Levo Gen 3 Specialized Gen 3 2022 Levo Megathread!

[Deleted member 7401]

So what sram groupset works?

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I have read 00.7918.281.000 doesn’t fit the brose on gen3 levo

I ordered 281000 for my Gen3 levo. It states Brose…what other bikes use the Brose???!

 

[Hoppy]

I ordered 281000 for my Gen3 levo. It states Brose…what other bikes use the Brose???!

Let us know if the cranks fit

 

[Hoppy]

Brand share wise…SRAM would be the dumbest company on earth to produce a groupset for the Brose that does not work on the current Levo. It has to work…

Read last line in description

 

[Deleted member 7401]

First of all that is a third party site. I would not trust it.

2nd, my 2022 Levo Expert Gen 3 Levo has “UDH” literally printed on my derailleur. The video from SRAM literally stated that if it stated UDH on your bike transmission would work.

I will call SRAM tomorrow and get to the bottom of this.

How this is even questionable with the volume of Levo’s on the trail blows my mind! Especially when SRAM states that this drive train was literally built for ebikes lol.

And Mr ebike himself, [mention]Rob Rides EMTB [/mention] mounted transmission to his 3rd Gen Evo!

 

[BruceJR]

I thought someone already installed the XO Transmission on their bike??

I would not think you need to change cranks. Just 104BCD chainring?

 

[Dave_B]

Correct. I have the X0 on my gen 3. I put the 36t chain ring on. Everything works perfectly.

 

[Dave_B]

 

[Dave_B]

Has anyone removed the chain guard?
I see it as mostly being pointless and just a mud/grass trap.

I think I would need a spacer for the mount bolt if I removed the chain guard?

 

[Zimmerframe]

Has anyone removed the chain guard?
I see it as mostly being pointless and just a mud/grass trap.

I think I would need a spacer for the mount bolt if I removed the chain guard?

I'd imagine with the stronger clutch spring it's probably superfluous for a lot of riders/conditions.

 

[Rich-H]

Brose goupset is the correct one for the Levo, ignore the comment on the Bike24 website. The direct mount chainring supplied with this groupset will give you the correct 55mm chain line.

If you buy the 104BCD groupset, it will work but you will still be running a 52mm chain line.

The chainguide will work with the 104BCD chainring but you would either need to remove it or add an additional 3mm of spacers to get it working with the direct mount chainring.

 

[ruppia]

I thought someone already installed the XO Transmission on their bike??

I would not think you need to change cranks. Just 104BCD chain

Brose goupset is the correct one for the Levo, ignore the comment on the Bike24 website. The direct mount chainring supplied with this groupset will give you the correct 55mm chain line.

If you buy the 104BCD groupset, it will work but you will still be running a 52mm chain line.

The chainguide will work with the 104BCD chainring but you would either need to remove it or add an additional 3mm of spacers to get it working with the direct mount chainring.

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But, at the end, original chain line is 52MM ?
And it works also for 55MM ?

Sorry but i can't understand if it will be a potential issue

 

[Rich-H]

Levo runs a 52mm chain line as standard.

Eagle transmission has moved to a 55mm chain line with Boost 148 spacing. It'll work with a 52mm chain line but it might not shift quite as well and will probably wear quicker.

The other advantage of a 55mm chain line is that you can run a 38T chain ring on a Levo, a 38T chain ring on a 52mm chain line either doesn't fit or is very tight.

 

[Polo1602]

I wouldn't ignore bike24 comment. The case isn't the chainline, it's the levos asymmetric crank.

SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission E-Bike Group | Brose 36 Teeth 160 mm, 1.472,50 €

SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission E-Bike Group | Brose 36 teeth 160mm Eagle Transmission is a system for your mountain bike drive train that sets new standards

r2-bike.com

"NOTE : A frame with UDH interface is absolutely necessary to mount the rear derailleur! Does NOT fit Specialized Levo Gen. 3, since a drive is used here that requires an asymmetric crank. Please use the group with 104 mm BCD chain ring."

 

[ruppia]

Levo runs a 52mm chain line as standard.

Eagle transmission has moved to a 55mm chain line with Boost 148 spacing. It'll work with a 52mm chain line but it might not shift quite as well and will probably wear quicker.

