losgatosgtr
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Hello,
Just picked up the new specialized Levo SL and love this bike. I have the black comp carbon and plan to make several upgrades to the components to get it down to 36 pounds or so.
Was able to score 10% off which is not too shabby. Had it set up tubeless and swapped the stock tires for the DHF 2.5 WT up front and an 2.3 Aggressor in the back.
Probably going to do the Fox factory 36 fork because I like the lateral stiffness and the grip 2 damper.
Hoping that a piggyback reservoir rear shock will fit but don't know? Ideas and suggestions welcome. Had my heart on an EXT Storia but don't know if that's ridiculous on a bike like this?
Of course want to do carbon wheelset and AXS derailleur and dropper. Also thinking of running a Shimano rear cassette and chain but don't know how to go about that? Ideas and suggestions welcome. Is the superior shifting worth it.
Got passed by Levo rider today going up a decent hill and I was in turbo mode on the SL so it is definitely not superhuman power like the Levo puts out but there SL delivers only pro-rider level of assistance of 250watts. I am okay with that because it rides so friggin good everywhere else and above 20 mph cut off it feels exactly like my acoustic bike. That is a KEY differentiator not often discussed...try riding a full day Levo above 20 mph on the flats and see how you like it. It definitely puts out a higher pitch whine noise (due to the gear drive) and is louder than the standard Levo motor. The power delivered through the cadence range up to 130 RPM is worth it though.
Levo SL makes your riding sensation feel like a Pro Athlete.
Standard Levo makes your riding sensation feel super human.
The SL whips, turns, jumps, brakes and accelerates exactly like a good trail bike should. Actually it out accelerates a normal bike as the engagement is ultra-quick and cut in and cut out of the motor torque is almost imperceptible.
Very pleased so far.
Thanks and I welcome your comments and suggestions on upgrades.
Scott
Just picked up the new specialized Levo SL and love this bike. I have the black comp carbon and plan to make several upgrades to the components to get it down to 36 pounds or so.
Was able to score 10% off which is not too shabby. Had it set up tubeless and swapped the stock tires for the DHF 2.5 WT up front and an 2.3 Aggressor in the back.
Probably going to do the Fox factory 36 fork because I like the lateral stiffness and the grip 2 damper.
Hoping that a piggyback reservoir rear shock will fit but don't know? Ideas and suggestions welcome. Had my heart on an EXT Storia but don't know if that's ridiculous on a bike like this?
Of course want to do carbon wheelset and AXS derailleur and dropper. Also thinking of running a Shimano rear cassette and chain but don't know how to go about that? Ideas and suggestions welcome. Is the superior shifting worth it.
Got passed by Levo rider today going up a decent hill and I was in turbo mode on the SL so it is definitely not superhuman power like the Levo puts out but there SL delivers only pro-rider level of assistance of 250watts. I am okay with that because it rides so friggin good everywhere else and above 20 mph cut off it feels exactly like my acoustic bike. That is a KEY differentiator not often discussed...try riding a full day Levo above 20 mph on the flats and see how you like it. It definitely puts out a higher pitch whine noise (due to the gear drive) and is louder than the standard Levo motor. The power delivered through the cadence range up to 130 RPM is worth it though.
Levo SL makes your riding sensation feel like a Pro Athlete.
Standard Levo makes your riding sensation feel super human.
The SL whips, turns, jumps, brakes and accelerates exactly like a good trail bike should. Actually it out accelerates a normal bike as the engagement is ultra-quick and cut in and cut out of the motor torque is almost imperceptible.
Very pleased so far.
Thanks and I welcome your comments and suggestions on upgrades.
Scott
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