Levo Gen 3 Specialized Gen 3 2022 Levo Megathread!

[Gutch]

I threw a Secus on my 38, Crank Bros Synthesis wheels (waiting) and my X2 is being replaced by an 11.6 Very happy with the bike so far, but the Pro would have been the value for sure. Oddly enough, I believe my Bullit felt stronger motor wise and downhilled Better. All around bike goes to the Levo.

 

[Jersey Skier]

I threw a Secus on my 38, Crank Bros Synthesis wheels (waiting) and my X2 is being replaced by an 11.6 Very happy with the bike so far, but the Pro would have been the value for sure. Oddly enough, I believe my Bullit felt stronger motor wise and downhilled Better. All around bike goes to the Levo.
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Doesn't matter which you buy, the upgrades always follow.

My Pro got AXS shifting and dropper, Smashpot for the fork and Cane Creek shock. I would have upgraded the S-works too.

 

[Gutch]

Doesn't matter which you buy, the upgrades always follow.

My Pro got AXS shifting and dropper, Smashpot for the fork and Cane Creek shock. I would have upgraded the S-works too.

so right!

 

[Darkyhs]

Doesn't matter which you buy, the upgrades always follow.

My Pro got AXS shifting and dropper, Smashpot for the fork and Cane Creek shock. I would have upgraded the S-works too.

Oh yea! I've got the S-Works and had to change the Disc Rotors, Stem, and Saddle

 

[Juancho_OZ]

I can't seem to find any information on the Comp on Specialized site. I only see the S-Works, Pro and Expert. Am i missing something? How much is it? Are dealers actually getting them already?

I got a Comp Alloy last week. Dealer told me official release will be around 14~16 December.

 

[akira]

I got a Comp Alloy last week. Dealer told me official release will be around 14~16 December.

Looks like lots of folks outside of US getting their hands on Gen 3 levo alloy comp and carbon comp! Went to a Specialized dealer in San Diego Ca yesterday and they were still pretty private about details. Optimistic that specialized officially releases these models next week and I can get a better date dea when the US dealers may start seeing inventory.

 

[rydeezie]

Update:
Been testing out a 170mm 38 fork i had and it rode real well on the Levo. Slack headset and high setting.

So i went ahead and got the stock Levo fork converted to 170mm. also, the shop installed a Vorsprung Luftkappe and oh my my the suspension is superb. Headset middle position and low rear setting.

 

[Stompweaver]

How does yours feel and sound? I get a strange rubbing noise on mine. Hard to describe.

I came from and still have a Superdeluxe ultimate with and without a meg neg. Going to fit it soon and send that X2 off

TFT have just fixed up my 38's. Posted in another thread but the bearings were too tight or had excessive play. The difference was so extreme it made me laugh

How does the shock feel? It’s OK, no strange noises and it feels smooth enough. It’s certainly not plush though but that is comparing to a custom tuned Ohlins on a longer travel bike. It doesn’t feel harsh and it’s reasonably supportive. It doesn’t blow through the travel and ramps up well at the end of the stroke.
The bike itself has some good rattles which is irritating. I have already fitted extra battery spacers and that’s quietened it down a bit. I need to do something with the internal cable/hose routing tubes as I’m sure they are source of the noise as has been mentioned previously here.
I have been lucky with my 38’s. I have them feeling plush already but I have had to back the HSC fully off. HSR is only 2 clicks from fully open. LSC about half way and LSR about 1/3 from fully closed. They feel nice but not as nice as the TF Tuned Charger in my old Boxxers. I’ll send them off to TF after the winter.

 

[Stompweaver]

Doesn't matter which you buy, the upgrades always follow.

My Pro got AXS shifting and dropper, Smashpot for the fork and Cane Creek shock. I would have upgraded the S-works too.

Too right. I’d be changing stuff on the S-Works if I had one! Buying stuff is nearly as enjoyable as riding the bike!

 

[Mike640]

Looks like lots of folks outside of US getting their hands on Gen 3 levo alloy comp and carbon comp! Went to a Specialized dealer in San Diego Ca yesterday and they were still pretty private about details. Optimistic that specialized officially releases these models next week and I can get a better date dea when the US dealers may start seeing inventory.

