Recent content by zirkel

Upgrading my 4-season old Levo SL. Looking for a MID-weight AM bike with increased power and battery life. Have it narrowed down to two. Which would you choose and WHY? Yeti MTE C2 90 build $9850 44.3 lbs TQ HPR 60 580 Wh battery Fox Performance 36 160mm Fox Performance Float X 145 mm Eagle...

Any issues with battery life on the SL/AM? 400 Wh seems like weak sauce compared to other offerings? I can't complete a 2-hour ride on my Levo SL with adding a hefty range extender.

Post Sea Otter: Anyone observe any changes to battery size, motor, or component spec to the SL-AM for 2026?

Coming off 4 seasons on a Levo SL, and looking for a replacement. I'm 5'9" 160 lbs, an old guy with 40 years MTB experience. I am NOT an aggressive rider, NOT looking for a shuttle bike, but rather tend towards 3-hour backcountry rides, built/flow trails, long climbs to a view AND having FUN...

As a general rule, is it better to use DH sidewalls for emtb tires (Trail/AM bike) vs Trail sidewalls? And what about mixing DH sidewall (rear) and Trail sidewall (front)? Or using Trail sidewalls (front and rear) but with a tire insert in the rear. Is there a consensus here? Thanks!