Gropec
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Yes it was me.
Levo Gen 4 Specialized Gen 4 Levo - Official Thread
- Thread starter Rob Rides EMTB
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DirkWisely
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I emailed them, and the gen4 link has no weight limit.
Monstermax4
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Is anyone interested in trading an s3 for an s4?
After riding an s4 for the last three months I have decided it is a bit too big in the front for me. I’m not terribly picky on the color. Just want the mileage to be roughly the same as what I have (400 miles) and a frame that isn’t too scratch up (mine has been ride wrapped since day one, has one pea size scratch on the chainstay). Let me know, thanks
After riding an s4 for the last three months I have decided it is a bit too big in the front for me. I’m not terribly picky on the color. Just want the mileage to be roughly the same as what I have (400 miles) and a frame that isn’t too scratch up (mine has been ride wrapped since day one, has one pea size scratch on the chainstay). Let me know, thanks
Gropec
Member
Same story for me, i bought an s4 and 2 month after i sold it and bought an s3
And now, i am really happy
, even if it cosy me a lot 
I am 1m77
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Eduardinior
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¿A los que tenéis desconexiones con la bicicleta con tanto tiempo habéis esperado habéis tenido que esperar para que os pongas el nuevo soporte?
PaulH2B
Member
Hi folks, for those of you who find the motor rattling of the Specialized 3.1 motor on the trail annoying – or for anyone who even notices it as a downside in the first place – here’s a report that might be of interest to you. I originally posted it in another thread that deals with pedal‑kickback‑reducing components, where I shared my experience with the E13 Sidekick hub:
Anyone use Anti-Pedal Kickback Tech on EMTB?
Anyone use Anti-Pedal Kickback Tech on EMTB?
Eduardinior
Member
Donde compraste eso que le pusiste? Puedes poner enlace?
PaulH2B
Member
Say goodbye to chain slap noise with STFU Bike
Just google it in any bike shop, I used the Trail version.
I’d like to share some feedback based on my experience. I’ve owned three Turbo Levos: the first was a Turbo levo expert 2017, then a Turbo levo comp alloy 2022, and now the Turbo levo comp alloy 2026 model.
I usually ride all-mountain trails. Between the 2017 and 2022 models, the biggest change I noticed was in the downhill handling—it was a huge leap forward. With the latest model, the biggest upgrade is clearly the motor. I can now handle steep climbs much better, and with decent technique, this bike can get over almost any obstacle.
The downside, though, is that it’s hard to find a motor setup that feels right for my preferences—it always seems to push too much. For context, on the Gen 3 I was running 20/90 assist levels. Yesterday I did a ride with the new bike at 10/75, and even compared to my friend’s Gen 3 (also set at 20/90), this one still felt noticeably more powerful.
I weigh 83 kg with my backpack, and with this setup I did a 45 km ride with 2,000 meters of elevation gain—all on rough terrain, no paved roads and I have 10% battery life left. Next time I will try 5/65. In my opinion, the issue with this bike isn’t efficiency—it’s that it simply delivers way more power than the previous model.
Although it’s 2–3 kg heavier than the Gen 3, I honestly don’t feel the extra weight while riding—not even on climbs or tight trails. You only really notice it if you have to lift the bike over an obstacle… then it definitely reminds you it’s no featherweight.
As for components:
I usually ride all-mountain trails. Between the 2017 and 2022 models, the biggest change I noticed was in the downhill handling—it was a huge leap forward. With the latest model, the biggest upgrade is clearly the motor. I can now handle steep climbs much better, and with decent technique, this bike can get over almost any obstacle.
The downside, though, is that it’s hard to find a motor setup that feels right for my preferences—it always seems to push too much. For context, on the Gen 3 I was running 20/90 assist levels. Yesterday I did a ride with the new bike at 10/75, and even compared to my friend’s Gen 3 (also set at 20/90), this one still felt noticeably more powerful.
I weigh 83 kg with my backpack, and with this setup I did a 45 km ride with 2,000 meters of elevation gain—all on rough terrain, no paved roads and I have 10% battery life left. Next time I will try 5/65. In my opinion, the issue with this bike isn’t efficiency—it’s that it simply delivers way more power than the previous model.
Although it’s 2–3 kg heavier than the Gen 3, I honestly don’t feel the extra weight while riding—not even on climbs or tight trails. You only really notice it if you have to lift the bike over an obstacle… then it definitely reminds you it’s no featherweight.
As for components:
- The rear shock is fantastic—honestly worth the price of the bike on its own.
- On the front end, though, I think they could’ve gone with a Fox 38 instead.
