Levo Gen 2 Upgrade info.

[Hoochy Glider]

Hello all.
2020 Turbo Levo
If I upgrade the stock 32T chainring to a 34T chainring...
1. Do I need a new/longer Chain?
2. Do I need a different chainring guide?

If I upgrade the stem to a Renthal apex 35.
1. can I still use the SWAT Tool cap?

thanks

 

[blacktiger]

Hello all.
2020 Turbo Levo
If I upgrade the stock 32T chainring to a 34T chainring...
1. Do I need a new/longer Chain?
2. Do I need a different chainring guide?

If I upgrade the stem to a Renthal apex 35.
1. can I still use the SWAT Tool cap?

thanks

As far as the chain goes, no you don't need a longer chain. I put a 36T on my 2019 and it's fine. You might have to adjust the position of the guide but according to Rob Hancill a 34T fits OK. With my 36T I found a way of fitting it reversed.
No idea about the other stuff.

 

[Hoochy Glider]

As far as the chain goes, no you don't need a longer chain. I put a 36T on my 2019 and it's fine. You might have to adjust the position of the guide but according to Rob Hancill a 34T fits OK. With my 36T I found a way of fitting it reversed.
No idea about the other stuff.

Hi. Thanks for that.
So with the 36T Did you have to change your chain? Adjust/tune drive train? I’m newbie and don’t know how to tune drivetrain yet.

 

[blacktiger]

No to all that. Hunt through Youtube for setting up a derailleur.

 

[James_C]

You can modify the guide so that a 36t can be fitted. I’ve just done it

guide is the correct way round

 

[Pyr0]

When I changed to a 36t chainring I purchased a 118 link chain.
I thought the derailleur looked too stretched in first gear.

I also purchased a new chain guide adapter

Turbo Levo (up to) 38T Chain Guide Adaptor – matter replicator

www.matter-replicator.com

 

[blacktiger]

You can modify the guide so that a 36t can be fitted. I’ve just done it

guide is the correct way round

Pictures? I'm curious how you did that.

 

[blacktiger]

I also purchased a new chain guide adapter

Turbo Levo (up to) 38T Chain Guide Adaptor – matter replicator

www.matter-replicator.com

Not keen on that as it doesn't have an inside guide.

 

[Pyr0]

Actually, it comes with 2 inner pieces, one so you can run it without the inside guide and another that replaces the stock inner guide.
I use mine with the innner guide.
There's some slight rubbing of the chain on the inner guide, in the lowest gears, but not enough to bother me

 

[Hoochy Glider]

Actually, it comes with 2 inner pieces, one so you can run it without the inside guide and another that replaces the stock inner guide.
I use mine with the innner guide.
There's some slight rubbing of the chain on the inner guide, but not enough to bother me

Can that not be filed off?

 

[Pyr0]

possibly, but it doesn't bother me enough to do anything about it lol
It only happens in the lowest gears

 

[James_C]

Pictures? I'm curious how you did that.

copied the pictures from Levo Laland on this:

Praxis 36t chainring on a Levo

I'm getting one of these, are they a straight swap? I read that there was no need for the chain length to change which is good, but does the chain guard adjust enough for the 36t? Thanks for any advice :)

www.emtbforums.com

you have to drill out the slotted hole too so its round. I thought this would mean it twists about on its own, but it doesnt seem to

 

[blacktiger]

Actually, it comes with 2 inner pieces, one so you can run it without the inside guide and another that replaces the stock inner guide.
I use mine with the innner guide.
There's some slight rubbing of the chain on the inner guide, in the lowest gears, but not enough to bother me View attachment 37042

That's pretty much what I did with the standard guide. Turned it around and found a position where it worked. Mine also rubs in certain gears but I'm not too bothered about that. An M5 bolt goes through the slot without modification. An M5 washer goes in the outer hole which keeps it all centralised.

 

[James_C]

Here's mine with a 36T. I cut it with a hacksaw.

much prefer the 36T, you could even consider 38T.
Steepest hill I know (Swinley gravel climb at the back of the DH section) I went up just fine in 1st gear.

 

[blacktiger]

Here's mine with a 36T. I cut it with a hacksaw.

much prefer the 36T, you could even consider 38T.
Steepest hill I know (Swinley gravel climb at the back of the DH section) I went up just fine in 1st gear.

View attachment 37054

I'm not sure a 38T would fit. I mean, look at how close your 36T is to the swing arm.

 

[All Mountain Coaching]

I ran no guide and used the drivetrain for 20 months, not changing a thing and never dropped a chain. Unless you ride proper gnarly it's just belt n braces. I removed the guide from my new SL straight away.

 

[blacktiger]

I ran no guide and used the drivetrain for 20 months, not changing a thing and never dropped a chain. Unless you ride proper gnarly it's just belt n braces. I removed the guide from my new SL straight away.

I've already had the chain come off when the guide came apart slightly because the threads partly stripped. That's why now it has a nut and bolt through it. A lot of the Bridleways around here are really bumpy and cause the chain to jump around.

 

[Hoochy Glider]

I've already had the chain come off when the guide came apart slightly because the threads partly stripped. That's why now it has a nut and bolt through it. A lot of the Bridleways around here are really bumpy and cause the chain to jump around.

Get the correct thread bottoming tap and run it through the hole. It may repair enough and then use Loctite thread locker “high strength”. Do this once you are happy with the guide setup.

 

[blacktiger]

Get the correct thread bottoming tap and run it through the hole. It may repair enough and then use Loctite thread locker “high strength”. Do this once you are happy with the guide setup.

I'm extremely happy with the nut and bolt thanks.

 

[Hoochy Glider]

I'm extremely happy with the nut and bolt thanks.

You will be sorry when the crown of that nut strikes you clean on the ankle bone. I’m sure you don’t swear so hey you will he fine.

 

[blacktiger]

You will be sorry when the crown of that nut strikes you clean on the ankle bone. I’m sure you don’t swear so hey you will he fine.

It's miles inside of the crank arms and it's quite well inset into the guide so it maybe sticks out 1~2mm further than the original fixing . AND there's nothing sharp on it. I'm getting more injuries from Nettles, Brambles and the bloody studs on the peddles.