Levo Gen 3 Specialized Gen 3 2022 Levo Megathread!

[ficorama]

Hello,
Firstly We need to point out that service done everything they could. It is recommended to clean up the contacts to keep the system function fully.
Main issue is that We see only few errors on your bike and even close to each other so keep in mind that If errors keep showing in future, visit your local bike shop to check the bike again. But for this time We would recommend to use the bike as normal.
Thank you for reaching us and have a nice day

OK I found it....the original was white text on white background....invisible!!

So did either of the dealers you visited actualy ride the bike? I would have thought at the very least they would do a test ride and also reflash the firmware. Sounds like you need to find a good bike shop!!

sorry, I didn't even notice. I'm using a dark theme

 

[ficorama]

Hello,
Firstly We need to point out that service done everything they could. It is recommended to clean up the contacts to keep the system function fully.
Main issue is that We see only few errors on your bike and even close to each other so keep in mind that If errors keep showing in future, visit your local bike shop to check the bike again. But for this time We would recommend to use the bike as normal.
Thank you for reaching us and have a nice day

OK I found it....the original was white text on white background....invisible!!

So did either of the dealers you visited actualy ride the bike? I would have thought at the very least they would do a test ride and also reflash the firmware. Sounds like you need to find a good bike shop!!

I was in 2 services! in both the same, cleaning and lubricating the contacts. I lost my will and trust in Specialized. I am selling Spec. and I buy Bosch. Bosch is the most represented in Croatia. the authorized Specialized service in Slovenia is approximately 200 km away in both directions.

 

[ficorama]

I had same problems and had the speed sensor changed, but I still didn’t have time to test properly yet.

Other symptoms I had was difficulty to reach the 25kh/h limit unless trail tipping downhill, and motor cutting the power when rear wheel looses traction and spins the middle of a difficult climb, this was the most annoying…

I replaced the speed sensor today. the cable was pinched between the brake lines and the frame.

 

[rikidc]

I replaced the speed sensor today. the cable was pinched between the brake lines and the frame.

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was it the solution for your issues?

 

[ficorama]

was it the solution for your issues?

replacing the sensor helped. I've been on 4 rides, no more problems.

 

[fish65]

replacing the sensor helped. I've been on 4 rides, no more problems.

HI,
I also have the same problem with my new Turbo Levo Comp 2023 , purchased 5 months ago.
I wanted to know, did you solve the problem by replacing the sensor yourself, or was the work done under warranty, at a Specialized assistance center?
From what you wrote in your post, after the replacement, it seems that you no longer had any problems.
Correct ?
And ..Were you able to understand where the cable was crushed?
I saw in the workshop manual that the cables (rear brake, derailleur and speed sensor), behind the engine, are fixed to a cable clip.
Could this be the speed sensor problem?
It is the only cable, thin, soft, and without protection.
Thanks

 

[ficorama]

HI,
I also have the same problem with my new Turbo Levo Comp 2023 , purchased 5 months ago.
I wanted to know, did you solve the problem by replacing the sensor yourself, or was the work done under warranty, at a Specialized assistance center?
From what you wrote in your post, after the replacement, it seems that you no longer had any problems.
Correct ?
And ..Were you able to understand where the cable was crushed?
I saw in the workshop manual that the cables (rear brake, derailleur and speed sensor), behind the engine, are fixed to a cable clip.
Could this be the speed sensor problem?
It is the only cable, thin, soft, and without protection.
Thanks

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greeting. since I changed the sensor, there are no more problems. I bought the sensor myself. since 2 authorized service centers failed to fix the defect. I don't know if he would write Specialized Eastern Europe, where I report to them that I fixed the problem myself. however, they didn't fix my bike in 2 authorized service centers! I marked in the picture the area where the cable was pinched.

 

[fish65]

greeting. since I changed the sensor, there are no more problems. I bought the sensor myself. since 2 authorized service centers failed to fix the defect. I don't know if he would write Specialized Eastern Europe, where I report to them that I fixed the problem myself. however, they didn't fix my bike in 2 authorized service centers! I marked in the picture the area where the cable was pinched.

