I actually quite liked the traction from the specialized tires, it was just that they were too flimsy for aggressive riding. The new compounds that they use are quite good. I actually like the new Butcher better than the DHF that I’ve ran in the past. I’m sure if I had their Enduro casings I...
Yup running the stock wheels. I dented the rear wheel within a few rides, my fault really as I should have taken the trail tires off immediately. As far as the steel freehub, yes Spank has a hub with a steel freehub. As far as purchasing just a freehub from Spank, that I’m not sure about. Not...
So far so good with the aluminum freehub on my Levo, but I will definitely replace it with a steel one eventually. The chain been another story though.
I really like the look and reviews of Spank wheels and hubs. Great value with a strong build. They also have a emtb specific rear hub that has a steel free hub, nice. Also like the vibrocore tech they use. Going to try them when I finally destroy the stock wheels.
I contacted Specialized to ask what chain they recommend for the turbo Levo, and they said either a SRAM XX1 or KMC e12 turbo. After looking at both, I ordered the KMC. The KMC claims up to 7500 km’s and boasts unmatched strength. We’ll see about that. I found out that the GX chain isn’t a...
That’s really sucks. Did you not have a chain break? I used the chain break that comes with the Levo in the steer tube to repair it on the trail. Chain break, tube with basic tools are a must have when riding.
Well, just snapped my GX chain today. I was standing up and pedalling into a jump when it the links snapped in two. Of course the bike was sent into an out of control sideways joyride where I injured both my ankles as well Lol. Anyways, time for a new chain. Still don’t know what the...
I wish there was more range as well, but I can usually get 3500-4000 feet of fairly steep climbing from the 700 wh battery and by then I’m to tired to ride any more. That’s about three times the distance compared to when I was riding an analog bike. If I rode more cross country then a larger...