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  1. WatermanJim

    Well, I think that's it for me...

    I agree. I'm tired of hearing about the fantastic power of the avinox while every thread about unlocking the stupid speed limiter is proceeded with urgent warnings. How about a warning before every Avinox page that the bike and the app are sending your personal information to china where they...
  2. WatermanJim

    specialized turbo levo 4 - too much power?

    I kind of regret updating the software because it does have more power than i need 99% of the time, and so i have to turn down the assist to get the feel and battery life i had before. I will say that i loved the extra power when it came to steep climbs and roads in class 3. It is easy and fun...
  3. WatermanJim

    🗞️ Greg's Weekly eMTB Briefing - 27 Apr 2026

    Excellent summary Greg, i like your style. I think you may have made one important mistake with this line. "if you're going to strap a 1,500W-capable Austrian rocket to a carbon frame"...Just so you know, Avinox is a Chinese company and a spin off from DJI the drone manufactuer. So they are all...
  4. WatermanJim

    Specialized Levo 4 battery not detected — app and connector issue?

    Here's what worked for me. Turn bike upside down with battery installed. Take off the bash guard. The battery nest adjustment bolts are underneath. The bash guard bolt also holds the nest so that is tightened last. The nest is held in place on just one side of the frame so you can imagine it...
  5. WatermanJim

    Specialized Levo 4 Auto Shift, Smooth Shift. Why Not?

    No question it is unnecessary, but although a race has never been won based on shifting, i'm sure it has been lost. during hard braking, having it shift down at the same time might be helpful. I find i'm often in the wrong gear in those situations where you cant hang on, steer, brake and shift...
  6. WatermanJim

    Specialized Levo 4 Auto Shift, Smooth Shift. Why Not?

    I'm sure they are working on it. hopefully next year. Although i would like all the auto shift features to play with, i don't think alot of people are asking for it and i dont think it works well enough for serious mountain biking yet. I think to make it work properly the system will need to be...
  7. WatermanJim

    Specialized Levo 4 Firmware Update: 850W, 111Nm, and a Free OTA Power Unlock

    You guys see this on the US website? I imagine there will be another update shortly.
  8. WatermanJim

    Specialized Levo 4 Firmware Update: 850W, 111Nm, and a Free OTA Power Unlock

    I did a short ride and didnt feel any major differences. I do have a noise when the walk mode starts as well, sounds like the sprag clutches winding up. On the other hand, the motor did seem more quiet while riding. Need a longer ride but conditions are terrible around here.
  9. WatermanJim

    Other New Specialized Ebike?

    People hung up on the stock chainstay number so they change it imeadiatly and then wonder why the front feels heavy and is pushing. Lenghening the stays, lowers the BB significantly and steepens the head angle. Sure those guys better riders and i havent tried all the bikes, but not testing it...
  10. WatermanJim

    Local Bike Shop closes it’s doors.

    There is no real money in selling and repairing bikes. My LBS buddy said profit is generated with sales of parts and accessories. Tubes tires t-shirts. and yes hard to beat online shopping with free shipping so that has taken a toll. Trek can't even keep a store open and most my LBS's are part...
  11. WatermanJim

    Specialized Turbo Levo gen 4 Power loss

    Sounds like the typical battery/nest connection problem and wire pinch in the hot shoe cable. There are other threads on this but intermittent power surges is probably the battery nest. They have a new nest but people still having problems so do your best to reseat it carfeully and add...
  12. WatermanJim

    Pinkbike 2025 Field Test-6 Bike Shootout -Which eMTB Jumps, Corners, Climbs, & Descends the Best

    One easy prediction is that the Levo will be dead last, and a bike with the avinox and 600 battery will be first.
  13. WatermanJim

    Levo Gen 3 My Levo is constantly breaking down is this normal ?

    My buddy had big problems with his gen 3 and was relentless on the phone with specialized and got a brand new gen 4 no charge. I have seen specialized help out many people with questionable warrany claims even on second hand bikes so if you get through to the right person they should pull through.
  14. WatermanJim

    Levo Gen 3 My Levo is constantly breaking down is this normal ?

    I think the main problem here is, in general , LBS mechanics don't have the experience or the time to find the problems and fix them correctly the first time. People who have a little problem and dont even try to fix it and take it directly to the shop are asking for more problems. If i relied...
  15. WatermanJim

    Levo Gen 4 Gen 4 Sworks and Non-Sworks New Firmware Coming Soon (Yes, Really !)

    I had a problem with the hot shoe from day one and found the wire was pinched when the motor was installed. I put in a warranty claim back in april and got the hot shoe no problem but the splitter cable took longer and is the hard one to get.
  16. WatermanJim

    Levo Gen 4 Levo Cutting out Issues (Orange Screen of death)

    i have an early one and i dont think it matters. I read on another thread that a guy with a new nest had the same problem. i read about the problem then mine started doing it. when I realigned the nest with the bike upside down and i noticed the bolts are all on one side. not the best design ...
  17. WatermanJim

    Levo Gen 4 Specialized Gen 4 Levo - Official Thread

    I had my battery cut out a few times after not removing it for a few months. Interesting that even with the new cradle there can still be a problem, so i carefully reseated the crade with the bike upside down. I don't like the mounting system with the bolts only on one side and the ability for...
  18. WatermanJim

    Levo Gen 4 Gen 4 Sworks and Non-Sworks New Firmware Coming Soon (Yes, Really !)

    That is 100% wrong smart guy. This type of confident missinformation with no evidence is a major problem in this conversation. Electric Bicycle Use | US Forest Service In fact its the exact opposite. they have openned land to ebikes/ecycles because hunters like to use them.
  19. WatermanJim

    Levo Gen 4 Gen 4 Sworks and Non-Sworks New Firmware Coming Soon (Yes, Really !)

    First of all, you insult all mountain bikers by assuming that just because we are on a potentially faster bike, that we will cease to be courtious trail users and not slow down to an appropriate speed to pass. Why not call out all the people buying amflows and supporting communist china? Why...
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