Awesome stuff! Is that a 2022 Pro model?
Levo Gen 3 Official Specialized Gen 3 2022 Levo Megathread!
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Ou812
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It could be either a 2022 or a 2023, I have a 22 and my mate has a 23. They’re the exact same bike. The Pro hasn’t had any updates yet.
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Ou812
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Because Spesh didn’t make any changes to the Pro and released the same bike as a 2023. Probably did because they had a warehouse full of pros leftoverHow is your's mate bike a 2023 model when it is exactly the same as 2022?
The Pro is the only model that hasn’t had any minor updates yet. All the other models had colour and slight spec updates. The 2023 expert is offered in new colours, the X2 is now the elite version and it has GX AXS. It’s probably the model I would buy if I were buying new.
Yeah, my point was that Pro is still a 2022 model, even if it is being sold now.
Even specialized says it's a 2022 model: Product Compare | Specialized.com
Even specialized says it's a 2022 model: Product Compare | Specialized.com
Because Spesh didn’t make any changes to the Pro and released the same bike as a 2023. Probably did because they had a warehouse full of pros leftover
Looks like the 2023 Levo Expert hasn't hit the UK site yet (it's on the US one), not that I want to really spend £10k on it
Ou812
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You can pick up the 22 expert for £8k, maybe even less if you shop around. IMO, the 2023 updates aren’t worth the extra £2k. If I were doing it all over again I would buy the comp carbon and upgrade it. I’ve swapped so much stuff off my bike that there’s not much of “Pro” left.Looks like the 2023 Levo Expert hasn't hit the UK site yet (it's on the US one), not that I want to really spend £10k on it
I found one easy way to simulate this "disengage motor click". I turned my bike on the saddle/stirring bar, then switch on the bike, then press "walk assist" button. The motor starts turning the wheel, all so far fine. After button release the motor switches off and generates this "click". If the bike is Off, i did not manage to generate this "click". By regular pedaling i have ca. 0,5sec long overrun with the "click" just after.
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beutelfuchs
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Go ride it. The engine will break soon enough and, so god wants, the next one will have an issue you feel more comfortable with
Ou812
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It’s the standard mount
Strange noise from the motor. Any ideas what would cause this? Its not drive train, it only happens when the motor on.
In the video the sounds is like a "tick tick tick, but in person its a deep gravely click click sound.
Levo Motor Rattle
In the video the sounds is like a "tick tick tick, but in person its a deep gravely click click sound.
Levo Motor Rattle
brigcampbell
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Comp alloy guy here.
I run about 28-30 and I'm about 200lbs all loaded up.
I also run about 255psi on the shock.
Works for me.
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This works pretty well.
My riding weight is about 190lbs. 22.5 front, 27.5 rear with stock alloy wheels/tires on Expert.
ebikerider
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Don't be afraid to experiment mate. Depends on your tyre casing, if you run an insert/s, your terrain and how how fast you are etc. You could get away with 23/25 with sturdy tyres and an insert if you can pick lines well.
I made few videos demonstrating this Clack noise.
The first using walk assist:
youtube.com
The second with a bike switched off, just by moving spider forward/back
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@Bearing Man:
what is your expert opinion, will the motor die soon?
The first using walk assist:
Specialized Levo Gen 3 2022 Motor klackern
Strange clicking noise, was not present by a new bike. Now ca 100km on the clock.
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The second with a bike switched off, just by moving spider forward/back
Specialized Levo Gen 3 2022 Motor klackern
Strange clicking noise, was not present by a new bike. Now ca 100km on the clock.
youtube.com
@Bearing Man:
what is your expert opinion, will the motor die soon?
Moe Ped
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New wheels for my gen3
www.pinkbike.com
We Are One Announces New Convergence Carbon Rims & Wheels - Pinkbike
The rims are said to be 32% stronger than We Are One's own Union 29 rims.
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etoni
E*POWAH Elite
coil charged, front marzocchi Z1 170, rear Öhlins ttx22. 178cm S3, perfect.
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These will be my next wheels/350 hubs once I upgrade from the alloy Roval on my Expert.New wheels for my gen3
We Are One Announces New Convergence Carbon Rims & Wheels - Pinkbike
The rims are said to be 32% stronger than We Are One's own Union 29 rims.
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Decided to try 25 / 27 psi and was better but still not awesome, also think the stock tires are not the nicest.
I feel like I am a beginner rider again, this emtb thing takes a bit of learning to get used to.
I was finding I was always in the wrong gear and then was making sure I was always in the right gear and I was changing gears a lot more than on my normal enduro.
But had a great ride, 43kms and 1150m of elevation
here is a pic,
I feel like I am a beginner rider again, this emtb thing takes a bit of learning to get used to.
I was finding I was always in the wrong gear and then was making sure I was always in the right gear and I was changing gears a lot more than on my normal enduro.
But had a great ride, 43kms and 1150m of elevation
here is a pic,
brigcampbell
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Yes, this is normal. The focus on a constant, relatively high, cadence is important to motor life expectancy.
So the faster you pedal the longer the motor will last ??
brigcampbell
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YesSo the faster you pedal the longer the motor will last ??
I think Spesh recommends 80+ as ideal
brigcampbell
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This just sounds like the sprag clutch bearings doing their thing to me.I made few videos demonstrating this Clack noise.
The first using walk assist:
Specialized Levo Gen 3 2022 Motor klackern
Strange clicking noise, was not present by a new bike. Now ca 100km on the clock.
The second with a bike switched off, just by moving spider forward/back
Specialized Levo Gen 3 2022 Motor klackern
Strange clicking noise, was not present by a new bike. Now ca 100km on the clock.
@Bearing Man:
what is your expert opinion, will the motor die soon?
High cadence is only recommended for fitness benefit as shown in the video you posted. It makes little difference to motor longevity if you are pedaling fast or slow.
Due to the way that the power is delivered, the motor will run a little more efficiently at high cadence as most torque is produced at very low cadence. This is why this motor feels so strong as you first set off, but can feel a little weak when you are spinning out up hill.
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