Post your modded Levo’s!

[RodC]

My 2019 Levo base model
Fork: MRP Ribbon Coil with MRP Race Axle
Rear Shock: Marzocchi Bomber CR with Cane Creek VALT
Brakes: Shimano XT M8020, Discs: Clarks CFR-10FA
Stem: Nukeproof Horizon
Handlebar: SQlab 311 FL-X Carbon, Grips: SQlab 711 (the older ones)
Dropper Post Remote: OneUp V2
Crankarms: Miranda Kappa 0, 160mm
Pedals: Specialized Boomslang
Chainring: Carbon-TI, X-Monosync Titanium, 32T
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8000 GS, Shifter: Shimano XT
Cassette: Sunrace MS8, 11-46, Chain: Connex 11SB
Wheels (custom made): DT 350 Hybrid hubs on
29” NEWMEN Evolution SL E.G.30 rims, 32 holes, rear with CARBON-TI Thru Axle
Tires: MAXXIS Assegai 29x2,5 EXO+, VITTORIA Martello Trail 29x2,6
Inserts f/r: Rimpact Original
Mudguards: Mudhugger FRX long, SicoMTB V2
Dropper Post: Vecnum moveLOC 2, 140mm
Saddle: Ergon SME3

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How do you like the Martello tire?

 

[clearmind]

How do you like the Martello tire?

The Martello runs very well in the back. I love the round shape of the tire. He is very good-natured and does not suddenly break out. It is particularly good for hard terrain and rocks or roots, even in the wet. He is not quite as good in muddy conditions because the profile fills up quickly with mud and the self-cleaning of the profile is not so good. I especially love the graphene layer. The tire is very puncture-resistant with less weight compared to Maxxis or Schwalbe . I ride it with a rimpact insert because I also jump a lot. The damping is also very good with the 29x2.6.

 

[Tthibault16]

This is the start of my Custom Enduro Turbo Levo Build

-2019 Specialized Turbo Levo Expert
-2020 Fox 36 Float 160mm 44mm offset
-One Up Carbon 35mm Rise Handlebars
-One Up 35mm EDC Stem
-Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 Front
-Maxxis DHR2 2.3 Rear
-One Up EDC Stem Tool Kit
-One Up Plastic Pedals
-Chromag Overture Seat
-DMR Death Grips
-Lezyne CO2 Canister (Under the Seat)

Next up will be a OneUp Dropper, Carbon wheels and Shimano Xt 4 piston Brakes
More information in my build Thread.

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UPDATE

Currently wanting to take the bike and smash it with a sludge hammer and film it to show Specialized what I think of their company currently.

Loved Specialized for 20 years and thought the world of them until this bike.

Blew a belt on my bike 3 weeks ago and the local bike shop finally got back to me saying I need to buy an entire motor at my expense.

Contacted Specialized and they have not been any help.

$12,500 E bike with only 700 km with a $20 blown belt wasting space in my garage.

I can't just get a new belt even though Specialized knows that they have major issues with the belt that came in my bike.

The process I have been going threw is an absolute joke.

You can't just replace a wear part and instead need an entire motor.

ADVICE BEFORE ANYONE WITH A SPECIALIZED PRODUCT SELL IT BEFORE THEY SCREW YOU OVER AS THEY HAVE TO ME

IF THIS MAKES ONE PERSON NOT BUY A TURBO LEVO IT WILL MAKE ME HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ebikerider]

UPDATE

Currently wanting to take the bike and smash it with a sludge hammer and film it to show Specialized what I think of their company currently.

Loved Specialized for 20 years and thought the world of them until this bike.

Blew a belt on my bike 3 weeks ago and the local bike shop finally got back to me saying I need to buy an entire motor at my expense.

Contacted Specialized and they have not been any help.

$12,500 E bike with only 700 km with a $20 blown belt wasting space in my garage.

I can't just get a new belt even though Specialized knows that they have major issues with the belt that came in my bike.

The process I have been going threw is an absolute joke.

You can't just replace a wear part and instead need an entire motor.

ADVICE BEFORE ANYONE WITH A SPECIALIZED PRODUCT SELL IT BEFORE THEY SCREW YOU OVER AS THEY HAVE TO ME

IF THIS MAKES ONE PERSON NOT BUY A TURBO LEVO IT WILL MAKE ME HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!

Good to vent.

Also good to take a breath now that you have vented and acknowledge that the likelihood of Specialized refusing warranty on this is tremendously small so there is a breakdown in communication somewhere. Talk to the bike shop again and if they are idiots take it to another Specialized dealer. It'll get sorted....but not if you swing hammers.

 

[lumpy]

UPDATE

Currently wanting to take the bike and smash it with a sludge hammer and film it to show Specialized what I think of their company currently.

Loved Specialized for 20 years and thought the world of them until this bike.

Blew a belt on my bike 3 weeks ago and the local bike shop finally got back to me saying I need to buy an entire motor at my expense.

