Has a 50-60% increase in capacity so somewhere in the 700Wh range in the same form factor with virtually no weight penalty. I've had to replace the Brose motor 3 times, all under warranty. Turned motor off and then back on and kept going. In an ode to a bike testers clich, it had to descend like a downhill bike, pedal and climb like a cross country bike and be as comfortable to ride as an enduro bike. Want to discover the world? Based on how the E8000 was released I expect released late 2020 for 2021 models or even late 2021. After starting with 93psi, where there was some harshness, I lowered it to 80psi and installed three volume-reducer spacers. Alex moved to Morzine in the French Alps at 19 to pursue a career as a bike bum and clocked up an enormous amount of riding. Specialize Levo Motor failure - survey Ok, motor was replaced with new one, dated July 2021. Foxs Float X shock isnt as supple and active as the X2 fitted to the S-Works version of this bike. Students live with a host family and attend classes on a daily basis. 2019 Levo Comp, 6 months old, second motor. Up front, we see a Fox 36 Rhythm ebike fork with 160mm of travel. Maybe the rep is busy trying to get bikes out to his dealers instead of answering questions about reliability on a bike that has literally only been out in the wild for just over six weeks. Alex is also a dedicated eMTB rider, and still dabbles in racing of a sort, doing his best to top the Strava leaderboard on the steepest, gnarliest and twistiest trails the Tweed Valley has to offer just for fun, of course. Equally, when charging down a flat-out straight, it was possible to sense the chassis contributing to overall stability. There are a host of Specialized components, including bar, stem, saddle, grips, and wheels wrapped in Specialized Butcher front and Eliminator rear GRID TRAIL casing rubber, while the X-Fusion Manic dropper has 175mm of travel (S4). It uses SRAMs GX Eagle drivetrain, but is fitted with a host of Specialized and Roval-branded parts. Battery life is akin to Bosch- and Shimano-powered bikes fitted with the smaller 625Wh and 630Wh batteries, meaning the Turbo Levo is less efficient with how it uses its power. Aug Give your students the gift of international friendships. We You must log in or register to reply here. Introduction The basic TCU display is a significant downgrade from the MasterMind version, where adjusting assistance in 10 per cent increments is a dearly missed feature. Id just limited to Specialized but Im probably most excited about a combined motor/CVT gearbox set up. As soon as that was announced my thoughts were that the next motor for any of the Specialized bikes would be what Specialized made. That connection helped it feel amazing in the turns, where it was easy to lean over and commit, the bike augmenting rider inputs by just the right amount. |, USD $7,500.00 That said, the LED battery and mode indicators are logical and clear to read. Continental has announced it will be ceasing production of its electric bike motors in 2020. With a Weve had a couple of encounters with the new EP8 motor already. Riders wont be disappointed with the power of the Turbo Levo and how its delivered. I installed a larger 0.4in cubed spacer and reduced pressure to 180psi. eBike Store | Crazy Lenny's Electric Bikes No issues since then (although walk-mode needs a firmware fix Im sure is coming). Gonna hold off on the software update for that single reason. The motor and battery life are up there with the best of them, giving the Bosch and Shimano units a run for their money. Dont miss the opportunity. Full power motors provide 50 to 90 Nm of torque at the lower cadences of 50 to However, with the adjustable-volume air-spring shock, more progression can be added. WebBrose Drive: silent, powerful, smart We have transferred our extensive knowledge of drive systems from the automotive industry to the e-bike. A first look at Crestline's new EEB, the 75 / 50. Have been riding 2,200 km on my turbo levo 2021 ( have them for 6x weeks now). Immersion Homestays and Study Abroad programs Summer, Semester, or School Year. This made committing to high lines into turns or charging across cambers an efficient and rewarding way to ride. The best eMTB motor of 2021 The 8 hottest motors in test The only thing that causes a little concern would be it failing 30 miles out from the car, with 5k ft of climbing to go! You can read more of my experience In this video, we check out the Brose motors in Specialized's Turbo Ebikes. To win this years test, we were looking for a bike that offered the best all round package with fewest compromises and was able to perform on every type of riding we could throw at it. However, the Fox 36 chassis had plenty of stiffness to handle higher speeds, and I had no complaints about the GRIP damper in terms of control. To boot, the soft Specialized Trail Grips and Bridge Comp saddle further boosted comfort; both are some of the most luxurious-feeling on the market. E9000 still a rumor. Sorry I can't be more help. At the lower pressures required to improve comfort and traction, it struggled to provide enough support in its mid-stroke to truly complement the frames capabilities. I set the rebound to taste, and the GRIP dampers compression lever was set to fully open. During the test period, conditions ranged from mid-winter wet and snow through to dry and dusty warm spring conditions. Now, I am waiting for 3rd motor. Was able to charge abd totally dead again after sitting over night. Got a red/blue flashing light that I thought maybe was occurring because of heat. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I would say that in the lifecycle of motors the latest Brose is fairly still new. WebA motor that provides more torque will make it easier for you to accelerate and climb steep inclines. I think the best we can hope for is greater efficiency of the motor/drivetrain until then. Spend a semester or a school year abroad with a host family and attend high school classes. So I got the improved June 2020 motor and I bet you get one too on a 2021 bike you havent received yet. Specialized Or if they do it goes in the next Kenevo (2023).