22 Gen 3 Levo - The cleaned posts.

[Rob Rides EMTB]

MODERATOR : Parallel thread created to move posts which aren't directly appropriate to the GEN3 Levo thread so the main thread isn't cluttered for future readers. Apologies to anyone who who thinks their post was important. It might be, it was just not judged relevant to the main thread. This thread will not be deleted so your posts will continue to exist. First and second posts have been duplicated to here so it makes some sense to anyone reading it.


What a bike!!

 

[thecremeegg]

I should hope so for that price!

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I think we can get one thing said, ITS A LOT OF MONEY!! There, I said it for everyone!

But the bike is sick.

Moderator Edit :

Bike relevant information.

Size Guide :

Specs :

22 Pro (£10,750) and 22 S-Works (£13,000) models. 22 Expert (£8750) model expected (unconfirmed) June/July 2021.

Reference pricing :

21 S-Works (£12,500). 21 Expert Carbon (£8500). 21 Comp (£6300). 21 Base (£4800)
20 S-Works (£9,999). 20 Expert Carbon (£7249). 20 Comp (£5499). 20 Base (£4249)

BB Height Low , Chainstay 447, BB Height 342-348 (size dependant/headset cup dependant)
BB Height High , Chainstay 441, BB Height 349-354 (size dependant/headset cup dependant)

Max Seat post insertion S1-210, S2-220, S3-240, S4-255, S5-275, S6-295mm

Seat Tube : 34.9mm shimmed to 30.9mm.

Rear shock : Custom Float X2
Part number: 979-63-010
Short ID: D9MP
Description: 2021, FLOAT X2, F-S, K, 2pos-Adj, Specialized, Levo F1, 210, 55, CL002, JCR010, Rezi CM, SBC S08 Dream Silver Satin/SBC W03 Metallic White, Neutral Logo, N/M

Battery : M2 700wh battery with new Gen3 "bash guard" housing the aqua (© Zim) door. Different "Packing Bung" at the top of the battery to accommodate the different frame shape - sold complete as the M3.

Rosenberger plug seals are treated with "Nyogel" Synthetic silicone lubricating grease - DO NOT get this on the plug connections if you re-treat as it's none conductive.

Mastermind TCU V1. - Backwards compatible Levo/Kenevo/SL. Not available for purchase at launch due to supply issues.

Mastermind TCU Configuration and problem solving :

Other - Mastermind (TCU 2) "How to" guides

The New TCU is here. I was going to try to grab video sections and take screen prints, but I've just found these which make a perfect thread start. These are all really short and clear, so even if you have the attention span of a goldfish like me, they're all watchable in a couple of minutes...

www.emtbforums.com

Motor : Specialized/Brose 2.2 - Backwards compatible. 2.1 motor with all the incremental upgrades to firmware, sprag, bearings and a new belt for the 2.2

Frameset Only : £6500. The frame comes with:

• 2.2 Brose Motor
• 700wh Battery
• Handlebar Controller
• Mastermind TCU
• Float X2 shock and
• CRANK SET, PRAXIX,
• 160MM CARBON ARMS ,
• BCD 104MM SPIDER,
• AND A SRAM CR EAGLE 34T CHAINRING

More info taken from @knut7 Youtube : EMTB Videos & Gen3 Review :

 

[thecremeegg]

Yea it can be as sick as you like, but it's a joke of a price and you'd have to be NUTS to pay it. Just buy a £5-6k bike that will be 99% as good hah

 

[Miket775]

Its a lot of money - but it is nice to see that Specialized UK have offered a frame only option

 

[tacoma22]

So how about backwards compatibility? Battery fit? Motor? Need the new tcu to make it work?

 

[Wolfgang]

Fair play to my local shop letting me know it was only the expensive models coming in March. Any news when the comp model will be released?

 

[Doomanic]

Its a lot of money - but it is nice to see that Specialized UK have offered a frame only option

Yeah, for £6500....

SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS STERLING.

Feck. Me. Ragged!

 

[leix_toffee]

Way out of my price range, will be interesting to see prices of the base and comp

 

[coderdan]

Hmm I wonder if the new TCU will be compatible with 2020 models for those who want a fancier display(Assuming it doesn't cost a fortune)

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Regarding Frameset:

£6500

The frame comes with:

• Float X2 shock and
• CRANK SET, PRAXIX,
• 160MM CARBON ARMS ,
• BCD 104MM SPIDER,
• AND A SRAM CR EAGLE 34T CHAINRING

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Hmm I wonder if the new TCU will be compatible with 2020 models for those who want a fancier display(Assuming it doesn't cost a fortune)

Technically yes but they wont be selling it as a separate accessory as far as I know.

 

[Pyr0]

Is it april fools already?
What a bike... what a price
nope.
But then I don't think i'm the target consumer for this model anyway

 

[Doomanic]

I see from the spec sheet that the seat tube is down to 30.9 from 34.9 so all those folks who bought ASX droppers for their 2019/20/21 Levo won't be able to move them over.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I see from the spec sheet that the seat tube is down to 30.9 from 34.9 so all those folks who bought ASX droppers for their 2019/20/21 Levo won't be able to move them over.

Pretty sure its a 34.9 with a 30.9 shimmed.

 

[grim007]

Looks awesome.
Will get the Comp version in a year when its released and better priced.
For now my 2020 Comp will do the job

 

[Doomanic]

Pretty sure its a 34.9 with a 30.9 shimmed.

Fukin' weight weenies...

 

[Istari]

Overall package seem nice and capable, but there is nothing in this bike which you couldn’t get elswere for less money. Too little changes for too much money. I thought there would be some innovative features.

 

[stevessub]

is there going to be a cheaper ali comp version

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Overall package seem nice and capable, but there is nothing in this bike which you couldn’t get elswere for less money. Too little changes for too much money. I thought there would be some innovative features.

Where?

 

[Miket775]

Regarding Frameset:

£6500

The frame comes with:

• Float X2 shock and
• CRANK SET, PRAXIX,
• 160MM CARBON ARMS ,
• BCD 104MM SPIDER,
• AND A SRAM CR EAGLE 34T CHAINRING

Just been back on the site and they've taken the frame only off the site...

 

[ggx]

Aldo can ride wonderful as reported, I see some downsides. Same look /frame.
The bulkier motor starts to look outdated. Pornograf$c pr$ce$ ? for the 2.2 motor/system. I could by a transalp or a ticket to mars ?.
But I´m on the Lotto

 

[stevessub]

The price is over engineered never mind the bike, 13k for a bike, you need your head examined paying that much, what the hell was specialized thinking.

 

[Andy__C]

Not making excuses, but the last S-Works was £12.5k...... Its the S-Works.

Did I see that the Expert was £8k? That's still a little punchy but the 2019 Expert was £7800.

All of the above is a lot to spend on a bike. You don't (or I don't) see that many S-Works around. I live in South Wales though.

 

[ggx]

Hope that kind of price cover´s motor and frame lifetime warranty ?

 

[stevessub]

for 13k id rather have a new rolex watch knowing Ill make money after owning it 2 years

 

[Troutwrestler]

How different is the 2.2 motor from the "upgraded" 2.1? It has a very similar form, and looks like it might be retro-fittable to 2019-2021 models.

 

[chrismechmaster]

Will this NEW motor fit into the 2020 gen 2 versions ?

 

[tacoma22]

How different is the 2.2 motor from the "upgraded" 2.1? It has a very similar form, and looks like it might be retro-fittable to 2019-2021 models.

Good question. On the specialized website it shows 2.2 motor on the specs for the 2021 levo.

 

[Mike S-J]

Can you retro-fit the Mastermind TCU to a 2021 Levo?