Levo Gen 3 Specialized Gen 3 2022 Levo Megathread!

[j.e.]

I prefer to clamp my carbon frame on the top tube. Not a lover of doing it on the down tube too much stress I think.

Sry i meant seat post.

 

[Mike640]

Thats should be a measurement or type error. My Levo gen3 in S3 delivers 149mm of vertical reartravel when using 55mm stroke. Measured with 2 inserted wires 210mm and 155mm mid-mid of the bolts.

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Thats good news! Maybe they did something wrong taking the measure.. But is hard to believe in this..

 

[mike172]

Back to this X2 knocking/bumping

X2 was rebuilt by Silverfish under warranty. No longer has a problem atleast on the drive. It is massively better. Breaks away smoothly now

Apparently the inner air sleeve into the shaft eyelet was a little loose

Yet to ride it over tech though.

Convinced this is the issue most people are having with rattles and knocks

 

[rydeezie]

Sighting

 

[montivagant]

@Specialized Rider Care Any idea when replacement battery doors are going to be available here in BC? I put an order in with my LBS in early summer 2021, still waiting...

 

[Stompweaver]

@Specialized Rider Care Any idea when replacement battery doors are going to be available here in BC? I put an order in with my LBS in early summer 2021, still waiting...

Yes I was wondering the same thing yesterday!

 

[Stompweaver]

Back to this X2 knocking/bumping

X2 was rebuilt by Silverfish under warranty. No longer has a problem atleast on the drive. It is massively better. Breaks away smoothly now

Apparently the inner air sleeve into the shaft eyelet was a little loose

Yet to ride it over tech though.

Convinced this is the issue most people are having with rattles and knocks

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Glad you got it sorted. Mine doesn’t do it, I checked the other day. Are you going to send the Factory X2 you bought back for a warranty claim as well? You said it was knocking too.
My Expert rattles but doesn’t knock. I’m convinced it’s the cable guides in the frame. It used to get on my nerves but I have a pretty high tolerance for squeaks, creaks and rattles. Once I know what something is and it’s not going to break I can ignore it. Decades of dragging bikes through British winters makes you pretty hardened to stuff complaining!

 

[mike172]

Glad you got it sorted. Mine doesn’t do it, I checked the other day. Are you going to send the Factory X2 you bought back for a warranty claim as well? You said it was knocking too.
My Expert rattles but doesn’t knock. I’m convinced it’s the cable guides in the frame. It used to get on my nerves but I have a pretty high tolerance for squeaks, creaks and rattles. Once I know what something is and it’s not going to break I can ignore it. Decades of dragging bikes through British winters makes you pretty hardened to stuff complaining!

The X2 factory got warrantied

Going to send the new one on my Transition Patrol off next as that's the same. Dreadful knocks through the frame. Makes for a really chattery ride.

Then the elite/performance X2 after.

This is what it sounds like if any one is interested. Ignoring the squelch there's a harsh thud


All my X2s are like this

 

[Biketom]

Hi,

I got the S-Works frameset, that comes stock with the 160 mm carbon fiber cranks. The cranks are brand new, have not been mounted on the frame so far.
Is there any chance to trade these in for 165 or 170... I have extra long legs sand would like to go longer
Any ideas?

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Gutch]

Hi,

I got the S-Works frameset, that comes stock with the 160 mm carbon fiber cranks. The cranks are brand new, have not been mounted on the frame so far.
Is there any chance to trade these in for 165 or 170... I have extra long legs sand would like to go longer
Any ideas?

Thanks,
Tom

Bad idea. Stick to the shorter crankset. Pedal strikes etc. Also, ebikes like high cadences and a good “spin” will help you be more efficient. Shorter cranks are the ticket

 

[Mike640]

Stock rims are crap....

 

[akira]

Stock rims are crap....

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Stock rims are crap....

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Damn stock Specialized alloy rims? Or Roval?

 

[Biketom]

Bad idea. Stick to the shorter crankset. Pedal strikes etc. Also, ebikes like high cadences and a good “spin” will help you be more efficient. Shorter cranks are the ticket

I got the idea.. but is it really smart to have 160mm regardless having 80cm legs or 93cm legs?
I honestly doubt it.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Gutch]

Buy longer cranks than bud, i don’t give a hoot!

