The New Official BLEvo Thread

[PaoloBLEvo]

Will Blevo and Levociraptor work with the new 2023 Levo SL?

Yes, the Smart Power works on the SL2 motor. Only the speed value is not displayed correctly. You should use GPS data.

 

[PaoloBLEvo]

I'm confused by this. The Peloton indoor exercise bike (which is actually run on an Android device) reads HR from an Apple Watch in real time just fine. No bad watch battery drain.

So the current state is:
BLEvo iOS cannot read Apple Watch HR.
Specialized Mastermind iOS cannot read Apple Watch HR.
WorkOutDoors Apple Watch app can use Apple Watch HR, but cannot read the power/cadence/speed from the 2022 old style Specialized Mastermind.


It's very frustrating we have all these fantastic devices but the hardware mfgs make it so difficult for the software developers!

What BT protocol does the older (2022) Specialized Mastermind device on bike use to transmit power/cadence/speed?

If I understood well, for developing an app on the iphone to read the HR data from the watch, I have to implement also the app on the watch.. And this is not planned... sorry for this..

 

[PaoloBLEvo]

Paulo I am loving your app without problems/issues for 3+ months, however, I have a problem that I cannot resolve. I hope you can assist.

I have been using BLevo consistently without problems and rely on it exclusively during my rides.
I am familiar with importing .GPX files for routes as needed and enjoy the feature.
I recently, instead if importing a .GPX file/route, clicked "Re-Ride this Ride" in order to repeat a recent route....it worked perfectly.
Since that time, each/every time I begin a new ride by going to Bike Montior > Start Ride .....BLevo will overlay that same route that I had "re-ridden" days ago and I CANNOT GET RID OF IT.
So now....each time that I begin a new/fresh ride BLevo is overlaying that route. I have checked inside my Configuration > Import GPX and download maps and none of "my rides" are checked, however, I CAN STILL see the red outline of that same route which just automatically loads each/ever time I start a new/fresh ride.

Help!!

Did you try to enter in GPX Import configuration and press the button "Deselect all the GPX"?

 

[PaoloBLEvo]

Using BLEvo for years on my 2019 Kenevo Gen 1 with an iPhone 6 Plus. It’s no longer updated by Apple and can’t get my rides to upload to Strava anymore. The authorize screen bounces back and forth from BLEvo to Strava and back. Any work around?

Try to install Strava App on the phone and retry to authorize Strava from BLEvo..

 

[PaoloBLEvo]

Hi all, new to BLEvo and a gen3 levo(arrived yesterday), looks like a great app so thanks Paulo. Quick question though as theres a lot of pages!! My bike is updated to all latest firmwares. I have a garmin 530, can i use the HRM strap with blevo?? if i can whats the process i need to follow to get it to work? are there any tweaks i can do? can a slight speed increase be attained via the app???

edit: got the static bpm yesterday, nothing today just connected, tried strava and same there, tried a new battery but no idea how old it is. Just a garmin product compatibility issue??

In order to use BLEvo with the new MasterMind TCU, you should buy Levociraptor..
Please go to www.levociraptor.com to check it.

 

[TheSnowShark]

@PaoloBLEvo Yesterday I purchased your application, and I would like to congratulate you on the work accomplished.. many thanks to you !

 

[Nickolp1974]

In order to use BLEvo with the new MasterMind TCU, you should buy Levociraptor..
Please go to www.levociraptor.com to check it.

just on the 22 comp alloy so just the basic TCU, just needed to know if i can connect the garmin duel HRM strap, it connects but no bpm shown, if its not compatible what is an alternative? thanks for the fantastic app

 

[BruceJR]

Yes, the Smart Power works on the SL2 motor. Only the speed value is not displayed correctly. You should use GPS data.

Hi,
Thanks for the response. I don't have the bike yet to try and the Levociraptor is not yet available in the USA. Any ETA on that?

