This doesn't sound correct at all.
what fork? at what travel?
The shock sounds way off too.
Heavyweight looking for suited EMTB
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what fork? at what travel?
The shock sounds way off too.
Supratad
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All as stock 2020 Levo
Fork is RS 35 150mm travel.
Yea that sounds off!
I'm 105kg rider and my shock is on 265psi and my fork is on 123psi to archive the correct sag for my weight!
Yeah. There's absolutely no way on earth 70psi is the correct spring pressure for a 322lb guy riding a 150mm RS 35. Double that would be closer.
Sounds like you have way too little pressure in the shock too
Supratad
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Just been out and checked. Set up doc from shop said 70 and 170, so when I serviced lower legs on weekend I put 70 back in. Just checked sag and it was a little high so with 95psi it seems fine.
Shock however was never at 170. Gauge maxed out so plus 300psi. Sag is at 40% there though, so only losing weight will sort that.
However, bike has performed fine by my standards for last 6 months.
Dunno why bike shop put wrong pressure on forms.
Shock however was never at 170. Gauge maxed out so plus 300psi. Sag is at 40% there though, so only losing weight will sort that.
However, bike has performed fine by my standards for last 6 months.
Dunno why bike shop put wrong pressure on forms.
Serious question: do you ever ride the bike stood up? or down anything vaguely steep?
95psi is still absolutely way off for your weight.
Weighting the front when leant over properly in turns too soft a fork will dive so badly I'd not be surprised if you were thrown off the bike.
Get someone to help you set up your sag with you STOOD on the bike in a neutral position. aim for 20-25% as a starting point.
trust me, your bike will handle way better with decent support from the fork.
At you guys weights. Because stiffer spring rates require greater damping forces to control the rebound, damping may also be a bit of an issue .
Supratad
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Certainly no downhilling. It’s a slow road back to riding. My riding is mostly old school XC but I do stand and crouch in the saddle. As said above, I’ve just been out to set up suspension properly, following the guide video you posted. It feels ok, but I’m not going to be flying over rooty descents like that chap in the video.
No worries. so long as you like how the suspension feels for you and your riding.
But I certainly wouldn't go recommending your preferences to everyone else in your weight range.
But I certainly wouldn't go recommending your preferences to everyone else in your weight range.
Leroidulacanau
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Yes Gary ... I'm living in Antwerp but the Ardennes are not that far ..
For the rest I'm spending a lot of my "free" time (summer/winter) in Les Gets and this not only during the Morzine Harley days when riding on my other full suspension bike 2019 FLHXS. So now you probably understand why FS ... on the other hand ... people call it also mid lifecrisis or/and perhaps I'm mentally impacted by the StayHome virus.
At 58 I still want to give my life (probably) a "last" kick/boost by exiting my sofa and doing a lot of "fun" things.
YT is still using the e*thirteen wheels in fact : E13 E*SPEC RACE CARBON / 29" x 30 mm | 110 x 15 mm / 27,5" x 35 mm | 148 x 12 mm
I'm currently looking at Simplon (like their concept to configurate your bike : Rapcon Pmax - configurator.Simplon Konfigurator), Moustache, YT, Radon, Specialized, Devinci ...
Understand the FR 36 spokes remark. what about DT SWISS ? any suggestion
thanks for your advice
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Supratad
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Well ok but the OP was asking about getting an FS ebike and IME the turbo levo is just about OK for our weight. It might not be bang on and is operating at the edge of its spec but I’d rather he got a bike and got out there rather than spend on a hardtail or be told to lose 25 kg first.No worries. so long as you like how the suspension feels for you and your riding.
But I certainly wouldn't go recommending your preferences to everyone else in your weight range.
Hellfirejack
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I was 135Kg when I got my Turbo Levo Comp and have been dropping off a couple of Kgs a week. I ride over 50kgs a day, mostly road and have gone through a set of tyres, as I live so far away from the hills. But when I do get out to the hills I do a good 6hrs on the bike.
I love it!
As someone who is looking to buy my first emtb in the next few months and weighs in at 150kg I've been doing a bit of research and speaking to brand reps as well as dealers and they have all given me the same advice "buy a hardtail and then if you find you get down to the circa 310-320lb range look to switch to a full susser if you feel the need to. For my riding, general cross country i doubt i'll bother. I have whittled my choices down the either a Trek Powerfly 7 or a Cube Reaction SLT 625 both are rated for riders up to 150kg but i believe this is more due to the forks than anything else.
That's absolutely awesome mate!
Long may your good health continue.
Shane(NZ)
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?Supratad
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Maybe they wrote it that way in the handbook to make me feel better.
