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Springcreek 10/3/2019 11:52am
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xr70 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/02/377253/s1200_281127C1_C409_4A52_B954_45EA517C3880.jpg[/img]I just scored Specialized S Works Turbo Levo. The guy what I got it from put close to $14000 K in to the bike. Ohlins shock...
I just scored Specialized S Works Turbo Levo. The guy what I got it from put close to $14000 K in to the bike. Ohlins shock , Fox Factory 36 fork , Hope brakes , carbon wheels and the list goes on. Bike is so sick.Last Sunday I took it Sky park and I am totally in love with it . I can’t wait to ride it again.











BikeGuy321 wrote:
Nice bike man! Those Crank Bros pedals are slick, I've got em on my downhill bike. I'm super jealous of those hope brakes though, I need...
Nice bike man! Those Crank Bros pedals are slick, I've got em on my downhill bike. I'm super jealous of those hope brakes though, I need those for suuure!
Sweet S-Works, I have a Turbo Levo Comp that I got in June, 200+ miles of Minnesota single track on it.


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Casting wrote:
Wrong. I've demo'd Yamaha's version of the e-motorbike at Highpoint this year, and hopped on the specialized Levo a few months later. The amount of power...
Wrong.

I've demo'd Yamaha's version of the e-motorbike at Highpoint this year, and hopped on the specialized Levo a few months later.

The amount of power those bikes put out is ridiculous and only serve to insulate the rider from any potential challenge they may experience on the trail.
I’m guessing you only rode them in boost mode. Most guys rarely use it, it’s a battery killer. There are 3 power settings. Ride one in the lower 2 settings if you want the real experience.
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chasestevenson599 10/3/2019 12:48pm
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I got my Levo in 2017, admittedly I hardly ride it and spend much more time on my SB130. My girlfriend loves it when see goes on rides with me. My buddies hate it when I group ride with them on non-ebikes.
I do love it for when I ride at the trails built on our capped landfill. Rip the climb to the top and enjoy the downhills then repeat over and over for a good time!




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Dropbear 10/3/2019 1:10pm
10/3/2019 1:10pm Edited Date/Time 10/3/2019 6:56pm
Springcreek wrote:
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you...
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you just sit there are twist the throttle.


I have a Turbo Levo, and my other cheater bike (2018 YZ450F) has 58HP and no pedals but 12 minutes (4 laps) around Millville kicks my ass.
Exactly! Reminds me of “you just sit there and turn the throttle”.

Anyway I’ve got nothing to prove. I’ve rode and raced mtb’s for 30 years and climbed enough trails on my own for 5 lifetimes.

Hell, I didn’t get into off road riding to get fit any way. I just wanted to ride my dirt bike. I found that out later.
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moto551 10/3/2019 1:39pm
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Kurtis158 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/03/377339/s1200_dfbc5bb44cbd90dfc377d6ca16e610c8.jpg[/img] When you get home from riding your E Mountain Bike


When you get home from riding your E Mountain Bike
Springcreek wrote:
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you...
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you just sit there are twist the throttle.


I have a Turbo Levo, and my other cheater bike (2018 YZ450F) has 58HP and no pedals but 12 minutes (4 laps) around Millville kicks my ass.
Maybe if you didn't have pedal assist you could go 8 laps around Millville.
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Kurtis158 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/03/377339/s1200_dfbc5bb44cbd90dfc377d6ca16e610c8.jpg[/img] When you get home from riding your E Mountain Bike


When you get home from riding your E Mountain Bike
Springcreek wrote:
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you...
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you just sit there are twist the throttle.


I have a Turbo Levo, and my other cheater bike (2018 YZ450F) has 58HP and no pedals but 12 minutes (4 laps) around Millville kicks my ass.
moto551 wrote:
Maybe if you didn't have pedal assist you could go 8 laps around Millville.
Haha. You guys who don’t think you get a good workout on ebikes should let Aldon Baker know, you must know something he doesn’t.
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Springcreek 10/3/2019 2:09pm
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Kurtis158 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/03/377339/s1200_dfbc5bb44cbd90dfc377d6ca16e610c8.jpg[/img] When you get home from riding your E Mountain Bike


When you get home from riding your E Mountain Bike
Springcreek wrote:
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you...
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you just sit there are twist the throttle.


