I watched the whole thing and it was so good I felt like I owed you a compliment. That was really fun and enjoyable to watch with no sales pitch. Having snowboarded since the seventies I'm always amazed at how flat everything looks in videos compared to real life. So I know that was a hairy trail that you were hauling ass down and I felt like I was on the bike myself so thank you for that enjoyable video
@@Lee-ic2yn the cushcore tool is the key but isolated agree they are a pain when you fit them the first few times but I’ve put them on and off so much I can do each tire now in 20 mins I also use baby powder or hot soapy water and if I think of it I’ll through my tire out in the sun for a bit before
Cushcore Pro is your friend. DHR2/EXOplus & Assegai/EXOplus just went on the same bike in S3 after a few hundred miles on the stockers. Great videos and keep them coming.
Great Video 👍 I got the Levo I in Alloy. Here in the European Alps with lots of sharp rocks the Schwalbe Eddy Current works miracles. Never had a flat and I am already running the second pair. They are heavy but you won‘t Need cushcore 😅
That's so crazy to me that your able to climb Grove Creek, then ride 100 miles the next day. You definitely called that tire slash🤣 my heart was pounding as you were flying down the trail. So much exposure!
I’m also a heavy rider with a 2021 levo carbon expert, and I won’t run a tire in the back unless it’s a DD or DH casing Maxxis or a Schwalbe super gravity casing in the rear. Also always carry an extra tube and co2 kit, tire levers, chain power links, and a multi tool with me. Ebikes for the win! 🤙🏻
Thank you for the good info on tires. I usually have all my gear with me but thats what I get for thinking nothing would happen since its a short ride.
It's a cool trail for sure. We actually have way longer trails here in Utah. Not uncommon for us to be able to get a mountain trail with over 3K of descending. There are a few in the state that have over 5K of descending. I am very spoiled with the different riding I have within 3 hours of my house. Thank you for watching.
I may bitch about Florida being too flat but after seeing the cliffs you ride along; I'll learn to appreciate my shorter climbs. lol Nice bike, I'm on a Turbo Levo FSR Comp Fattie and after riding an e bike I'll never go back.
I totally get not going back to a normal bike. I don't think I will either, not for big mountain stuff. If I ever stop riding road I might try cross county but climbing techy stuff on an Ebike is so much fun. Enjoy your Levo. It's a great bike.
I bought some Schwalbe Current Eddy's for mine, they are supposed to have thicker sidewalls, they are definitely heavier. I'm waiting to wear out my stock tires before I install them. I'll update you when I install them.
@@kammortensen2600 I installed my new Schwalbe's, I love them. They give the bike a more planted feel overall. I come from a motocross background and the mountain bike feel is hard for me to get used to; however, these tires seem to get me closer. They are a bit heavier, you can feel the added weight, but the amount of traction you get far outweighs the added heavy feel. I let my friend ride my bike (he has a 2020 turbo Levo) he agrees with me on the feel of the bike. Also, I believe I told you about the MTX brake pads in another video, those brake pads are a must! This bike now has close to perfect brakes!
@@LUEO103X Thanks for the info. I will be trying those brake pads but it will be a bit since I bought a couple sets of the Sram brake pads. Hopefully my rear tire will last a bit and then I will try those tires out.
What’s up buddy, thank god it wasn’t worse 🤷♂️ Which levo do u own? There’s so many models I have no idea if the money for the really expensive one is actually worth it or stick to an entry level tubo levo
I have the 22 Levo Alloy Comp. I don't think the more expensive ones are worth it unless you are really into the suspension set up. In my opinion the biggest upgrade is the 700 WH battery. It is a game changer, thats why I went with the alloy comp. I looked at the carbon comp, I don't think its worth the extra money for a carbon frame when you are riding an Ebike. One of my friends bought the base model and the shop was willing to let him change some parts out for the difference in cost. He upgraded to the 700 WH battery and put a nicer fork for an additional $1,000.00 and loves it. So he was into his base model $6,500.00 with those upgrades so he saved $1,000.00 and has a great bike. I love having all that power so I wasn't even interested in the Levo SL which have smaller motors and batteries. Let me know if you end up getting one and which one you went with. Thank you for watching man.
Ofcourse man , your videos are dope! We don’t have those crazy mountain trails here in Florida…. I’d be popping my pants just looking to my left at certain parts of that route 😅. Hopefully I can get my e Bike soon , I appreciate your time brother thanks for replying!
Great video! I've hiked that trail dozens of times and even on foot some of those cliffy sections can feel pretty sketchy. I don't know if I'd have the cajones to do it on a bike....no...no, I definitely do not! 😅 I just got myself one of those Turbo Levos and it's a game-change for sure! Maybe I'll have to build up the confidence to try Grove Creek someday. For now I'll just stick with some of the less perilous trails in the foothills. 👍😂
Congrats on your new bike. They are amazing and so much fun. So cool to hear from someone that lives in the same area as I do. So many of the surrounding cities have invested in mountain bike trails and amazing mountains to ride in makes Utah an epic place to live. Please let me know what you thing of your Levo. I love hearing peoples thoughts on the Levo.
