Levo Gen 3 Specialized Gen 3 2022 Levo Megathread!

[andymmiami]

I have an S4 with a Oneup 210 without issue. I'm 6', but have longer than average legs. I have around 40-45mm exposed. I can measure later for the exact number.

For anyone else that attempts to install a OneUp 210 dropper I was able to get it installed and the lowest I can get it is approximately 45mm too.

Originally the dropper was exposed 60mm from the collar but that was because the dropper actuator is offset to the side. In playing with the fitment of the dropper I realized that if it were installed backwards it could drop much better because internal to the frame the cabling is also offset.

I followed the Oneup maintenance video and removed the screw on adjuster at the base of the collar and removed the actuator at the bottom with a wrench and re indexed the shaft backwards. Put it all back together and the dropper fits great. At 45mm collar, that was the lowest I could get it to go, at full extension it puts the collar to rails distance exactly at 11 inches which is exactly where my old dropper was raised to. I am happy this dropper post worked out the way it did.



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[RichMorr]

Recently bought a comp alloy and the wheels are rubbish out of the box the rear was damaged and had to replace under warranty and within 2 months the front went as well…. So had to upgrade. Not sure if they will be any good but at £900 it was a bargain.

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

I have the HD 350 version and so far so good

 

[RichMorr]

I have the HD 350 version and so far so good

Yep, fitted mine yesterday and they did feel awesome, the DTswiss 240s are super quiet. I

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

I do recommend getting the Stainless steel 24t ratchet. my 36t only lasted a week, the 24t has been going strong for about 3 months now.
the 24T is ebike specific. even if you get a kit and keep it in your back pack. last thing you want it is it self destroying when you 20+K from home.

Yep, fitted mine yesterday and they did feel awesome, the DTswiss 240s are super quiet. I

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[RichMorr]

I do recommend getting the Stainless steel 24t ratchet. my 36t only lasted a week, the 24t has been going strong for about 3 months now.
the 24T is ebike specific. even if you get a kit and keep it in your back pack. last thing you want it is it self destroying when you 20+K from home.


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Just look ed and can’t see anything which will fit EXP ratchet system, the 24t has 2 rings. There is a 30t but this only works with the over size hub

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

If im not mistaken the EXP uses two rings .... you need to replace both. with the springs.

Just look ed and can’t see anything which will fit EXP ratchet system, the 24t has 2 rings. There is a 30t but this only works with the over size hub

 

[RichMorr]

If im not mistaken the EXP uses two rings .... you need to replace both. with the springs.

It is just the one spring

 

[Mikerb]

The original DT Swiss ratchet system (2 ratchet wheel and 2 springs) is unbeatable especially as part of a Hybrid DT Swiss 350 hub.
EXP is the later 1 ratchet wheel system which I thought was for road bikes only....certainly not Ebike specific

 

[RichMorr]

The original DT Swiss ratchet system (2 ratchet wheel and 2 springs) is unbeatable especially as part of a Hybrid DT Swiss 350 hub.
EXP is the later 1 ratchet wheel system which I thought was for road bikes only....certainly not Ebike specific

No they are an MTB hub and specialized has spec them onto their high end MTB wheels which is what I’ve bought and is on the S-works Levo.
Spoken to my local concept store too about this and said I should fine, but any issues it’s under warranty. So fingers crossed.

 

[Mikerb]

The only Hybrid ( EMTB) DT Swiss hubs are the 240 and 350. The 240 uses EXP SL with 30T single ratchet. The 350 uses the original 2 ratchet system which is 28T. There are other hubs like the 180 for normal MTB which use the EXP system.

 

[Isaacgrx]

Looking at making the switch to a gen 3 levo from a Merida E160, the end of model savings are too good to pass up. Comp Carbons are now $3000 less in Aus.

I don't really see any need in waiting for the gen 4, considering I am sure the price will be insane

 

[Money Pit]

Looking at making the switch to a gen 3 levo from a Merida E160, the end of model savings are too good to pass up. Comp Carbons are now $3000 less in Aus.

I don't really see any need in waiting for the gen 4, considering I am sure the price will be insane

$3000 less than what initial figure? Over here in the UK I think the prices of gen 3 were at best back in December / January.

I paid £3600 for a base level carbon after cancelling a £3800 order on a comp alloy.

 

[Isaacgrx]

$3000 less than what initial figure? Over here in the UK I think the prices of gen 3 were at best back in December / January.

I paid £3600 for a base level carbon after cancelling a £3800 order on a comp alloy.

Unfortunately in Aus they don't really ever drop the prices, every so often there are deals where you get a free battery, etc.

