Levo SL Gen 1 Official Levo SL Thread

[onkelshort]

Seperate question, size large SL comp, maximum seatpost insertion length? I've tried to call Specialized Rider support 3 times in last week, sent 3 emails, crickets on their end, Covid message says everyone isolating...limited full specs on their site, best I can figure is stock post overall length 438mm but no breakdown on insertable length, want a post I can slam to post clamp.

Also no information on "specialized" rear hub specs, comes HG driver with boat anchor NX 12 speed cassette, want to change to XD driver, tried to disassemble rear hub but need 12mm hex and maybe 14mm hex to get HG freehub body off best I can figure, have DT swiss XD freehub body in-hand

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I tried this, too. But there is no compatible XD driver available. Speciialized rear hub is called DT 360, as they only label it with ROVAL. I bought DT360 PAWL driver, but this is too small, so that there is no interlock as the inner pawl are to small in diameter and the body does not fit the spacer of the HG body, too. Reply from LBS is no driver available to their knwoledge. I tried 3 different shops.. If you find something please let me know.

 

[Junior]

Was it difficult to drop the motor?

Not really. The one tip I have is when mounting the motor, start with the allen key that thread from the inside of the frame outwards on the rear two bolts. The first time I put the motor in I saved that bolt for last and was having trouble getting the threads to start. I think that area has a high prone to cross threading, so I recommend you start with that bolt while its easier to make slight adjustments to how the motor is sitting in the frame.

Another tip: The motor stays in the frame pretty well by itself, it is a snug fit. When I first undid all the bolts I was definitely looking for a last bolt, but firmly placing my palms over the cranks and pushing straight down pulled it out fairly easily.

Another thing to watch out for is pulling the cable guides out of the frame. In order to pull the rear pivots apart enough to really get at them, I recommend unbolting the derailleur and brake caliper. The internal routing guides tend to pull out of the brake exit on the chain stay, but pulling the cable slack out via the brake caliper seems to pop it back into place in the chainstay. I was super nervous after pulling it out of the stay the first time I pulled that pivot apart. The drive side main pivot is reverse threaded as well.

Now that I have done it once, I would say the motor could come out in a few minutes. Remember the drive side has two bolts that thread through the main motor bolts, so you will need to take out the bolt that holds the rock guard and the bolt that holds the chain guide before you are able to access the actual motor mounting bolts.

 

[Junior]

Finally got all the noises out. The chainring bolts were snug, but not too tight on the spider. They were making a small click under high pedal load.

This week I have:
- disasembled the rear suspension and cleaned and regreased all the pivots
- Pulled the shock and put a light coat of grease on the top and bottom of the spring (this was making some weird noises through compression at time)
- Pulled the motor and cleaned all the inaccessible parts that the motor covers
- Wrapped the internal guides to silence my creaky door hinge sound
- Pulled the fork and cleaned and regreased the bearings and seats.

Now I just need to go ride it! I have to get some work done at the dentist today that is going to require some numbing. Hopefully I can ride afterwards without biting my tongue off haha.

 

[Manitunc]

Dvo JadeX has plenty of clearance for water bottle on large sl.

 

[masterblaster]

Hi! Has anyone equipped his Levo SL with the E*THIRTEEN HELIX R? Do you need a bigger chainring or is there enough space for chain/chainstay with the 30T?

 

[EVILTaylor]

Hi! Has anyone equipped his Levo SL with the E*THIRTEEN HELIX R? Do you need a bigger chainring or is there enough space for chain/chainstay with the 30T?

They do not recommend this cassette for E-bikes.

 

[Konanige]

They do not recommend this cassette for E-bikes.

It should be ok as it hasnt got the torque of the big motors

 

[masterblaster]

It should be ok as it hasnt got the torque of the big motors

I had the same thought. The construction of the cassette doesn't seem to be particularly weak.

 

[LosiSA]

Seperate question, size large SL comp, maximum seatpost insertion length? I've tried to call Specialized Rider support 3 times in last week, sent 3 emails, crickets on their end, Covid message says everyone isolating...limited full specs on their site, best I can figure is stock post overall length 438mm but no breakdown on insertable length, want a post I can slam to post clamp.

