Levo SL Gen 1 Official Levo SL Thread

[Pauliemon]

Still nothing about the Carbon Comp on specialized site. I wonder why? Seems like folks have gotten theirs, correct?

Yeah I was surprised the 2021 Comp Carbons have been out for a while. I was ready to buy a 2020 in Cast Berry when I saw a 2021 in dark green. I've had it for a couple of weeks.
As far as I know the 2020 and 2021 are the same. Only colors and price tag are different, I paid $25US more.

 

[Junior]

My light ride is a dvo Topaz t3. My heavy ride is a dvo Jade x. Both are excellent . The jade coil is like riding a pillow.

How much do you weigh and what spring rate are you running? I feel like I remember you saying you weigh about 230. I am 210-215 and I am wondering what spring rate to run. I see DVO makes a bunch of different lengths and rates, but I understand you need a fairly stiff spring on the Levo SL

 

[Manitunc]

How much do you weigh and what spring rate are you running? I feel like I remember you saying you weigh about 230. I am 210-215 and I am wondering what spring rate to run. I see DVO makes a bunch of different lengths and rates, but I understand you need a fairly stiff spring on the Levo SL

I’m running a 650# spring now. It is very plush with no bottom out. The jade x also has 3 positions so you can lock out for climbing. I also am running the cascade link.

 

[Manitunc]

I’m running a 650# spring now. It is very plush with no bottom out. The jade x also has 3 positions so you can lock out for climbing. I also am running the cascade link.

Also, you can use any spring. I had to get a fox 2.5 “ spring as dvo was out of stock

 

[Etacata]

hi, can anybody provide the color code for the teal aluminum sl comp? get lots of nicks. paint seems to chip pretty easy.

thank you!!
chris

ps, just put a 27.5 wheel in back and its amazing. if you're riding mostly dh trails id certainly recomend it. got a heavy casting wtb 2.4 judge on.

 

[jcmonty]

How much do you weigh and what spring rate are you running? I feel like I remember you saying you weigh about 230. I am 210-215 and I am wondering what spring rate to run. I see DVO makes a bunch of different lengths and rates, but I understand you need a fairly stiff spring on the Levo SL

For reference.. I am running a coil (EXT Storia V3) with the CC Link and find anywhere between 550-600 lbs work for me depending on terrain. I am using a Sprindex coil, which allows for adjustment in that range. 570-580 seems the sweet spot for most trails. ~180-185lbs geared up.

 

[Junior]

For reference.. I am running a coil (EXT Storia V3) with the CC Link and find anywhere between 550-600 lbs work for me depending on terrain. I am using a Sprindex coil, which allows for adjustment in that range. 570-580 seems the sweet spot for most trails. ~180-185lbs geared up.

Ordered the Storia today. Hopefully will be here by next week.

 

[apac]

U.K concept store has finally updated to the 2021 new options.... Specialized LevoSL Bikes

it seems the U.K are the last in line when it comes to these things.

 

[apac]

Just ordered a 2020 SL expert. Deal was too good to say no. I will be swapping the wheels and tyres.

can anyone give me an idea how much (in pounds) I could sell the Roval traverse carbon wheelset for? The rear has a DTswiss 370 hub. It will include the tyres and tubes. All brand new.

 

[Pauliemon]

Just ordered a 2020 SL expert. Deal was too good to say no. I will be swapping the wheels and tyres.

can anyone give me an idea how much (in pounds) I could sell the Roval traverse carbon wheelset for? The rear has a DTswiss 370 hub. It will include the tyres and tubes. All brand new.

There's a used set at Pros Closet for $1049. But they're used with no tires.

 

[2wheeledwalbert]

Just ordered a 2020 SL expert. Deal was too good to say no. I will be swapping the wheels and tyres.

can anyone give me an idea how much (in pounds) I could sell the Roval traverse carbon wheelset for? The rear has a DTswiss 370 hub. It will include the tyres and tubes. All brand new.

Just ordered a 2020 SL expert. Deal was too good to say no. I will be swapping the wheels and tyres.

can anyone give me an idea how much (in pounds) I could sell the Roval traverse carbon wheelset for? The rear has a DTswiss 370 hub. It will include the tyres and tubes. All brand new.

Probably about 100 quid. I'll take them off you if you like ?

 

[apac]

Probably about 100 quid. I'll take them off you if you like ?

Yeah ok,, I was only gonna ask 50.
I seem a bit silly tbh. I ordered a set of wheels from Light Bicycle which are now in transit and I've ended up buying a bike that already has carbon hoops... dooh!

 

[2wheeledwalbert]

Yeah ok,, I was only gonna ask 50.
I seem a bit silly tbh. I ordered a set of wheels from Light Bicycle which are now in transit and I've ended up buying a bike that already has carbon hoops... dooh!

Done Deal ?

 

[LS1Steve]

Question... Does a Maxxis DHF 2.5 fit on a Levo SL front (with stock 34)? Anyone try? I've scoured the net for an hour now unconclusively

 

[paquo]

Question... Does a Maxxis DHF 2.5 fit on a Levo SL front (with stock 34)? Anyone try? I've scoured the net for an hour now unconclusively

a 2.6 ikon fits the front easy

 

[EVILTaylor]

Question... Does a Maxxis DHF 2.5 fit on a Levo SL front (with stock 34)? Anyone try? I've scoured the net for an hour now unconclusively

As far as I know - yes. I am going to get that same tire (or the Assegai) so I hope so!

