Oli is one of them. There's a few threads here about them.There’s an aftermarket company making motors that are a direct replacement for the EP8, can’t remember the name but I saw them on EMBN. It was a company from Italy if I remember correctly.
Oli is one of them. There's a few threads here about them.There’s an aftermarket company making motors that are a direct replacement for the EP8, can’t remember the name but I saw them on EMBN. It was a company from Italy if I remember correctly.
Shame.
It's the straight cut gears that cause most of the whine with the SL motors. It is more efficient than a helical cut gear but more noisy, it's also more compact than the belt drive used in the Brose motor.I find the whine is awful on that SL motor I was wondering if the Performance Bearing upgrades might improve it at all? I’m tempted by the KSL because of flying options but the SLs are hardly flying out of the shops.
That sounds a tad dramatic. As mentioned, there are still no Levo Sls or Kenevo SLs available in my area. If all people are concerned about is a little extra torque, a little quieter motor, or a slight change in geometry and are willing to wait for the next generation LSL or a try to buy a Trek Fuel EXe, which has less suspension and is not available, please help me understand why anyone would spend "double the price" to get that? Considering I would probably have to make some changes to any new bike I could buy, we are very happy with our Levo SLs for the trails we ride. YMMV.And that is why the majority of us, including myself wouldn’t even buy the $10,500 expert model at half price today. The question I have is what’s going to happen to all this left over stock, because not much of it is going to be sold? The market went from not being able to find an SL in stock to not being able to sell an SL.
Dramatic, or possibly just stating facts from what I read and what people on these forums want. The first Ebike I ever rode/ demoed was the SL and it took the pressure off my knees just enough that it had me grinning with excitement. It was enough power for me and I almost bought one 3-4 times even as the Rise came out. Even with max inseam/legs for my height, I still had to slam the seat all the way forward, so I personally had a taste of the dated geo that in the end made me purchase a Rise instead for this one reason. In the end, I still would have been happy with the SL, but the newer Geo of the Rise is almost identical to my Ripley, so why back track. Yes it’s worth paying more for me to get a bike with the latest technology and Geo, but if money is an issue then go with what your budget allows. Then again they won’t be discounted 50% off, so it’s a moot point.That sounds a tad dramatic. As mentioned, there are still no Levo Sls or Kenevo SLs available in my area. If all people are concerned about is a little extra torque, a little quieter motor, or a slight change in geometry and are willing to wait for the next generation LSL or a try to buy a Trek Fuel EXe, which has less suspension and is not available, please help me understand why anyone would spend "double the price" to get that? Considering I would probably have to make some changes to any new bike I could buy, we are very happy with our Levo SLs for the trails we ride. YMMV.
thats not the reason...Here you will find what is being live listed in stocks.
There's am insane amount of unsold Levo SL stocks showing on Specialized UK website alone. I added stocks until I reached the stock limit of each bikes. Got bored adding more bikes to basket. I can only imagine how much unsold stocks there is right now in a worldwide. This was only a small selection of the complete rang of bikes.
I think there will be lots of unhappy dealers if a new bike was announcede soon.
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In time you could also go the intradrive route :There’s an aftermarket company making motors that are a direct replacement for the EP8, can’t remember the name but I saw them on EMBN. It was a company from Italy if I remember correctly.
thats not the reason...
I would be interested for PLBs opinion on the SL motor and possibilities of making it more powerful. I’ve read that one of the reasons it is light is because quite a lot of the innards are plastic which would not cope with much more power. Also, the heat management may not cope. So, are we talking about a completely new motor, or at least an upgraded motor, which inevitably will be heavier. Comparing the SL with the M series carbon Rise is fine, as both have similar size batteries and range. The H series is a different beast, with a much bigger (and I guess) heavier battery and greater range. What is good is we now have a choice between really lightweight (with some disadvantages of lack of power and range), lightweight, heavy lightweight (Rise H series) and full fat. We just have to decide which type of bike suits our riding the best. Maybe we will end up with a ”quiver” of bikes (I’ve got three very different bikes!) for different riding conditions and moods.I find the whine is awful on that SL motor I was wondering if the Performance Bearing upgrades might improve it at all? I’m tempted by the KSL because of flying options but the SLs are hardly flying out of the shops.
SL is a gateway with all the downsides
I understand it is the worst bike ever (I like mine)
I think I'm jealous.
SL owners (the ones who made the right choice for them) must be the happiest people on the planet.
They must literally go through life buying shit things and loving them !
I'm still lost with this attitude ?? I must have some severe mental issue where I can't only see that my view is the only view that matters.Analog or full fat.
SL is a gateway with all the downsides and limited power/range.
It looks sh1t.Probably rode my SL more than any other of my ebikes, the best range from any bike I have had and the range extender was reasonably priced.
‘I now have a Fuel EXe and it’s a better bike for my type of riding.
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Sorry, that was very insensitive .by the way I find the term ‘dude’ offensive.
Interesting, who makes this frame ?Meanwhile the clones are coming.....
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To better serve the working man and terminally DIY types.
Nice place to ride, I do like it round there.
Interesting, who makes this frame ?
I wasn't trying to downplay your ride. It's epic on an SLNice place to ride, I do like it round there.
It wasn't mine. It was bambams. He is pretty lazy though.I wasn't trying to downplay your ride. It's epic on an SL
and...we are always where @BAMBAMODA dumps his chicksI think I'm jealous.
SL owners (the ones who made the right choice for them) must be the happiest people on the planet.
They must literally go through life buying shit things and loving them !
Can you imagine it. Whenever they shop for anything, the thing they want is always on discount.
Male or Female, they're never single and always have their perfect partner and never get cheated on.
They goto restaurants and the food they want is always available, even when they arrive late.
Wherever they go on holiday, it's never crowded.
Lucky b4stards !
Analog or full fat.
SL is a gateway with all the downsides and limited power/range.
I and everyone I ride with has zero interest in them other than the weight. They will creep up in weight to satisfy the more power crowd, but will always be out gunned for the small increase to FF.
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