It's just amazing what bicycles have become mostly what specialized can do I love specialized it's the only bike all by I want to get one of them take a bit to get one but I want one
Specialized are great bikes and the only brand I ride as of right now. I don't care for what they are doing to the local bike shops for letting us order directly. I hope you get one soon. The Levo is by far my favorite bike I have owned and I've had a lot of bikes over the years.
Props to you - that trail looks sketchy....a long way down on a narrow, off-camber narrow trail. I ride a 2020 Turbo Levo, but I think I'd be hiking not biking that trail! lol
It is a Garmin 520. I also use a Garmin 830. They both sync up with the bike. It's a great feature. It shows me what mode I'm in and the percentage of the battery.
I’m sick for you only almost new bike snd tires. I’ve done that but mid life in the tire so not as painful. It’s rocky there. I’m in roots and ted dirt north Georgia but not too many rocks.
I'm about to get my levo comp alloy. I'm worried about factory tires. Bike shop says they will be fine, but none of them ride ebikes and none of them are 6'2" and 240 pounds.
I actually have had great luck with Specialized tires. I've had them on many of my bikes and when I needed to replace them I went with Specialized tires. I love the rocky techy riding and I had over 2K miles on my 2020 Levo and only went through two rear tires. I haven't ridden on many other brands so I can't say how they are but for now I will continue to use the same tires unless I start to have problems.
Did you go with an S4 or an S5 levo? I’m also 6’2” and 220 pounds and wondering what size would be good for me. Since it’s a big bike, I’m leanin towards an S4.
Nice picking ip my 1st Ebike today. It between the Levo snd Rail. Needed the lowest build for budget. So could not get a Levo so went Trek Rail 5. It took over a month of waiting. Glad to meet you. I weight 205 but much older and wondered how the battery last. People do them snd i asked all like 150-160 lbs. so do one soon on it for us meanly sized riders.
I haven't had a chance to test this one yet but my 2020 Levo had the same battery and I could get around 4,500' of climbing if I kept the bike in trail mode. Not sure on mileage. What size battery is in your Trek?
@@kammortensen2600 i wanted the Rail 7 a 650 but this Rail 5 has only a 500. Ok i can buy a 650 for it but won’t at $900. Trek in Europe ships this 5 with the 650. Oh well can’t find bikes and prices are insane.
@@wessimpson2544 I ride with a friend that has a 500 and he loves it. He likes that it weighs 3 pounds less. When we go out for longer rides he runs out of battery and I usually have around 20% left. Both options have there pros and cons. Either way you are out having fun and that's what matters.
I have a Garmin Edge 520. I only use the battery percentage. There is a specialized app that works with Garmin that will tell you more info but I've never used it.
Congrats on getting an awesome bike. I absolutely still love my bike. I've been on some amazing adventures with it. Let me know what you think of yours. I love hearing other people's thoughts about it.
I am very happy with my Levo. It's a great bike that is so much FUN!!! The only thing that I have had a problem with is the rear hub, it is a hub that Specialized has had problems with in the past but they were great to warranty it. Let me know if you end up getting a Levo and what your thoughts on it.
Great Video Kam. Sorry to see your ride was cut short. Keep the Turbo Levo Comp Alloy videos coming, I really enjoy them. I msg you on an earlier video you did on this bike. I had ordered the same bike (2022) last Sept but only available at that time in black. After seeing yours in blue I wished I had waited. However, Specialized came thru for me, they cancelled the Dealers black bike they had assigned last Sept to my dealer with no explanation - probably supply chain issues. However, as luck would have it I found a dealer today that had one in blue exactly like yours so I put a deposit on it. Supposed to be here in May?? When it arrives the first thing I want to do is have RideWrap applied. You mentioned you frame wrapped yours and used a gloss version?? Did you use Ride Wrap? How has wrap worked out? Thks Bruce
That is AWESOME that you will be getting yours in May and the blue looks even better in person. Yes I used the gloss Ride Wrap and it has been great so far. I used them on a few of my previous bikes and love the way the fit and protect the bike, totally worth it. Hopefully I never crash hard enough to need the wrap but I'm sure it will happen. Please let me know what you think of your new bike and the color when you get it. Thank you for the complement on the video.
Are you climbing up on flat pedals with saddle up or down? I have noticed the bike lurching forward when dabbing a foot in super technical, rocky climbs.
@@kammortensen2600 Yup! Base Alloy! I'll upgrade as I ware it out and it was so much cheaper than the carbons in the shop. I'm at about 800 miles in 3 months with the bike so far.
