Levo 2019 motor noise
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It's been mentioned in a few threads that some motors are louder than others and Specialized is looking into it.
It’s a louder motor, but some are Shimano loud
HeatproofGenie
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Yeah I demoed a 19 and loved the bike (which I should review) but the motor was definitely louder than the outgoing model. Unfortunate really as being stealth just avoids so much bs, ah well. Overall the new Levo is so, so much better than the outgoing bike.
I was about to post something on this very subject this morning but ran out of time due to riding at the forest of Dean today.
On the 18th I rode 2 x 2019 Levo carbon comps and both of the bikes motors seemed quite loud compared to my 2017 motor that I have.
It was more noticable when I was pushing down hard on the pedals and the noise was of a more high pitched sound compared to the 2017 Levo I have.
I rode a completely different 2019 Levo carbon comp yesterday and the motor was a lot quieter to the point where I bearly noticed it so it looks like there is a problem folks
Hopefully it is an easy fix for the Specialized team to resolve.
It would be good to hear what @Specialized Rider Care has to say about this issue.
On the 18th I rode 2 x 2019 Levo carbon comps and both of the bikes motors seemed quite loud compared to my 2017 motor that I have.
It was more noticable when I was pushing down hard on the pedals and the noise was of a more high pitched sound compared to the 2017 Levo I have.
I rode a completely different 2019 Levo carbon comp yesterday and the motor was a lot quieter to the point where I bearly noticed it so it looks like there is a problem folks
Hopefully it is an easy fix for the Specialized team to resolve.
It would be good to hear what @Specialized Rider Care has to say about this issue.
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Hmmmm. All quiet on the @Specialized Rider Care front then.....
Are you a bit scared to comment?
Believe me, it won’t stop me buying it as your warranty is second to none ?
However, it would be good if you would comment.....
Are you a bit scared to comment?
Believe me, it won’t stop me buying it as your warranty is second to none ?
However, it would be good if you would comment.....
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It would be good to know what's going on as I've got one on order.
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I'll let you know on the warranty being second to none as my kenevo is back in because of a noisy motor. Been with my LBS for a week and half now waiting for Spesh to confirm what they intend to do.Hmmmm. All quiet on the @Specialized Rider Care front then.....
Are you a bit scared to comment?
Believe me, it won’t stop me buying it as your warranty is second to none ?
Don’t blame Specialized, sounds like your LBS needs a kick up the ar5e. If you had taken your bike to Berkshire cycles you would have had a new engine in your bike on the first visit.
Frustrating!
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Your not wrong Stu. LBS said they would chase Spesh UK today for an update. Slim chance I might get it back for this weekend. Desperate to ride it again.
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May well be worth a trip down the M4 if it needs any more work. ?
I know the feeling... mine went in last week (while I was away working) for warranty repairs on the brakes and seatpost both of which the parts had to be sent back to the manufacturers and I've still not got the bike back
- they've promised it for today but I've really missed my daily ride. Hopefully we'll both get some good news later.maramouse
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from italian forum:
Levo_+_Hope
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Fook that... way to noisy. That would do my head in
I've been questioning my self after I test rode the 2019 Levo Comp Carbon and described it as "fast, silent and pretty". Could it be that I'm used to loud motors and didn't pick up on the 2.1 being a fair bit noisier than the 1.3? I've gone through my Gopro footage and didn't really find it noisy. And after hearing that Italian clip I no longer question my self. The pre production motor I rode definitely didn't sound even close to that. I'm sticking with my initial impression, it was quiet.
Decca
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My Comp Carbon is noisier than my 2017 Levo. It's a high pitched whine, a bit like wind whistling through a gap in a car window. It also requires more effort to ride, which surprised me (with same settings on both bikes). Is that the larger wheels, but with no gearing change to compensate?
maramouse
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be careful that in this video the microphone is set very high, you can understand it from the noise that the leaves make
Mabman
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Given that the sound quality of on board video's is always a bit hinky and louder than it really is that is still more than it should be for a motor with a belt final drive in the reduction gear.
I've ridden the same bike (I mean literary exactly same piece of hardware) as @knut7 back-to-back with 1.3 motor on Levo '18 and Kenevo Expert. The new 2.1 motor on demo bike was just marginally louder than 1.3 one, enough to hear the difference but still quieter than E8000 on Scott Genius eRide I've sat on that afternoon.
Unspecialized
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I am wondering if brose will be able to fix the problem. Hopefully on warranty, otherwise this would be a huge disappointment.
Especially considering, that Brose claims to implement the silencing belt in their motors.
The moderate sound is one of their first marketing arguments, I think they should be really careful with this.
Please keep us updated, if Your dealer / Specialized provides any solution.
Ah, good point. Does anyone know what is the smallest chaining that can be used ?
StevenM
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Bloody hell
That Italian clip motor is noisy.
That Italian clip motor is noisy.
Why ? My 2017 S-Works is almost silent. Ive just dropped 10k on the 2019 which will be returned.
I was about to post something on this very subject this morning but ran out of time due to riding at the forest of Dean today.
On the 18th I rode 2 x 2019 Levo carbon comps and both of the bikes motors seemed quite loud compared to my 2017 motor that I have.
It was more noticable when I was pushing down hard on the pedals and the noise was of a more high pitched sound compared to the 2017 Levo I have.
I rode a completely different 2019 Levo carbon comp yesterday and the motor was a lot quieter to the point where I bearly noticed it so it looks like there is a problem folks
Hopefully it is an easy fix for the Specialized team to resolve.
It would be good to hear what @Specialized Rider Care has to say about this issue.
2019 S-Works FOR SALE ! ( when its finally delivered )
There is a post here, #7599 (not sure the direct link works...) from a claimed "Specialized ambassador":
Google translate:
My guess would be that the older motor had a thicker aluminum housing that helped insulate the noise. It’s louder than the previous generation motor, but it’s still much quieter than Shimano or Yamaha.
I think this “issue” like most issues that come up on the forum is being blown up out of proportion.
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