4 years using Quadlock mounts. IMO best out there. I have used the other Quadlock motorcycle mounts too which depending on your handlebars works well. I see you have a Levo so I will show you how I have my phone mount setup on my Levo. Mounting next to the stem protects the phone. I do have a...
How much do you weigh when riding? 200lbs is the max. I am at 200lbs and blow through the shock X2 travel if I am riding hard. I like the feel over the stock link the bike soaks up the hits. Only problem is I am at 300 psi on the shock pressure at 30% sag. Recommended pressure is whatever gets...
I have been riding with the cascade link (standard) for 6 months on my 2022 Levo Expert. It has the Fox Float X2. I am 200 lbs when riding and I have to pump the air pressure to 300 psi to get 30% sag. 1 Token. Depending on your riding weight 200lbs is the max weight with the cascade link. The...
No rubbing of chain guide with good clearance. The extra time it takes to grind down the guide may not be worth it for some. For us that like to make modifications it was nice to make it work.
Hope on Their New Tech 4 Brakes & Sweating the Details (Ep.122)
June 16, 2022 by David Golay
https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/hope-on-their-new-tech-4-brakes-sweating-the-details-ep-122
It’s a learning curve as the brakes are much stronger. Ride today was going great until it was cut short the front brake lost power. Needs another bleed. Just to compare the SRam RS brakes with the Hope T4V4 is easy. The SRam RS is a good trail brake and the T4V4 is a good Enduro - Downhill...
I already freed the stuck piston. Pumped the lever while 3 pistons were held back. Added slick honey to the pistons and all good now. Have already switched to the Hope brakes this week.
Rear Brakes installed:
Notes: Brake hose was easy to install through the frame. Did a reverse bleed on both front and rear. Next will bed in the brakes before hitting the trails for a real test.
Front brakes are installed. Notes: Used my digital torque wrench to tighten all the bolts. I cut 8 inches or 20cm off the hose length. Routed the hose and retightened the hose fittings. Did the lever flipping did not see any bubbles so put the top cover back on. Installed the Matchmaker for the...
Decided to switch out the stock Specialized Levo SRam Code RS brakes for Hope T4 V4. I wanted to document my parts list and share it with the forum. I want to keep the SRam Matchmaker shifter and dropper lever. The brake color part listed is for Black/Black. Pictures will come after I finish...
My 2022 Levo Expert with Code brakes and calipers had 1 of the 4 pistons stick on the front. I spent an hour trying to get it to work again. Braking with 3 pistons was causing wear more on one side of the pad. Considered taking it in under warranty for 1 week diag then 1 week wait for part and...
I wanted to share my experience with SpeedBox 3.0 B. and the service. SpeedBox support kept trying to answer all my questions so for that they get 5 stars. The reseller ebiketuner also worked with me on getting the issues resolved so for that 5 stars. I am very happy with the service.
The...
Size is S4 - 2022 Levo Expert. I thought the Specialized rear shock Fox Float x2 stroke came with 52.5mm stroke. Now I see I was wrong. I have the 55mm stroke in my S4. With Cascade Link I changed shock pressure for 16.5mm sag (30%) which for me is 295psi.
I played around with the Specialized...
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Levo size S4 has 55mm stroke. 30% of that is 16.5mm
Cascade Link changes that calculation. Add 10mm for 65mm stroke. 19.5mm for 30%
290psi gets me 16mm SAG if I run less pressure (280psi) Shockwiz tells me to add air. I did the calibration twice.
Tonight I went for a ride at my local...
I have the Levo Fox Float X2 settings as follows. Still have to test.
Old air pressure 272psi for 15mm or 30% sag before the Cascade Link.
Added the Cascade Link and now the pressure changed from 272 psi to 290 psi. I am at 16mm sag.
I am 215lb loaded up and think if I weighed any more I may...