Unanswered Levo carbon on a bike stand ??

[benhughes132]

Would it be ok to leave my bike like this on the stand ? Just thinking for the weight on the frame what’s everyone’s thoughts ? Obviously clamped down if I was to leave it but just wondering if it will cause any damage ? Thanks for any advise

 

[Mattwilko92]

I would have put a microfibre cloth or similar between and closed the clamp a little more to stop it falling out. I usually clamp the seat tube to be honest.

 

[Mikerb]

Carbon layup is designed in every section of the frame for strength in a specific direction. I would guess the layup on that section you are using is biased towards compression strength not lateral forces....so no I would not leave 20k hanging from it.

 

[Indigo]

Clamp at seat post and avoid clamping at moving part of dropper post.

The seat post is strong and secure enough to hold even the heaviest rider, so it's more than capable of having the weight of the bike hanging off it. If there is not enough exposed seat post or outer (non-moving) part of dropper post, then clamp high up on seat tube where (you know after checking) the seat post inside will oppose crushing forces.

 

[Rusty]

My LBS hooks them up that way as clamping a dropper post is not advisable. What they do is close the clamp then wind down the adjuster so it is just touching the top of the bar - that stops the bike getting knocked off accidentally.
Have been doing that myself for better than 10 years with various carbon bikes and never have issues.

 

[steve_sordy]

Clamp at seat post and avoid clamping at moving part of dropper post. .............

If I have understood that correctly, isn't that the wrong way around? The moving part of the dropper post, which I take to be the bit that is fastened to the saddle, has no moving parts inside it. The rest of the dropper, the bit that slides into the seat tube, has delicate sliding components inside and definitely does not want to be squeezed too hard, not even by your seat post clamp. Which is why I use the Finish Line fibre grip assembly gel that allows a reduced clamping pressure.

 

[Moose]

I have been using a false cross bar with no issues on my Levo. A friend uses the same for his Kenevo.
Halfords False Cross Bar

 

[Indigo]

Clamp at seat post and avoid clamping at moving part of dropper post.......

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The official answer from: 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo FSR Tech Service Retailer Workbook

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[steve_sordy]

WOW! I am genuinely astonished. I am convinced that I read Reverb say the opposite (ie do NOT clamp on the bit that goes into the seat tube). Must try to find where I read that.

 

[Rusty]

WOW! I am genuinely astonished. I am convinced that I read Reverb say the opposite (ie do NOT clamp on the bit that goes into the seat tube). Must try to find where I read that.

Pretty certain that was in the instructions for 2 different brand droppers I have fitted for people.

 

[davarello]

I clamp mine as per the first photo (alloy though not carbon) as the bike balances at that point and only a small clamping force is required. Couldn't clamp at the seatpost as there is not enough out of the frame.