Levo SL Gen 1 Levo SL 2023 Megathread

[Moe Ped]

Can you share them?!

I don’t think the forum would allow it they would get deleted and may cause Rob grief.

 

[Dave_B]

the force is strong with this one......

 

[Losiak]

PM me too with specs and pics Please

 

[Moe Ped]

I don’t think it’s appropriate to do this on someone else’s site that is well respected in the industry. May 5th is not far away.

 

[Suns_PSD]

Anyone heard if the new motor is now quiet?

Anyone with inside info can put the geo in a basic spreadsheet, and PM me with it, and I'll post it and delete their pm.

 

[Ribinrobin]

Anyone heard if the new motor is now quiet?

Anyone with inside info can put the geo in a basic spreadsheet, and PM me with it, and I'll post it and delete their pm.

my dealer was told the motor was alot quieter than the previous.

 

[Moderator]

I don’t think it’s appropriate to do this on someone else’s site that is well respected in the industry. May 5th is not far away.

You are absolutely correct, thankyou for your consideration.

For the avoidance of doubt, there is an embargo in place and anyone posting spec sheets, geo charts, official photos or anything else the mod team deem in breach of that embargo will be banned until after the release.

 

[Dax]

You are absolutely correct, thankyou for your consideration.

For the avoidance of doubt, there is an embargo in place and anyone posting spec sheets, geo charts, official photos or anything else the mod team deem in breach of that embargo will be banned until after the release.

What about made up specs? Can I keep posting them?

 

[Losiak]

Post on another forum https://www.mtbr.com/ or maybe Facbook Levo SL Riders group

 

[Moderator]

What about made up specs? Can I keep posting them?

Anyone not seen making at least a reasonable effort to post made up facts will also be banned from the thread for 2 weeks.

 

[gts66]

Anyone not seen making at least a reasonable effort to post made up facts will also be banned from the thread for 2 weeks.

How about my prediction in an earlier post about Alexa braking system ?

 

[p3eps]

My next random thought...

Frame only options have always come with cranks / chainring in the past - and have been S-Works.

If the new SL comes as frame only, and has the new AXS Transmission - it'll have the SRAM carbon DUB crankset, and a specific 'Transmission' chain ring.

Does that mean anyone wanting a frame only will need to have a Transmission cassette / derailleur / chain?

 

[wildsau2]

My next random thought...

Frame only options have always come with cranks / chainring in the past - and have been S-Works.

If the new SL comes as frame only, and has the new AXS Transmission - it'll have the SRAM carbon DUB crankset, and a specific 'Transmission' chain ring.

Does that mean anyone wanting a frame only will need to have a Transmission cassette / derailleur / chain?

you cant mix
everything has to be SRAM T
frame only, intersting point btw

 

[twitchyzero]

They had an online dealer seminar. It exists and dealers can order them (Comps for now). I have seen pics. It has a new 50NM motor that is similar to the old one but is not backwards compatible. It’s very similar to Stumpjumper Evo in geo. The signature Specialized arm/brace thing that the shock mounts behind is gone. The battery is still 320 I think. The extender batteries from the old SL stil work.

ouch if the battery capacity has not increased after 3 years...

 

[Doomanic]

That does seem very short sighted.

 

[Mcharza]

It's a bicycle, but that's not important right now.

But is it noisy?

 

[TQmotorguy]

But is it noisy?

That’s my question too. The TQ motor sets a pretty high bar and unless specialized comes very close, it’s not enough upgrade for me.

 

[Suns_PSD]

I too would prefer a bit more battery capacity. 400-460 seems about right to me.

 

[Doomanic]

I really don't understand why you're still following this thread. All indications so far are that you won't be happy with the new LSL.

 

[Doomanic]

But is it noisy?

I hope so; it might drown out all the whinging about battery size, motor power, geo, price, etc.

 

[singletrackminded]

They had an online dealer seminar. It exists and dealers can order them (Comps for now). I have seen pics. It has a new 50NM motor that is similar to the old one but is not backwards compatible. It’s very similar to Stumpjumper Evo in geo. The signature Specialized arm/brace thing that the shock mounts behind is gone. The battery is still 320 I think. The extender batteries from the old SL stil work.

I was able to order a 2023 Levo SL Comp carbon, size S3, black, direct from my US Specialized Dealer today. He confirmed that he has several in reserve with Specialized. At the initial release, there will only be Comp Carbon and S-Works options available., with my name now first on his list. We are anticipating deliver in early May.

 

[Suns_PSD]

I really don't understand why you're still following this thread. All indications so far are that you won't be happy with the new LSL.

Not sure if this was directed at me, but I'm likely to shift from the Relay I have on hold to the new Levo SL and my dealer that deals in both, is aware of this.

All E-bikes are compromises, but the new Levo SL seems like the least compromised from the rumors we've heard for my usage case. Also, I currently ride an SJEvo and I adore that bike so adding a bit of power to that thing seems ideal.

The Relay is pretty amazing (best battery/ motor sweet spot, great geo & great dropper insertion) but imo they blew it with the removable battery.

320 watts seems a bit low, but ya know with a sub 40# AM bike, maybe it isn't? Either, way, I could live with it.

 

[twitchyzero]

I was able to order a 2023 Levo SL Comp carbon, size S3, black, direct from my US Specialized Dealer today. He confirmed that he has several in reserve with Specialized. At the initial release, there will only be Comp Carbon and S-Works options available., with my name now first on his list. We are anticipating deliver in early May.

how do you order without specs and price?

 

[Suns_PSD]

I ordered my Relay slot that way as the dealer ordered a group of them. I choose the build and size but they didn't have my color. At the time I didn't have geo or price but was just paying MSRP.

Have reached out to my dealer but they don't have any of the new SL's ordered yet.

 

[c0stunga]

Are there any official sales numbers for the current LSL. I really cannot tell how big of a player it is in the market. My dealer said he sells 4 per month, but without reference that tells me nothing.

 

[Suns_PSD]

Anyways, I just was given the option of a deposit on the Bright Orange Comp or the Matte Brown Comp (terrible choices!) so I placed a deposit on the Orange one as I've always ridden KTM MX bikes.

I also still have a Relay deposit. I'll decide which bike once the details are released however a very quiet motor in the SL has been confirmed by someone that actually rode it at my dealer.

 

[Ou812]

Anyways, I just was given the option of a deposit on the Bright Orange Comp or the Matte Brown Comp (terrible choices!) so I placed a deposit on the Orange one as I've always ridden KTM MX bikes.

Matte Brown!! That’s what I would chose.

 

[roccobarocco]

The dealers usually do have a up to date Workbook with pictures, however, with individual watermarks.

 

[Ribinrobin]

Anyways, I just was given the option of a deposit on the Bright Orange Comp or the Matte Brown Comp (terrible choices!) so I placed a deposit on the Orange one as I've always ridden KTM MX bikes.

I also still have a Relay deposit. I'll decide which bike once the details are released however a very quiet motor in the SL has been confirmed by someone that actually rode it at my dealer.

Did you see these colours or going in blind?

 

[Suns_PSD]

Blind AF.