@@Ponyo3816 that's a sick bike. I think a carbon bike is needed on my road bike and normal mountain bike but on my ebike I'm good with alloy. Not worth paying that much more to save a little weight when the bike is already over 50 pounds. That's a great amount of miles. Ride on man
Thank you for the complement, it was a fun ride until the end and even then it wasn't terrible. Nice walk out. I waited 4 months to get me 2022 Stumpy and after I got it all I wanted to ride was my 2020 Levo so I sold my new stumpy (after 4 months) and my 2020 Levo to get this new one and it was totally worth it. You won't be disappointed.
Short version of the story I didn't do much research on Cush Core so I thought they would save my wheels but I wasn't sure if I could ride on them with no air pressure. I did ride in a few of the sections that were smooth but it felt so strange and I was only a mile away so I played it safe and walked. Now I know I can ride on them so I learned something from this ride.
Congrats on an awesome bike. I think the eliminator is a terrible tire. With an ebike why not have a tire with a better sidewall. I'm glad I made a change but it took me two side wall slashes before I changed. Enjoy your great bike.
@@kammortensen2600 Thanks, I just picked up mine yesterday. I'm just over 6' and got an S5. I have yet to ride it but it looks like a stretch. The bike is huge. We'll see how it rides this week. Do your brakes not do anything until they are pulled in halfway? These are my first hydraulic brakes on a bicycle. I have the right one fully adjusted out and on a hard pull of the brakes it will almost hit my fingers when squeezing with 2 fingers. Thanks
At the time of this video I had the tires that came with the bike. The Eliminator T7 tire. Great grip but I actually tore two side walls. I have switched out to the Butcher Grid Gravity T9 tire. It has much stronger side walls and I haven't had an issue since. The new tire I am running isn't as soft and smooth but they are way more durable.
I usually do but I figured with it being a short ride I would be ok. I was wrong this time. This was was first tire slash in 4 years so I have had good luck in the past. If I was to ride this trail again I would bring a spare tube with me.
Stock tires suck. Get some magic mary/big betty or Assegais on it. In DH casing specially on the rear. Got three flats on my second ride with stock tires (butcher/eliminator). Threw them in the trash. Even specialized pro riders use other tires than specialized. But black out the logos...
@@kammortensen2600 stock tires have very weak sidewalls. I dented my rear rim because of those tires. I purchased Delium rugged tires in the reinforced construction and will always ride them now. Similar to a maxis Asagai but half the price.
I actually had a 2020 version that I purchased when you could actually get a bike that I sold for the same amount that I bought it for 2 years ago. I also sold my normal mountain bike (2022 Stumpy) that I didn't ride very often and between the two I had enough to buy the alloy comp version. Crazy that you can't even get a carbon frame for $7,500
hello from Portugal. good discretion of your e- Bike trip. i totally agree what you say about a bike, especially yours. the positive is you can climb fast at the top of the line, 😂, but everyone has holes. The landscapes and the video trail are fabulous. congratulations on your channel, I already Subscribed
@@kammortensen2600 undoubtedly, it is the global world and with access to technologies that allows us to know the other side of the world. I was in Moab in 2014 on a mtb adventure and I really enjoyed it. I have some videos on my channel, check them out and subscribe if you like Keep your good work buddy
@@jceddy1 weird...the rules that I have always seen for most multi use trail bke, ped, equine is "No Motorized Vehicles Allowed"....does that include ebikes and motocycles? or just ebikes and I am free to ride my Yamaha TW200 unfettered...SWEET.
@@somefear3510 I don't know where you're from, but in California I often see legacy signs that say 'no motorized vehicles' and checking local county law it is clearly legal to operate class 1. My guess is those signs are dated in many cases. When ebikes are not legal the signs in my area clearly state "no ebikes" specifically.
Usually I do but I didn't take my pack with me and of course I get my first ever tire slash 😡😡 in 4 years. Lesson learned. I was under a mile away from my truck so it wasn't too bad.
I had a plug kit and pump with me but the the damage was to bad. If I go out on long rides I bring a spare tube with me. I was only 1 mile from my truck so it wasn't a bad walk. I rode a couple of the smooth sections on the Tannus insert. Got lucky this time. Could of been way farther away from my truck.
That is actually one of my biggest fears. I've come across a bear and he was more scared of me. I try to make noises and even talk to myself to avoid sneaking up on one. Thanks for the reminder. Early season I'm so excited to ride I wasn't thinking about it.
@@kammortensen2600 I’ve done a ton of high country e biking in cache, just move down to lehi. If I get another bike, I’ll have to go on some rides with ya! I was shuttling last year with the Jeep haha.
ah, put a new tube in and keep riding.. ? am I missing something here? -other than that, i could barely watch the video with those drops.. couldn't do it myself!
Ya can afford that, and you're terrified of scratching-it? And always carry a pump, spare tire, tube, and a tire liner really helps. Unless you're a weight weenie.