Also no information on "specialized" rear hub specs, comes HG driver with boat anchor NX 12 speed cassette, want to change to XD driver, tried to disassemble rear hub but need 12mm hex and maybe 14mm hex to get HG freehub body off best I can figure, have DT swiss XD freehub body in-hand

Hi Squeegee,

You get 2 different Roval wheel sets;
Comp comes with Formula hubs (Transverse SL)
Expert get the DTswiss internals Hub. (Transverse SL)

You will require this part number to move to XDDriver on Formula Hubs, I actually got it from my Specialized dealer locally (in South Africa) I'm sure your store will keep them..
Specialized Formula XD Driver Freehub (11 Speed) (FH-535HA)
Part number : S162100006

 

[LosiSA]

Hi Squeegee,

You get 2 different Roval wheel sets;
Comp comes with Formula hubs (Transverse SL)
Expert get the DTswiss internals Hub. (Transverse SL)

You will require this part number to move to XDDriver on Formula Hubs, I actually got it from my Specialized dealer locally (in South Africa) I'm sure your store will keep them..
Specialized Formula XD Driver Freehub (11 Speed) (FH-535HA)
Part number : S162100006
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O and you will need a 15mm hex and 17mm cone wrench, easy enough to do.

 

[LosiSA]

I tried this, too. But there is no compatible XD driver available. Speciialized rear hub is called DT 360, as they only label it with ROVAL. I bought DT360 PAWL driver, but this is too small, so that there is no interlock as the inner pawl are to small in diameter and the body does not fit the spacer of the HG body, too. Reply from LBS is no driver available to their knwoledge. I tried 3 different shops.. If you find something please let me know.

Specialized Formula XD Driver Freehub (11 Speed) (FH-535HA)
Part number : S162100006

 

[grantini]

I really like my SL. That’s all I have for you today. Thanks!

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[mtbrdan]

I just got an SL comp about a week ago, took to bike park yesterday, a buddy let me borrow his RS super deluxe most of the day (from FF Levo), whoa--transformed the rear suspension in a big way vs. little air shock that came on the bike.

My question to anyone who reads this and has upgraded their SL to coil, which ones can accommodate a water bottle without the piggy back getting in the way? RS super deluxe and normal size waterbottle don't play well.

Seems like DVO Jade X might give good clearance (no pics here with waterbottle!)

Anyone tried a Fox coil? DHX2 or other?

Push 11-6 fits just fine.

 

[onkelshort]

Push 11-6 fits just fine.

I am riding CaneCreek DB IL Coil which does not have a piggyback. So enough clearance. Great damper in combination with progressive spring for LEVO SL imo.

 

[jbodnar]

I am riding CaneCreek DB IL Coil which does not have a piggyback. So enough clearance. Great damper in combination with progressive spring for LEVO SL imo.

I have a non-levo 210 x 55 version (had to mount it upside down to clear the frame) on my Levo also with the progressive spring...I’m probably going to get another one for my SL.

 

[apac]

I have a non-levo 210 x 55 version (had to mount it upside down to clear the frame) on my Levo also with the progressive spring...I’m probably going to get another one for my SL.

I am riding CaneCreek DB IL Coil which does not have a piggyback. So enough clearance. Great damper in combination with progressive spring for LEVO SL imo.

can I ask you both what spring rate you went with and what weight you are?
thanks

 

[jbodnar]

can I ask you both what spring rate you went with and what weight you are?
thanks

I weigh around 220 lbs. and use their heaviest spring 550-670.

 

[apac]

I weigh around 220 lbs. and use their heaviest spring 550-670.

I've owned a CC iL with a normal valt spring and it was brilliant. I had 600lb Spring and weigh about 190lbs. I wasn't sure whether to go for the same as you or the one below when I purchase a new shock

 

[Tobers]

Totally failed attempt at trying a new loop on the Isle of Skye, from Luib to Torrin and back via two glens. It all looked so easy on paper.