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Hi ficorama,

Thank you for your answer .
One last question... to pass the new cable, did you have to remove the engine cover (electrical connector side) and also the chainstay from the frame?
Or, you used a probe, connected to the old cable, to pass the new one (without having to remove the chainstay from the frame).
Because, it seems to me, that the cable flows well, in the hole and inside the horizontal stay.
Among other things, I noticed that on my bike, the sensor cable, instead of passing through the external hole, passes through the innermost one.
They reversed the routing of the cables, compared to the workshop manual.
external hole = rear brake cable
internal hole = speed sensor
And the brake cable ,crosses over ,the speed sensor cable.
It could be that it is the brake cable, which is pinching the sensor cable at that point.

 

[Tyjay]

Looking to upgrade my forks from fox 36 rhythm to ultimate Zebs or maybe fox 38 factory
just read that there’s 2 steerer tube sizes 1.8 or 1.5 on Zeb is that correct
what is the levo steerer tube size. As forks are on eBay from France with no details other than newest version

thanks


update bought forks from eBay Zeb ultimates 23 with 1.5 steerer and levo is 1.5 steerer so all good
panicked a bit as bought them and didn’t realise there were 2 sizes

 

[Money Pit]

Looking to upgrade my forks from fox 36 rhythm to ultimate Zebs or maybe fox 38 factory
just read that there’s 2 steerer tube sizes 1.8 or 1.5 on Zeb is that correct
what is the levo steerer tube size. As forks are on eBay from France with no details other than newest version

thanks


update bought forks from eBay Zeb ultimates 23 with 1.5 steerer and levo is 1.5 steerer so all good
panicked a bit as bought them and didn’t realise there were 2 sizes

I think it's just a tapered steerer so 1-1/8 to 1.5.

I believe maybe Trek have an unusual wider diameter steerer the levo one is pretty standard.

 

[Tyjay]

I think it's just a tapered steerer so 1-1/8 to 1.5.

I believe maybe Trek have an unusual wider diameter steerer the levo one is pretty standard.

Yeah thanks just had a slight panic mode thinking I’d bought the wrong tapered forks haha
should be here we’d/thurs can’t wait to get them fully tested

 

[Money Pit]

Yeah thanks just had a slight panic mode thinking I’d bought the wrong tapered forks haha
should be here we’d/thurs can’t wait to get them fully tested

I had similar when I was buying my fox 38. Knew I'd got a decent price but then was trying to get my head around the steerer thing and concerned id bought wrong thing.

At least bottom brackets aren't much of a thing on ebikes because they are another head scratcher for me.

 

[beutelfuchs]

Did anyone convert his Levo Gen3 to SRAM transmission and kept the original (non T-type) plate? Does it work? I am aware this would be against the SRAM spec.

Else, which is the right plate to buy?
Thank you!

 

[Tomehun]

Hi everyone!
im a fresh Levo user and I’d like to ask about the new Specialized app. I can’t find the jump stats in the app and I can’t find any info about this on the internet. Am i doing something wrong or there is no jump stats option in the Specialized app?
Turbo Levo comp 2023 BTW.
Thank you for your answer in advance!

 

[JS-Levo]

Hi all,

Completely new to this forum but I’m struggling find the info I need, and wondered if anyone here has the answer!

I have a gen 3 comp alloy levo and wondered if anyone here had made the swap to linkglide?

I have the Hope pro 5 wheel set in mind, with the m8130 shifter and derailleur, and the lg700 11 speed cassette.

Does anyone know what front sprocket I should be using? And also if the linkglide is really worth the shift……

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

Hi everyone!
im a fresh Levo user and I’d like to ask about the new Specialized app. I can’t find the jump stats in the app and I can’t find any info about this on the internet. Am i doing something wrong or there is no jump stats option in the Specialized app?
Turbo Levo comp 2023 BTW.
Thank you for your answer in advance!

You need to use the old app to add jump states to your mastermind... (you need the new style mastermind, not the the TCU with the 10 stripes)

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

Hi all,

Completely new to this forum but I’m struggling find the info I need, and wondered if anyone here has the answer!

