Nope, there is no bolt in this mounting hole by default in the original factory spec.
It’s northern New Jersey and you would be surprised. An average 20 mile ride is usually 2500 feet of climbing. There is very little flat riding, you are either on short punchie climbs or short steep descents. I usually do most of my rides in economy or trail mode. Also most of the trails are pretty much rubble piles, not a whole lot of flow trails. Big cogs are your friends.
Not trying be to sarcastic, but a RE could be the perfect upgrade for your epic rides?
What ease/motor power setting was that ride done at? (i.e. 10/10, 10/30, etc).
Show us a screenshot of your eco/trail/turbo settings.
It's pretty clear by now that the new Brose motor is quite energy-hungry compared to the previous one, but the (simple) reason is that it provides more assistance to the cyclist, and that comes at a price. Personally, I also hope the new firmware allows for finer adjustments of the effort required to reach maximum power (1-2-3-4-5/100) because this would save energy even if it would require greater muscular effort. For now, I've chosen ECO 10/80, TRAIL 45/90, and TURBO 60/100 with AUTO—with all other options set to minimum or zero. With this, I can climb 1,800-2,000 meters, which is usually enough for me. We'll see what the future holds...
makes the bike heavier and raises center of gravity. I'm trying to raise awareness for years that full power rigs are getting too powerful and heavy for lighter riders and if you can't save battery it will suck because then you have to carry a a huge battery and a range extender which sucks for handling. And light ebikes often won't get you enough range even with the range extender.
I got one with my Sw.
I agree with this. Just did my first ride with the STFU on and it did exactly that. Couldn’t ever hear my chain at all. I’m a new believer. I’ll be ordering one for my other ebike.
Oh that’s very good tempted to get one but I imagine it’s big bucks!
Can't tell u, mine was delivered with my SW
Can't tell u, mine was delivered with my SW
It could be an idea, but the range extender is not free, and for me it is very expensive for what it offers. I want a bike that is easier to pedal. I want to use a custom setting and, with some simple calculations, for me a support level between 5% and 8% would be perfect. In my opinion, with this bike and this software, Specialized is disappointing long-time customers: people who enjoy pedaling but still want a little help
Hi, sorry, I didn’t explain myself well. That ride I posted the screenshot of was at 10/30.
ECO 10/30, TRAIL 10/80, and TURBO 60/100 with AUTO- with all other options set to minimum or zero.
Maybe I am not understanding your original concern, but you have the bike set at 10/30 and so the bike can still access 30% of it total power. The 10 is ease of access meaning how hard you need to pedal to access the 30% of total power. The issue is its all cadence driven so if you downshift to a lower gear to make the climb easier then the RPMs will naturally rise and quickly give you access to the full 30%. if you selected a higher gear then you would input more power to access the full 30% power. I feel like the real issue is there are diminishing returns at the lower power settings, as the bb (aa/bb) lowers below 30% I really start to feel the weight of the bike on steep climbs (know this will differ by fitness levels), below 15% I feel like my analog stumpy climbs easier than the Levo.
I would love to hold 260 W for 5 hours, but my training level and my schedule don’t allow me to train that hard to reach that goal.
I completely understand your position and fully agree. However, using 10/80 allows you to achieve good efficiency on most mountain roads, reaching 2,000 meters of elevation gain, and above all, without losing that dynamic effect you mention. I hope Specialized has considered this with the new firmware...
How many km 10/80?
Restricting it to 80% is about the same as the gen3. So should feel the same as a gen 3 on 20/100
I’m with you on this! I ordered an Amflow and it was a joke getting actually hold of the bike I’d paid for! In the end I cancelled the order and Rich from Raceco (pre Amflow franchise) sorted me out a killer deal on a Levo4. It’s certainly not as a refined power plant as the DJI, not by a long stretch. The bike is power hungry, but the chassis is fantastic. A very well sorted bike indeed. Let down by the stupidly cheap heavy components, which I’m working my way through to lighten the bike slightly. Which reminds me, I was recommended the new Radial gravity Mary and Eddy Current tyres! Having ridden with the Old Mary and Betty combo! I need to switch that radial crap out. I can’t bloody stand them and I can only think my Levo will feel even better with the “right” shoes fittedDon’t want to open a can of worms here especially with that one guy who lives in the Levo threads just to say he hates it but…had my Levo just over a month now after having a Amflow.
Decided to swap as I found the Amflow to large in XL and prefer a smaller bike. I could either get a large Amflow or change brands. I’ve owned every Levo/SL since the first one so thought I’d return. My dealer gave me a deal that meant I hardly lost any money and the Amflow was super easy to sell as everyone wants one.
Motor difference was huge the Avinox system is better, cleaner and the battery drained alot slower. I still ride with my friend who has a amflow and we drain similar yet he’ll be using more power. Both same weight and height. Fast charging also is greatly missed and the Avinox system is silent compared to the spesh.
However I’ve rode both bikes now on everying. I mainly like steep off pieste stuff and a bit of bike park wales mostly tech red/blacks and a few jump trails.
This for me is where Levo has come in, for me the actual bike not the motor system is leagues ahead. The 4 is so confidence inspiring and grounded. It’s def more of a truck than the amflow, normally I’d always lean more towards the agile whippet but the stability and confidence the Levo 4 gives it a bigger advantage on more “spicy” trails.
The amflow can def do it and I’ve rode that down some stuff it’s not meant for but for me the Levo bike package wins by loads.
It is hard letting go of the Avinox system and for me who is more battery life than speed conscious I do miss the superior battery management and charging. However I don’t miss the actual bike at all.
I’ll await amflow man’s wrath
