In this video I highlight the top 5 component upgrades I have made to my gen 3 Turbo Levo E-mtb, and why I made them.
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@testing31667 ай бұрын
Best upgrade video I've seen. No bling upgrade just performance upgrades from a guy who really rides 👌
@markfawcett96547 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. I’m all about noticeable performance increasing upgrades. Anodized coloured bolts don’t help my bike track, hold, jump, or land better.
@JackPineSavagest8 ай бұрын
Sick, been a fan of yours for over 30 years. More eMTB videos plz!
@Samiamd6633 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Just got a levo and I’m going down a rabbit hole online.
@juslookinatyas8 ай бұрын
I started with that link and moved to the long shock link, with a 170 fork. The long shock link is an absolute game changer, bottomless, plush and still supportive.
@tbolende8 ай бұрын
Great thoughts and analysis, keep it up!
@benjaminpellegrino42418 ай бұрын
Great first vid Mark!
@johnh46508 ай бұрын
Excellent points! Thanks!! In addtion I would like to suggest a recent upgrade I did that I am soooooo happy with. The 2024 SRAM GX wireless trans. ! I really dont care about less cables, minute weight differences or being cool with the latest wireless gadgets. But what I do care about is buttery smooth gear changes and super long-lasting chain and cassette! (Only got a few hundred miles on it but everyone tells me the life span is almost double compared to stock) . But the game changer for me was being able to change gear under full load which is saying A LOT when talking tubo levo torque! I also recommend not wasting the quan $$ on the XX or X0! The brand-new GX is virtually the same thing!
@alexketley1Ай бұрын
I love the bike too! Magura M7 brakes rip too! Psyched to try and Cascade link! Thanks for the cool video!
@KosmicHRTRacingTeam7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I recently jumped on the awesome sale prices and got the base Carbon, went as cheap as I could since I already had most of the components I wanted to throw on it. Got the 700w battery for free. DT Swiss 1700 wheels, Lekkie Buzz Bars Cranks 160mm cranks, Renthal aluminum bars, Nukeproof (or Renthal) stem, Maxxis tires, Fox 38 170 performance elite fork, Float X rear, Magura MT Trail Sport using the 4 pots front and rear, sort of poormans MT7, 200mm rotors, cascade link, XTR shifter and rear derailleur. Absolutely love the bike, and was fun to build. Now I get to try and sell all the stock crap that was on there (might keep stock wheels and tires for back up). I’m at 200lbs, may look into the longer linkage and have thought about 220mm rotors.
@markfawcett96547 ай бұрын
The 220 rotors help a lot. Easy performance gain for not a lot of $$.
@brianbathgate49448 ай бұрын
Awesome! I’ve got the same bike - love it! I’m the same - thought I would need to change the wheels but they’ve been fine. Went for trusty Assegais up front, MT7 brakes (superb), and an Ohlins TTX2 coil and the bike is sublime. Added a 30mm stem too - like it tight. Think I’m done tweaking tho - just wanting to get out and ride :-) \m/
@elf19-825 ай бұрын
Super cool - dream bike!!!
@justsayin36007 ай бұрын
I'm running Code RSC stock 200mm front and rear. I'm 220lbs no gear. I have no problems with power nor fade. I'm also running Cascade, huge difference than stock. Now I'm considering going to 170mm in the front. The Specialized tires are good in the dry but when it's wet they get caked with mud. I ripped the front with a 1" inch gash even with CushCore. Replaced it with the same but I'll definitely switch front and rear next year. I went with 5Dev 160mm and don't get strikes anymore. It took me 2 days to get used to it. Now I know I was running all my bikes with cranks that are too long. I'd say, all your upgrades are spot on. 👌
@keynmusic4 ай бұрын
thanks for making this video. I pretty much did same upgrades except the cranks. I might have to try the shorter cranks 👌🏻
@markfawcett96544 ай бұрын
You could go with 150mm. Some folks going all the way to 135mm even !
@ThePalmiterfamily114 күн бұрын
I made the $$$ big plunge and purchased the Cascade Linkage and the E-Storia! Also increased the travel to 170 mm on the fork.... I now have an e-powered downhill MONSTER that can ride anywhere over anything and I'm 245 lb 6'4"!!
@boblatkey71602 ай бұрын
A good suggestion that works for me. Before going down a rabbit hole on your brakes, simply try MTX red racing pads. They are super grippy and they never squeal. Be sure to bed them in and give that a try before you start spending all kinds of money on rotors, etc..
