheel instead.
Maybe it’s partly a lack of fitness on my part... but I was glad I had that massive cog!

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About half way up...

Yeah. If that's where I think it is I know it well. Last time I did it was sat on the back of a quad holding onto my DH bike getting worse looks than Ebikers get on a trail centre climb from the DHers pushing up it.

 

[Mcharza]

A 534g chain that costs $420?!

Haha, maybe some errors in the table

 

[p3eps]

Yeah. If that's where I think it is I know it well. Last time I did it was sat on the back of a quad holding onto my DH bike getting worse looks than Ebikers get on a trail centre climb from the DHers pushing up it.

That’s the way to travel! Keep 100% of your legs for the way down ??

 

[Fivetones]

For those wanting to push the SL into the more progressive territory these guys are releasing a new link that looks promising. I have exchanged an email, which stated it will work with the SL (just not tested as of yet).

Stumpjumper LT Link 2018-Current

I can see this + 160mm up front being a pretty "enduro-y" ride, especially if you can upsize.

Never mind that, how many grams does it save? ?

 

[jcmonty]

Never mind that, how many grams does it save? ?

Probably about 20 ish from your wallet and -50 on the bike. No clue actually haha

 

[Fivetones]

How long before Coronavirus delays Levo SL production/deliveries?

Taiwan is not mainland China but that region is increasingly locked down.

 

[Surge]

How long before Coronavirus delays Levo SL production/deliveries?

Taiwan is not mainland China but that region is increasingly locked down.

My company makes goods in China - there is no slowdown to factories anymore (there was earlier this month) -- so there should not be any delays.
The restrictions are on human travel and congregating in groups.

 

[RaDja]

Today I started to assemble my SL in the bike shop and then take it apart at home and personalize it a bit!
I was really surprised about the weight if you pick up the SL, especially if you expect the weight of the Levo. I will continue to work on it tomorrow and hope to get it ready for the first ride on Sunday. If the weather permits.

 

[Fivetones]

What size is it? Little heavier than expected.

 

[CjP]

For those wanting to push the SL into the more progressive territory these guys are releasing a new link that looks promising. I have exchanged an email, which stated it will work with the SL (just not tested as of yet).

Stumpjumper LT Link 2018-Current

I can see this + 160mm up front being a pretty "enduro-y" ride, especially if you can upsize.

A stump jumper/Levo shock bracket fits nicely and is around 12mm shorter than the SL/Kenevo shock bracket.

 

[jemen]

Your tyres and grips would both be awful for me and where/how I ride. But cool if they work for you. I see both the stumpy and the SL as very capable of Enduro style riding though rather than XC so would also choose an spd with more of a platform if clipping in. We're aw different tho, eh?
Thanks for explaining your choices.

I'm switching between xtr and crank brothers mallet pedals;-)

 

[RaDja]

What size is it? Little heavier than expected.

It’s a Large and I expected a little heavyer.

 

[Gary]

Today I started to assemble my SL in the bike shop and then take it apart at home and personalize it a bit!
I was really surprised about the weight if you pick up the SL, especially if you expect the weight of the Levo. I will continue to work on it tomorrow and hope to get it ready for the first ride on Sunday. If the weather permits.

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You weighed it with no pedals?

 

[Surge]

It’s a Large and I expected a little heavyer.

The official weight is 16.95Kg for Large S-Works.

 

[p3eps]

Another one for the weenies...
Please bear in mind this is a stock front brake vs what will be my front brake - but with a full length uncut hose.

SL Expert Brakes - SRAM G2 RSC.

287g

Replacing with - Magura MT7 Pro

242g

I genuinely didn’t expect that. I thought the MT7 felt quite bulky when I picked it up, and that it’d be a reasonable amount heavier than the stock ‘lightweight’ brakes.
Again - not really much of a saving, but I’m fitting these for performance, not for weight. It’ll lose a few more grams when I shorten the hose too.

If I like them - I’ll be ordering in the carbon levers for them. Again - not for weight... but for my Reynauds syndrome (continually have freezing cold fingers!). Carbon doesn’t feel nearly as cold to touch on a winters day as aluminium ?

