Eduardoramundo
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Dont bother watching. Thats just the standard Brose Mag-S motor thats been in the Gen2/Gen3 for years (with custom tune).
Levo Gen 4 Levo Gen 4 Rumours and some facts...
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Watched the motor section and it sounds more like they have a faulty motor/battery. They had crap range and no power. As you say, the SRAM tune of the MAG S generally gets favourable reviews and reasonable reviews.
Pretty poor reviewer in that case. Surely first step would be to seek out if you have a faulty unit before going ahead and publishing a review?
Yup, they did say that they weren't motor experts. In fairness, when you're comparing several bikes, you'd hope they'd have been checked and all is well before hand.
For all we know, they did check in and didn't get any response.
Georgedukesa
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Give it a watch Woud like to hear what your thoughts are
Is that clever marketing where you spin an issue ...
"Frank was desirous for his 4th new Brose motor to arrive this year for his Levo so he could get back out and ride the f..ing thing" ..
Georgedukesa
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You would assume that they were given to these gus checked and made sure that the bikes are in premo condition , if they were given a faulty bike by the sponsors that’s seriously (slap gat )
Pretty poor of the bike supplier if they haven’t thoroughly tested the bike before sending it out for review.
I'm going on clever marketing ..
Whilst things seem to have levelled out considerably and Brose have really changed and advanced over the years on how they deal with repairs and support, they're must have been a phenomenal number of Mag-S motors returned/exchanged.
It's like someone sat there and said, lets spin this about .. We'll say we're recycling and remanufacturing for Sustainability !!
Belt issues should be a thing of the past with the Drive 3 Peak. Wonder how many days it will take from launch to the first broken one... We need a thread, with bets !
The weird thing is that the Drive 3 still isn't due until June ..
Whilst things seem to have levelled out considerably and Brose have really changed and advanced over the years on how they deal with repairs and support, they're must have been a phenomenal number of Mag-S motors returned/exchanged.
It's like someone sat there and said, lets spin this about .. We'll say we're recycling and remanufacturing for Sustainability !!
Belt issues should be a thing of the past with the Drive 3 Peak. Wonder how many days it will take from launch to the first broken one... We need a thread, with bets !
The weird thing is that the Drive 3 still isn't due until June ..Agreed, not a good look for supplier either but it's a reviewers reasonability to clarify with them if the product is faulty or just bad before posting a review. SRAM powertrain has been on the market for over a year and most reviews have it being pretty comparable to similar systems out there.
I would be very impressed if someone managed to break a Drive 3 belt considering it doesn't have one.I'm going on clever marketing ..
Whilst things seem to have levelled out considerably and Brose have really changed and advanced over the years on how they deal with repairs and support, they're must have been a phenomenal number of Mag-S motors returned/exchanged.
It's like someone sat there and said, lets spin this about .. We'll say we're recycling and remanufacturing for Sustainability !!
Belt issues should be a thing of the past with the Drive 3 Peak. Wonder how many days it will take from launch to the first broken one... We need a thread, with bets !
Georgedukesa
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Oooh ok shew was worried thank you for the education
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Drew at Loam Wolf gave a similar lukewarm appraisal of the SRAM on his Gasser review,so not likely a faulty motor.
Question: Does one buy the Gen 4 at release or wait a few days till Sea Otter and see what else new pops up in that category?
The only issue I can think of is if the Gen 4 initial drop is limited and they sell out right away. We all know there are people out there that will grab it right away because it's new. The newest s-works Levo SL with the genie sold out really quick in the common sizes in the US.
The only issue I can think of is if the Gen 4 initial drop is limited and they sell out right away. We all know there are people out there that will grab it right away because it's new. The newest s-works Levo SL with the genie sold out really quick in the common sizes in the US.
If it has a Brose I would wait a year before buying, chances are high it will have issues that need to be worked out.
Covid is over it won't sell out on day one....
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Georgedukesa
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Been thinking about the side loaded battery , more I watch vids about the previous bikes , more I dislike the whole idea , sheeeees I think it’s going to be serious thorn in my ass (if it’s a confirmed part of the new gen )
westcoastmtbr
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I think a side loaded battery option would be perfect. Load in the size you want base upon your riding needs and weight desired. If Specialized does this then it will be done correctly, even thought they have failed in the past, they always work on making it better. Give them credit for being innovative. right?
sethimus
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re: this guy reviewing several recent released ebikes
you do all realize that these bikes were lend by private people to this guy for this review series, yes? because some comments here suggest that the poster has no listening comprehension greater than a toddler...
you do all realize that these bikes were lend by private people to this guy for this review series, yes? because some comments here suggest that the poster has no listening comprehension greater than a toddler...
Has anyone else had a reputable source confirm the 1100 watts? It does sound a little too good to be true, but that number + a raised max assistance to say 6x would make me forget about DJI and put my name down for one as soon as it arrives. I've always been happy with my Levos, so I'm confident Specialized will deliver a quality bike yet again.
No way any batteries will have less wh than todays
To me that post you quote reads like a mix up between motor output watts and battery wh. 850wh + 250wh range extender making 1100wh. But perhaps I'm wrong.
That does sound more plausible. I'm expecting the specs to be pretty conservative, but one can always hope
TheSnowShark
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Will the mountain give birth to a mouse ? 
I think you could get 5900 worth of use over 3 years. I still use my gen 2 to take mates on rides or setup as a tour bike to use at festivals.
Georgedukesa
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Was riding today , and every uphill and shlep back up a jump line uphill I kept thinking April 10 things gonna change , started planning where to hit the jump lines more than 4 times in a day 
I ride daily so very very excited
I ride daily so very very excited
Georgedukesa
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truth be told I’ll probably end up liking the side load option I’m just excited to be getting one ( if they release begging April) there’s so many yes it’s April no it’s nots , also really really wish they start dropping picsI hope you like thorns
Yes it’s April, my local Spesh shop is getting a shipment on the 4th in preparation for the release. I’ve already went a different direction so it’s a moot point for me though. I usually upgrade every 2 years so I may pick one up then depending on what else is is out there when that time comes.
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