@ThePalmiterfamily114 күн бұрын
I put them on my Turbo levo and certainly improve the braking
@JamieStenhouse4 ай бұрын
Great video
@dft17 ай бұрын
good suggestions! I recently got this bike with the sale for 3500 and extra battery. i'm light, 145 so went with the cascade link to make it 160. had a factory 36 for front and bought used CC kitsuma air, feels great. also swapped dominion brake for the front, rear doesn't matter to me as already easy to lock up, too lazy to route a new rear break line anyway. love the bike.
@ThomasFlorimonte8 ай бұрын
Great video. I'm in the market. I'm 6'6" at 260 and liked the way to want over weight. Thanks :)
@markfawcett96548 ай бұрын
I’d suggest try and find an S5 Kenevo. I have since sold this bike , and have moved onto A Kenevo. Rolling on 180cm travel and a longer bike is amazing. Actually climbs better too.
@KDubber7 ай бұрын
Timely video... I'm about to pull the trigger on getting myself a brand new 2022 Levo Alloy Comp that's still sitting in a bike shop with a 30% discount. I won't be jumping towards upgrades right away because the bike won't be seeing the trails until April or May (gotta love Ontario winters!).
@markfawcett96547 ай бұрын
Awesome !!! You’re gonna love it !!
@bstill308 ай бұрын
I have mine set up with the same CC link, 38 Factory 170, -1 degree headset cup and flip chip in the high setting. Works amazing in the PNW steep and deep. 🤘🏻
@dft17 ай бұрын
so stock your setting is 63.5, so probably 63 now with 170?
@bstill307 ай бұрын
@@dft1 63, I think.
@thim80098 ай бұрын
Real nice rig man. I did the cascade link, miranda cranks 150mm for $80.00. I'm putting a 170mm zeb ultimate and a vivid ultimate on. Also ordered a set of roval traverse alloy. Just hope I don't need to get a true tool with them. I like the code r's, I'm the oddball.
@vinhtpl7 ай бұрын
Let me know if the vivid shock fits. I have S3 frame,thanks.
@Ponyo38167 ай бұрын
38T Crank ring is my favorite upgrade so far. Can really use the whole cassette now. Before I was just stuck in the highest gear.
@markfawcett96547 ай бұрын
I’ve seen others moving to different size chainrings. We have some pretty steep climbs where I ride, so the stock (34) works great. In our bike park setting , it’s rare I over spin , but that could be a place for a 38 for me.
@kayjet643 ай бұрын
Can I use the same chain with the 38T?
@Ponyo38163 ай бұрын
@@kayjet64 I do. I just don't have to take off as many links when I replace chains.
@JubeProductions2 ай бұрын
One thing you should do right out of the box is slow the rebound on the shock by 2 or 3 clicks, and speed up rebound on fork.
@paulcleary3284Ай бұрын
Great video…really surprised you’re on original wheelset…thought for sure you’d recommend carbon rims.
@marcoaguiar66087 ай бұрын
Hello. I have a Levo Gen2 and very happy with my bike made a few changes on the brakes and dropper post. Which Cush Core are you using on your Levo gen 3?
@boblatkey71602 ай бұрын
On my GEN 2 Levo: XTR drivetrain. XTR brakes with Flo levers. MTX red racing brake pads. 220 mm hope floating disc rotors. Push 11 six coil suspension on the back, Vorsprung smashpot coil suspension up front. Cascade Link. Stans Flow rims, DT Swiss spokes, and Onyx Vesper hubs with ceramic bearing upgrade and custom blue anodizing. Carbon fiber bars. Hope 155 mm cranks. Shimano Saine pedals. Front tire Maxxix Assegai max grip, back tire Schwalbe Tacky Chan, Bike Yoke seatpost dropper. Ergon seat. Battery and crank smashgaurd. Oury grips. Levociraptor chip to get rid of that aweful 20mph speed limit. Did I miss anything? 😂😂
@markfawcett96542 ай бұрын
That’s some serious customization !!!
@jongusta8 ай бұрын
Beautiful bike! The same color/model I wanted but no S4’s available at the time, so went Comp model with black gloss vinyl tape all over for some protection and added shine over the dead matte black frame. Anyhoo, curious how much air you had to increase for same sag with CC link? I am 200 lbs and in fence for recommendation to long link. Currently running 246psi on my stock link and wondering how much air is required for same sag due to added progression of link. Not interested in getting a bigger shock.
@markfawcett96548 ай бұрын
I had a good chat with the Cascade components guys. They told me unequivocally to go with the long link if you weigh over 185 pounds. me being exactly 185, I decided to try the easy route and go with the classic one and keep my current shock. Worked out really well. I had a very similar amount of air pressure in there as you did, and found with the new link, I did not change it at all, it simply became more progressive with the new physics.