I have a Turbo Levo, and my other cheater bike (2018 YZ450F) has 58HP and no pedals but 12 minutes (4 laps) around Millville kicks my ass.
moto551 wrote:
Maybe if you didn't have pedal assist you could go 8 laps around Millville.
Well I am 61, have had a few good work outs in my early years, 6 marathons with a PR of 2:49, triathlons,500 mile snowmobile races, etc. could only manage 2nd in the Millville series +60 class this year. can I get a pass on the pedal assist? maybe there should be a sticker for old folks like me to put on the ebike? (FYI all classes run 4 laps except 250A and Open A)


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ocscottie 10/3/2019 2:23pm
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Springcreek wrote:
Well I am 61, have had a few good work outs in my early years, 6 marathons with a PR of 2:49, triathlons,500 mile snowmobile races...
Well I am 61, have had a few good work outs in my early years, 6 marathons with a PR of 2:49, triathlons,500 mile snowmobile races, etc. could only manage 2nd in the Millville series +60 class this year. can I get a pass on the pedal assist? maybe there should be a sticker for old folks like me to put on the ebike? (FYI all classes run 4 laps except 250A and Open A)


Man that is quite the resume, keep on rocking!! Im gonna be 50 this year and not real happy about it Blink

btw: how about an e-chair? power assist off road wheelchair, im down!
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BIGRIGGIN 10/3/2019 2:26pm
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Just turned 50. Best non MOTO purchase I've ever made. LOVE THIS BIKE!! Riding more than when I did in my 20-30's.





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Rock on Craiger!!! 🤘
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Springcreek wrote:
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you...
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you just sit there are twist the throttle.


I have a Turbo Levo, and my other cheater bike (2018 YZ450F) has 58HP and no pedals but 12 minutes (4 laps) around Millville kicks my ass.
moto551 wrote:
Maybe if you didn't have pedal assist you could go 8 laps around Millville.
Springcreek wrote:
Well I am 61, have had a few good work outs in my early years, 6 marathons with a PR of 2:49, triathlons,500 mile snowmobile races...
Well I am 61, have had a few good work outs in my early years, 6 marathons with a PR of 2:49, triathlons,500 mile snowmobile races, etc. could only manage 2nd in the Millville series +60 class this year. can I get a pass on the pedal assist? maybe there should be a sticker for old folks like me to put on the ebike? (FYI all classes run 4 laps except 250A and Open A)


Give em hell Jerry. Millville ain’t for Pussies.
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vschaik141 10/3/2019 2:31pm
10/3/2019 2:31pm Edited Date/Time 10/3/2019 2:36pm
Kurtis158 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/03/377339/s1200_dfbc5bb44cbd90dfc377d6ca16e610c8.jpg[/img] When you get home from riding your E Mountain Bike


When you get home from riding your E Mountain Bike
Springcreek wrote:
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you...
If you don't believe that you can get a work out on an ebike then you must agree that MX isn't a work out because you just sit there are twist the throttle.


I have a Turbo Levo, and my other cheater bike (2018 YZ450F) has 58HP and no pedals but 12 minutes (4 laps) around Millville kicks my ass.
Edit: You know what, have fun yall.
I'm not gonna get into this on a mx forum
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BIGRIGGIN 10/3/2019 2:39pm
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chasestevenson599 wrote:
I got my Levo in 2017, admittedly I hardly ride it and spend much more time on my SB130. My girlfriend loves it when see goes...
I got my Levo in 2017, admittedly I hardly ride it and spend much more time on my SB130. My girlfriend loves it when see goes on rides with me. My buddies hate it when I group ride with them on non-ebikes.
I do love it for when I ride at the trails built on our capped landfill. Rip the climb to the top and enjoy the downhills then repeat over and over for a good time!




I've been to Iowa and that pic don't resemble it at all.
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nytsmaC 10/3/2019 2:43pm
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vschaik141 wrote:
Edit: You know what, have fun yall.
I'm not gonna get into this on a mx forum
Let it rip, it’s not a bad thing to have differing perspectives. We all love to think we know everything and are always right but sometimes we can learn something from each other.
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Crush 10/3/2019 3:51pm
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155hk wrote:
The only people who hate on e-bikes are the guys who never rode one. Ive seen guys 100% against them, then ride one and come back...
The only people who hate on e-bikes are the guys who never rode one. Ive seen guys 100% against them, then ride one and come back smiling ear to ear. These bikes are an absolute blast, sick bikes you guys have here, might be my next investment.
Casting wrote:
Wrong. I've demo'd Yamaha's version of the e-motorbike at Highpoint this year, and hopped on the specialized Levo a few months later. The amount of power...
Wrong.