The first scratch always sucks but will happen. My wheels get scratched on the first ride. I carry a plug kit and pump on my bike but with this being a short ride I thought I would be safe not to take my backpack that has everything else. I don't care about the weight just the comfort. Looking at getting a hip pack. What do you use for all your gear?
They are getting really expensive. My model was $7,500.00 (which is an insane amount for a pedal bike) but totally worth it to me. It blows my mind that there are pedal bikes out there that actually cost over 15K. Crazy times and I don't see it slowing down.
@@jeffrogers2180 no. Motorcycling is not mountain biking. What don’t you understand? It’s like saying a car is faster than a skateboard. So what! It’s a different type of transport.
I watched the whole thing and it was so good I felt like I owed you a compliment. That was really fun and enjoyable to watch with no sales pitch. Having snowboarded since the seventies I'm always amazed at how flat everything looks in videos compared to real life. So I know that was a hairy trail that you were hauling ass down and I felt like I was on the bike myself so thank you for that enjoyable video
Thank you Bill for the compliment. I hope one day a camera comes out that actually shows how steep the trails are.
Thats a perfect ebike trail, I just love letting the bike take the pain away and enjoy the scenery.
I totally agree!
Up is the new Down. Love my E-mtb!
I couldn't agree more. Ebikes are 100%
Cush core has saved me a few times in the back country. I tell everyone that has a E cushcore is a must. Thanks for the footage what a view
Tanus might even be better in my opinion
Seems a massive pain to fit though
@@Lee-ic2yn the cushcore tool is the key but isolated agree they are a pain when you fit them the first few times but I’ve put them on and off so much I can do each tire now in 20 mins I also use baby powder or hot soapy water and if I think of it I’ll through my tire out in the sun for a bit before
Your bike and trail are amazing. I get my new cobalt blue turbo Levo tomorrow 👍🏽😎
Congrats on getting an amazing bike! I've had mine for over 2 years, and it's still my favorite bike.
Cushcore Pro is your friend. DHR2/EXOplus & Assegai/EXOplus just went on the same bike in S3 after a few hundred miles on the stockers. Great videos and keep them coming.
Thanks Bill. Enjoy your awesome bike.
Great Video 👍 I got the Levo I in Alloy. Here in the European Alps with lots of sharp rocks the Schwalbe Eddy Current works miracles. Never had a flat and I am already running the second pair. They are heavy but you won‘t Need cushcore 😅
Thank you so much for the info. I'll look into that tire. Hopefully this new one will last me half the summer.
Just got a Levo. Best bike ever. have had some great rides.
Congrats! So fun to find new places to ride ebikes. They open up so many more options.
That's so crazy to me that your able to climb Grove Creek, then ride 100 miles the next day. You definitely called that tire slash🤣 my heart was pounding as you were flying down the trail. So much exposure!
The exposure adds to the fun. I wish I had the confidence on jumps like I do on the techy trails. Then I could follow you on jump trails.
"the sounds of mountain biking" Absolutely pmsl
Totally agree. The sound of the rocks are my favorite.
thats a cool trail! Nice walk at the end! Thanks for posting this.
Some serious exposure !!!
Thanks for the great video
Trails looks like heaven!
It was a fun trail to ride. My wife watched the video and made me promise to never do it again. 🤣🤣.
That scares the shit out of me just watching , You da man
Thanks man
I’m also a heavy rider with a 2021 levo carbon expert, and I won’t run a tire in the back unless it’s a DD or DH casing Maxxis or a Schwalbe super gravity casing in the rear. Also always carry an extra tube and co2 kit, tire levers, chain power links, and a multi tool with me. Ebikes for the win! 🤙🏻
Thank you for the good info on tires. I usually have all my gear with me but thats what I get for thinking nothing would happen since its a short ride.
You like to ride on the edge 😱
Wish we had trails that went on for that long in the Uk.
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It's a cool trail for sure. We actually have way longer trails here in Utah. Not uncommon for us to be able to get a mountain trail with over 3K of descending. There are a few in the state that have over 5K of descending. I am very spoiled with the different riding I have within 3 hours of my house. Thank you for watching.
Deng 😂. Same sh*t happened to me during the second ride on my Turbo Levo, got a dent on the rear rim, cushcore is a must indeed
I totally agree. Who cares about the little extra weight when you are on an ebike.
I may bitch about Florida being too flat but after seeing the cliffs you ride along; I'll learn to appreciate my shorter climbs. lol Nice bike, I'm on a Turbo Levo FSR Comp Fattie and after riding an e bike I'll never go back.
I totally get not going back to a normal bike. I don't think I will either, not for big mountain stuff. If I ever stop riding road I might try cross county but climbing techy stuff on an Ebike is so much fun. Enjoy your Levo. It's a great bike.
what a beautiful place to ride!