 

[PaoloBLEvo]

just on the 22 comp alloy so just the basic TCU, just needed to know if i can connect the garmin duel HRM strap, it connects but no bpm shown, if its not compatible what is an alternative? thanks for the fantastic app

I'm using the HRM from decathlon... It is Bluetooth and ANT+..

 

[PaoloBLEvo]

Hi,
Thanks for the response. I don't have the bike yet to try and the Levociraptor is not yet available in the USA. Any ETA on that?

For Levociraptor in USA you should contact the UK distributor.. check it on www.levociraptor.com

 

[JayMartin]

Is there a way to retain use of the Walk function on my 2019 Turbo Levo if I get a Levociraptor gen 2? I'm already a big Blevo user and fan.
Thanks,
Jay

 

[Nickolp1974]

Asked in the gen3 thread but no reply, in the BLEvo app my battery states 720wh, why is this?? Thought it was 700?

 

[BruceJR]

First I’ve heard of losing the walk function. It works fine in my Gen 3. I use walk function and it even displays in the app as walk.

 

[Jersey Skier]

What's currently the best (inexpensive) android phone to use for bar mounting? Not mounting my iPhone.

 

[bdoviack]

This is the one I was considering. It looks to be designed for rugged environments:



In the end though I decided to use my current phone (which is Android) as I didn't want to have an additional device to manage. This holder/case seems to be dustproof, water-resistant and a little shockproof:


PS, not sure if my hyperlinks will be visible here. If not, got to Amazon and search for:

360 Rotating Waterproof Handlebar Bike Bicycle Phone Mount Holder Bag Pouch and also
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Blackview 4.3 inch Mini Mobile Phone, N6000 Rugged Phones​

 

[jetskier973]

Hello,
I have a 2021 Turbo Levo and I think the gen2 Levociraptor.
I'm having trouble restricting the speed limit.
When I reset the speed limit, there is a notification to reset the bike. When I do this, the speed returns to its previous setting.
Apologies for asking this again, but I have not seen the official "fix" response for this.
Thanks in advance!

 

[Deimos]

Try it with Levociraptor App or in the Levociraptor Setting in Blevo

 

[Jersey Skier]

Trying to figure out why the amount of power at any given setting changes depending upon which direction I enter it. For example. If I'm in Turbo, but then switch down to Trail or Eco settings, I will get noticeably more support in Trail and Eco than if I had started in off, or Eco and moved up a level to trail. Going that direction, Eco and trail will have much less assistance.

Any reason for this? If it matters, I have Smart HR on and Smart Power off.

 

[JayMartin]

Since installing a Levociraptor, I'm down to 20% phone battery within an hour and a half of riding. Is there something I can set in Blevo to get back to normal battery usage?
I am going to try only having the screen come on when I change assist levels. But I used to able to ride 4 hours and still have a 50% phone charge.
Thanks,
Jay

 

[Nickolp1974]

when i first used the app my phone would last a 3hr ride with ease(2 months ago) now its dying within 15 mins, i most likely have changed something in settings but what??? nothing else is running in the background and im on a pixel 6. I often create a map with OS mapping then transfer .gpx to blevo to follow from there. Any ideas why its killing my phone??

 

[tabbibus]

when i first used the app my phone would last a 3hr ride with ease(2 months ago) now its dying within 15 mins, i most likely have changed something in settings but what??? nothing else is running in the background and im on a pixel 6. I often create a map with OS mapping then transfer .gpx to blevo to follow from there. Any ideas why its killing my phone??

Google. Lol. All my pixels shit the bed in terms of battery after 2 years. Left pixels and now back to Samsung.

 

[Nickolp1974]

Google. Lol. All my pixels shit the bed in terms of battery after 2 years. Left pixels and now back to Samsung.

its fine at all other times, gotta be GPS thats killing it????

 

[Pelt]

In have a new mobile phone with android 13, I can not open any maps I have read in the forum that the problem is Android 13 . How can I solve this

 

[ciorbarece7]

I‘ve read the manual but still don‘t get how the setup for smart power works.

I have a 2019 Kenevo (Gen1).

