Levo Gen 3 Fitting longer dropper on 2022 Levo

[dpr517]

Hey everyone,

I am super excited that my LBS has a new 2022 Turbo Levo Expert coming in a couple of weeks. I am going for it!

Only upgrade I plan on making from the start is to get a longer dropper post. Sounds like the best of the longer droppers out there is the Bike Yoke Revive 213.

I want to make sure its gonna fit. I have two questions:
1) Specialized says max seatpost insertion on the S4 is 255mm. Is this for the post itself should I include the little cable mechanism on the bottom of the post?

2) Am I thinking about this corrrectly?
Listed seat tube length is 425mm. I am assuming this is measured from BB spindle to top of the seat tube.
Max seatpost insertion is listed as 255mm.
The Revive seat post is 550 bottom of post to seat rails

My saddle height is 730mm from BB spindle to seat rails. So if I take the seat tube height + seat post length...thats 550+425=975mm. If I subtract my saddle height from this, it should be the amount that the seatpost needs to be inserted. 975-730=245mm

So, by my math, I need an insertion of 245 and max is 255. So, I am good to go with 10mm to spare.

However, the cable mech is an additional 37mm. Not sure if this going to cause a problem.

If the Bike Yoke won't fit. The OneUp is another option. Their 210 dropper will definitely fit.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[killjoyken]

Yeah, looks like it should fit. I have a Revive Max 185 and I'm able to almost slam it on my S4. My post has a length of 258mm from collar to the bottom. I end up with 4mm showing under the collar when fully inserted so Specialized's 255mm max length is pretty close.

I'd go for it. The Revive is the best dropper on the market and smoother than the Oneup. And you're going to love the 2022.

 

[dpr517]

Perfect! Thanks.

 

[dpr517]

I'd go for it. The Revive is the best dropper on the market and smoother than the Oneup. And you're going to love the 2022.

I went to order the Revive and realized they only make a 185mm with a diameter of 34.9. Guess I am goi g to give the OneUp 210 a try after all.

 

[killjoyken]

You can always use the 31.6 with a Problem Solvers shim. That's what I run on my Stumpjumper Evo.

 

[Nick W]

Yeah, looks like it should fit. I have a Revive Max 185 and I'm able to almost slam it on my S4. My post has a length of 258mm from collar to the bottom. I end up with 4mm showing under the collar when fully inserted so Specialized's 255mm max length is pretty close.

I'd go for it. The Revive is the best dropper on the market and smoother than the Oneup. And you're going to love the 2022.

I was looking at putting a oneup 180 into my S3 Levo but I’m not sure if it will work. Anyone have experience doing this?

 

[Nick W]

I was looking at putting a oneup 180 into my S3 Levo but I’m not sure if it will work. Anyone have experience doing this?

I put a 180 oneup dropper on my s3 2022 Levo. I thought I would need to run it fully inserted but actually I run it raised about an inch.
I’m 5’6 and have really short legs, 30” inseam, with longer torso.
I can’t fully slam the post because there is some stuff down there that interferes, but I can get very very close. If I slam the post, when fully raised the seat isn’t quite high enough for me for optimal pedaling, and when dropped it is so low that it’s difficult to pedal and is even difficult to stand from a seated position. For me the 180 is perfect, and provides a very noticeable improvement from the stock 150 dropper. The extra 30mm really feels like a lot.
Because there is room to spare I’m wondering if I could run a 210 shimmed to 190. Has anyone done this? And if so how long is your inseam?
I should add that I run an sqlab 611 saddle which is very low profile, allowing more drop. The stock Specialized bridge seat is very tall

 

[downduro]

I went to order the Revive and realized they only make a 185mm with a diameter of 34.9. Guess I am goi g to give the OneUp 210 a try after all.

Thinking of doing the same on my S4, how did it go with OneUp 210mm? Can you slam it all way into the seat tube?

 

[Jase]

Thinking of doing the same on my S4, how did it go with OneUp 210mm? Can you slam it all way into the seat tube?

Really interested in this also, I have an S4 Levo Expert and the post sticks up to far, long legs. So would I need the 210 at 34.9? Anyone tried the 240?

 

[PDXRooster]

I have the OneUp 180 in an S3 and have it shimmed to 170 for my riding. Works perfectly and is a much better improvement to the stock dropper.

 

[Polo1602]

I’m using the Oneup 210 in my S4. You can’t slam the 210 all the way in. You can measure from the top of the seat tube to the dropper drop stop, that’s how deep you can slam the dropper in. My inseam is 88cm and I have 4,5cm of the dropper left. I’m using a 31,6mm 210 with a shim.

 

[cosas_genericas]

I’m using the Oneup 210 in my S4. You can’t slam the 210 all the way in. You can measure from the top of the seat tube to the dropper drop stop, that’s how deep you can slam the dropper in. My inseam is 88cm and I have 4,5cm of the dropper left. I’m using a 31,6mm 210 with a shim.

Hey Polo, did you shim the 210 down to 200 or left it alone? I can't stand how much this stock 175mm sticks out and am thinking of using my extra OneUp 210 with a shim. When you said your inseam was 88cm is that your real inseam (using a level, plumb line etc) or is that your pant length?

 

[Polo1602]

Hey Polo, did you shim the 210 down to 200 or left it alone? I can't stand how much this stock 175mm sticks out and am thinking of using my extra OneUp 210 with a shim. When you said your inseam was 88cm is that your real inseam (using a level, plumb line etc) or is that your pant length?