 

[Biketom]

Buy longer cranks than bud, i don’t give a hoot!

Hi Gutch,

sorry, I didn't want to offend you. I was just writing what I was thinking...
Specialized is equipping all sizes with 160 mm cranks, that supports your opinion on that.

Tom

 

[Mike640]

Damn stock Specialized alloy rims? Or Roval?

Specialized alloy rims... I used the stock hubs(Formula hubs) and laced DT Swiss rims. I´ve tested today and they look strong...

 

[mike172]

How long did you get from the stock GX casette on the experts?

I've had 870 levocipricator miles from mine and it's started being crap

Got an XO1 on the way

 

[Biketom]

... with Shimano you get spare small chainrings

 

[crazyethnic]

Short cranks are the only way to go with E Bikes as for rims in alloy go straight for the DT ex 560 DH rim you won't look back.

 

[Biketom]

... You all convinced me, I stick to 160mm cranks, although having 91cm plus legs...

Thanks,
Thomas

 

[Kimmoi]

Stock rims are crap....

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Do you have inserts?

 

[Biketom]

Have you considered Syntace C33i rims... that was my choice

 

[s1desh0wb0b]

How long did you get from the stock GX casette on the experts?

I've had 870 levocipricator miles from mine and it's started being crap

Got an XO1 on the way

Sadly I only managed 370miles before the jumping on the small cogs was unbearable.

I’m now installed a new X01 cassette and chain. Then to hopefully avoid this happening again, I’ve shortened the chain and adjusted the b tension and have a 34 tooth chainring to install.

 

[Biketom]

Sadly I only managed 370miles before the jumping on the small cogs was unbearable.

I’m now installed a new X01 cassette and chain. Then to hopefully avoid this happening again, I’ve shortened the chain and adjusted the b tension and have a 34 tooth chainring to install.

(German) Bike Magazin was checking wear levels on SRAM and Shimano, on laboratory conditions issue 9/2021 page 43ff... my personal quick summary: XT turned out to be best. XTR and XX1 on pair second place... totally out of range SRAM NX and GX.

Link: Kettenreaktion: Sram & Shimano auf dem Folterprüfstand - Test 2021: Antriebsverschleiß 1x12 Schaltgruppen

 

[Kimmoi]

(German) Bike Magazin was checking wear levels on SRAM and Shimano, on laboratory conditions issue 9/2021 page 43ff... my personal quick summary: XT turned out to be best. XTR and XX1 on pair second place... totally out of range SRAM NX and GX.

Link: Kettenreaktion: Sram & Shimano auf dem Folterprüfstand - Test 2021: Antriebsverschleiß 1x12 Schaltgruppen

So is the price also. I use Sram NX Eagle cassette and GX chain; cheap and reliable. 1000-2000km with one chain, depending the amount of mud and sand.

 

[mike172]

(German) Bike Magazin was checking wear levels on SRAM and Shimano, on laboratory conditions issue 9/2021 page 43ff... my personal quick summary: XT turned out to be best. XTR and XX1 on pair second place... totally out of range SRAM NX and GX.

Link: Kettenreaktion: Sram & Shimano auf dem Folterprüfstand - Test 2021: Antriebsverschleiß 1x12 Schaltgruppen

How do you mean by out of range? Bad?

 

[Biketom]

How do you mean by out of range? Bad?

I don't want to put the graph here, its their journalistic work,, but you can download for 2 EUR, I am also willing to translate where necessary.
The graph is showing hours on x and wear in 0,01mm (so per chain element) on y-axis. According to Rohloff Caliper and what I know, you change at 0,075 mm.
Considering XT, GX was more than 10 times worse, NX 15 times after 100 hours.

So yes, bad...

 

[DirtFarmer]

I am looking to buy a X2 shock if anyone has one for sale?

Hi. I have a Float X2 Performance from my 2022 Expert or are you after the Factory X2?

 

[Dmaguirenz]

Specialized alloy rims... I used the stock hubs(Formula hubs) and laced DT Swiss rims. I´ve tested today and they look strong...

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Hello there, what spec maxxis tires are you running please, TIA

 

[Mike640]

Hello there, what spec maxxis tires are you running please, TIA

Hey there, Assegai Exo+ 2.5 in front and DHR2 DH casing 2.4 in the back. Is basically the same combo that i use on my Nomad and it works very well.