OnEdge
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I heard the they had bugs still in the OTA update method and that it could even be February before they have the update ready to release
Levo Gen 4 Gen 4 Sworks and Non-Sworks New Firmware Coming Soon (Yes, Really !)
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Adasb
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That’s what I heard too
First day of January (and a federal holiday) and this guy’s saying “still no news.”
Exactly. I’d probably call Specialized reckless if they dropped a major update while everyone is off for the holidays. They’re obviously not that stupid though.
Georgedukesa
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Georgedukesa
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Yup you absolutely right , really would have been stupid to release it on the first day of the year and surprise all the Levo Gen 4 riders with an amazing upgrade you absolutely right they don’t have the know how to schedule the release automatically and have to be there to do it (shame no IT know how) yup who would have thought they would of tried to do such a cool release Day 1 of month 1 for a major Firmware update sheeeeesssss what was I thinking
It won't change it's definitely week 4 not earlier or later.
Patience is a virtue.
Patience is a virtue.
Not 4 weeks but week number 4. ( Between 19 and 25) of January.
I’ve made a career working for manufacturers of consumer brands and understand their thinking. You need to remind yourself that companies are not autonomous and it’s actual humans with lives that make them work.
Even if this firmware launch goes perfectly (not a given), there will be additional customer support inquiries. It would be reckless and inconsiderate to schedule this to happen when staff is limited due to the holidays. Additionally your concept of syncing the launch with a holiday isn’t very appealing. Logistics aside; from a marketing perspective if I’m the brand manager I wouldn’t choose that route.
sethimus
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stop asking the same question over and over again.
NOBODY KNOWS WHEN IT IS COMING, ELSE WE WOULD HAVE THE INFORMATION IN THIS THREAD ALREADY
RickBullotta
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The software update will add 10mm of rear travel and will remove approximately 412 grams of weight from the overall bike.
I heard it will also remove the side door and put it underneath the bike but only on the s works models
Ipadz has been banned from the thread for endless repetition. Their posts have also been erased, though we're happy to put them all together in one post if anyone has severe memory issues and can't remember the question.
For those people : We're happy to put them all together in one post if anyone has severe memory issues and can't remember the question.
@RickBullotta @Ribinrobin thanks for finally adding some useful information to the thread, you both have a Gold "No Ban" Pass for services to the Specialized EMTB community.
For those people : We're happy to put them all together in one post if anyone has severe memory issues and can't remember the question.
@RickBullotta @Ribinrobin thanks for finally adding some useful information to the thread, you both have a Gold "No Ban" Pass for services to the Specialized EMTB community.
pwiles1968
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I find it hard to understand how people think more power is bad it used battery faster yes but that is not a failure condition it’s like saying a Ferrari has a fault Because it uses fuel faster than a fiesta 
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Yes it used more battery but it’s also getting you up the hill faster or with less effort or both, I would like to see someone on a 500w G3 stay up with someone on a G4 in turbo and then see who’s battery is flat first, I know I bought my Levo after trying to keep up with another Levo on my 22 Giant.
, Yes it used more battery but it’s also getting you up the hill faster or with less effort or both, I would like to see someone on a 500w G3 stay up with someone on a G4 in turbo and then see who’s battery is flat first, I know I bought my Levo after trying to keep up with another Levo on my 22 Giant
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For local activities indeed not an issue, but... depending on objectives and intended use, efficiency can be sort of a big deal if you explore areas that are remote and require range. I guess it is a factor of how much distance and altitute are required for a round trip. Getting back from the backcountry adventure is a primary concern and could present a "failure condition".
Georgedukesa
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I think if you plan a big ride make sure you use the correct power getting where you going
Test ride in different power modes what type of distance you get using turbo or eco , funny thing is my friend has a Levo alloy and he will ride in trail at 65% and I’m riding in Turbo doing all types of extra stuff but when we stop and check battery percentage they are reasonably close to each other (he just cruises the b lines ) and our mileage is similar , wonder if the 0-100 mode will make a big difference to the performance with regards to distance using more power less torque or what ever it is
What are your body weights, is he heavier? His responsiveness and shuttle setting could have an impact also.
Also what does 65% translate to? As in what ease and power setting on the app. You could have your power set to 65% and have ease at 100% which could still result in a lot of battery drain.
Georgedukesa
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pwiles1968
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No having more power available does not mean you have to use it set levels lower so power use is same as the current software and you will get same distance
It’s not a hard concept.PeterHenric
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This. People upset about Specialized upping the power don’t seem to realize it is all customizable. All you have to do is lower the setting a little bit assuming the new power automatically gets implemented. Maybe they will do it so the current levels stay the same and you have the Ability to increase from base?No having more power available does not mean you have to use it set levels lower so power use is same as the current software and you will get same distance
AussieRuss
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Its just like on the amflow. Turn it up & burn through the battery faster. There is no way around it. You increase watts per hour & you burn through more watts per hour.
DuncanDoughnuts
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Agreed ...if you dont like it ..dont use it.
Just like the new bosh update....you dont have to use the full 750w if you dont want to .
Definitely this month.
I guess I look at range from an efficiency perspective for the riding that I do. Would for example, a less efficent powertrain than a comparable motor battery system set to higher power settings, highlight its efficiency or lack there of.No having more power available does not mean you have to use it set levels lower so power use is same as the current software and you will get same distance
DuncanDoughnuts
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You think the gen4 is not that efficient?
I think it’s comparable to the gen3
Again more power means more battery.
Put the gen3 and gen4 in the same power modes and they use about the same battery
Georgedukesa
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They have updated the release date of the software update to run on the 29 Fed ‘26
9 am CET whooop whooop sorry have to wait a little longer
9 am CET whooop whooop sorry have to wait a little longer
Where did you see that or are you just pulling our legs?They have updated the release date of the software update to run on the 29 Fed ‘26
9 am CET whooop whooop sorry have to wait a little longer
It’s bs. There’s no February 29 this year.
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