 

[p3eps]

Question... Does a Maxxis DHF 2.5 fit on a Levo SL front (with stock 34)? Anyone try? I've scoured the net for an hour now unconclusively

If you’d read all 97 pages of this thread, you’d have found the answer!!
Yes - it does... I had a 2.5 DHF on the front for a while before changing to a Michelin Wild.

 

[Eduardoramundo]

Just ordered a 2020 SL expert. Deal was too good to say no. I will be swapping the wheels and tyres.

can anyone give me an idea how much (in pounds) I could sell the Roval traverse carbon wheelset for? The rear has a DTswiss 370 hub. It will include the tyres and tubes. All brand new.

How much was it? PM if needed. Thanks.

 

[KeithR]

How much was it? PM if needed. Thanks.

Who are you talking to? And what about?

 

[mtb_brett]

For those that have replaced their brakes on a carbon frame, are there any gotchas or important info as far as routing? Getting ready to do this. Doesn't look like anything has to be removed to route the tubing and seems straight forward if you have the little SRAM barb connector that connects the old/new ones. But curious if there is anything I should be aware of.

 

[eMarc]

For those that have replaced their brakes on a carbon frame, are there any gotchas or important info as far as routing? Getting ready to do this. Doesn't look like anything has to be removed to route the tubing and seems straight forward if you have the little SRAM barb connector that connects the old/new ones. But curious if there is anything I should be aware of.

I disconnected the hose at the lever first, then used an old brake cable outer connected to the SRAM joiner. Pulled it back, disconnected at the derailleur end and then connected to the new hose and pulled it back to the lever.

This saved cutting the old hose at the calliper end making it easier for the next user of these lovely guide brakes.

 

[Pauliemon]

For those that have replaced their brakes on a carbon frame, are there any gotchas or important info as far as routing? Getting ready to do this. Doesn't look like anything has to be removed to route the tubing and seems straight forward if you have the little SRAM barb connector that connects the old/new ones. But curious if there is anything I should be aware of.

Yes easy as pie. Pull the old one out, put the new one in. It'll slide through with the barb installed but not the olive. If you using brakes with DOT fluid be careful.

 

[addxyz]

Question for the folks with the front brake on the left hand, how are your front cables routed? Mine are from top to bottom (facing bike): dropper, rear brake + shifter, speed remote thing, front brake. With this way, I can't tape the dropper and speed remote cable together because they straddle the middle 2 cables.

 

[RabbitHole]

Hi gang, I have a 2021 Turbo Levo SL Comp - Alu-minnie-um with SRAM Eagle SX. (in hi-vis orange mislabelled rocket red)

I am converting to SHimano XT for the full hyperglide+ experience.

I have read through this thread and just want to confirm my understanding. All the SRAM can be swapped with SHimano XT,, with two exceptions:

REAR HUB
Mine is a Specialized OEM hub (maybe from Formula). Consensus is that the freehub body cannot be replace with a microspline, so I will have to by a new hub and have it re-laced or get a new wheel. Sounds right?

FRONT CHAINRING
No shimano chainring for the 94BCD available as wolf does not make a conversion, and Praxis does not make a spider for Shimano. I can still use the SRAM, but I must use a SRAM chain link connector on my XT chain (width issue, length issue?!?!) It this really the case? Can I just take the lathe to it?

thanks for the help

 

[mtb_brett]

Question for the folks with the front brake on the left hand, how are your front cables routed? Mine are from top to bottom (facing bike): dropper, rear brake + shifter, speed remote thing, front brake. With this way, I can't tape the dropper and speed remote cable together because they straddle the middle 2 cables.

This is how mine are routed.

 

[addxyz]

This is how mine are routed. View attachment 41316

OK, that is so much cleaner. Ugh, will have to organize the cables. Mine has the Dropper at the top.

 

[rsmagee]

Hi gang, I have a 2021 Turbo Levo SL Comp - Alu-minnie-um with SRAM Eagle SX. (in hi-vis orange mislabelled rocket red)

I am converting to SHimano XT for the full hyperglide+ experience.

I have read through this thread and just want to confirm my understanding. All the SRAM can be swapped with SHimano XT,, with two exceptions:

REAR HUB
Mine is a Specialized OEM hub (maybe from Formula). Consensus is that the freehub body cannot be replace with a microspline, so I will have to by a new hub and have it re-laced or get a new wheel. Sounds right?

FRONT CHAINRING
No shimano chainring for the 94BCD available as wolf does not make a conversion, and Praxis does not make a spider for Shimano. I can still use the SRAM, but I must use a SRAM chain link connector on my XT chain (width issue, length issue?!?!) It this really the case? Can I just take the lathe to it?

thanks for the help

I have that exact bike with an XT setup. You need a microspline hub, I used a Nukeproof Nuetron V2. Cost about the same as getting the roval relaced for me.

I used a Garbaruk 94bcd which when ordered off their site can be speced for Shimano 12 speed.

It shifts like a dream and is a massive upgrade over the NX eagle I had before.

 

[Hugh-Jazz]

A few upgrades including MT7 brakes. My Levo SL Comp Carbon is now 38.26lbs!

 

[Norcalsl]

A few upgrades including MT7 brakes. My Levo SL Comp Carbon is now 38.26lbs!

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Nice. I'm sure that Enve wheelset helped drop some weight. I've gotten mine down to 35.9 lbs. including SPD pedals.

 

[apac]

Your extra 2lbs will be in your tyres. But at least they are Man's tyres ?

A few upgrades including MT7 brakes. My Levo SL Comp Carbon is now 38.26lbs!

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