Levo SL Gen 1 Which fork are you running on your Levo SL?

[nobbyq]

just put factory fox 36 grip 2 on , hate to say they feel no where as good as the lyrik , might go back

 

[DarrenCC]

just put factory fox 36 grip 2 on , hate to say they feel no where as good as the lyrik , might go back

Price and availability is a large issue, the 36 isn’t an option for me. The lyrik sounds tempting but the mezzer pro is cheaper

 

[MBag85]

Lyrik ultimate 160mm 51mm offset. Rode a friends with the fox 36 and just didn't like the feel and we had to put max psi in to get 34%sag.. I was 240lbs geared.

 

[danf72]

Went from the Fox 34 performance to a Zeb Ultimate. Now running Fox factory 36 which for me is the sweet spot. What I would say is Rockshox are so much easier to setup but once you get the Fox dialed in they are amazing.

For reference the Zeb is a monster and if riding bike parks and downhill it's the way to go. I'm mostly riding local trails and the 36 is much more suited. At least I feel I'm getting nearer the limits whereas the Zeb it was more like 50%.

Ultimately they are all great forks at this price range but I'm a sucker for gold...

 

[Ribinrobin]

put my fox 36 on off my trail bike didnt really notice much difference so have gone back to the stock fork. I like how rowdy the bike is in the standard set up makes a exciting ride.

 

[DarrenCC]

I’m not a fan of the 34 so far, struggling to find a balance of support and suppleness. It’s either too chattery or too divey.

 

[gbarfoot]

Just installed a marzocchi Z1 coil, 44mm and 160mm travel....had it on my giant but swapped it over to the SL....it's fantastic.

 

[Hitorogoshi]

I’m not a fan of the 34 so far, struggling to find a balance of support and suppleness. It’s either too chattery or too divey.

sounds like you need to get it dialed in more?

try these settings by MArshall Mullen, he knows the SL and FP Levo very well.

 

[rsmagee]

Just installed a marzocchi Z1 coil, 44mm and 160mm travel....had it on my giant but swapped it over to the SL....it's fantastic.

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Oh snap! The Z1 is so good, very happy with mine

 

[DarrenCC]

sounds like you need to get it dialed in more?

try these settings by MArshall Mullen, he knows the SL and FP Levo very well.

Nothing earth shattering in the video, it’s basic set up advice. I just don’t rate the 34 at 150mm travel on a heavy bike. I’m in the process of selling my SL and getting a burlier bike, let’s see how long it takes for me to be pining for it ?

 

[Hitorogoshi]

Nothing earth shattering in the video, it’s basic set up advice. I just don’t rate the 34 at 150mm travel on a heavy bike. I’m in the process of selling my SL and getting a burlier bike, let’s see how long it takes for me to be pining for it ?

Never said it was earth shattering advice. The information about speeding up the front and slowing the rear is good advice and relevant to this thread. The 34 was never going to be great, but you knew that before buying the bike didn't ya

 

[gbarfoot]

Oh snap! The Z1 is so good, very happy with mine View attachment 60724

Your post on FB made me swap it over on mine....and the matte red decals and frame are almost a direct match, so it's like they were made for each other.

 

[DarrenCC]

Never said it was earth shattering advice. The information about speeding up the front and slowing the rear is good advice and relevant to this thread. The 34 was never going to be great, but you knew that before buying the bike didn't ya

You know, I really wanted it to be better and I tried to like it…I’m not really a particular brand fan but my last fork, Pike with all bells and whistles, was sooo much better and nicer to service and work on. That said, my son loves his 36 so maybe things balance out there somewhere.

 

[Hitorogoshi]

You know, I really wanted it to be better and I tried to like it…I’m not really a particular brand fan but my last fork, Pike with all bells and whistles, was sooo much better and nicer to service and work on. That said, my son loves his 36 so maybe things balance out there somewhere.

The 34 for me is really meh mate. On a rocky trail I get the worst trail chatter and arm pump. It doesn't handle small bumps well at all. Coming off a Lyrik Ultimate this fork feels VERY entry level. I'm gonna get rid of it as soon as I get some more cash.

 

[St4nley]

Seriously thinking of buying an Sl to run along side of my Rail, I have fox 36 grip 2 in 27.5 and wheels so was thinking of increasing the 36 to 170mm giving same A to C as a 150mm 29er fox 34 and changing the Sl to full 27.5.

Anyone see any issues, advice welcome, apart from warranty issues.

cheers.

 

[boBE]

I run 27.5 at both ends on my SL, (with the original fork). Works great, no need for more travel so far.