Fact!
Either kit will work, the 104BCD kit will have a suboptimal 52mm chain line and the Brose kit will have a chainring with the correct 55m chain line but the cranks will have the wrong offset!
Levo cranks have a custom offset, so if you choose to use the SRAM cranks you will end up with a wider Q-Factor. I rode the SRAM cranks for a while and they were fine but ended up running Praxis cranks in conjunction with the SRAM direct mount chainring (included in the Brose kit).
Got the 54t upgrade and have put nearly 200 miles on it, derestricted Levo and its running beautifully.This 54T looks like a good mod, how well is it lasting for people? See that DT are doing hubs of 24T for e-bikes because of the increased torque so just wondering if these aren’t going to be strong enough?
From my experience, running the direct mount chainring (included in Brose kit or available separately) in conjunction with Levo specific cranks (Praxis, Hope etc.) gives the best setup.Ok. So the optimal setup is the Brose kit with a different set of cranks?
So, any news regards 104bcd or Brose ? 52mm or 55mm ?I was told by my dealer that the 104bcd kit is the proper kit for the Levo per SRAM….and more information and clarification will be released soon. ??
I installed a 36T today, I was in a rush and saw your post so simply just cut my new chain to 120 links, everything seemed to work out OK in the stock position. I'll have to flip the chip and see if a 118 length is really needed. I would imagine you could get by with maybe playing with the B tension.From my experience, running the direct mount chainring (included in Brose kit or available separately) in conjunction with Levo specific cranks (Praxis, Hope etc.) gives the best setup.
One annoying thing I have discovered is that if you use a 36T chainring (included as part of both the 104BCD and Brose kit) the chain length recommended by SRAM varies based on the BB height; 120 links for Low and 118 for High. A 34T chainring uses the same chain length of 118 links for both low and high.
When I installed my 36T today I didn't remove the factory chain guide and I had zero issues. it's on a sliding rail, I simply slid it up as high as it would go, tightened it down, and it looks just fine with enough clearance that I'm not worried at all.A 104bcd chainring is not offset, the spider (or a spacer) is used to achieve the desired offset. As standard, the Levo runs a 52mm chainline.
The manual calls out that the chain guide should be removed if a 36t chaining is used. There are some adapters available that allow you to run the chain guide with larger chainrings.
It’s not touching the chain at all but I’ll probably remove one of the spacers/washers to bring it a tad inwards towards the frame so it’s more centered.
haha yeah to be honest, on my other bikes with the clutch derailleurs and a narrow/wide chainring, I'm fairly certain a chain guide isn't needed.Maybe consider getting rid of the chain guide ?
I have done 2.200 miles without - combined with both 36T and 38t chainring
Never lost a chain
Around 700 grams. I run both in my Gen 3, 500wh battery makes a noticeable difference to the handling.What is the weight difference between the 700 and 500wh battery?
What is the change in handing that you notice? I have the opportunity to buy a 500wh battery but got cold feet when everything I read leant towards it not making much of a difference so I'm interested to hear.Around 700 grams. I run both in my Gen 3, 500wh battery makes a noticeable difference to the handling.
I've got a brand new spare 500wh battery if anyone is looking for one at a good price...
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Interested to see how it performs, I might buy one too, you bought just one right?I just ordered this piece of art:
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Definitely do some research, it’s showing 20 charge cycles on the battery but only 17 miles on the odometer. My bike has just under 180 miles and I’m only on 6 charge cycles.Hey,
I am very tempted by the Orbea Wild (2023) but this upgraded Levo Pro Gen 3 popped up recently and it’s got me interested.
Would anyone mind commenting if it’s a good deal? Link
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Definitely do some research, it’s showing 20 charge cycles on the battery but only 17 miles on the odometer. My bike has just under 180 miles and I’m only on 6 charge cycles.
Definitely do some research, it’s showing 20 charge cycles on the battery but only 17 miles on the odometer. My bike has just under 180 miles and I’m only on 6 charge cycles.
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