I am very lucky to have amazing trails within 30 minutes of my house and I'm 3 hours away from Moab and St George which have some EPIC trails.
I bought some Schwalbe Current Eddy's for mine, they are supposed to have thicker sidewalls, they are definitely heavier. I'm waiting to wear out my stock tires before I install them. I'll update you when I install them.
Sounds great. I would love to hear your opinion on tires.
@@kammortensen2600 I installed my new Schwalbe's, I love them. They give the bike a more planted feel overall. I come from a motocross background and the mountain bike feel is hard for me to get used to; however, these tires seem to get me closer. They are a bit heavier, you can feel the added weight, but the amount of traction you get far outweighs the added heavy feel. I let my friend ride my bike (he has a 2020 turbo Levo) he agrees with me on the feel of the bike. Also, I believe I told you about the MTX brake pads in another video, those brake pads are a must! This bike now has close to perfect brakes!
@@LUEO103X Thanks for the info. I will be trying those brake pads but it will be a bit since I bought a couple sets of the Sram brake pads. Hopefully my rear tire will last a bit and then I will try those tires out.
Awesome video!!!
Thank you
U can internal patch a side wall with most anything and use a tube to get out.
Great Video! How long does des Accu last ? Best regards !
What’s up buddy, thank god it wasn’t worse 🤷♂️ Which levo do u own? There’s so many models I have no idea if the money for the really expensive one is actually worth it or stick to an entry level tubo levo
I have the 22 Levo Alloy Comp. I don't think the more expensive ones are worth it unless you are really into the suspension set up. In my opinion the biggest upgrade is the 700 WH battery. It is a game changer, thats why I went with the alloy comp. I looked at the carbon comp, I don't think its worth the extra money for a carbon frame when you are riding an Ebike. One of my friends bought the base model and the shop was willing to let him change some parts out for the difference in cost. He upgraded to the 700 WH battery and put a nicer fork for an additional $1,000.00 and loves it. So he was into his base model $6,500.00 with those upgrades so he saved $1,000.00 and has a great bike. I love having all that power so I wasn't even interested in the Levo SL which have smaller motors and batteries. Let me know if you end up getting one and which one you went with. Thank you for watching man.
Ofcourse man , your videos are dope! We don’t have those crazy mountain trails here in Florida…. I’d be popping my pants just looking to my left at certain parts of that route 😅. Hopefully I can get my e Bike soon , I appreciate your time brother thanks for replying!
Good attitude to have.
You are crazy! OMG, one wrong move and ……. Balls of steel!
It's a fun trail. This is one trail that the gopro actually showed how steep it really was. Thanks for watching.
Glad to see that it was only a flat in the end...
12k views? Holy crap! You found the algorithm with e bike content! Haha! Super jealous of the ebike. Would definitely be a blast.
Great video! I've hiked that trail dozens of times and even on foot some of those cliffy sections can feel pretty sketchy. I don't know if I'd have the cajones to do it on a bike....no...no, I definitely do not! 😅 I just got myself one of those Turbo Levos and it's a game-change for sure! Maybe I'll have to build up the confidence to try Grove Creek someday. For now I'll just stick with some of the less perilous trails in the foothills. 👍😂
Congrats on your new bike. They are amazing and so much fun. So cool to hear from someone that lives in the same area as I do. So many of the surrounding cities have invested in mountain bike trails and amazing mountains to ride in makes Utah an epic place to live. Please let me know what you thing of your Levo. I love hearing peoples thoughts on the Levo.
Great video, thanks!
Thank you Mike.
I’m down in St George, I need to make it up north for some of these trails they look awesome
There are some awesome trails up here. St George is a place I travel down a few times a year. Amazing riding down there. You are lucky to live there.
It's just amazing what bicycles have become mostly what specialized can do I love specialized it's the only bike all by I want to get one of them take a bit to get one but I want one
Specialized are great bikes and the only brand I ride as of right now. I don't care for what they are doing to the local bike shops for letting us order directly. I hope you get one soon. The Levo is by far my favorite bike I have owned and I've had a lot of bikes over the years.
Props to you - that trail looks sketchy....a long way down on a narrow, off-camber narrow trail. I ride a 2020 Turbo Levo, but I think I'd be hiking not biking that trail! lol
Thanks, man. You have an amazing bike. I loved my 2020 Turbo Levo.
That looks terrifying !!!
It wasn't too bad at the time. This is the only trail my wife said I can't ride again.
I just bought the identical bike used. Having a blast so far. I'd have second thoughts about this trail though...too many death drops!!!
Congrats on an awesome Ebike!! They are amazing.
Great video. What is the bike computer you are using on the bars? Is that a GPS unit or one for the bike itself?
It is a Garmin 520. I also use a Garmin 830. They both sync up with the bike. It's a great feature. It shows me what mode I'm in and the percentage of the battery.
