2021 Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert for Training?

[@tristanbotteram]

Very well said, good topic.

[@montjaso]

Great post!

[@vitalmtb]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@aidenthwaits2646]

This is what I’m doing this winter. Not by choice tho, by enduro bike is out of stock until spring, so this all I can do

[@vitalmtb]

To E or not to E? That is the question. Go deeper into the tech and apps used in this video - www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/E-Bikes,111/Specialized/Turbo-Levo-SL-Expert-Carbon,31721#product-reviews/3991/expand

[@Gabeborder84]

I followed Greg up bogus basin once...he was riding an e bike....it was turned off.

[@woodpecker6452]

Thanks by the way Bosch which I have does have a power meter and kiox will display this as riders power input , unfortunately my garmin edge does not detect it as it’s hard wired to the kiox so the Brose system is quite unique that regard

[@vitalmtb]

nice! yeah, we really liked the bosch motor and kiosk display on the trek rail in our eMTB test session. video here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmqQZaV_atd1qaM

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Great vidéo thanks 👍🏼

[@jaselikesbikes]

Great video. I was looking at getting this ebike for the same reason. How are you measuring your actual wattage on your Wahoo? Have you got another power metre on the bike?

[@vitalmtb]

hit our more in-depth article on our site - www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/E-Bikes,111/Specialized/Turbo-Levo-SL-Expert-Carbon,31721#product-reviews/3991 - we go into deeper details w/ apps and setup.

[@jaselikesbikes]

@@vitalmtb thanks, I will check it out.

[@BATAMMTBExplore]

Awesome 👍

[@ryana7595]

What is the name of the trail Greg was descending at the very end of the video?

[@vitalmtb]

some moto/ORV trails at in the wilson creek area.

[@CallMeJack08]

Will any bike computer work with this to get power? Does it just set up like a regular power meter? I feel like I tried this last summer, maybe I missed something

[@woodpecker6452]

Does the EP8 also have a built in power meter that can be detected by your bike computers?

[@vitalmtb]

there has to be some kind of power meter within the system. whether it can be tapped into is the question. we've done a bit of quick research and don't see an option, but we'll keep checking and will let you know.

[@aidenthwaits2646]

The e8000 I have can be set on the screen with a power meter

[@woodpecker6452]

@@aidenthwaits2646 Aiden how do u set that up exactly I tried detecting the power using a garmin head unit and it did not detect a power unit

[@LUCKYSOB]

I have a question. If let's say you run out of battery, can you still pedal it easily like a normal bike? Or does the motor hold your power back a little

[@vitalmtb]

The Levo SL is light enough you can pedal out fairly easily. Greg said he's ridden w/ the motor off on a few occasions, just for *fun* and training.

[@sergeikulichkov7748]

Highly depends on a bike and a motor. In my Canyon Neuron with E8000 pedalling with empty battery sucks. But I did it for 5 months while my defected battery was in replacement process

[@jasper_of_puppets]

@@sergeikulichkov7748 I hear the new, updated Shimano EP8 motor has significantly less drag than the previous E8000

[@sergeikulichkov7748]

@@jasper_of_puppets heard that too, but I can't be buying new ebike each year haha

[@jasper_of_puppets]

@@sergeikulichkov7748 Apparently the new EP8 motor can bolt right into a frame designed for the E8000... ;)

[@hb7030]

Tell Greg that he should name drop C of I

[@woodpecker6452]

What are using t determine your wattage

[@vitalmtb]

the Levo SL's built-in powermeter. hit our website for deeper details about apps/connectivity/tech - www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/E-Bikes,111/Specialized/Turbo-Levo-SL-Expert-Carbon,31721#product-reviews/3991

[@SubmarinersDive]

Couldn't agree more! The E-MTB is a great training and fitness tool that has become a great disruptor in the MTB industry. Every brand is starting to make them and they are proving their value every day. To the nay-sayers, I say try one and you'll fall in love and will add one to your quiver!

[@Chuckolicious]

@@RealMTBAddict Man, seriously? What is wrong with you?