I've demo'd Yamaha's version of the e-motorbike at Highpoint this year, and hopped on the specialized Levo a few months later.

The amount of power those bikes put out is ridiculous and only serve to insulate the rider from any potential challenge they may experience on the trail.
You know you can adjust the output right?
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Dropbear 10/3/2019 8:26pm
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AH387 wrote:
This might sound stupid, but 1 concern I have is making the investment (which is pretty pricey) and then having the bike become outdated rather quickly...
This might sound stupid, but 1 concern I have is making the investment (which is pretty pricey) and then having the bike become outdated rather quickly. I feel like as these bikes become popular, the tech may advance rather rapidly. To me, that is a lot of money to drop only to have a much better version come out soon after. Not the end of the world, but I still think it would be frustrating.
I feel similar in a way. Are these current bikes still going to be rolling in 5 or 10 years time or will they be obsolete? Will we able to fit later model drive units? I have pedal bikes that are over 20 years old and still great fun to ride.

The bright side with the speed limiter it’s not as though they are going to get more powerful or faster. I ride mainly on Eco anyway.
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I see the cheater comments, and it comes across as just some, “Blah, blah, blah.”

I just turned 59 this week, and I’m having more fun than ever on my bike. That’s what it’s all about for me.
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fullysicmate 10/3/2019 9:21pm
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How much pedaling do you need to do on these things?

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Crush 10/3/2019 9:29pm
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fullysicmate wrote:
How much pedaling do you need to do on these things?
All the pedalling. They only boost your input. No throttle. No pedal, no boost.

The amount of assistance is completely tunable – in both torque and peak output.

chasestevenson599 10/4/2019 6:39am
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BIGRIGGIN wrote:
I've been to Iowa and that pic don't resemble it at all.
You are not wrong haha, that is Original Sin in Whistler bike park.
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Springcreek 10/4/2019 7:21am
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vschaik141 wrote:
Edit: You know what, have fun yall.
I'm not gonna get into this on a mx forum
nytsmaC wrote:
Let it rip, it’s not a bad thing to have differing perspectives. We all love to think we know everything and are always right but sometimes...
Let it rip, it’s not a bad thing to have differing perspectives. We all love to think we know everything and are always right but sometimes we can learn something from each other.
Thanks for the positive feedback. Just ride and have fun whatever it is, Mt Bike, ebike, dirt bike, etc.

We never know when it will be our last ride.



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hard2kill 10/4/2019 8:43am
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ocscottie wrote:
Man that is quite the resume, keep on rocking!! Im gonna be 50 this year and not real happy about it :blink: btw: how about an...
Man that is quite the resume, keep on rocking!! Im gonna be 50 this year and not real happy about it Blink

btw: how about an e-chair? power assist off road wheelchair, im down!
Hey Scottie thought you might enjoy this:

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155hk wrote:
The only people who hate on e-bikes are the guys who never rode one. Ive seen guys 100% against them, then ride one and come back...
The only people who hate on e-bikes are the guys who never rode one. Ive seen guys 100% against them, then ride one and come back smiling ear to ear. These bikes are an absolute blast, sick bikes you guys have here, might be my next investment.
Listen dude, I won't shit on E-bikes because I really don't care what everyone else rides, it's their choice, if they have fun on them, so be it. And because just about everyone else in the MTB world already shits on them for reasons I don't necessarily agree with. So, no, I'm not going to bash them just to be another sheep.
But can we stop with this "The only people who hate on e-bikes are the guys who never rode one" bullshit?
What IF... someone had ridden them and still hated them? What IF... some people enjoy climbing? What IF... it didn't mean shit if you covered 25 miles vs 20 in the same amount of time?
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155hk wrote:
The only people who hate on e-bikes are the guys who never rode one. Ive seen guys 100% against them, then ride one and come back...
The only people who hate on e-bikes are the guys who never rode one. Ive seen guys 100% against them, then ride one and come back smiling ear to ear. These bikes are an absolute blast, sick bikes you guys have here, might be my next investment.
Casting wrote:
Wrong. I've demo'd Yamaha's version of the e-motorbike at Highpoint this year, and hopped on the specialized Levo a few months later. The amount of power...
Wrong.

I've demo'd Yamaha's version of the e-motorbike at Highpoint this year, and hopped on the specialized Levo a few months later.