I love my levo 🎉
It has been my favorite bike I have ever owned. Congrats on a sweet bike
Awesome riding 👊🏻I ride a Giant levo 2021 best thing ever trail riding is just awesome 🤩
You’re amazing
Thank you for your kind words.
I’m sick for you only almost new bike snd tires. I’ve done that but mid life in the tire so not as painful. It’s rocky there. I’m in roots and ted dirt north Georgia but not too many rocks.
I'm about to get my levo comp alloy. I'm worried about factory tires. Bike shop says they will be fine, but none of them ride ebikes and none of them are 6'2" and 240 pounds.
I actually have had great luck with Specialized tires. I've had them on many of my bikes and when I needed to replace them I went with Specialized tires. I love the rocky techy riding and I had over 2K miles on my 2020 Levo and only went through two rear tires. I haven't ridden on many other brands so I can't say how they are but for now I will continue to use the same tires unless I start to have problems.
@Kam Mortensen yea, I'm going to give them a shot. I hope they do work out. They are cheaper than the maxxis I usually run.
Did you go with an S4 or an S5 levo? I’m also 6’2” and 220 pounds and wondering what size would be good for me. Since it’s a big bike, I’m leanin towards an S4.
Nice picking ip my 1st Ebike today. It between the Levo snd Rail. Needed the lowest build for budget. So could not get a Levo so went Trek Rail 5. It took over a month of waiting. Glad to meet you. I weight 205 but much older and wondered how the battery last. People do them snd i asked all like 150-160 lbs. so do one soon on it for us meanly sized riders.
I haven't had a chance to test this one yet but my 2020 Levo had the same battery and I could get around 4,500' of climbing if I kept the bike in trail mode. Not sure on mileage. What size battery is in your Trek?
@@kammortensen2600 i wanted the Rail 7 a 650 but this Rail 5 has only a 500. Ok i can buy a 650 for it but won’t at $900. Trek in Europe ships this 5 with the 650. Oh well can’t find bikes and prices are insane.
@@wessimpson2544 I ride with a friend that has a 500 and he loves it. He likes that it weighs 3 pounds less. When we go out for longer rides he runs out of battery and I usually have around 20% left. Both options have there pros and cons. Either way you are out having fun and that's what matters.
@@kammortensen2600 i need to lose the 5 lbs and take the bigger battery. But it is good to know. Thanks. Wes
Nice video!!!! What kind of display do you use for your specialized? Thank you 😊
I have a Garmin Edge 520. I only use the battery percentage. There is a specialized app that works with Garmin that will tell you more info but I've never used it.
@@kammortensen2600 thank you 🙏
That trail was awesome 👌 Great riding mate 👍
Thank you. Just started watching your videos. Impressive riding.
@@kammortensen2600 thank you Kam! I would thoroughly recommend Scotland if you ever get the chance. Some amazing riding ❤️
I just ordered the same bike today! I can’t wait. Are you still loving yours?
Congrats on getting an awesome bike. I absolutely still love my bike. I've been on some amazing adventures with it. Let me know what you think of yours. I love hearing other people's thoughts about it.
So, is that the new “Tubo” Levo? Or is that the new “Turbo” Levo? Just asking.
Are you happy long term with your bike? I’m looking at this one for my first emtb.
I am very happy with my Levo. It's a great bike that is so much FUN!!! The only thing that I have had a problem with is the rear hub, it is a hub that Specialized has had problems with in the past but they were great to warranty it. Let me know if you end up getting a Levo and what your thoughts on it.
Still liking that bike? Is that gloss blue or a satin?
Yes! This bike is so much fun. I went with the gloss, I feel it has a better look and scratches less.
That looks pretty scary ride, on the edge of cliffs…
Great Video Kam. Sorry to see your ride was cut short. Keep the Turbo Levo Comp Alloy videos coming, I really enjoy them. I msg you on an earlier video you did on this bike. I had ordered the same bike (2022) last Sept but only available at that time in black. After seeing yours in blue I wished I had waited. However, Specialized came thru for me, they cancelled the Dealers black bike they had assigned last Sept to my dealer with no explanation - probably supply chain issues. However, as luck would have it I found a dealer today that had one in blue exactly like yours so I put a deposit on it. Supposed to be here in May?? When it arrives the first thing I want to do is have RideWrap applied. You mentioned you frame wrapped yours and used a gloss version?? Did you use Ride Wrap? How has wrap worked out? Thks Bruce
That is AWESOME that you will be getting yours in May and the blue looks even better in person. Yes I used the gloss Ride Wrap and it has been great so far. I used them on a few of my previous bikes and love the way the fit and protect the bike, totally worth it. Hopefully I never crash hard enough to need the wrap but I'm sure it will happen. Please let me know what you think of your new bike and the color when you get it. Thank you for the complement on the video.
don't you have a wick kit ( kit mèche in french), permitting to solve the puncture ? it cost less tha 10 euros...