Contacted Specialized and they have not been any help.

$12,500 E bike with only 700 km with a $20 blown belt wasting space in my garage.

I can't just get a new belt even though Specialized knows that they have major issues with the belt that came in my bike.

The process I have been going threw is an absolute joke.

You can't just replace a wear part and instead need an entire motor.

ADVICE BEFORE ANYONE WITH A SPECIALIZED PRODUCT SELL IT BEFORE THEY SCREW YOU OVER AS THEY HAVE TO ME

IF THIS MAKES ONE PERSON NOT BUY A TURBO LEVO IT WILL MAKE ME HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!

Your LBS is dropping the ball. Go over their heads and straight to Specialized. They'll make it right

 

[Tthibault16]

Your LBS is dropping the ball. Go over their heads and straight to Specialized. They'll make it right

I did go to Specialized directly and they haven’t been anymore help I’m thinking I’ll never buy one of their products again in my life and make sure every person that asks me about them know how I strongly feel.

I sold people on 15 Giant bikes in 3 years just because of how well they treated me

 

[Tthibault16]

Good to vent.

Also good to take a breath now that you have vented and acknowledge that the likelihood of Specialized refusing warranty on this is tremendously small so there is a breakdown in communication somewhere. Talk to the bike shop again and if they are idiots take it to another Specialized dealer. It'll get sorted....but not if you swing hammers.

If you need to spend $1500 every 700 km there is clearly a issue with a companies product.

The fact that they won’t stand behind it when they know of their belt and motor problems is just pitiful.

If your car needs a oil change you don’t need to replace the entire engine, yet this is Specialized logic with their belts.

This is sad and poor business

 

[Pyr0]

Have they given a reason why a warranty claim is being refused?

 

[Falk930]

Have they given a reason why a warranty claim is being refused?

+1 on this

 

[55plusmxinsanity]

Get the new motor. Let it go. 2500 single track miles on mine.

 

[AWB]

UPDATE

Currently wanting to take the bike and smash it with a sludge hammer and film it to show Specialized what I think of their company currently.

Loved Specialized for 20 years and thought the world of them until this bike.

Blew a belt on my bike 3 weeks ago and the local bike shop finally got back to me saying I need to buy an entire motor at my expense.

Contacted Specialized and they have not been any

You can purchase a replacement belt here. € 89,90 including seals etc. The even sell the sprug clutch (?) and the 0.2 Nm-tool needed for adjusting the belt's tension.

36V Alu-Gehäuse Riementausch-Kit - Pro-Cycling-Golla

36V Alu-Gehäuse Riementausch-Kit - Bei diesem Kit handelt es sich um den neuesten Original Brose Riementausch-Kit E00064-104 mit verstärktem Riemen.

www.pro-cycling-golla.de

 

[MEDUIX]

My 2019 Levo base model
Fork: MRP Ribbon Coil with MRP Race Axle
Rear Shock: Marzocchi Bomber CR with Cane Creek VALT
Brakes: Shimano XT M8020, Discs: Clarks CFR-10FA
Stem: Nukeproof Horizon
Handlebar: SQlab 311 FL-X Carbon, Grips: SQlab 711 (the older ones)
Dropper Post Remote: OneUp V2
Crankarms: Miranda Kappa 0, 160mm
Pedals: Specialized Boomslang
Chainring: Carbon-TI, X-Monosync Titanium, 32T
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8000 GS, Shifter: Shimano XT
Cassette: Sunrace MS8, 11-46, Chain: Connex 11SB
Wheels (custom made): DT 350 Hybrid hubs on
29” NEWMEN Evolution SL E.G.30 rims, 32 holes, rear with CARBON-TI Thru Axle
Tires: MAXXIS Assegai 29x2,5 EXO+, VITTORIA Martello Trail 29x2,6
Inserts f/r: Rimpact Original
Mudguards: Mudhugger FRX long, SicoMTB V2
Dropper Post: Vecnum moveLOC 2, 140mm
Saddle: Ergon SME3

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What kind of dropper post cable clamping is this?
I thought the cable must start at the bottom of the dropper, inside the frame...I like the way you did it and I'd like to know how you did it.

 

[clearmind]

What kind of dropper post cable clamping is this?
I thought the cable must start at the bottom of the dropper, inside the frame...I like the way you did it and I'd like to know how you did it.

Please have a look at the manufacturer's homepage vecnum.com. Here you can find out everything you want to know.

 

[Carnie]

I have made a few upgrades over the last few months on my Levo.

2021 Fox factory dropper
ODI Grips
Deity TMAC pedals
Hope Rotors
Scwalbe Magic Marys front & Rear

 

[Salespunk]

UPDATE

Currently wanting to take the bike and smash it with a sludge hammer and film it to show Specialized what I think of their company currently.

Loved Specialized for 20 years and thought the world of them until this bike.