- The new Maven brakes have a learning curve. At first, they feel almost too powerful and it’s easy to lock up the wheels, but by my fourth ride I was already feeling much more comfortable with them.
- The drivetrain is solid overall, but if it’s not dialed in perfectly, it tends to skip the third gear—which can get annoying.
Albertocsoares
Active member
Thank you for your feed back.
My G4 expert is around 1.450km, mostly hard and technical trails, changed the rear tire with aprox 1.000km.
The G4 cames with 3 preset power configurations (dont remember the correct names)
- Battery saving
- Universal
- Power ride
I set auto(-) for the first 2 setups and auto(+) for the power one.
I suggest you try the basic specialized settings depending on the type of ride you decide to do, I usually use Universal, most of the time riding on auto(-) and trail.
Best regards
Alberto
My G4 expert is around 1.450km, mostly hard and technical trails, changed the rear tire with aprox 1.000km.
The G4 cames with 3 preset power configurations (dont remember the correct names)
- Battery saving
- Universal
- Power ride
I set auto(-) for the first 2 setups and auto(+) for the power one.
I suggest you try the basic specialized settings depending on the type of ride you decide to do, I usually use Universal, most of the time riding on auto(-) and trail.
Best regards
Alberto
DirkWisely
Well-known member
In my experience dynamic microtune is awesome for getting a workout, having fun, and getting a lot of range.
It doesn't let you go full lazy mode and soft pedal like Turbo or Trail, but it does offer you the full power of the bike if you work for it. I do 30/100 or 40/100.
It doesn't let you go full lazy mode and soft pedal like Turbo or Trail, but it does offer you the full power of the bike if you work for it. I do 30/100 or 40/100.
Power1tobe
Active member
Like you i have had the same issue, struggling to find a setting that allows me to ride under aided training conditions and not feel to "Over Powered". My suggestion for you is to experiment more with the 2nd number, as that is the % Motor power. I I would start with a setting like 25/65 and I think you will be much closer to your Gen4. As a reference I ride my eco at 20/25 for training, as it actually feels harder to climb with my Levo than my Stumpy (1/2 the weight), at that setting you really feel the weight.
DuncanDoughnuts
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I know there is a lot of hate .... I do like my Levo...
but this video just made me realised how far Specialized is behind the bike we cannot name.
Especially when it comes to electronics and features.....and I mean really cool features. (not the power)
but this video just made me realised how far Specialized is behind the bike we cannot name.
Especially when it comes to electronics and features.....and I mean really cool features. (not the power)
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Power1tobe
Active member
I agree but you need to put this in correct context, DJI is a MOTOR not a Bike. I honestly thought it was brilliant that DJI made this move to enter the e-bike MOTOR market, but they did not enter the Bike Market. And to be certain I am not sure why they would when they have developed a product that every BIKE company wants. Anyway big fan of DJI and I hope that there success leads other industry leaders in electric motors to dip into the market for even greater leaps forward for the industry.
I wouldn't worry about it.
DJIs support network is limited, Specialized, Bosch and Shimanos are not.
DJI are refusing warranty claims right left and centre for mini issues that simply shouldn't happen, there are plenty on here, go check out the head tube issue on a thread here and you will see what I mean.
I would rather have 90% of the power and feature set for 100% coverage and support than 100% of the power and feature set for 10% of the support. Yes the network of bike partners is improving however 1000W is still above the legal power limit so its a bike that could technically be seized and crushed now so why risk it?
Having ridden one with the update and ridden the Bosch with the update and all the other parameters bumped up to oblivion there really isn't all that much difference between them except for bike weight. A friend of mine has an S-Works Levo 4, again like the Bosch, its just not noticeable having the extra 11nm at the expense of 30w less power. One thing I will say, its noisier than the Bosch which I didn't think it would be.
Until DJI can sort the network and support, I wont be parting my cash and until they address the rules and regulations here I wouldn't want to risk with upgrades the best part of £10k!
On a side note, the Levo doesn't offer the value that the DJI does or a good chunk of Bosch powered bikes so if there is room to grumble then that would be where my energy would be. £11.5k for an S-works or £9k for the PL carbon pro.. where is the extra £2.5k at Specialized? And if you look at Bosch Bikes, you can get kitted out Fox Kashima bikes with XO/XX, Carbon wheels and all the pretty bits for £8k! That's a £3.5k difference. I think Specialized have priced the bike 10-15% above where it should be in ALL entry points.
DirkWisely
Well-known member
This isn't true. The legal power limits are "nominal power". The DJI is within the rated nominal power limit.