"What did you set the shock at for this guy? "
"Dunno, it was off the f***** scale"
"I'll put 170, we want him to come back when he breaks it"
Supratad
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That 9230m of climb was hard won then.
Joeri
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Giant Reign E+. rider weight max 156 kilo
I have to say Pedal Assit Ebikes, EMTB or not, are a great way for someone who hasn't done much activity to get fit and healthy, and by that I dont mean getting ripped or anything, but getting yourself back on track.
Aside from the physical benefits, and being able to tailor the assist levels to get the most out of your efforts, just getting out on a bike and into the fresh air, and exploring, has huge mental benefits - throughout my whole life since I could ride a bike, it has been my number one way of relieving stress, parking day to day worries, and clearing my head.
As much as I love mountain biking, I think I love the time and space that being on any bike gives me most
Aside from the physical benefits, and being able to tailor the assist levels to get the most out of your efforts, just getting out on a bike and into the fresh air, and exploring, has huge mental benefits - throughout my whole life since I could ride a bike, it has been my number one way of relieving stress, parking day to day worries, and clearing my head.
As much as I love mountain biking, I think I love the time and space that being on any bike gives me most
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What did you end up with @Leroidulacanau?
I’m in the same spot at the moment and there’s a tonne of these kinds of threads with no conclusion.
At the moment after doing some research and speaking to a couple of local bike shops, I’m looking at a Kenevo Expert myself with a couple of upgrades. LBS suggested upgrading the rear shock to a Fox Float X2, but I’m also looking at upgrading to 220mm discs with stronger Spank wheels and stronger tubeless tyres. There’s very little definitive info online in terms of what you must upgrade. I’m fully prepared to service the thing more regularly or accept that consumables like tyres and brakes will wear out faster - small price to pay for getting out there, getting some exercise and enjoying myself.
Even though we’re over the stated weight limit for the Kenevo, local dealer assures me that Specialized won’t leave me in the lurch, plus being alloy I can get the frame repaired If necessary.
I haven’t ridden a MTB in many years, most recently riding a full carbon frame analogue roady which has had no issues with my weight. Now after a couple of years battling chronic fatigue, I like the idea of an eMTB as a way to get back to exercise and riding without overdoing it.
I’m in the same spot at the moment and there’s a tonne of these kinds of threads with no conclusion.
At the moment after doing some research and speaking to a couple of local bike shops, I’m looking at a Kenevo Expert myself with a couple of upgrades. LBS suggested upgrading the rear shock to a Fox Float X2, but I’m also looking at upgrading to 220mm discs with stronger Spank wheels and stronger tubeless tyres. There’s very little definitive info online in terms of what you must upgrade. I’m fully prepared to service the thing more regularly or accept that consumables like tyres and brakes will wear out faster - small price to pay for getting out there, getting some exercise and enjoying myself.
Even though we’re over the stated weight limit for the Kenevo, local dealer assures me that Specialized won’t leave me in the lurch, plus being alloy I can get the frame repaired If necessary.
I haven’t ridden a MTB in many years, most recently riding a full carbon frame analogue roady which has had no issues with my weight. Now after a couple of years battling chronic fatigue, I like the idea of an eMTB as a way to get back to exercise and riding without overdoing it.
I rode a Levo 19 at 1.95m and 185kgs, exceeding all sag limits but comfortable rides and drops. Since Corona 5000kms further and 40 kgs lighter so currently at 145 kg and now within all sag limits doing mild downhill and 1 meter drops. The bike has not failed on me so happy and healthier customer ( still some road to go).
Look at merida aluminium framed bike. They come standard 36 rear, 32 front - one of the things I appreciate about them.
Thanks, exactly what I was looking for. Did you make any changes? Was it a carbon or ally Levi?
Alloy. It still boggles my mind how sturdy the bike and all components are. 145/150kgs puts the rear suspension right at the edge of the saglimit with 320 bars - front suspension not an issue at all.
As a treat this christmas I bought myself Hope wheels with fortus 3 rims, but the stock ones also survived the WorldCup circuit at Houffalize/Belgium.
Brilliant thanks very much. All depends on how hard on the gear you are I guess, not all about mass.
Leroidulacanau
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at the end is was between YT decoy and BH. I've bought the YT Decoy ... although BH score better on supported weight 160 kg vs 150 kg is was the subjective element of look that made my decision in favour for YT decoy
Be carefull with dealers "saying ... won't leave me ... " will they put it on paper ? Guess not ...
btw ... the decoy survided Les Gets ... so did I ;-)
Yeah I know what you mean, but at least if it’s alloy frame I can get any frame issues sorted myself worst case scenario.
glad you’re enjoying your decoy!
They can support it no problems. And I want something I’ll enjoy riding, not some cheap bike I’ll hate using. Plus they have weight limits too...
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