My regular configuration is:
Eco: 35% assistance, 30% pp
Trail: 45% assistance, 50% pp
Turbo: 90% assistance, 90% pp

I‘ve tried smart power but always deactivated it again because it left me confused.

My biggest questions:
How am I supposed to set up the normal assistance modes when using smart power? I‘ve read sth about setting 100% but what exactly?? Assistance or peak power or both??

If I go into „expert mode“ in smart power then it is possible to select in which modes smart power will be active, right? So I would like to use smart power only in eco mode, so I uncheck the other two modes and set smart power to 20-40%.

Does that OVERRIDE the normal configuration for the eco mode? Or do I have to set the normal ECO mode to 100% for smart power to work properly? And if so, must I set assistace AND pp to 100%? This is giving me headaches already…

So if I uncheck smart power for the other two modes: why is it stilll possible to move the slider with the percentage of assistance For the other two modes?! For me this makes no sense at all.

I must say that the manual for me was not helpful at all in this regard and I very much hope that you guys can answer my questions.

I use an iphone.

 

[ciorbarece7]

Yesterday I messed around with blevo and smart power again and the result was positive.
Yesterdays final settings were:

Eco: 25-65% smart power on
Trail: 66-85% smart power on
Turbo: smart power off

155W for Eco.

Response time set to high.

This had a positive effect on the battery range. I managed t ride a tour that would normally drain the battery to 10-15% to about 37%, so quite significant.

Smart power when set up correctly gives the bike a more dynamic character.

I like that the assistance immediately is reduced when for example the route goes downhill after going uphill. And the rider input remains quite the same going up or downhill, just the speed increases or decreases.

I’m positively surprised

 

[Pelt]

Since my bike's motor needed to be replaced, I removed the Levociraptor , after that
I rode without levociraptor for several weeks and put it back in today.
I note that the mastermind no longer gives any inducement for battery level or setting support.
Is it a wrong setting of the levociraptor ?
On the GSM everything is ok

 

[Brianjonesphoto]

Is there anything users need to be aware of anything as Mission Control gets killed off? Will BLEvo work the same with the new specialized app?

 

[Nickolp1974]

Is there anything users need to be aware of anything as Mission Control gets killed off? Will BLEvo work the same with the new specialized app?

Killed off! when is this happening and why??

 

[Brianjonesphoto]

Killed off! when is this happening and why??

an email I received from specialized

​ ​ ​ Hi, Brian! Thanks for being a Mission Control app user. On March 27th, Mission Control will be replaced by the new Specialized app and will no longer be available. This means it’s time to start using the Specialized app to manage your bike and record your rides. All your data will be transferred when you log in. Follow these steps to switch to the Specialized app:​ Open Mission Control and disconnect your bike. If you use Turbo System Lock, unlock your bike first. Delete the Mission Control app from your phone. Connect your bike to the Specialized app. ​ What’s New in the Specialized App​ Completely redesigned Tune feature, with intuitive adjustment settings. Advanced, interactive post-ride analytics with Turbo-specific data. Turbo System Auto-Lock for ultimate security (on select models). Tune Presets, Heart Rate Control, and Jump Stats are currently unavailable in the Specialized app. We’re here to help. If you need assistance connecting your bike or using the app, please contact us or visit the Support Center.​ Contact Us ​ Support Center ​

Get Help ​ ​ Find A Retailer ​ ​ ©2024 SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.​ ​ Unsubscribe to get dropped from these emails. ​

 

[nB2000]

There’s lots missing in that new app with riders reporting issues with auto start & ride uploading.
I am missing the option to save custom presets - you can make one adjusted setting but switching back to any inbuilt option deleted it. You have to use screenshots. That’s a backwards step.
I had multiple personal options saved in MC for different ride types. Short / long / sessioning / solo / with mates.
HRM support is not available yet according to the apps embedded help link.
The black icon app seems rather undeveloped and buggy, so it’s hard to know why they decided to pull Mission Control which was pretty good overall.