DJI has a permanent 1000w mode now rather than 850w turbo with 1000w 30s boost. Which in the EU is 250w higher than the 750w max threshold (250w continuous still applies). The bike is technically not legal even in standard form at 850w. It all depends where you are and as this is the EU ruling it wont be long before other regions start playing in to it as they always seem to do. As such, as it stands the bike is now technically illegal and can be crushed 48 hours after seizure by the police if they really wanted to.
Just because it may not be the case for where you are does not mean it isn't the case elsewhere nor does it mean those rulings wont follow and put an end to your fun either. Surrons and Vargs and similar are the issue and until they are addressed properly, targets will be placed on those with emtbs by those in power who likely are also somewhat clueless to what it is they are dealing with. Why risk it?
This is Not correct.
There will surely be a kind of preservation of the status quo like it always have been when rules changes. You are still allowed to drive old Schwalbe Mopeds in Germany with 60 km/h in germany despite 45 km/h of actial law.
And the750w will be measured at the back wheel which is still > 800 watts at the chainwheel..
There will surely be a kind of preservation of the status quo like it always have been when rules changes. You are still allowed to drive old Schwalbe Mopeds in Germany with 60 km/h in germany despite 45 km/h of actial law.
And the750w will be measured at the back wheel which is still > 800 watts at the chainwheel..
DirkWisely
Well-known member
Do you have a source for a limit other than the 250w continuous limit?
It’s on the news side of this site.
Also -> DJI hits out at 'blanket power restriction' and exploitative industry practices in official response to proposed e-bike motor legislation - MBR
Stories like this are plentiful.
In a nutshell, bikes higher than 750w need either restrict their bikes with an update or face reclassification.
It’s the same cr*p all over again that we have had with drones, the weights, the limits on range based on license etc.
New tech comes out, runs riot and then gets regulated. A story as old as time.
Anyway, now the UK has the internet regulated to a point where privacy now means a VPN as standard (or if they get made illegal) becoming a hermit and staying off the internet entirely, does it really surprise anyone that this too is also coming in to affect?
DirkWisely
Well-known member
"makes a number of salient points regarding the proposals, which are still a long way from becoming law in the EU"
Doesn't seem like that is law.
The article is may 6th, there's been developments since. Depending on where you are in the world will depend on the info that google churns out and with the latest "child online safety act" I am currently in NZ which means messing about.
This is the max continuous power related law on the UK gov site - Riding an electric bike: the rules
It'll get an update in due course.
Eduardoramundo
E*POWAH Master
DJI don’t warranty head tubes because DJI don’t make head tubes.
I think you mean Amflow.
Amflow is a DJI brand....
Yea, it all stemmed from my original post this morning where by in a nutshell I've asked does it matter if DJI do XYZ when in the real world its barely noticeable if at all and with that tangents.Getting slightly offroad here, are we...
Back to the subject in hand…….
seriously considering selling a kidney for……….
Levo 4 Pro in onyx blue
White SPECIALISED large decal on down tube.
GX flat top silver plated chain (just like silver chains)
with a 600w battery and a range extender (for long days out).
schwalbe radials
ergon core e-mtb
magpeds
Fidlock
Ergon Gt1 (very comfortable for those of us with arthritis in the hands)
seriously considering selling a kidney for……….
Levo 4 Pro in onyx blue
White SPECIALISED large decal on down tube.
GX flat top silver plated chain (just like silver chains)
with a 600w battery and a range extender (for long days out).
schwalbe radials
ergon core e-mtb
magpeds
Fidlock
Ergon Gt1 (very comfortable for those of us with arthritis in the hands)
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Alfmeister
Active member
Back on track, that is very nice indeed, if not a tad pricy, how much does a kidney go for these days? 
But seriously, why didn’t Specialized not release a version with the 600 battery, I guess that will come sometime later, but why not now?
When I bought my Orbea Wild, I thought it would be a keeper, but I am now seriously considering a Levo too. I didn’t realise how much I’d miss a removable battery, which now has become a major part of any future purchase for me.
But seriously, why didn’t Specialized not release a version with the 600 battery, I guess that will come sometime later, but why not now?
When I bought my Orbea Wild, I thought it would be a keeper, but I am now seriously considering a Levo too. I didn’t realise how much I’d miss a removable battery, which now has become a major part of any future purchase for me.
To date, the 600 Wh battery is not even available in the stores here in Germany. Season in Europe ends in a view weeks. That is really a shame, because Specialized pushed the modular battery concept in their marketing campaign as one of the new Levo Gen 4 key features.
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