Levo SL Gen 1 Official Levo SL Thread

grantini · Jul 25, 2020

Norcalsl said:
My SL Carbon Comp is due next week. I've been riding a Stumpjumper S-Works for the last 7 years. It came with a dropper seatpost but I never used it so I replaced it with a "normal" seatpost. I know y'all think this is a crazy, but can I do the same thing with my SL?

Use the dropper. It’s magic

Lightme · Jul 25, 2020

Picked my up my green Carbon Comp SL yesterday. First ride today, so good!

upgrades:
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 160mm
RoxkShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Enve bar, Deity stem.
GX cassette and derailleur

loved all of it, except the brakes. The Guide REs on this are noticeably weaker than the Code RSCs on my Enduro on the same trails. I’ll upgrade these, along with the rotors.

First eMTB, so glad I didn’t go FF Levo. I used trail or eco on my first gravity oriented ride, that was more than enough to take the edge off the climbs.

TomH79 · Jul 25, 2020

Lightme said:
Picked my up my green Carbon Comp SL yesterday. First ride today, so good!

upgrades:
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 160mm
RoxkShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Enve bar, Deity stem.
GX cassette and derailleur

loved all of it, except the brakes. The Guide REs on this are noticeably weaker than the Code RSCs on my Enduro on the same trails. I’ll upgrade these, along with the rotors.

First eMTB, so glad I didn’t go FF Levo. I used trail or eco on my first gravity oriented ride, that was more than enough to take the edge off the climbs.

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Love the colour.
Go for the shimano brakes and drivetrain.

Lightme · Jul 25, 2020

TomH79 said:
Love the colour.
Go for the shimano brakes and drivetrain.

Yeah I do like the XTs on my trail bike.

Great Cornholio · Jul 25, 2020

StackPath

Are these compatible with the SL motor?

rsmagee · Jul 25, 2020

Lightme said:
Yeah I do like the XTs on my trail bike.

Did you go for the 2 pot or 4 pot? Can’t decide which to get for my SL

Lightme · Jul 25, 2020

rsmagee said:
Did you go for the 2 pot or 4 pot? Can’t decide which to get for my SL

Just 2, more than adequate for my lightweight Scott Spark, might be a different story for the SL.

Manitunc · Jul 25, 2020

Lightme said:
Picked my up my green Carbon Comp SL yesterday. First ride today, so good!

upgrades:
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 160mm
RoxkShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Enve bar, Deity stem.
GX cassette and derailleur

loved all of it, except the brakes. The Guide REs on this are noticeably weaker than the Code RSCs on my Enduro on the same trails. I’ll upgrade these, along with the rotors.

First eMTB, so glad I didn’t go FF Levo. I used trail or eco on my first gravity oriented ride, that was more than enough to take the edge off the climbs.

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Very nice! That’s the color I would have gotten if available in US.

jcmonty · Jul 26, 2020

Neverland Jump Line - Skypark Santa’s Village on a Turbo Levo SL

bike still jumps well with the coil. In case anyone was worried ?

apac · Jul 26, 2020

jcmonty said:
Neverland Jump Line - Skypark Santa’s Village on a Turbo Levo SL

bike still jumps well with the coil. In case anyone was worried ?

nice fast flowing run. That looks like a lot of fun!

Manitunc · Jul 26, 2020

Ok, carbon comp xt build, light cycle carbon wheels, Vittoria peyote 2.35 tires, Answer 20/20 carbon bars, praxis carbon cranks, dvo Topaz shock. 16.71kg, 36.76 lbs. still need to add fox 36.

jcmonty · Jul 26, 2020

apac said:
nice fast flowing run. That looks like a lot of fun!

Lots of fun! Wish it was longer.

For those interseted.. finally got a inclinometer that wasn't my iphone. I seem to be at 64-64.2 deg HTA (haven't found a perfectly level spot in my yard). That's with a offset bushing and my Mezzer at 170mm. EVO territory! It rides great btw, and I don't feel any worse/different on the climbs. I think that the 44mm offest on the fork helps calm the steering a bit.

jcmonty · Jul 26, 2020

Manitunc said:
Ok, carbon comp xt build, light cycle carbon wheels, Vittoria peyote 2.35 tires, Answer 20/20 carbon bars, praxis carbon cranks, dvo Topaz shock. 16.71kg, 36.76 lbs. still need to add fox 36.

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Light build! How much did you save with the cranks ?

Manitunc · Jul 26, 2020

jcmonty said:
Light build! How much did you save with the cranks ?

Not much, about 4oz. Biggest savings were wheels and tires. Xt is about 1/2 lb less than nx.

shakeystart · Jul 26, 2020

boBE said:
34 T WolfTooth chainring.

WT is great quality imho. Which mounting system is the Praxis? IE, which ring fits. Too many options!
BTW, On the Levo thread, a lot of peeps are using a steel 36t, but that may be because of the higher power output.