 

[Gary]

Lego has always been lighter and warmer than mechano

I bet the Magura's when fitted are even lighter than your weighing session suggests too.
Magura send them out with the longest hoses possible.

 

[p3eps]

Lego has always been lighter and warmer than mechano

I bet the Magura's when fitted are even lighter than your weighing session suggests too.
Magura send them out with the longest hoses possible.

There is something Lego looking about them... but they get great reviews, so I’m willing to give them a go.
That front hose will need a massive amount off. Tomorrow’s job though!

 

[Sharkbyte]

Why no chain guide unnecessary?

Why do you feel like you need a chain guide? I removed mine off of my Levo because it rubbed. I have never ran a chain guide on my MTB's with the Narrow Wide chain set up. I have yet to have a chain come off. On a Levo it is even less necessary because you can't even pedal backwards to cause the chain to come off if you are not fully in a gear. I would be curious to hear from ridders that have removed their chain guides and had issues.

 

[hbakken]

Today I started to assemble my SL in the bike shop and then take it apart at home and personalize it a bit!
I was really surprised about the weight if you pick up the SL, especially if you expect the weight of the Levo. I will continue to work on it tomorrow and hope to get it ready for the first ride on Sunday. If the weather permits.
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17.23 kg with range extender and without pedals? Tubeless?

 

[ImSundee]

I'm 6ft 2" tall and am 82kgs - so definitely not over weight... but am maybe underpowered!
On Saturday I was riding my SL up climbs where I NEEDED that dinner plate at the back. It was a slow climb, but it was something I'd have ran out of puff in about 2 mins of my regular bike. The SL had enough power to get me to the top - even though it took 15mins!

Can say the same, being majorly unfit I still find I need it while trying not to use boost mode, trying to stay in eco or trail, for me the motor on the SL is to help me keep riding with fitter mates, not to boost past people, I want to get fitter and possibly in a year or 2, I will probably go to mainly Analogue again once fitness allows.

 

[hbakken]

Picked up my SL Comp carbon today. I few changes of components and it was on 17.77 kg.

Quick ride before the dark today. TOTALY different bike than the norma Levo.

Here's the beauty!

 

[CjP]

Ok so I took out the porky 20.2kg aluminium SL out today. That’s weighed on my bathroom scales so how accurate it is I’m not sure. Tubes, heavyish pedals, mud guards back and front and me 87kg loaded up.
Coming from my 27kg Kenevo it felt like I was riding a light XC bike. I loved the weight! Super poppy and very easy to throw around, change direction etc. The bike has a more natural feel to it rather than a shove in your back.
Obviously the components on it are crap and I hate anything under 180mm travel so it was super bumpy for me. With better suspension I’m sure it would feel a little nicer.
Power wise I felt it to be pretty good on everything but the super steep climbs and steep push up style fire roads. Still done it fine just slower than on the Kenevo. Motor noise wasn’t bad at all. You can defiantly here it in turbo but I actually really like the sound. Still quiet though by today’s standards. Also it was only it’s second ride so it may get quieter as the gears wear in.

If I buy one I will defiantly upgrade to more travel. I have a 180 lyric that I could drop down 10 to 20mm. Would appreciate a little more slack up front. The rear end could only get another 20mm travel at most before it hits the frame. With the guard I had on it (Sicomtb), it was just touching on full compression with the standard shock.

28km with around 700m elevation 80% turbo 20% trail. 2 bars left on the main battery.

For me I love my Kenevo for what I mostly ride but I really really want an SL for the easier rides or when I’m feeling the need to push myself. It would also be a super fun park/jump bike.

 

[miPbiP]

Picked up my SL Comp carbon today. I few changes of components and it was on 17.77 kg.

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Quick ride before the dark today. TOTALY different bike than the norma Levo.

Here's the beauty!

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Sweet.

What changes?

My medium Levo Carbon Comp 19 is 27.7kg set to ride (ie 500Wh battery, pedals, tubeless, carbon bars) so you've hit the mythical 4kg weight saving there.

 

[2wheeledwalbert]

Sweet.

What changes?

My medium Levo Carbon Comp 19 is 27.7kg set to ride (ie 500Wh battery, pedals, tubeless, carbon bars) so you've hit the mythical 4kg weight saving there.

That's a heavy levo ?