Top 5 Specialized Levo Problems - be prepared w/ fixes, problems, upgrades
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- Specialized turbo Levo weaknesses or problems - broken Levo motor, rear shock leaking, dropper post sag, levo charging door port
Fox X2 rear shock - bit.ly/3Pr1Zh2
Push Elevensix shock - bit.ly/3pb26mx
Rear shocks at JensonUSA - bit.ly/3Pr26sY
Specialized battery door V2 - www.cyclesport.com/product/sp...
Rockshox Reverb - bit.ly/43LL9Op
OneUp dropper Post - bit.ly/42RKdXr
PNW dropper Post - bit.ly/42PeF4w
0:00 Introduction
0:57 REAR SHOCK LEAKS AIR
2:48 BATTERY DOOR BREAKS OFF
5:46 ROCKSHOX REVERB POST WILL SAG WHEN UNDER WEIGHT
6:47 MAIN BATTERY WIRE BAD CONNECTION CAUSING MOTOR SHUT-OFF - กีฬา
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Wow didn’t expect to see my video in yours, thanks for the credit and great video as I have had each of the issues you brought up on my Gen 2. My new Gen 3 so far has been trouble free but I’m only at 400 miles
Great job and I look forward to your long term review. I have a turbo levo comp carbon and I’d definitely buy it again. The 5 issues you pointed out are kind of minor except the motor but the motor has a 2 year warranty and Specialized is pretty good with replacing the motor if needed. As for the rear shock, I believe Fox will update the 2022/2023 models for free with the 2024 internals which are supposed to be more reliable. For those with the lower end shocks like the Float X, the shocks have been fairly reliable. As for the AXS dropper post, I experienced the same issues as you but was able to rebuild it easily on my own (50 hour service which is basically cleaning and replacing a few parts) and its been rock solid since. The battery door, I haven’t broken the stock/non spring door and I have almost 700 miles on my bike. Every time I charge my bike, I make sure to use a reusable rubber twist tie to tie the crank arm to the rear triangle so I prevent the crank from accidentally hitting the battery door.
This info is a godsend. I wish this was delivered at purchase! Please try to collect for other bikes if possible!
Thank you. It's a risky video for me to create since most reviewers walk on eggshells and just rave about bikes. But I look to deliver useful insight.
Spread the word.
What the heck. I watch all your rc videos, then I start looking at emtbs and here you are again! Nice
So cool man!
6) Use a chain measuring device and check your chain too. The stock chain was worn out within the first 600 miles on my bike. Luckily I checked it and replaced it before it ruined my chain ring and cogs.
Thanks for the concerning information 😅 my dad still has his 2016 gen 1 levo, it has only ever been used in turbo mode and the bike hasn't had many issues until recently the motor was cutting in and out, worked out the battery plug contacts were damaged and had a lose connection, replaced it and it's as good as gold. LEDs on the battery are stuffed from water damage which is another problem
I just changed my mind about getting this bike. Ty
it's a great bike. But a relationship with the your good Specialized dealer is key.
I had my turbo levo s work about 4 months ago but problems started few days after
On the top of montagne the engine turn off by it self saying no batterie
I turned on , and it repetad many many times
I tool back to dealer they kept couple days and drived checked but they didn’t find the problem
I took it back after a week it started to do the same problem
They took it back 5 times
Changed the cable between batterie and engine , changed the screen an other time they changed also tge minus plus bottom but the problem started again and they changed the batterie
But after 10 mins ride with new batterie bike was worse
It turned off 7 times in 50 mins ride
Now it’s back to REPARE again
So don’t Pau that much money for a bike is giving that much problem within 4 months time
I don’t what will happens after this fix
In 4 months 50% of the time bike stayed at the repaire
I m really enjoying watching others riding while waiting my bike to be fixed
Be careful guys
Specialized bikes are just good looking bike
Thanks for this video, and I look forward to the next ones about other popular E-bikes: TREK, CANYON, ORBEA, MERIDA, GIANT. And motors: TQ, Shimano, Yamaha, Bafang, and Panasonic. ;)
Yes, will do. Every bike has their weak spots and we aim to share the knowledge.
Ok, the warranty on the Gen 3 is 2 years for the motor and battery. Sorry about that. It was the Gen 2 that was extended to 4 years due to problems.
@@EMTBReview Unfortunately ;/
@@EMTBReview COOL ;)
Did you ever try the Ibis Oso? Any comparison to the Levo?
I've just got the alloy model. I was thinking down the line maybe upgrade to a higher model but is there much difference between models?
Thanks! (Guess I am lucky with the lower grade suspension and dropper for comp alloy and carbon- used to be jealous of s-works ). 😮😅😎
This is a case where the low end was the better end in terms of reliabilty. My XX1 cassette doesn't have long life either so I downgraded to GX cassette.
@@EMTBReview e-bike surprises, I was researching the new SRAM t-type transmission for the levo and found that SRAM recommends the heavier XO for Ebikes since the lighter and more expensive t-type components wear down faster so I understand when you stick to the GX stuff. 😎
Wheels get messed at the spokes with the base rims. They split at the holes. Had to replace the hanger for the derailleur. Almost had an issue with the rubber seal for the dropper post. Had to push it back in place with some special tools. Besides that. I've had to replace 2 brake handles from crashes. Lucky to have so many spare parts.
Oh yaaaaaa. I'm on my second motor and it's starting to make noises from probable water ingress in the bearings. Just annoying at this time. But I'm sure it fail again soon.