The other advantage of a 55mm chain line is that you can run a 38T chain ring on a Levo, a 38T chain ring on a 52mm chain line either doesn't fit or is very tight.

Clear now, thanks.

What you suggest to have 55MM as Eagle need ? The Brose Chainring ?

 

[Rich-H]

I wouldn't ignore bike24 comment. The case isn't the chainline, it's the levos asymmetric crank.

SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission E-Bike Group | Brose 36 Teeth 160 mm, 1.472,50 €

SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission E-Bike Group | Brose 36 teeth 160mm Eagle Transmission is a system for your mountain bike drive train that sets new standards

r2-bike.com

"NOTE : A frame with UDH interface is absolutely necessary to mount the rear derailleur! Does NOT fit Specialized Levo Gen. 3, since a drive is used here that requires an asymmetric crank. Please use the group with 104 mm BCD chain ring."

I'm running X0 cranks with zero issues. If you don't want to use the cranks that are included with the groupset, simply install the chainring and use your existing cranks and live with the gap between the crank and chainring.

 

[Rich-H]

Clear now, thanks.

What you suggest to have 55MM as Eagle need ? The Brose Chainring ?

Yup, Brose direct mount chainring.

XX Eagle Transmission Direct Mount E-MTB Chainring for Brose - CR-XX-BR-D1 - SRAM

XX Eagle Transmission Direct Mount E-MTB Chainring for Brose, CR-XX-BR-D1, SRAM. Designed specifically for use with Brose motor systems, this chainring is the lightest, most advanced e-specific ring ever designed. Pairing performan...

www.sram.com

 

[Dave_B]

the 36t version is not available separately or another month.

Clearly I ordered the wrong upgrade kit, mine came with the 104BCD chainring, but it work OK.

 

[ruppia]

Could be only an issue of wear use 104 bcd with 52mm chainline ?
i’m now on 104bcd and 34t, but i ordered brose chainring 36t and a new chain, cause i need 2 link more.
i’m not sure to change it.

 

[Deleted member 7401]

the 36t version is not available separately or another month.

Clearly I ordered the wrong upgrade kit, mine came with the 104BCD chainring, but it work OK.

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. ??

 

[timo_]

I'am happy with my direct mount kit �

 

[Piflipvtt]

Je suis satisfait de mon kit de montage direct �

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ce vélo est trop propre, est-il parfois sur les sentiers

 

[roccobarocco]

Something else:

Brose feiert Meilenstein und kündigt neue Motoren an

Seems so, that we are looking at new Brose Motors released quite soon (EuroBike 2023). It's in German but maybe interesting for some of you. They are mentioning also something about riding without shifting...

 

[timo_]

ce vélo est trop propre, est-il parfois sur les sentiers �

It's simply new!

 

[Richwales96]

Gen 3 alloy - is the dropper cable clamped in the frame anywhere?? I can’t get the hose to move through the frame so can’t adjust the seat height. I’ve looked at the schematics and all I can see is the clamp that uses the bottle cage bolts. Am I missing something obvious.

 

[Chicane]

Gen 3 alloy - is the dropper cable clamped in the frame anywhere?? I can’t get the hose to move through the frame so can’t adjust the seat height. I’ve looked at the schematics and all I can see is the clamp that uses the bottle cage bolts. Am I missing something obvious.

I know my carbon model is fed through that bottle holder, but not clamped down. I can push/ pull my dropper housing from the head tube. I’ve had to removed my dropper a few weeks ago.

 

[luna87824]

I know my carbon model is fed through that bottle holder, but not clamped down. I can push/ pull my dropper housing from the head tube. I’ve had to removed my dropper a few weeks ago.

If you remove the bottle holder bolts will something fall loose in the battery compartment?

 

[Dave_B]

Yes

 

[FirstAscent]

Bike Porn! The new season can start

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sick! have you ridden it much yet with the 11.6? I have one on my Evil and it's pretty darn amazing. Good to see they make one for the Levo's... or not good $$ haha.

 

[Chicane]

If you remove the bottle holder bolts will something fall loose in the battery compartment?

No.

 

[Dave_B]

Yes it will. The bottle holder bolts hold the dropper cable mounting.