Show us your e-MTB

xr70
Posts
914
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
La crescenta, CA US
10/2/2019 5:35pm Edited Date/Time 10/6/2019 12:18am
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.











12
|
Crush
Posts
20957
Joined
4/26/2009
Location
Sydney AU
10/2/2019 5:39pm
Nice. Do you know if/when the battery/motor and torque/power cables were replaced?

The warranty on them restarts at replacement and the rider care team will tell you it’s transferable now, although dealers might argue so as to not deal with it.
Conway240
Posts
61
Joined
11/29/2018
Location
Wilmington, DE US
10/2/2019 6:25pm
Giant Trance E, been riding it way more then my Ktm.
GuyB
Posts
35693
Joined
7/10/2006
Location
Aliso Viejo, CA US
Fantasy
1274th
10/2/2019 6:25pm Edited Date/Time 10/2/2019 6:32pm
I've got a Giant Trance E+1 Pro that I love more every time I take it out. Oh, and I sold my regular mountain bike.

California (after-work ride with the Vital crew).



Wisconsin.





Near RedBud.


North Carolina.


Florida.


Utah.


Colorado.


Kansas.


kxfracer108
Posts
132
Joined
1/4/2014
Location
East Hampton, CT US
10/2/2019 6:32pm
They all look awesome guys! I'm looking at regular mountain bikes but those e bikes look pretty cool too.
1

The Shop

GuyB
Posts
35693
Joined
7/10/2006
Location
Aliso Viejo, CA US
Fantasy
1274th
10/2/2019 6:35pm
They all look awesome guys! I'm looking at regular mountain bikes but those e bikes look pretty cool too.
Take the parts you like about mountain biking, and then make the parts you don't enjoy (like going anaerobic on big hills) out of the equation. You can change the power levels to make it as much of a workout as you want. I generally ride mine at the lowest setting. That way I'm getting a boost, but I'm also still putting work in.
5
xr70
Posts
914
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
La crescenta, CA US
10/2/2019 6:54pm
GuyB wrote:
I've got a Giant Trance E+1 Pro that I love more every time I take it out. Oh, and I sold my regular mountain bike. California...
I've got a Giant Trance E+1 Pro that I love more every time I take it out. Oh, and I sold my regular mountain bike.

California (after-work ride with the Vital crew).



Wisconsin.





Near RedBud.


North Carolina.


Florida.


Utah.


Colorado.


Kansas.


Nice bike.
1
2
xr70
Posts
914
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
La crescenta, CA US
10/2/2019 6:55pm
Crush wrote:
Nice. Do you know if/when the battery/motor and torque/power cables were replaced? The warranty on them restarts at replacement and the rider care team will tell...
Nice. Do you know if/when the battery/motor and torque/power cables were replaced?

The warranty on them restarts at replacement and the rider care team will tell you it’s transferable now, although dealers might argue so as to not deal with it.
Bike has 400 miles now so I should be ok for whi.
1
1
xr70
Posts
914
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
La crescenta, CA US
10/2/2019 6:59pm
Conway240 wrote:
Giant Trance E, been riding it way more then my Ktm. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/02/377285/s1200_IMG_20190828_195837_376.jpg[/img]
Giant Trance E, been riding it way more then my Ktm.
Sweet bike, I love the color.
1
2
Crush
Posts
20957
Joined
4/26/2009
Location
Sydney AU
10/2/2019 7:21pm
They all look awesome guys! I'm looking at regular mountain bikes but those e bikes look pretty cool too.
GuyB wrote:
Take the parts you like about mountain biking, and then make the parts you don't enjoy (like going anaerobic on big hills) out of the equation...
Take the parts you like about mountain biking, and then make the parts you don't enjoy (like going anaerobic on big hills) out of the equation. You can change the power levels to make it as much of a workout as you want. I generally ride mine at the lowest setting. That way I'm getting a boost, but I'm also still putting work in.
Pretty good summary!

I always tell people, it's still hard, your speed just changes. What you put in is what you put in.

To me, riding more trails equals more fun. If i've got 20kays in me on a regular bike but 40 on a EMTB then how is there a discussion as to what is more fun?
1
Harv379
Posts
493
Joined
1/22/2017
Location
UT US
Fantasy
1959th
10/2/2019 7:38pm
Specialized Kenevo life - the best near moto fix you can get.



bvm111
Posts
9283
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
Las Vegas, NV US
10/2/2019 7:40pm
VitalMTB?
1
3
appleboy
Posts
196
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
CA US
10/2/2019 8:03pm
Specialized Levo. Been trying to get GuyB to ride, but he always blowing me off lol.