Comp Carbon's were $12,600 AUD, they then dropped to $8999 AUD.

Anyway I pulled the trigger on a Comp Carbon after test riding one earlier this year and being super comfortable on it in comparison to my old Merida E160.

 

[Money Pit]

Unfortunately in Aus they don't really ever drop the prices, every so often there are deals where you get a free battery, etc.

Comp Carbon's were $12,600 AUD, they then dropped to $8999 AUD.

Anyway I pulled the trigger on a Comp Carbon after test riding one earlier this year and being super comfortable on it in comparison to my old Merida E160.

Think that's about £4500 and I'd have done the same. Seems a good price for a comp carbon.

Congrats.

 

[BigFlo]

Bonjour a tous, est il possible d'installer un MasterMind TCU sur un Turbo Levo comp alu de 2022 (le cadre étant le même que les 2023 et 2024)?
Merci pour votre aide

 

[TheSnowShark]

Hello,
Yes, it is absolutely possible

 

[BigFlo]

Bonjour,
Oui, c'est tout à fait possible

Faut il simplement remplacer le TCU d'origine par le MasterMind TCU ou faut il effectuer des modifications sur le cadre? Avez vous déjà fait cette installation ?

 

[TheSnowShark]

I haven't done it yet because I prefer to be able to use Blevo, but others have done it successfully..

Other - Retrofit Mastermind TCU2 to a TCU1 LEVO?... NOPE!

I had watched videos of shops taking a TCU2 from a floor model and installing it in a 2021 Turbo Levo and giving it a thumbs up for functionality. Liking the idea of the utility of the TCU2 (Mastermind) features I contacted the LBS and they quoted me a price of $180, and I said order it! Coming...

www.emtbforums.com

 

[Howz]

I haven't done it yet because I prefer to be able to use Blevo, but others have done it successfully..

Other - Retrofit Mastermind TCU2 to a TCU1 LEVO?... NOPE!

I had watched videos of shops taking a TCU2 from a floor model and installing it in a 2021 Turbo Levo and giving it a thumbs up for functionality. Liking the idea of the utility of the TCU2 (Mastermind) features I contacted the LBS and they quoted me a price of $180, and I said order it! Coming...

www.emtbforums.com

I tried to do this last year with a new mastermind on my Gen 2……it didn’t work, apparently it will work if the new mastermind has already been paired to a Gen 3 bike, but not if it’s a new out of the box mastermind, I asked my local concept store to have a look and they point blank refused and said it’s not compatible, ending up selling the mastermind on eBay.

 

[Dave_B]

I changed the geo on the Levo at the weekend. Went full slack, -1 headset cup and low position.

Night and day transformed the bike. I now get full travel on the suspension, it rolls over stuff better, corners better, feels a lot more plush.

Totally different bike.

 

[RichMorr]

I changed the geo on the Levo at the weekend. Went full slack, -1 headset cup and low position.

Night and day transformed the bike. I now get full travel on the suspension, it rolls over stuff better, corners better, feels a lot more plush.

Totally different bike.

I’m tempted to do full slack but I do like the clearance of the high bb

 

[Polo1602]

If you like it slack but also wants a higher BB, travel your fork to 170 and install the neutral cup insted of the -1 with the low position. ;-)

 

[Dave_B]

If you like it slack but also wants a higher BB, travel your fork to 170 and install the neutral cup insted of the -1 with the low position. ;-)

What geo numbers does that give you?

 

[Polo1602]

What geo numbers does that give you?

Nearly the same like with -1 cap and low position. But with higher BB and the benefits of a 170 fork.

 

[RichMorr]

what is a good coil shock for the Levo Gen 3. I know the EXT is killer but it’s also £1.5k. What are the other decent option that won’t break the bank

 

[Money Pit]

what is a good coil shock for the Levo Gen 3. I know the EXT is killer but it’s also £1.5k. What are the other decent option that won’t break the bank

I'm running an rc2t rockshox ultimate Coil and happy with it. Mine is on a long shock kit also.

 

[RichMorr]

I'm running an rc2t rockshox ultimate Coil and happy with it. Mine is on a long shock kit also.

Is that the cascade link?

 

[Money Pit]

Is that the cascade link?

Yeah the cascade long shock kit.

 

[faberle]

what is a good coil shock for the Levo Gen 3. I know the EXT is killer but it’s also £1.5k. What are the other decent option that won’t break the bank

Ohlins ttx22m is doing a great job at keeping my levo comfy, secure, and planted. No overthinking needed on adjustments, once u got the right spring. I have an ext on my other bike (rise) but I prefer the ohlins.