Norcalsl · Jul 26, 2020

Manitunc said:
Ok, carbon comp xt build, light cycle carbon wheels, Vittoria peyote 2.35 tires, Answer 20/20 carbon bars, praxis carbon cranks, dvo Topaz shock. 16.71kg, 36.76 lbs. still need to add fox 36.

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Nicely done - which model (dimensions) light cycle carbon wheels? Also, what did the stock wheels weigh?

Manitunc · Jul 27, 2020

Norcalsl said:
Nicely done - which model (dimensions) light cycle carbon wheels? Also, what did the stock wheels weigh?

I used am30 with I9 1/1 hubs. Stock wheels were rear -7#_4oz, front 5#_8 oz with tires, cassette and rotors.

Rich the gasman · Jul 27, 2020

p3eps said:
I’m tempted to try the 2021 RS Super Deluxe Ultimate - which is out next week.

I’m thinking of trying this as well, do I go 210 x 55 Or 210 x 52.5

TomH79 · Jul 27, 2020

If someone is intrested to buy my SL, will sell it now.
For specs, please send pm.

p3eps · Jul 27, 2020

TomH79 said:
If someone is intrested to buy my SL, will sell it now.
For specs, please send pm.

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Why you selling, and what are you getting instead?

Moe Ped · Jul 27, 2020

Some guy on the forum just put up a post asking if anyone was selling a Levo SL he wants an XL.

rydeezie · Jul 27, 2020

just got the bike earlier this month
sold all the stock parts
still completing the build
i'm a heavier rider so i went with 2021 Fox 38 160mm, 44mm Fork and 2021 Float X2 Shock
Love how it rides

side by side with my first levo. sold it to my brother

just waiting on white fox 38 decals to arrive

s1desh0wb0b · Jul 27, 2020

For me personally good spec changes on the 2021 Expert

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon in Cast Battleship / Black

www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk

TomH79 · Jul 27, 2020

p3eps said:
Why you selling, and what are you getting instead?

Dont know yet man.

Zoot Allures · Jul 27, 2020

s1desh0wb0b said:
For me personally good spec changes on the 2021 Expert

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon in Cast Battleship / Black

www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk

Got to agree with you!
I’ve liked the idea of an Sl since they came out, but couldn’t get past the fact that I’d be paying top dollar for a bike that I’d have to change out fork / shock and brakes etc for the sort of riding I like.
However spec on this one looks pretty good from the off (for me). just a 160 air shaft and tyre change really .... even the standard grips are pretty decent.
Looks like they’ve dropped the carbon wheels From the 2020 and invested in the suspension and brakes instead. Interesting how it’s the only levo that comes with a piggy back shock as standard whereas the 2021 FF Expert (and Sworks) still don’t.

s1desh0wb0b · Jul 27, 2020

Zoot Allures said:
Got to agree with you!
I’ve liked the idea of an Sl since they came out, but couldn’t get past the fact that I’d be paying top dollar for a bike that I’d have to change out fork / shock and brakes etc for the sort of riding I like.
However spec on this one looks pretty good from the off (for me). just a 160 air shaft and tyre change really .... even the standard grips are pretty decent.
Looks like they’ve dropped the carbon wheels From the 2020 and invested in the suspension and brakes instead. Interesting how it’s the only levo that comes with a piggy back shock as standard whereas the 2021 FF Expert (and Sworks) still don’t.

Exactly my thinking a air shaft change is a cost effective tweak and I’m considering a cascade link. While it’s shame to lose the carbon rims the more capable suspension and braking package work for me.

I also really like the cast battleship colour

SL-ED · Jul 27, 2020

Group ride with the fellas but I was the only one with a ebike. So what did I do? I ride with the motor off the whole loop! It wasn't a very big loop only 11.6miles and 1,650ft but I was very impress how well it climbed and rolled! This was only my second ride on my new SL Carbon. The trails we hit was in Lake Tahoe Jelly Stone trail, Hong Kong Pho trail and Jackass trail. Loving this bike so far!!

MrBrownstone · Jul 28, 2020

An Levo EVO FF 29 with coil ?

jcmonty · Jul 29, 2020

BAMBAMODA said:
Absolutely!! The 34 is a noodle. Glad they went with better shocks.

now how long until they make an enduro SL.

I have heard ,(3rd or 4th party info ?‍

?) that a "Kenevo SL" is incoming later this year. Enduro Geo, not sure on wheel size, and same motor as SL BUT with 40nm torque. Makes sense for them to do that IMO as it caters to a different type of ride than the standard Kenevo or standard SL.

The 160mm 36 is refreshing to see on the 2021. Bike really begs for it to be a tad bit slacker . I haven't found a downside to mine being ~ 1.5 deg or so slack than stock. Could just be preference though

MrBrownstone · Jul 29, 2020

“Kenevo SL”? That just sounds wrong.

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