88cm is my real inseam and I’m using all the 210mm.

 

[cosas_genericas]

88cm is my real inseam and I’m using all the 210mm.

Awesome, mine too so maybe this will work for me. This is a 2022 Turbo Levo Carbon? Because the Alloy has more insertable length oddly.

 

[downduro]

Levo in s4 has a very low seat tube height too, so totally fine if OneUp 210 sticks out a bit I guess. Thanks for info!

 

[Polo1602]

Awesome, mine too so maybe this will work for me. This is a 2022 Turbo Levo Carbon? Because the Alloy has more insertable length oddly.

Mine is an alloy one. Can’t find anything in the manual for different length between alloy and carbon.

 

[cosas_genericas]

Mine is an alloy one. Can’t find anything in the manual for different length between alloy and carbon.

My mistake I just looked at the website again S4 both alloy and carbon have 255mm of insertable length

 

[maramouse]

Hello. I use a 150 mm dropper oneup v2 on S2 size

 

[SL76]

I’m using the Oneup 210 in my S4. You can’t slam the 210 all the way in. You can measure from the top of the seat tube to the dropper drop stop, that’s how deep you can slam the dropper in. My inseam is 88cm and I have 4,5cm of the dropper left. I’m using a 31,6mm 210 with a shim.

Hi @Polo1602 ,hi got Levo Gen3 carbon expert 22 in size S4.
I USUALLY pedal with my seat post high 76 cm from the B.B and I am 183 cm tall.
I just order the one up 210 x 34.9mm,but i am still little bit confuse if it is going to work fine.Now i got the Specialized Manic 170x 34.9 with specialized saddle.
The One-Up should work fine with the specialized saddle???Or i need to buy a new saddle(less tall) ...How diffult is to change the seatpost (Do i need to remove the battery???)...is possible to see a picture from your bike please,how it look with the 210mm dropper.
Thank you in advance .cheers.
Sergio

 

[Polo1602]

Hi @Polo1602 ,hi got Levo Gen3 carbon expert 22 in size S4.
I USUALLY pedal with my seat post high 76 cm from the B.B and I am 183 cm tall.
I just order the one up 210 x 34.9mm,but i am still little bit confuse if it is going to work fine.Now i got the Specialized Manic 170x 34.9 with specialized saddle.
The One-Up should work fine with the specialized saddle???Or i need to buy a new saddle(less tall) ...How diffult is to change the seatpost (Do i need to remove the battery???)...is possible to see a picture from your bike please,how it look with the 210mm dropper.
Thank you in advance .cheers.
Sergio

What kind of pictures do you mean?
I used the cable from the manic dropper. No need to install another one.

 

[SL76]

What kind of pictures do you mean?
I used the cable from the manic dropper. No need to install another one.

@Polo1602
First thank you ...so easy to instal ,i dont need to remove nothing and dropper it is not too long too touch the motor...
Second i mean just the picture of the dropper stick in to the bike,how it look the 210 on your bike?thank s in advance

 

[Polo1602]

@Polo1602
First thank you ...so easy to instal ,i dont need to remove nothing and dropper it is not too long too touch the motor...
Second i mean just the picture of the dropper stick in to the bike,how it look the 210 on your bike?thank s in advance

I only have this pictures after a muddy ride. I‘m using SQLab saddle instead of the stock specialized one.

 

[SL76]

I only have this pictures after a muddy ride. I‘m using SQLab saddle instead of the stock specialized one.
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@Polo1602
perfect...finally yes...
First photo in all the blog.
thank you...should work fine for me too...my saddle high is 76 from bottom bracket...your is 88 from the pedal!
-So S4 with 210mm positive!!!

 

[BikeBert]

I'm also gearing up to get the BikeYoke Revive 213 mm dropper for my 2022 Levo Expert Carbon S4. I've calculated that I need to insert it up to the maximum allowed 255mm. However, I've come across discussions on other threads about potential issues with the actuation of the dropper when inserted this much.

Anyone here running a similar setup with the BikeYoke Revive 213? What's been your experience? Have you encountered any problems with actuation, and do you have any tips or recommendations? I want to ensure a smooth fit without compromising performance. Your insights would be greatly appreciated!

 

[rzr]

Hi @Polo1602 ,hi got Levo Gen3 carbon expert 22 in size S4.
I USUALLY pedal with my seat post high 76 cm from the B.B and I am 183 cm tall.
I just order the one up 210 x 34.9mm,but i am still little bit confuse if it is going to work fine.Now i got the Specialized Manic 170x 34.9 with specialized saddle.
The One-Up should work fine with the specialized saddle???Or i need to buy a new saddle(less tall) ...How diffult is to change the seatpost (Do i need to remove the battery???)...is possible to see a picture from your bike please,how it look with the 210mm dropper.
Thank you in advance .cheers.
Sergio

any updates? how did it go ?
I have S4 as well, saddle height (rails) at similar level ~76cm from BB.
calculator says I might be able ro use 210mm or shimmed to 200mm.
manual says 255mm max insertion, but i'm able to insert stock dropper completely ~270mm (however last 3cm is line attachment - not a tube, on pictures it looks like oneup has smaller line attachment mechanism).

 

[rzr]

210mm OneUp fits on a limit (levo s4). ~70cm from BB to rails.