I have a gen 3 comp alloy levo and wondered if anyone here had made the swap to linkglide?

I have the Hope pro 5 wheel set in mind, with the m8130 shifter and derailleur, and the lg700 11 speed cassette.

Does anyone know what front sprocket I should be using? And also if the linkglide is really worth the shift……

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated

I switched my Gen 2 comp to Link glide as it it kind of my mule... have a Gen3 I ride most of the time and the gen2 for mates who want to ride and don't have ebikes....

I am so impressed with the LINKGLIDE (XT) that I I might convert my other bike to it.

 

[Polar]

You need to use the old app to add jump states to your mastermind...

I thought it only worked on Kenova?

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

I thought it only worked on Kenova?

Nope... any spec with mastermind. but you can only add the screen with the old red spec app

 

[westcoastmtbr]

Anyone have updated opinion on the X2 2024 vs. crappy 23. Thinking of going with Cascade long link with maybe Fox Float for dependability or even DVO. Help!

 

[Ou812]

Anyone have updated opinion on the X2 2024 vs. crappy 23. Thinking of going with Cascade long link with maybe Fox Float for dependability or even DVO. Help!

My mate hasn’t had any problems out of his since the update, mine was updated but I sold it as soon as it came back.

You may have clearance problems with the X2 and the long link depending on what frame size you have. I think S4 and above you’ll have no issues, it’s hit and miss on the S3 and doesn’t work on the S2. The Float X fits every size frame, plus I’ve been told it feels better than the X2 on the Levo.

 

[westcoastmtbr]

Think you are correct., and thinking I'll Float X is the bomb. We'll see how this plays out.

 

[rikidc]

what about the end of Mission Control?
new app is a fknn sht
modern appearance, dramatic functionality reduction, why???

 

[beutelfuchs]

Could somebody please confirm if the 170mm reverb AXS can be fully inserted into the S4 carbon frame?

 

[Andeh]

Could somebody please confirm if the 170mm reverb AXS can be fully inserted into the S4 carbon frame?

I can fully slam the 170 AXS in an S3, so I would think the S4 with it's longer seat tube will be fine too.

 

[MH80]

Yes you can. I have 170 AXS on my S4.

 

[JS-Levo]

I switched my Gen 2 comp to Link glide as it it kind of my mule... have a Gen3 I ride most of the time and the gen2 for mates who want to ride and don't have ebikes....

I am so impressed with the LINKGLIDE (XT) that I I might convert my other bike to it.

Thanks Good to hear a positive review. I was upgrading the wheelset to the Hope pro 5’s and thought if I was going to make the change, now would be the time.

Binned off the code R’s and got a set of XT M8120’s in the process too. Just have an expensive expensive pile bits waiting to be fitted now

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

Thanks Good to hear a positive review. I was upgrading the wheelset to the Hope pro 5’s and thought if I was going to make the change, now would be the time.

Binned off the code R’s and got a set of XT M8120’s in the process too. Just have an expensive expensive pile bits waiting to be fitted now

That’s my next update. Replace the guides with some XT 4 pistons.

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

My mate hasn’t had any problems out of his since the update, mine was updated but I sold it as soon as it came back.

You may have clearance problems with the X2 and the long link depending on what frame size you have. I think S4 and above you’ll have no issues, it’s hit and miss on the S3 and doesn’t work on the S2. The Float X fits every size frame, plus I’ve been told it feels better than the X2 on the Levo.

I have both. And constantly swapping between the two. The float x does feel better and it annoys me that is does.
When I put the x2 on I’m constantly trying to make it feel like the x, which I suppose is the wrong thing do to. I’m just really struggling to tune the x2 and keep going back to x.

 

[Ou812]

I have both. And constantly swapping between the two. The float x does feel better and it annoys me that is does.
When I put the x2 on I’m constantly trying to make it feel like the x, which I suppose is the wrong thing do to. I’m just really struggling to tune the x2 and keep going back to x.

I believe it, I swapped out the X2 for a float x on one of my older bikes and liked it better. The float x suited the bike better, not sure why they made the decision to go with the X2 TBH.