Recent content by Semmelrocc

Anyone looking for a replacement or spare dropper post for their Specialized Levo or other bike with a 34.9 mm seat post diameter can currently get a Limotec A1m with 150 or 170 mm for just 20 € at bike-discount.de! I ordered one last month and am very happy with it, despite it being a bit...

I recently installed a new Limotec Alpha A1m dropper post along with the Levo’s original Specialized Bridge Comp saddle. While I still prefer my SQlab saddle (which is now on the other bike), this one is less bulky and will undoubtedly be more suitable for trail riding compared to the old one...

It's not my own pic, but this is what it looks like:

For the past year or so, I’ve been contemplating acquiring another bike for family tours with our kids’ trailer. I had realized that a Levo SL isn’t the most suitable option for towing. This month, while browsing through my favorite ‚OBS‘ websites, I stumbled upon a special offer that I...

On Monday I tried to replace my shifter cable and (broken) hose. Ended up fitting Eagle GX AXS shifter and derailleur on Wednesday.

I've been using SRAM's Eagle Chains from NX up to XX1. My average mileage is 2-3.000 km. Usually a cassette lasts a bit longer than a chain but it happened before that I had to exchange a chain prematurely because (a gear on) the cassette was toast. If you ride a lot in mud and wet conditions I...

Finally, I have my Levo SL back from the dealer after a shock and fork maintenance. I took the chance to add 10 mm to the Lyrik, so the bike is now 160/150 mm. I’m excited to get on the trails as soon as possible. I also replaced the axles and bushings on my DMR V12 pedals and the rear Guide RE...

Visited my LBS yesterday and was happy to see the new Gen 4 "in person". Had the opportunity to do a small test ride on a S4 S-Works model. Bike looks great, better than previous generations imo. You need to get used to the new motor control switch on the handle bar. The weight was no problem...

Looks great at first sight. No chunky motor any more.

Frosty view yesterday morning on my way home from the bakery.

+10 mm upgrade for my Levo SL's Lyrik forks. This will be my christmas present to myself and the bike's only upgrade for a while. Am really curious on how 160/150mm will feel on the Gen1.

New Genie shock-equipped Levo SL are now in store. Apparently all models get it, from the alloy version up to the S-Works. And they have gotten unusually generous: even the entry-level model is equipped with SRAM GX and X01 components as well as the new Maven brakes. Btw, the now old 2024...

No shifting problems whatsoever. I must have been extremely lucky or SRAM derailleurs are more robust than expected.

Added some personal finish to my derailleur last week after slipping on a wet wooden bridge and doing an almost complete u-turn. I don't know how, but the mech survived despite sliding over rocks at ~10-15 mph. Just scratches and bruises (just like the scratches and phone imprint on my upper leg...

Did this to my wife's ebike last weekend: new front tyre Conti Ruban (getting the original Veetyre off the 35 mm rim was a total PITA) and the notorious rear mud guard – in this case by Unleazhed, with coloured decals.