The amount of power those bikes put out is ridiculous and only serve to insulate the rider from any potential challenge they may experience on the trail.
Maybe in PA, come out west where there is stuff that can't be pedaled up, or long sandy sections. You sound like the type that also didn't like the Alta.
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Casting 10/4/2019 9:32am
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155hk wrote:
The only people who hate on e-bikes are the guys who never rode one. Ive seen guys 100% against them, then ride one and come back...
The only people who hate on e-bikes are the guys who never rode one. Ive seen guys 100% against them, then ride one and come back smiling ear to ear. These bikes are an absolute blast, sick bikes you guys have here, might be my next investment.
Casting wrote:
Wrong. I've demo'd Yamaha's version of the e-motorbike at Highpoint this year, and hopped on the specialized Levo a few months later. The amount of power...
Wrong.

I've demo'd Yamaha's version of the e-motorbike at Highpoint this year, and hopped on the specialized Levo a few months later.

The amount of power those bikes put out is ridiculous and only serve to insulate the rider from any potential challenge they may experience on the trail.
stone881 wrote:
Maybe in PA, come out west where there is stuff that can't be pedaled up, or long sandy sections. You sound like the type that also...
Maybe in PA, come out west where there is stuff that can't be pedaled up, or long sandy sections. You sound like the type that also didn't like the Alta.
So in Colorado people built trails that cannot be ridden? I'm not sure what you're saying.

Either 1) You are on trails that were never intended to be climbed on a bicycle, 2) Your legs are not strong enough, or 3) The trail is supposed to be so difficult that only the strongest make it to the summit, thus someone riding to the top on a motor bicycle defeats the purpose and prestige associated with the climb.

I do not care one way or the other about the Alta, and apparently neither did most of the population otherwise they would still be in business.


There is a lot of cognitive dissonance associated with people who ride electric bikes. If they want to be seen and respected as a cyclist, then be one. But, claiming to be a cyclist while being propelled to the top with an external energy source more closely resembles a motorcyclist than a cyclist.
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Man that is quite the resume, keep on rocking!! Im gonna be 50 this year and not real happy about it :blink: btw: how about an...
Man that is quite the resume, keep on rocking!! Im gonna be 50 this year and not real happy about it Blink

btw: how about an e-chair? power assist off road wheelchair, im down!
hard2kill wrote:
Hey Scottie thought you might enjoy this: [embed][/embed]
Hey Scottie thought you might enjoy this:

Very cool, and she is hot!
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ocscottie 10/4/2019 9:44am
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I'd want one of these with the power assist:


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the other night i was on one of the tougher climbs on my local trail. it's about 500 feet in .25 miles. anyway i'm just pedaling away, happy with my effort, and i get to a switchback and glance down 100 yards and there is nobody there. i get another 100 yards to the next switchback and as i'm going around it i glance and there is a guy about 50 feet behind me. i'm like, wtf, but i keep chugging to the top for a break. dude on an E-MTB goes by me and he's hardly pedaling in a high gear and just fuckin' cruising. i'm sitting there red-faced, out of breath, legs burning and decide to jump behind him to see if i can even try to keep up. i have to shift into about 5th or 6th gear but he's just motoring away from me.

TLDNR: those things are fast as fuck. guy who passed me on one looked like the most exercise he gets is walking to his car every morning and he just straight up ditched me on an uphill technical trail.
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the other night i was on one of the tougher climbs on my local trail. it's about 500 feet in .25 miles. anyway i'm just pedaling...
the other night i was on one of the tougher climbs on my local trail. it's about 500 feet in .25 miles. anyway i'm just pedaling away, happy with my effort, and i get to a switchback and glance down 100 yards and there is nobody there. i get another 100 yards to the next switchback and as i'm going around it i glance and there is a guy about 50 feet behind me. i'm like, wtf, but i keep chugging to the top for a break. dude on an E-MTB goes by me and he's hardly pedaling in a high gear and just fuckin' cruising. i'm sitting there red-faced, out of breath, legs burning and decide to jump behind him to see if i can even try to keep up. i have to shift into about 5th or 6th gear but he's just motoring away from me.

TLDNR: those things are fast as fuck. guy who passed me on one looked like the most exercise he gets is walking to his car every morning and he just straight up ditched me on an uphill technical trail.
Damn dude, 500 feet in .25 miles is intense. Kudos for even making it up that.

At least he didn't look over at you and say "you're working too hard" or "tough climb, huh?"

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ocscottie wrote:
I'd want one of these with the power assist: [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/8826/photos/29113/s1600_DSC_0049.jpg[/img]
I'd want one of these with the power assist:


IIRC, those things are like 15k-20k. Maybe more.

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