So it’s not really about the size of the downtube?
Other New Specialized Ebike?
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I don't think anyone would call the amflow a revolution, other than the power level and quality of integration. Amflow almost certainly copied the stumpjumper's kinematics and geo, as it had a proven track record for sales. The amflow is almost identical to a levo 4 in the long configuration.
It's a little crazy that it's so much lighter. The weight difference between a bare dji m1 800wh setup and a bosch gen 5 800wh is pretty minor.
Is the extra weight in the levo frame, or the specialized power system ? A little of both perhaps ?
rydeezie
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Nice ride. Everyone complains about the downtube, but when I go from riding my Gen 4 back to a Gen 3, the Gen 3 downtube actually seems too skinny
Wasn’t a fan of the battery cover, although, it makes it quite convenient switching out batteries. I can live with it. I just wished it flipped open/close with a hinge instead of a removable cover
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Dano
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I could have bought any E-bike brand, The Levo 4 just made the most sense to me for being a tough bike for PNW riding.
The Amflow wasnt even a consideration for me personally, the extra power is only useful on service roads and I’d rather have a known brand that isn’t made of cheese. So I’ll take the extra weight.
The Amflow wasnt even a consideration for me personally, the extra power is only useful on service roads and I’d rather have a known brand that isn’t made of cheese. So I’ll take the extra weight.
rydeezie
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I agree. I went with proven bike tech over motor tech. A solid motor matters, but I cared more about good geometry, suspension, and a dialed chassis first. Also, the dealer network and great customer support i get from specialized is a plus
How many of us or know someone with a Gen 3 Levo had the motor replaced? Give me a like. Personally I know at least 10 people between SoCal and NorCal that had their Gen 3 motor replaced, myself included.
Dano
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Probably 679752 more Levo’s out there that can break compared to 14 Amflows.
And Specialized in down the road, Amflow I’m like 200km away from a motorcycle dealer that sells them
At least for me I know all the major shop owners in my smallish town. So I usually buy one of the big 3 Giant / Specialized / Trek. I think one sells Santa Cruz, Salsa, some other bikes and as far as I know no one is currently selling the Amflow so wasn't a consideration but would have considered it if one of my local shops carried it and supported it. I've been riding mountain bikes for 30 years and have owned many brands and honestly....I can't say one brand was absolutely much better than other. Kind of test rode some and sometimes one bike just "feels" better than the other and that's how I typically purchase a new bike. I've been favoring specialized a little as I was hit by a car a decade ago and their Prevail helmet I was wearing shattered in multiple pieces but the held together and I didn't get a serious head injury...plus I love the shop owner.
There are same amount of Bosch out there compares to Gen 3 Levo’s and they don’t have 60% motor failure rate like the Levo gen 3 does.
I cracked the frame on my 1993 Stumpjumper. This new Specialized ebike is doomed! 
rydeezie
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My first ebike was a gen 2 levo, then i owned two gen 2 kenevos, 2 levo sl’s and still have my gen 3 levo. All, except sl, had motors replaced for free which renewed the 2 year warranty on the Levo and 4 years on the Kenevo. Motors can be replaced no problem. I take it to the shop when it starts to get loud. I’m just saying I prioritized bike frame technology over motor technology. I’ll always assume i may break a motor just like some electronic i’ve owned. I’ve been lucky to get same day replacement from my LBS. Not much of a hassle, no downtime. I’ve seen worse happen from other emtb manufacturers and I’ve seen some do better. Overall, specialized suits my needs the best. The gen 4 is so fun. Waiting to get a Levo Evo frameset….
Of course if SC, Yeti or Specialized had DJI motors, i would get their bike. Not hating on Amflow, but i don’t know much about their bike frames or their customer support.
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Georgedukesa
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especially if the levo sl must go for this one to live
Chrysaor
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Probably the last Specialized they will be able to test by breaking the embargo
silverstone
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What a fuss about nothing... It's not a new bike, just a Levo with different specs and a 29-inch rear wheel. So Specialized has to make a cross-country version of its Levo to match the DJI bikes in terms of weight?
Here we go!
What a joke ... good luck saying it is light, lighter okay but not light and damn so bulky ...
Really these days there are so many better alternative than Spe than I wonder if they really put effort and care into emtb or they put an intern managing the branch without experience and vision.
Really these days there are so many better alternative than Spe than I wonder if they really put effort and care into emtb or they put an intern managing the branch without experience and vision.
Georgedukesa
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Georgedukesa
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Front head tube angle is diff on the on frame etc but I’m sure the specs will pop up soon somewhere online personally I like it
but thats just me
Doubt that Specialized has any desire to match DJI in weight or technology.
Don’t do it, the occasional times when your buddies decided to ride a black trails you are going to bottom out all the way down the trail and ended up otb and killing yourself. Your life is worth more.Front head tube angle is diff on the on frame etc but I’m sure the specs will pop up soon somewhere online personally I like it
silverstone
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Why not? If not, they wouldn't have released a software update to increase the performance of their motor...
There are quite a few people who are unhappy with the current development of EMTBs. Almost everyone I know had a Specialized Levo, but since the 4th generation came out, no one wants a Levo anymore...
Looks like any other 130/140 travel trail bike bottoming out to me. What do you consider dangerous about it?
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