6
3
GuyB
Posts
35693
Joined
7/10/2006
Location
Aliso Viejo, CA US
Fantasy
1274th
10/2/2019 8:11pm
appleboy wrote:
Specialized Levo. Been trying to get GuyB to ride, but he always blowing me off lol. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/02/377302/s1200_A65I5059.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/02/377301/s1200_A65I5770.jpg[/img]
Specialized Levo. Been trying to get GuyB to ride, but he always blowing me off lol.


Psh.
Crush
Posts
20957
Joined
4/26/2009
Location
Sydney AU
10/2/2019 8:29pm
nytsmaC wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/02/377303/s1200_8A2D9BB9_A309_4BCC_90FB_23CCE8641C1A.jpg[/img]

Damn the Decoy looks nice! Think Airshock and 160 is a good sweet spot too.

The Kenevo is a bit of a truck for trails. I had 160 up front and a CCDB on the rear of the older Levo and it was a beast but still lively and could pump etc.
appleboy
Posts
196
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
CA US
10/2/2019 8:32pm
nytsmaC wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/02/377303/s1200_8A2D9BB9_A309_4BCC_90FB_23CCE8641C1A.jpg[/img]

Crush wrote:
Damn the Decoy looks nice! Think Airshock and 160 is a good sweet spot too. The Kenevo is a bit of a truck for trails. I...
Damn the Decoy looks nice! Think Airshock and 160 is a good sweet spot too.

The Kenevo is a bit of a truck for trails. I had 160 up front and a CCDB on the rear of the older Levo and it was a beast but still lively and could pump etc.
The new Levo is a completely different ride, for sure would recommend trying it out. 160 in the front does help when u put it on their.
2
appleboy
Posts
196
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
CA US
10/2/2019 8:32pm
appleboy wrote:
Specialized Levo. Been trying to get GuyB to ride, but he always blowing me off lol. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/02/377302/s1200_A65I5059.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/02/377301/s1200_A65I5770.jpg[/img]
Specialized Levo. Been trying to get GuyB to ride, but he always blowing me off lol.


GuyB wrote:
Psh.
Oaks tomorrow after work? Jack in ur MTB department wants to go as well.
GuyB
Posts
35693
Joined
7/10/2006
Location
Aliso Viejo, CA US
Fantasy
1274th
10/2/2019 8:37pm
appleboy wrote:
Oaks tomorrow after work? Jack in ur MTB department wants to go as well.
We’re doing day two of our 250 shootout tomorrow. Not sure what time we’ll be done.

Give Jack plenty of room. Wink
10/2/2019 8:39pm
These things are just going to get so much better every year....better batteries, lighter, etc.
3
appleboy
Posts
196
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
CA US
10/2/2019 8:39pm
appleboy wrote:
Oaks tomorrow after work? Jack in ur MTB department wants to go as well.
GuyB wrote:
We’re doing day two of our 250 shootout tomorrow. Not sure what time we’ll be done.

Give Jack plenty of room. Wink
Haha Jack loves to pull the trigger and ask questions later for sure Silly . If you make it, bring a light. Probably ride into the night to grab more miles.
1
Crush
Posts
20957
Joined
4/26/2009
Location
Sydney AU
10/2/2019 8:47pm
appleboy wrote:
The new Levo is a completely different ride, for sure would recommend trying it out. 160 in the front does help when u put it on...
The new Levo is a completely different ride, for sure would recommend trying it out. 160 in the front does help when u put it on their.
Yeah there are a couple in our crew. Haven't been riding enough to justify it though right now. I don't love the ohlins on the kenevo, needs more adjustment but it's not that important right now.
appleboy
Posts
196
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
CA US
10/2/2019 8:55pm
appleboy wrote:
The new Levo is a completely different ride, for sure would recommend trying it out. 160 in the front does help when u put it on...
The new Levo is a completely different ride, for sure would recommend trying it out. 160 in the front does help when u put it on their.
Crush wrote:
Yeah there are a couple in our crew. Haven't been riding enough to justify it though right now. I don't love the ohlins on the kenevo...
Yeah there are a couple in our crew. Haven't been riding enough to justify it though right now. I don't love the ohlins on the kenevo, needs more adjustment but it's not that important right now.
That shock was actually a really good coil shock. Probably one of the bests. Sadly, Ohlins CG when they did the deal with Specialized was horrible and cause of it I doubt it will be awhile till we see it specd on the bikes. The new FOX Float X2 is really good right now and hard to beat that thing.
Hcallz5
Posts
2821
Joined
8/20/2013
Location
UT US
10/2/2019 8:56pm
I sold my 300, thinking of picking one of these up! There's getting to be less and less places around here to ride it sucks. I'm not about having to drive over an hour one way just to ride my dirtbike.