Yes I just didn't bring it with me on this short ride. 🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@kammortensen2600 Ok ! Vidéo is superb, thank you. sorry for the forced walk jour you will certainly have to do.
Are you climbing up on flat pedals with saddle up or down? I have noticed the bike lurching forward when dabbing a foot in super technical, rocky climbs.
I use flats and climb with the seat up.
Love my Turbo Levo. Is yours the Comp Alloy? What a wonderful ride.
Yes it the comp alloy. Such a sick bike. So much fun!! Did you go with Alloy as well?
@@kammortensen2600 Yup! Base Alloy! I'll upgrade as I ware it out and it was so much cheaper than the carbons in the shop. I'm at about 800 miles in 3 months with the bike so far.
@@Ponyo3816 that's a sick bike. I think a carbon bike is needed on my road bike and normal mountain bike but on my ebike I'm good with alloy. Not worth paying that much more to save a little weight when the bike is already over 50 pounds. That's a great amount of miles. Ride on man
@@kammortensen2600 Ride on bro. Me and my Brassy Yellow Banana Boat send cheers.
Really enjoyed watching this video, thinking of trading in my stump jumper for a turbo levo
Thank you for the complement, it was a fun ride until the end and even then it wasn't terrible. Nice walk out. I waited 4 months to get me 2022 Stumpy and after I got it all I wanted to ride was my 2020 Levo so I sold my new stumpy (after 4 months) and my 2020 Levo to get this new one and it was totally worth it. You won't be disappointed.
I managed to slice my tyre with huge hole after only 200 meters and walk of shame home. I had to buy a new rear tyre 😅😅
I had another side wall slice happen a couple of months later, so I've changed to a different rear tire. Hopefully, you have better luck.
the 2022 levo does have the Mastermind MCU????? this is an 2021 Levo Turbo :)
You need to go to the carbon comp model or higher to get the mastermind MCU. This is a 2022
All that e-assist and cant pack a patch kit or a tube?
Also wanna see the day your battery goes out and you have to get that tank back home.
Level 3 hating 😂
If you've got a Cush Core in and you've already slashed the rear, why didn't you just ride down on it?
Short version of the story I didn't do much research on Cush Core so I thought they would save my wheels but I wasn't sure if I could ride on them with no air pressure. I did ride in a few of the sections that were smooth but it felt so strange and I was only a mile away so I played it safe and walked. Now I know I can ride on them so I learned something from this ride.
@@kammortensen2600 also worth carrying a tyre boot along with a tube etc as these can help with a full-on slash
that's a cool trail, I'm happy with my Levo but the stock eliminator stinks, mine literally delaminated within a few rides, eliminating itself lol.
Congrats on an awesome bike. I think the eliminator is a terrible tire. With an ebike why not have a tire with a better sidewall. I'm glad I made a change but it took me two side wall slashes before I changed. Enjoy your great bike.
What size frame are you using? How tall are you? thanks
I'm 5'11" and ride a S4.
@@kammortensen2600 Thanks, I just picked up mine yesterday. I'm just over 6' and got an S5. I have yet to ride it but it looks like a stretch. The bike is huge. We'll see how it rides this week. Do your brakes not do anything until they are pulled in halfway? These are my first hydraulic brakes on a bicycle. I have the right one fully adjusted out and on a hard pull of the brakes it will almost hit my fingers when squeezing with 2 fingers. Thanks
What tires where those?
At the time of this video I had the tires that came with the bike. The Eliminator T7 tire. Great grip but I actually tore two side walls. I have switched out to the Butcher Grid Gravity T9 tire. It has much stronger side walls and I haven't had an issue since. The new tire I am running isn't as soft and smooth but they are way more durable.
Would you carry a spare tube next ride ?
I usually do but I figured with it being a short ride I would be ok. I was wrong this time. This was was first tire slash in 4 years so I have had good luck in the past. If I was to ride this trail again I would bring a spare tube with me.
Not even Halfords puncture protection could have saved you.
Agreed. The bummer about it all is that was the last rocky section.
Stock tires suck. Get some magic mary/big betty or Assegais on it. In DH casing specially on the rear. Got three flats on my second ride with stock tires (butcher/eliminator). Threw them in the trash. Even specialized pro riders use other tires than specialized. But black out the logos...
Thank you for the info. I will look into those tires. I ride a lot on all my bikes and this was the first sidewall slash I've had.
@@kammortensen2600 stock tires have very weak sidewalls. I dented my rear rim because of those tires. I purchased Delium rugged tires in the reinforced construction and will always ride them now. Similar to a maxis Asagai but half the price.
Black diamond casing on the butcher tyes is also a good choice imo
@@stewartjackson1821 good to know. I will look into those. I'm always down to try new products if they come highly recommended.
What kind of computer do you have?
Garmin Edge 520
How did you afford your ebike?