I picked up an Orbea Rise back in the fall and immediately shipped it to Bentonville for it's maiden voyage. Did 100 miles on it over 7 days and it was flawless. First ride this spring and the rear hub exploded. And now it's creaking like it has 100,000 miles on it. And after some research, I've read about motor failures, power button failure, etc. Now granted, few people post up when things are going good so it paints a skewed picture, but is this an e-bike thing or did I get a crap bike? I can't recall ever having this many issues outta the gate with my regular bikes.
that's why I'm considering specialized or trek as they have more experience with ebikes and are on their second ebike versions and hopefully have fixed most of the major problems from the first versions. especially with the motor. I've read Shimano issues with the orbea rise, fazua problems in pivot etc. but haven't read much issues with the mahle motor.
Can you review commencal meta power sx 2023 please!
My Levo wouldn't turn off on my ride yesterday. It was stuck in turbo mode and wouldn't let me toggle through the modes. When I would stop on the trail, the motor kept going and rear tire would keep turning. After I unplugged it and let it sit overnight, now it turns on then flashes red and blue and turns off. Anyone else had this problem? I just bought the in March.
My rear shock Fox X2 Performance Elite on my Levo Expert started leaking air after 150 km. About 10-30 psi over 2-4 hours of riding approximately. It sucks! I also just noticed that it seems to leak oil near the dropper close to the motor.
Yup, that is very common.
I don't get why they designed the battery charging point right near the pedals where you could smash that area very easily on the underside of the motor. the worse spot to put it. trek fuel exe put it at the top of the downtube facing the rider. a perfect safe out of the way spot. and a very easy connection location to charge as well.
Good point. It’s an easy, common spot on all sizes. But not a good idea
WOW i was on the market for a new specialize eMTB. I keep hearing about similar issues from other youtubers. It sounds like they have a major reliability issues and may have to look at other brands. What other brands would you recommend?
The very latest Gen3 levo is quite good now. Trek Rail is good too and Santa Cruz Heckler. Make sure they're sale since prices are coming down.
I had the post issue right out the door. And as of yesterday I have had 2 failure to power-up issues. Really frustrating when you are meeting up for a ride, all loaded with gear and hit the button before loading and it is dead. Mine either short cycles "S" display and then goes off or it tells me the battery is not connected. The first electrical issue they replaced the battery and TCU, and the new TCU would not pair with my app, so i had to take it back and they found the donor bike and put it back. Kind of frustrating.
thank god mine doesn't do any of that, thanks for the heads up
Very lucky! Something to keep an eye on.
@emtbreview can you still fit a 24 oz water bottle in with the ElevenSix shock?
Yes, definitely. The new Elevensix has lobes on the left and right. So there is a center channel giving room to a water bottle.
Had the main connection issue happen to me.
I though for some reason Specialized specified no coil shocks to be used on the Carbon Levo frames on Gen 3? Is that not true....asking for friend
Coil shocks are ok. In the early years of Gen2 and Gen3, standard coil shock shafts were snapping because the Levo linkage put a lot of stress on it.
Shock shafts now for coil have been strengthened.
last step tip: take note of where the connection is, casually plug in the battery/motor connection, close the door, then firmly press on the door where the connection is and it will turn on first try regardless if the battery is charged to 100%.
Good tip. On my bike, I put a foam, spacer on the door so when I lock the door, it presses on the connector constantly.
It’s not a great design. And this part is very prone to problems and contamination
Agree I'll have to try the foam.
Plus they made a door with an axel which was a major improvement, the original door would break no matter what.
The new door design has lasted me forever [i ride daily], even took a full force rock smash like a champion. Cracked it but still works!
Fyi, the Reverb seat post can be burped (to remove air) at home in about ten minutes. I have to burp mine at least twice per year.
Good to know that it can be. That is beyond the abilities of most bike owners though. Evidence of a poor design.
No probs with my 2020 Levo SL at 5,520 miles or my new 2023 Levo SL Gen 2 at 430 miles. But, I am not an animal about being in Turbo either...hint, hint...LOL
The Levo SL is much more reliable than the Levo motor. I actually haven't heard of any breaking. And I've heard of some hitting 10,000 miles.
I have not had any issues with my 2020 SL either, other than burping the Reverb seat post.
good to hear.. I'm considering getting the '23 levo SL due to this reason with the Mahle being reliable. I was also considering the trek fuel exe as I haven't heard any issues with the 50nm TQ HPR motor. I'm wondering if the less powered 50nm motors have better reliability; similar to high hp horse powered cars vs less hp powered cars.
Funny how the gen 1 levos dont have these issues.
Handy video thanks!
But the motor has a 4 year warranty?! Is that just a US thing?!
I thought only the Gen 2 Levo’s had the 4 year warranty? Has the Gen 3 been upgraded to 4 years as well now?
@@Kiwi-in-Wales I don't think so. I think Spesh and Brose believe they've fixed the issues now. They haven't. It's the same motor in the 2023 bike, and my 2023 comp carbon is in the shop right now awaiting a motor.
Same just came out the shop with brand new motor. I can t find another bike like this , once the warranty is out I ll be getting that upgrade kit from ebike motor center which fixes the problems which Brose needed to do from the start.
Yes, 2 year for the Gen3 battery and motor. It looks like 4 years was only for the Gen2 which had a lot of problems.
I'll edit the video to remove that mention.
@@EMTBReview thanks for clarifying that. Shame it's not 4.
Side note : Just got my levo back today and boy you're right, the levo does get noisier over time. I hadn't noticed it getting noisier but the new motor is way quieter. Both were whisper quiet compared to my washing machine Bosch CX motor though
Oh, and the door and thing you pull to access the charging port is crap.
And beware, if you don’t have the original receipt for the bike, Specialize won’t honor the warranty. They’re trying to get me for $1300.00 foe a battery that never held a charge.
Rear free hub exploding....
Lowest end models, I hear it's an issue.
I blew my rear hub up in under 200 miles
On the lower end spec models, this is more common since the hubs are cheaper quality and these motors really stress them.