Levo Gen 3 Gen 3 levo full 27.5 setup?

[kimochi]

Anybody done it? I was thinking of doing 180mm front 27.5 and 165mm rear with cascade. I know I should have gotten me a kenevo, but I already have a levo and don't plan on splurging for a kenevo.

 

[Cb750stu]

You can be the guinea pig and let everyone know how it is

 

[Troutwrestler]

I run 27.5 f&r on 2023 Levo. 2.8 tyre front, 2.6 rear.

 

[singletrackminded]

I run my 2023 Gen 3 Levo 27.5 w/ 2.8 front, 2.6 rear tire, 180 Fox 38 fork and std. Cascade link in low setting. spot on.

 

[kimochi]

Sounds like this is doable setup! Trying out this weekend!

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

I often run 27.5x2.8 eddy currents F&R its an absolute hoot. Love it. but I can't do it on very rocky terrain as the BB is rather low. Even in the High Position.

 

[ZeroPete]

Anybody done it? I was thinking of doing 180mm front 27.5 and 165mm rear with cascade. I know I should have gotten me a kenevo, but I already have a levo and don't plan on splurging for a kenevo.

I just did a small experiment. With the fox 36 and the 29" wheel with the 2.6 tire the blue fork cap is 860 mm vertical from the floor. With 27.5 Hope wheel sporting an older Nobby Nic 2.35 the height measures 840 mm vertical. That means the motor is probably less than 10 mm lower.
I estimate that using the 170mm air shaft for the Rhythm and a new 2.6 on the 27.5 you'll be right around where you started, and have a more agile bike.

I could try and measure with SWMBO's 27.5 - 2.6 bike wheel, but if she notices I'm toast.

 

[ZeroPete]

Decided to put my money where my fingers are and bought the 170mm air shaft. To be continued.