I actually had a 2020 version that I purchased when you could actually get a bike that I sold for the same amount that I bought it for 2 years ago. I also sold my normal mountain bike (2022 Stumpy) that I didn't ride very often and between the two I had enough to buy the alloy comp version. Crazy that you can't even get a carbon frame for $7,500
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hello from Portugal.
good discretion of your e- Bike trip.
i totally agree what you say about a bike, especially yours.
the positive is you can climb fast at the top of the line, 😂, but everyone has holes.
The landscapes and the video trail are fabulous.
congratulations on your channel, I already Subscribed
Thank you so much for your kind words and support. So cool that TH-cam can connect people from all over the world.
@@kammortensen2600 undoubtedly,
it is the global world and with access to technologies that allows us to know the other side of the world.
I was in Moab in 2014 on a mtb adventure and I really enjoyed it.
I have some videos on my channel, check them out and subscribe if you like
Keep your good work buddy
@@LMRomao subscribed. Looking forward to watching your videos
motorcycles have motors...does that machine have a motor...
Yes
You're wrong. Motorcycles have engines. Ebikes have motors.
@@jceddy1 engines are called motors lol
@@jceddy1 weird...the rules that I have always seen for most multi use trail bke, ped, equine is "No Motorized Vehicles Allowed"....does that include ebikes and motocycles? or just ebikes and I am free to ride my Yamaha TW200 unfettered...SWEET.
@@somefear3510 I don't know where you're from, but in California I often see legacy signs that say 'no motorized vehicles' and checking local county law it is clearly legal to operate class 1. My guess is those signs are dated in many cases. When ebikes are not legal the signs in my area clearly state "no ebikes" specifically.
So you don't carry a tube??
Usually I do but I didn't take my pack with me and of course I get my first ever tire slash 😡😡 in 4 years. Lesson learned. I was under a mile away from my truck so it wasn't too bad.
Been having a hard time deciding if I wanna dump that kind of money into a emtb and get me a levo, well this definitely helped lol
They are expensive but I've never regretted buying my levo. They are so much fun!
So did you not have stuff with you to fix a flat or just too big of a side wall tear? Not a dig I've gone on rides and not brought my tool kit,
I had a plug kit and pump with me but the the damage was to bad. If I go out on long rides I bring a spare tube with me. I was only 1 mile from my truck so it wasn't a bad walk. I rode a couple of the smooth sections on the Tannus insert. Got lucky this time. Could of been way farther away from my truck.
Dude imagine not bringing a type and pump with you
Why don’t carry a tube & patch kit ? = Rookie
Sick trail 🤙 spelling protip: would have = 'VE not OF
Watch out for mountain lions when you get up into the middle of no where, easier than on a dirtbike to startle animals
That is actually one of my biggest fears. I've come across a bear and he was more scared of me. I try to make noises and even talk to myself to avoid sneaking up on one. Thanks for the reminder. Early season I'm so excited to ride I wasn't thinking about it.
@@kammortensen2600 I’ve done a ton of high country e biking in cache, just move down to lehi. If I get another bike, I’ll have to go on some rides with ya! I was shuttling last year with the Jeep haha.
@@TJ-po9ol that would be awesome! We are trying to get bigger groups of ebikes together to ride. Let me know when you get one.
Ebikes😝 their environmental footprint id huge. Hike up your skirt and grow a set! We are doomed!!!
ah, put a new tube in and keep riding.. ? am I missing something here? -other than that, i could barely watch the video with those drops.. couldn't do it myself!
Ya can afford that, and you're terrified of scratching-it? And always carry a pump, spare tire, tube, and a tire liner really helps. Unless you're a weight weenie.
The first scratch always sucks but will happen. My wheels get scratched on the first ride. I carry a plug kit and pump on my bike but with this being a short ride I thought I would be safe not to take my backpack that has everything else. I don't care about the weight just the comfort. Looking at getting a hip pack. What do you use for all your gear?
Pulse is racing
maxxis double downs all day.
for $16000, Id rather get a motorcycle
They are getting really expensive. My model was $7,500.00 (which is an insane amount for a pedal bike) but totally worth it to me. It blows my mind that there are pedal bikes out there that actually cost over 15K. Crazy times and I don't see it slowing down.
Too much snow
Just think how easy that climb would be on a REAL motorcycle.
E-Moped? haha
You’ve missed the point.🙄
@@turbolevo8703 I've been mountain biking for 25 years and I think I have the point pretty firmly in mind.
@@jeffrogers2180 no.
Motorcycling is not mountain biking.
What don’t you understand?
It’s like saying a car is faster than a skateboard. So what! It’s a different type of transport.
@@turbolevo8703 yeah, it's a different kind of transport. There's mountain biking, and there's whatever those things are. It's two different things.
Do it on a real bike.
Great video, thank you
Thank you for your kind words