Blew a belt on my bike 3 weeks ago and the local bike shop finally got back to me saying I need to buy an entire motor at my expense.

Contacted Specialized and they have not been any help.

$12,500 E bike with only 700 km with a $20 blown belt wasting space in my garage.

I can't just get a new belt even though Specialized knows that they have major issues with the belt that came in my bike.

The process I have been going threw is an absolute joke.

You can't just replace a wear part and instead need an entire motor.

ADVICE BEFORE ANYONE WITH A SPECIALIZED PRODUCT SELL IT BEFORE THEY SCREW YOU OVER AS THEY HAVE TO ME

IF THIS MAKES ONE PERSON NOT BUY A TURBO LEVO IT WILL MAKE ME HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!

I have seen at least 6 motors replaced due to the belt issue on multiple friends bikes. Take your bike to another dealer, the one you are talking to right now is crap.

Also understand that due to CV19 Specialized is not as responsive as normal. The people that are working still, are working from home and their systems are not setup for it. A lot of stuff is getting lost and even dealers are waiting a week in some cases for a response.

 

[Mattwilko92]

Lots.

 

[Woody1975]

Nice!
Funny that same colour on the tree,is that reflection?

 

[Mattwilko92]

Nice!
Funny that same colour on the tree,is that reflection?

Yes it must have been clean that day

 

[Falk930]

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Lots.

that’s nice!
would you mind to tell us some details?
Brakes? Magura? do they work fine with those discs?
Seatpost? Fox, which size and which spacer?
Mud guards?
... truly all that stuff looks perfect!

 

[Mattwilko92]

that’s nice!
would you mind to tell us some details?
Brakes? Magura? do they work fine with those discs?
Seatpost? Fox, which size and which spacer?
Mud guards?
... truly all that stuff looks perfect!

Full spec is:
Fox 36 Factory 160mm
Fox DPX2 Factory
Fox Transfer with 31.6mm to 34.9mm shim (150mm drop)
Hope Fortus 35 wheels (27.5) with custom decals
Magura MT7 Pro with MDR-P discs
KMC Gold Chain
Hope Carbon handlebars
Ergon grips
Ergon SME saddle
RRP Proguard bolt on (front)
Mudhugger rear
DMR Vault pedals with gold pins

Probably a few little things missed...

 

[RodC]

UPDATE

Currently wanting to take the bike and smash it with a sludge hammer and film it to show Specialized what I think of their company currently.

Loved Specialized for 20 years and thought the world of them until this bike.

Blew a belt on my bike 3 weeks ago and the local bike shop finally got back to me saying I need to buy an entire motor at my expense.

Contacted Specialized and they have not been any help.

$12,500 E bike with only 700 km with a $20 blown belt wasting space in my garage.

I can't just get a new belt even though Specialized knows that they have major issues with the belt that came in my bike.

The process I have been going threw is an absolute joke.

You can't just replace a wear part and instead need an entire motor.

ADVICE BEFORE ANYONE WITH A SPECIALIZED PRODUCT SELL IT BEFORE THEY SCREW YOU OVER AS THEY HAVE TO ME

IF THIS MAKES ONE PERSON NOT BUY A TURBO LEVO IT WILL MAKE ME HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!

i hope you didn’t smashed it.
Read the sticky thread. Now you have 4 years warranty.

 

[Falk930]

Full spec is:
Fox 36 Factory 160mm
Fox DPX2 Factory
Fox Transfer with 31.6mm to 34.9mm shim (150mm drop)
Hope Fortus 35 wheels (27.5) with custom decals
Magura MT7 Pro with MDR-P discs
KMC Gold Chain
Hope Carbon handlebars
Ergon grips
Ergon SME saddle
RRP Proguard bolt on (front)
Mudhugger rear
DMR Vault pedals with gold pins

Probably a few little things missed...

?
which you like best?

 

[Mattwilko92]

which you like best?

Honestly i think the brakes.

 

[SidLawrence]

A work in progress.......was a base model 2019 Levo FSR, size XL.

Just fitting SRAM X01 AXS........cassette & chain haven’t arrived yet, so incomplete. Will fit derailleur etc when I’ve got all the bits from the postman!
AXS dropper fits lovely with 170mm drop.
Spank wheels have Cushcore fitted.
Stealth Graphics.
Uberbike braided hoses with Shimano Zee brakes! So much nicer than the Magura MT5s they replace.

Love the minimalist cockpit! Going to swap out the black spirally cable tidy thingy for something neater.....but delighted so far!

Suffered a Grade 5 AC Joint separation recently, surgery just over 2 weeks ago.......so unfortunately going to be a while until I get to ride the Levo again......but it’ll be epic when I can

 

[e_1]

Raw finish

 

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[e_1]

 

[e_1]

 

[routrax]

110% behind the raw frame, the yellow, not so much! Looks great though

 

[crazyethnic]

how long did it take to do the frame.