Im from Portugal and already have a Comp Carbon 2022. The official launch is 14 of December..

 

[Eduardoramundo]

Im from Portugal and already have a Comp Carbon 2022. The official launch is 14 of December..

Got some photos?

 

[Robas]

New bike days are the best my first ebike and I'm.in love
go out Can'wto ait t

 

[Flo7]

I also have a 2022 Levo comp Carbon…I will change most of the parts.

 

[mike172]

How does the shock feel? It’s OK, no strange noises and it feels smooth enough. It’s certainly not plush though but that is comparing to a custom tuned Ohlins on a longer travel bike. It doesn’t feel harsh and it’s reasonably supportive. It doesn’t blow through the travel and ramps up well at the end of the stroke.
The bike itself has some good rattles which is irritating. I have already fitted extra battery spacers and that’s quietened it down a bit. I need to do something with the internal cable/hose routing tubes as I’m sure they are source of the noise as has been mentioned previously here.
I have been lucky with my 38’s. I have them feeling plush already but I have had to back the HSC fully off. HSR is only 2 clicks from fully open. LSC about half way and LSR about 1/3 from fully closed. They feel nice but not as nice as the TF Tuned Charger in my old Boxxers. I’ll send them off to TF after the winter.

Found my 38s to be choked at anything under 3 clicks of HSR. Felt good at 4 clicks

My X2 sounds like this at 4 min 55 in. Maybe difficult to pick up on a phone but there's a strange noise. Almost like a rubbing plastic friction sort of noise. Has plenty of stiction and feels like the bearings are shot when it breaks away and then has harsh operation


The factory X2 doesn't do that. My X2 feels quite choppy if I'm honest. May just be dry and need a service but it's only 3 months old.

May sling a factory X2 on it. See how I get on with the superdeluxe first.

I'm getting there with the Levo but there's plenty wrong with it. Looking forward to having it all sorted as it's an excellent bike when it works

 

[Olivier Clg]

I also have a 2022 Levo comp Carbon…I will change most of the parts.

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Hello I saw the same black Comp carbon few days ago at my local bikeshop. Question : TCU or Mastermind on it?

 

[Flo7]

Hello I saw the same black Comp carbon few days ago at my local bikeshop. Question : TCU or Mastermind on it?

Mastermind

 

[Stompweaver]

Found my 38s to be choked at anything under 3 clicks of HSR. Felt good at 4 clicks

My X2 sounds like this at 4 min 55 in. Maybe difficult to pick up on a phone but there's a strange noise. Almost like a rubbing plastic friction sort of noise. Has plenty of stiction and feels like the bearings are shot when it breaks away and then has harsh operation


The factory X2 doesn't do that. My X2 feels quite choppy if I'm honest. May just be dry and need a service but it's only 3 months old.

May sling a factory X2 on it. See how I get on with the superdeluxe first.

I'm getting there with the Levo but there's plenty wrong with it. Looking forward to having it all sorted as it's an excellent bike when it works

Does your X2 sound like the one in this video:

Mine sounds like the shock in the video after it’s been fixed. If yours makes a loud squishy noise then there’s something wrong and should go back under warranty. It should be relatively quiet and make no more noise than a normal shock would.

 

[mike172]

Does your X2 sound like the one in this video:

Mine sounds like the shock in the video after it’s been fixed. If yours makes a loud squishy noise then there’s something wrong and should go back under warranty. It should be relatively quiet and make no more noise than a normal shock would.

Mine sounds exactly like yours after it's been fixed. Thank you. Obviously nothing wrong with it then

 

[Dave_B]

Micro tune didn’t work for me today.

Was in eco, wanted a bit more, pressed and held +, after a while it beeped and went into trail. Then I couldn’t change anything, I think the screen just froze on trail.

rebooted, tried again, same thing happened.

I have the Berskshire Cycles de-restrictor fitted.

Am I trying to use micro tune correctly?

 

[Gutch]

Micro tune didn’t work for me today.

Was in eco, wanted a bit more, pressed and held +, after a while it beeped and went into trail. Then I couldn’t change anything, I think the screen just froze on trail.

rebooted, tried again, same thing happened.

