Upgrade from base model Levo ...

[miPbiP]

Has anyone priced up the upgrades (dropper brakes drivetrain forks shock.. yeah it's a long list) needed to make a base model Levo a capable trail bike, vs buying one of the pricier models?

Reasoning: I don't need the 700wH battery. The carbon frame is nice but not a must have.

 

[ccrdave]

I just fitted new forks (lyrics) and new brakes, got a dropper fitted when i bought the bike. No point in upgradeing anything else until it wears out

 

[jemen]

Brakes, Stem, Handlebar, Chainring, Saddle, Chain...

 

[miPbiP]

Brakes, Stem, Handlebar, Chainring, Saddle, Chain...

lol. saddle's ok.

 

[Mattwilko92]

Many on here buy the base model and upgrade things. It is the most cost effective way if you arent bothered about the battery, carbon frame or colours specific to the higher end models.

 

[miPbiP]

actually I quite like the matt black base frame.

 

[R120]

@All Mountain Coaching has a thread about doing exactly that

2019 Levo Custom Build...from FSR to S-Works and beyond - EMTB Forums

 

[All Mountain Coaching]

Has anyone priced up the upgrades (dropper brakes drivetrain forks shock.. yeah it's a long list) needed to make a base model Levo a capable trail bike, vs buying one of the pricier models?

Reasoning: I don't need the 700wH battery. The carbon frame is nice but not a must have.

As I knew I'd be changing a lot, the carbon frame would've cost £2000 more. Something I wasn't prepared to pay for.

I believe you've got my spreadsheet now, that'll give you every info you could need. My geek sheet

 

[Davey S]

I bought a base model and added

2020 Lyrik ultimate 160mm £750
Brand x 170mm dropper post £120
Guide re brakes front and rear around £140
Magic Mary up front and Eddie currant on the rear. £40 each.
DMR vault pedals £100

The bike is a pretty perfect now and substantially better than the next spec up from base.

 

[Davey S]

Many on here buy the base model and upgrade things. It is the most cost effective way if you arent bothered about the battery, carbon frame or colours specific to the higher end models.

Sticker packs are available to change the logo colours if you don’t like the combo. Mine is now red and black.

 

[srileo]

Sticker packs are available to change the logo colours if you don’t like the combo. Mine is now red and black.

Can you share a link please to the sticker pack?

 

[Davey S]

Can you share a link please to the sticker pack?

Specialized Levo 2019 2020 Frame Sticker Kit | Stickers Decals Graphics

This is where I got mine but I’m sure other places do similar. I was quite happy with the quality. I went with red. It’s a bit of a fiddle to get them on right but only took me an hour or less.

 

[Davey S]

 

[miPbiP]

After all that I ended up buying a Comp Carbon so am riding rather than spreadsheeting.

I changed the saddle (ow my poor a***e) and grips, that's enough to be up and running.

 

[galaga187]

After all that I ended up buying a Comp Carbon so am riding rather than spreadsheeting.

I changed the saddle (ow my poor a***e) and grips, that's enough to be up and running.

What saddle did you get please?

 

[miPbiP]

What saddle did you get please?

An old Charge race saddle from my spares bin. It's not the softest saddle but way more comfortable than the stock Phenom, which I found very hard.

I will probably try an Ergon saddle, I like their grips.

 

[miPbiP]

re saddles - the Canyon and Ergon emtb saddles have raised lips at the rear "for support when you're climbing steeps". I rode the Canyon, I don't find it necessary as when I'm climbing steeps I'm on the saddle nose and pedals.

 

[jm2e]

Until you get to the S-works bike, they’re all basically in dire need of major upgrades.
Fork
Shock
Brakes
Wheelset
Dropper
Pedals

I think I’ll be lucky if I get >$500 for all of it combined. I priced out the EBay values of the very slightly better components as the models became more expensive. At best, you got about $200 bucks increased value for each $1000 price increase.

Basically, I saw the base model as a $2000 frame with a $2000 motor and $1000 battery.

 

[skypickle]

Until you get to the S-works bike, they’re all basically in dire need of major upgrades.
Fork
Shock
Brakes
Wheelset
Dropper
Pedals

I think I’ll be lucky if I get >$500 for all of it combined. I priced out the EBay values of the very slightly better components as the models became more expensive. At best, you got about $200 bucks increased value for each $1000 price increase.

Basically, I saw the base model as a $2000 frame with a $2000 motor and $1000 battery.

no drivetrain upgrade?

 

[galaga187]

An old Charge race saddle from my spares bin. It's not the softest saddle but way more comfortable than the stock Phenom, which I found very hard.

I will probably try an Ergon saddle, I like their grips.

I'm thinking Ergo too

 

[miPbiP]

@galaga187 there is a thread on the Ergon emtb saddle here Anyone try Ergon's new E- Mtb saddle? - EMTB Forums

if it's the same as the Canyon one - I tried that and found it quite uncomfortable, so I will probably get the regular Ergon saddle.

I also don't see the need for the rear lip (because when I'm climbing I'm on the nose of the saddle), nor do I accept emtb rides mean more sitting down (because for a given length ride I spend more time going down and less seated than on a clockwork bike).

 

[galaga187]

@galaga187 there is a thread on the Ergon emtb saddle here Anyone try Ergon's new E- Mtb saddle? - EMTB Forums

if it's the same as the Canyon one - I tried that and found it quite uncomfortable, so I will probably get the regular Ergon saddle.

I also don't see the need for the rear lip (because when I'm climbing I'm on the nose of the saddle), nor do I accept emtb rides mean more sitting down (because for a given length ride I spend more time going down and less seated than on a clockwork bike).

Hoping I can try before I buy - most comfortable saddle I ever had was a Sella Flight TI

 

[Doomanic]

I've got one of those in my garage...

 

[jm2e]

no drivetrain upgrade?

Nope. I don't actually thing an expensive drivetrain is money well spent with an ebike. It feels like it'll be about as much of a wear item as brake pads!
If anything, I'm toying with the idea of going with a MicroShift 9 speed wide range drivetrain. Price is right, and should be way more durable.

Now, if I could find a frame wrap kit that would take my bright yellow frame and turn it black, I'd pay for that!!!!!

 

[Davey S]

Nope. I don't actually thing an expensive drivetrain is money well spent with an ebike. It feels like it'll be about as much of a wear item as brake pads!
If anything, I'm toying with the idea of going with a MicroShift 9 speed wide range drivetrain. Price is right, and should be way more durable.

Now, if I could find a frame wrap kit that would take my bright yellow frame and turn it black, I'd pay for that!!!!!

Have you considered using a spray wrap (not plastidip) such as an autoflex coating/peel able paint. I have used these for repainting lots of things and the finish can look amazing. You even get pearls and two tone colours with a glossifier. Best of all they can be removed to look stock again with the correct dissolving compound or a tedious peeling process.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/jalo...-but-all-grown-u-1783482823/amp?client=safari