Love how quick MTB is too, throw it in your truck and go.
Crush
Posts
20957
Joined
4/26/2009
Location
Sydney AU
10/2/2019 9:01pm Edited Date/Time 10/2/2019 9:03pm
appleboy wrote:
The new Levo is a completely different ride, for sure would recommend trying it out. 160 in the front does help when u put it on...
The new Levo is a completely different ride, for sure would recommend trying it out. 160 in the front does help when u put it on their.
Crush wrote:
Yeah there are a couple in our crew. Haven't been riding enough to justify it though right now. I don't love the ohlins on the kenevo...
Yeah there are a couple in our crew. Haven't been riding enough to justify it though right now. I don't love the ohlins on the kenevo, needs more adjustment but it's not that important right now.
appleboy wrote:
That shock was actually a really good coil shock. Probably one of the bests. Sadly, Ohlins CG when they did the deal with Specialized was horrible...
That shock was actually a really good coil shock. Probably one of the bests. Sadly, Ohlins CG when they did the deal with Specialized was horrible and cause of it I doubt it will be awhile till we see it specd on the bikes. The new FOX Float X2 is really good right now and hard to beat that thing.
Yeah I was a bit bummed, as my previous experience with ohlins on my moto bikes was unreal!

Just feel it lacks adjustment on the Kenevo, but to be fair i'm not a lightweight either. I need more range on what adjustment it has and would be nice to have seperate hi/low rebound too. The CCDB I had on the levo was fucking amazing, had it so dialled, so controlled and calm.

Friend just put the X2 on his Kenevo, but he's a helluva lot lighter than me, not sure i'd get sag with that massive can.
appleboy
Posts
196
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
CA US
10/2/2019 9:10pm Edited Date/Time 10/2/2019 9:14pm
Crush wrote:
Yeah there are a couple in our crew. Haven't been riding enough to justify it though right now. I don't love the ohlins on the kenevo...
Yeah there are a couple in our crew. Haven't been riding enough to justify it though right now. I don't love the ohlins on the kenevo, needs more adjustment but it's not that important right now.
appleboy wrote:
That shock was actually a really good coil shock. Probably one of the bests. Sadly, Ohlins CG when they did the deal with Specialized was horrible...
That shock was actually a really good coil shock. Probably one of the bests. Sadly, Ohlins CG when they did the deal with Specialized was horrible and cause of it I doubt it will be awhile till we see it specd on the bikes. The new FOX Float X2 is really good right now and hard to beat that thing.
Crush wrote:
Yeah I was a bit bummed, as my previous experience with ohlins on my moto bikes was unreal! Just feel it lacks adjustment on the Kenevo...
Yeah I was a bit bummed, as my previous experience with ohlins on my moto bikes was unreal!

Just feel it lacks adjustment on the Kenevo, but to be fair i'm not a lightweight either. I need more range on what adjustment it has and would be nice to have seperate hi/low rebound too. The CCDB I had on the levo was fucking amazing, had it so dialled, so controlled and calm.

Friend just put the X2 on his Kenevo, but he's a helluva lot lighter than me, not sure i'd get sag with that massive can.
I think most bike manufacturers/ parts forget about building for heavy set people. I think the Ebike area is opening more of it up and they will need to get with the program soon.

If you are over 220 I would high recommend staying coil. The X2 just started working for guys like me, still not sure how it will handle bigger guys.
nytsmaC
Posts
5959
Joined
8/10/2009
Location
Frig Off CA
10/2/2019 9:20pm
Hcallz5 wrote:
I sold my 300, thinking of picking one of these up! There's getting to be less and less places around here to ride it sucks. I'm...
I sold my 300, thinking of picking one of these up! There's getting to be less and less places around here to ride it sucks. I'm not about having to drive over an hour one way just to ride my dirtbike.

Love how quick MTB is too, throw it in your truck and go.
One of my favorite things about it compared to moto is you can go for a good ride and be home in 2 hours from start to finish. Riding moto has always been a half of the day affair, minimum. Can get some riding in almost every day which is great.
5
BikeGuy321
Posts
429
Joined
9/25/2018
Location
San Jose, CA US
10/2/2019 9:28pm
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.











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!
xr70
Posts
914
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
La crescenta, CA US
10/2/2019 9:35pm
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!
Thanks man I appreciate it.
1
2

Post a reply to: Show us your e-MTB

The Latest