[@jasper_of_puppets]

@@RealMTBAddict FUCK YES

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

@@Chuckolicious If enjoying life is wrong, then I don't wanna be right.

[@Chuckolicious]

@@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Uh, what?

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

@@Chuckolicious it's just a saying haha, doesn't mean anything in particular.

[@josef.contreras2130]

I used to maintain a fleet of throttle ebikes and class1 ebikes. We took them on rides here and there. What I noticed was not only endurance increase as well as distance but the bike showed the rider his/her potential. More saddle time equals more fun without being exhausted.

[@josef.contreras2130]

@@RealMTBAddict Please dont be upset at an observation. The company I worked for also brought smiles to veterans with missing limbs. The happines in their face from a throttle ebike was the best. I hope you consider your next thought when you enter you wooden home. I wish you the best, addictions are not ok, peace!!!

[@josef.contreras2130]

@@RealMTBAddict The trees man the trees that got cut down... nevermind

[@josef.contreras2130]

@@RealMTBAddict I realized along time ago that I can't save the world, please let this go.

[@Chuckolicious]

@@RealMTBAddict Oh come on. Why do I suspect you say the same stuff about EVs? Certainly the same nonsense FUD talking points. Honest question: got any carbon fiber on your bike? If not, cool. Got any plastic or aluminum? Got any chain lube or bearing grease?

[@Chuckolicious]

@@RealMTBAddict OK, but I can be reductive and point out that viable bikes can be made from bamboo, with naturally derived lubricants. So while you argue you have no choice for your cell phone, which is true, you seem hypocritical here.

[@951media]

I need to find $9k for training ebike, $9k for race day non-ebike, and 4 daylight hours extra per day... and then I can be happy.

[@Chuckolicious]

Loved this. However, gotta give some constructive criticism. You suffer from pretty bad down-speak/vocal fry at the end of almost every sentence. Also sounds like you're reading a book report to the class. My suggestion: punch it up a bit and let some of your obvious passion for the subject be reflected in your presentation. Just my opinion, so feel free to take or toss as you see fit. 🙂 Back to E-bike training, on-trail ERG mode FTW, no need for Zwift!

[@bike_somm]

Not a chance... just quit alcohol and ride bikes and see what happens.. gave me E-Leggs and lost 30lbs within the year of doing so!

[@vitalmtb]

Where in the video do we say, "with an ebike, you can get krunk 24/7 while eating Big Macs all day and still win races"?

[@JoeyG333]

@@vitalmtb 🤣🤣🤣

[@Chuckolicious]

Honest question: have you ever tried one?

[@bike_somm]

@@vitalmtb lol 😂 just on that non-alcohol E-Hype.. I know most Ebikers are beer drinkers, sooo yeA this was my solution to finding the best way to become the Ebike!

[@bike_somm]

@@Chuckolicious yes actually.. with a bunch of awesome guys at the end of a long demo day in San Teresa Park in the South Bay Area.. Cali I have it on video too (ibis Ripley Gen 4 test ride & review/yeti sb130 & Ripmo first ride.. “at the end of video”)where we all go up with beers, crack a cold one at the top and then descend like mad men who just got to the top of the mountain with NO effort at all.. lol they are crazy good at making you lazy AF! Not gonna argue if you use one the right way it can be beneficial, but for 99% of the population it’s a toy that will be used as such & makes normal pedaling seem 10 times harder after being use to an Ebike

[@krischdjan2608]

Why E on a non E Channel?

[@vitalmtb]

who said we're a non E channel? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmqQZaV_atd1qaM

[@rudySTi]

@@vitalmtb Hopefully you will

[@krischdjan2608]

Darth Vader !!

[@vitalmtb]

@@rudySTi why? don't like 'em, don't ride them or watch stuff about them. not too difficult.

[@montjaso]

@@RealMTBAddict i am guessing you wrote your comment in sand, not on your cell phone that you don’t own.

[@wammo12345]

Great channel Vital, but I’m taking an America-free diet now and unsubscribing.

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

Thanks for letting us know, like any of us care what you're doing with your hate filled life.