I have the Berskshire Cycles de-restrictor fitted.

Am I trying to use micro tune correctly?

I believe mine works that way.

 

[Stompweaver]

Micro tune didn’t work for me today.

Was in eco, wanted a bit more, pressed and held +, after a while it beeped and went into trail. Then I couldn’t change anything, I think the screen just froze on trail.

rebooted, tried again, same thing happened.

I have the Berskshire Cycles de-restrictor fitted.

Am I trying to use micro tune correctly?

Press and hold + for four seconds to activate micro tune so you were doing it the right way. If it’s always worked even with a de-restrictor fitted then it shouldn’t be a problem. Have you tried it with the derestriction device removed?

 

[Stompweaver]

Mine sounds exactly like yours after it's been fixed. Thank you. Obviously nothing wrong with it then

Sounds (no pun intended!) like it’s a setup/tune issue then. If you can’t find the sweet spot you may have to send it off to TF sooner rather than later. Poor suspension, after rubbish tyres, is the biggest thing that makes a good bike feel terrible.

I’m quite a big lad (riding an S6) and I run 268 PSI, LSC 10 clicks and LSR 4 clicks (both from fully closed) and it feels pretty good. I haven’t taken the air can off to check how many spacers are in it as I haven’t felt the need as the ramp up is about perfect.

If you are very light or very heavy then I can see how you’d be out of the available tuning range on the shock adjusters.

 

[mike172]

Sounds (no pun intended!) like it’s a setup/tune issue then. If you can’t find the sweet spot you may have to send it off to TF sooner rather than later. Poor suspension, after rubbish tyres, is the biggest thing that makes a good bike feel terrible.

I’m quite a big lad (riding an S6) and I run 268 PSI, LSC 10 clicks and LSR 4 clicks (both from fully closed) and it feels pretty good. I haven’t taken the air can off to check how many spacers are in it as I haven’t felt the need as the ramp up is about perfect.

If you are very light or very heavy then I can see how you’d be out of the available tuning range on the shock adjusters.

10 clicks from clockwise/closed?

I've now got it set to the specialized calculator. Had LSC set to 0 (slowest). Now on about 11. Not sure I want a load of LSC dialled in.

 

[Kanechapo]

I also have a 2022 Levo comp Carbon…I will change most of the parts.

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Hey Flo7, can you confirm a few spec’s before I drop some hard earned cash on a deposit. The Comp Carbon is a mullet still? Has a MasterMind unit? Which brakes and shock? Thanks heaps

 

[Stompweaver]

Yes 10 clicks from fully closed/clockwise.

I found the Specialized suspension calculator results for the fork settings to not be ideal for me. It resulted in the fork feeling harsh and choked on bigger hits. After I have adjusted it now feels the opposite.
The settings for the shock however we’re pretty spot on. I’m only a couple of clicks away from the settings the suspension calculator suggested. I wouldn’t want lots of LSC dialled in either, that would make the shock feel harsh. The best thing to do is to find a trail that has a good mixture of terrain and do repeated runs adjusting one thing at a time so you can feel the difference.
I have been using the “bracketing” system for years and it works well. You just need to have the time and patience and the results will be the best can for standard suspension.

 

[maramouse]

Hello everyone, I own a turbo levo carbon expert 2022, surfing the net, I came across an ad regarding an ohlins coil ttx2 shock with a size of 210x60, I get the idea of trying it on my TL, but before buying impulsively, I ask if anyone has tried it and if it fits, the travel should increase by 13mm.

 

[akira]

Hey Flo7, can you confirm a few spec’s before I drop some hard earned cash on a deposit. The Comp Carbon is a mullet still? Has a MasterMind unit? Which brakes and shock? Thanks heaps

I did get confirmation from a current Gen3 Comp Carbon owner that it has the MasterMind TCU and it is a mullet. Here is the spec sheet.

 

[mike172]

I feel obliged to complete the look.....

Not loving the orange decal

 

[Gutch]

Money pits… damn! Nice bike

 

[rydeezie]

I feel obliged to complete the look.....

Not loving the orange decal

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Nice bike. What travel fork did you go with?