6 Different Ways To Set Up An E Bike | Specialized Turbo Levo Six Ways

Bike set up can differ hugely according to the individual's body type and preferences, riding interests or even the influence that your friends have on you! We're seeing just how different we can make Steve's Levo and what kind of riding is best suited to each type! Here goes...

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[worldstallestmidget]

Added a cascade link for 8mm of travel and more progressive. Also changed to a coil and over strokes for about 7mm more travel. Now that's 165 travel. Already changed the fork to 160 and going to change to 170! And changed to 12s eagle! Lastly changed cranks to 160 to cut down on pedal strikes.

[doppio]

I built up a 2021 Levo SL from the now available framset. Although I’m a big fan of the 27.5/29“ combo, I went for 29 only, high flip chip, last generation dual postion 160mm lyrik with newer 2.1 charger cartridge for better climbing. With full XTR, DT XMC1200 wheels, KS carbon dropper post, 2.4 Rekon/2.35 Forecaster, Syncros Carbon cockpit I ended up at 16.295kg (Large) including the pedal. With this bike I was already able to clear some technical up- and downhill sections I was not able before (neither power Ebike nor Enduro). I’m just thrilled by the versatility !!

[IchimokuCloud]

Good comments on bottom bracket. Pedal strikes are my nemesis.

[DanielTorres-etky]

Love this video! I purchased the base model Levo 2020. Switched to 27.5 35 inner width wheels front and rear, running 2.6 upfront and 2.5 rear Maxxis tires, ( flip chip on high) upgraded to xt 4 piston brakes, 160 Lyrik, PNW dropper, Ergon grips, Nukeproof 35 stem, FOX DPS Elite shock, and Spank Vibracore 60 rise handlebars, OneUp pedals and I love it!! Loving your channel! Very informative!

[LoweredLife]

I have a 2021 Levo and got the fork replaced to 170mm, handle bar to 50rise, Now next stop is replacing both wheelset into 27.5, replacing crank to hope tech 155mm plus Sram AXS drivetrain. Everything is in order and hopefully will get before and of this year. I'll post video and review on this set up. My buddy did mullet setup on his 2020 levo and bike feel awesome.

[CurvedSlightly]

I've also heard that they are bringing out an oval wheel that is 26" 27.5" and 29" to get people to STFU about wheel sizes!

[CeleonA]

I recommend checking your flip chip position on a newly bought Levo or Stumpjumper. From my experience, there is no default position. Just as many people say their Levos got delivered in High position as they are saying it came in Low. Maybe the default setting is bound to frame size ? Mine came in High.

[johnron]

2020 Levo comp:
I've changed the airshaft in my Lyriks to 170mm (can also be done with 36's) it's a cheap upgrade, changed the shock to a 210 x 55 Cane Creek IL coil (must only be run in the high position) to give me 157mm of rear wheel travel. 29 x 2.5 Assegai's front and rear, gives me a head angle of 64 degrees and a bb height of 350 mm. The shock set at 30% sag means the bike rides deep in its travel compared to an air shock and provides tons of grip.
I'm a mechanic and have set up a few customers bikes like this and they all love it too.

[TheJaysonski]

I've gone 160 grip2, X2 155 rear, Eddie current 2.6, feels great, I think lowering the BB height is a bad move, levo suffers with pedal strikes, my broken collarbone confims this, I have exact same bike btw, 2020 levo expert & it's brilliant

[sacha]

if your goal is downhill performance, imo the best value for money would be to swap the silly oem trail casing tires for enduro or downhill casing tires + tire inserts, lower the pressures, brake less & learn how to handle the higher speed. there's a reason that no UCI downhill race has ever been won (or even ridden?) on plus tires!

[RudolphBakker]

turbo levo, 29er 160 fox 36 grip2 front, x2 out back with the flip chip in the low position. Assagai up front aggressor out back for trail. bike park/ enduro assagai front and back

[Mxoderberg]

The 2021 has a 160mm fork. And 2.6 tire up front and 2.3 i the back so it's a little bit different already than the "old" one

[brianbathgate]

Nice video! I’m going to try the mullet setup on my Levo. I like the 29er setup for cross country, but find it a bit of a dead weight on the twisty trails, esp compared to my 27.5” Nomad.

[josiahgolding]

I don’t have a ebike. But I love my mates Levo 🤘

[derekjohnson]

I bought the basic version of the Levo with Rockshox Sektor 150mm forks with only 32 mm diameter stanchions, so I have just replaced them with a pair of good value Rockshox Yari 160mm forks with 35mm diameter stanchions and it feels a lot more plush and less wobbly. The fork crown height appears to be the same so it has not changed the geometry, keeping the same head angle which is a shame as I would have liked it to have been slacker. Mostly smooth riding where I live so I get on very well with Maxxis Minion semi slick tyres at 2.35 which must also help out with the battery range. Flip chip set to high to avoid pedal strikes on the deep ruts locally.

[RubenJFernandes]

Still running the stock tires from specialized on my kenevo, but i loved the maxxis on my non ebike, my next combo it will be assegai on the front and dhf rear, or give a try to Schwalbe tyres, or the pirelli

I like this channel, but just to add, I'm no chasing wheel sizes. Found mine, I'm satisfied ;-)

[Alanvictoryoung]

Cool stuff Steve. I have been thinking of changing wheel sizes for fun as it will be at least a year before I can thinking of buying the next eMTB.

[_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

My setup is the same one @7:10 the bottom bracket is always a problem especially if your pressures drop at all, plus your riding the edge of your sag.
Im gonna do the 2.8's and see how much of a difference it makes.

[curtisf.r]

27.5's for me cuz im a short arse 😆
All I need now is an ebike💯