@BryceLovesTech7 ай бұрын
Would a Kenevo or Kenevo SL be better for you?
@bennyyyyx2 ай бұрын
Hi Mark! very useful video and really interesting to hear a veteran like you speak well of this bike. I'm about to buy this levo expert, i weigh around 60kg, I have a good riding technique and I compete in races, which of these upgrades do you think is essential to do in my situation too? Thanks 🙏
@markfawcett96542 ай бұрын
Hi bennyyyyx. Easy…. The crank arms. All the other mods were done due to my weight. No matter your body mass , you’ll still pedal strike the 160mm cranks. I think mirida makes 152mm ones. Race face maybe something short too. The bike rides great in the low setting , but you’ll need the shorties.
@bennyyyyxАй бұрын
Thanks Mark i appreciate your feedback! So you're telling me it's a good enduro ebike with stock components?
@johnfreeman71594 ай бұрын
Carbon bars? OneUp? Made all my wrist pain go away!
@nathantoney.15012 ай бұрын
I got the cascade link on yesterday and 150 cranks. Hoping I can put the 29 on the rear (it fits no problem but its centerlock so I can't figure out how to attache the magnet)
@boblatkey71602 ай бұрын
I used a six bolt adapter to make my hope floating disc rotors work on a center lock. And then I was able to get the magnet to spin on over the top of it and it fit. I felt a bit Mickey Mouse doing it but I made it work! I hope that makes sense.
@nathantoney.15012 ай бұрын
@@boblatkey7160 Is there a way you can photo how you attached the magnet to the 6 bolt adapter? I purchased a specialized magnet centerlock adapter but I read on emtbr that does not fit and I have to glue magnets to the rotor and carry spare magnets and glue. I'd like to avoid that. Thank you!
@WeimaranersAreTheBest6 ай бұрын
I can get the Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC TM 750 for same price with the mt7s and maxxis assegais. Levo turbo alloy comp or the cube? Thanks
@markfawcett96546 ай бұрын
Personally, I’d go for the Levo for the extra travel. Quite comparable otherwise. I’ve already switched up to a Kenevo for this reason. Some folks LoVe that Bosch motor, but I’ve had no issues with my brose. If you like a 29” wheel on the back , then the cube I guess. ( I believe it is a 29er? Does not really say on the web description.)
@WeimaranersAreTheBest6 ай бұрын
Ya that’s been my only gripe Wish the Levo was 29er’ instead of mullet. Yes cube is 29er Thanks bro
@hussainsarmad228Ай бұрын
I am over 80 kg and planing to buy this bike but I don't want to do the upgrades. Is there a alternative from Specialized which is suitable for my weight and I dont need to make the upgrades??
@markfawcett9654Ай бұрын
Hi there. A lot of it very much depends on how hard you are riding, and what type of trails and terrain you are mountain biking on. If you are a very aggressive rider, doing lots of side hits, jumps, drops and riding at higher velocity, and riding sustained steeps requiring a lot of break power, you will at least need to do some modifications. A lot of people have commented they are having good luck with the stock brakes with a professional brake bleed, right out of the box, and purple galfer brake pads. All the other mods are optional, and yield some additional performance gains, but certainly not total game changers.
@MrDaymien16 ай бұрын
Just buy a decoy
@markfawcett96546 ай бұрын
Funny enough, I have sold this Levo and purchased a new kenevo. I've mullet-ized it, and its now everything I wanted my old levo to be and more, with minimal upgrades required. Double crown fork with 190mm travel up front, and 180mm rear travel in the rear.
@georgeshriver29435 ай бұрын
Yuck.
@boblatkey71602 ай бұрын
Are you a snob on the trail too?
@georgeshriver29432 ай бұрын
@@boblatkey7160 Don't harrass me. I don't like the brand.
@TheNoseman18 ай бұрын
Best upgrade is to get rid of the motor.
@MrGogogordo8 ай бұрын
Thanks caveman👍
@SomeOldDudeMTB7 ай бұрын
There’s one in every crowd
@boblatkey71602 ай бұрын
I went by this guy on an acoustic bike the other day and he was super unfriendly and a total snob simply because I was riding an E bike. That attitude and behavior is super sad. Was that you by chance?
@barryfoster5031Ай бұрын
I’m 79 with cancer. I’ve been riding mtb’s since the early eighties, if I didn’t have a Levo, or similar I wouldn’t be able to ride trails anymore, would you deny me this?