Levo SL aluminium, XL, with Ohlins coil fork and DHX2, and some blingy Zipp wheels with King hubs. All useless today, I’d have done just as well on a Chopper

 

[jbodnar]

I've owned a CC iL with a normal valt spring and it was brilliant. I had 600lb Spring and weigh about 190lbs. I wasn't sure whether to go for the same as you or the one below when I purchase a new shock

I used the 650 previously...thought the 550 progressive would have too much sag...luckily I lost 10 - 15 lbs...I expected more pedal strikes.

 

[squeegee]

Does anyone have any tips for running a new rear brake line? Necessary to drop motor and/or remove battery? Sure would be nice to know if I can push a new line straight through without dropping motor. Want to run magura mt7 line to rear, already fitted front brake, SL comp large.

 

[Grizzy]

Does anyone have any tips for running a new rear brake line? Necessary to drop motor and/or remove battery? Sure would be nice to know if I can push a new line straight through without dropping motor. Want to run magura mt7 line to rear, already fitted front brake, SL comp large.

No need to drop the motor.

you'll need to remove the rear wheel, unbolt the chainring, then chainstays. The hose is fairly simple. Internal riuting is a no brainer, through chainstays, pull back stays from frame, then run hose up the middle hole out and it pops out the front. Make sure the hose isnt frayed. I sprayed a touch of wd40 on mine to get it to slide in a bit easier.

all in all not to hard.

 

[levity]

@squeegee - I'm not familiar with Grizzy's method, but you can just pull a new brake hose through the frame by connecting it to the old hose with a brake hose barb. You can 1) cut the OEM hose at the rear caliper and pull the new hose to the front (recommended to replace crap Guide R brakes), or 2) disconnect the OEM hose from the front brake, pull it and an old hose to the back (to save it), then attach the new hose to the old one and pull it to the front. I like @Grizzy 's suggestion to a little spray lube. Easy, breezy.

 

[onkelshort]

can I ask you both what spring rate you went with and what weight you are?
thanks

I have the middle spring 450-550. Have to add a little more high speed rebound damping. So enough progression
I weigh 80kg.

 

[jcmonty]

Push 11-6 fits just fine.

Somewhat depends on your frame size. With the XL, I have ample clearance on my ext storia for a water bottle. Haven’t tried the range extender but it would fit as well.

 

[sonix]

Hi,
I had two days and my SL was rebuilt.
According to the motto, "Black is colorful enough" ...

the black beast

It was not that easy to get everything black, the silver decals of the Pike had to be removed and exchanged for stealth ...

and then that ugly silver scraper the reverb ...

the result...

and a few more details ...

The weight is now almost exactly 18 kg.
Now drive, adjust and test first.

cheers

 

[Harold]

Got my comp carbon two weeks ago.
Already made 2 trips to Eifel National Park (Belgium-Germany border).
I can’t say enough how happy I am with this bike. I considered the turbo levo as well. And SL was definitively the right decision! No problem to ride with buddies on full fat ebike, and man this is so nimble, crazy for an emtb!
To me this is the perfect bike!

 

[alexhalliow]

can you ride the SL without main battery, only with the charger? 15.5kg bike with charger, need only assist in the uphill ;-)

Be interested to know if you can just use the range extender and ride without the internal battery...

 

[KeithR]

Be interested to know if you can just use the range extender and ride without the internal battery...

You can. Specialized makes quite a big deal of this from a "travelling abroad with the bike" point of view: airlines won't carry a bike with its internal battery in place, but will carry it with the battery removed and and an extender (or two) in your luggage.

 

[Ntinos]

Mine is also ready at last

Levo SL Gen 1 - SL Comp Owners Thoughts?

Ok, good, was the power on ? LOL. I weigh 185-190 geared up and demoed an SL Expert 21, and did a 25.5/2633' 2:21 moving time on my normal trails and I was down to the last red bar with about 4 miles flat back to the car. All the climbing was done back to the car and it was my first ever Ebike...

www.emtbforums.com

First ride, 25 km in 1:50 hrs, with 775m elevation, only in eco mode, and spend ~30% battery (7 bars left)