Specialized Gen 4 Levo: Things to Know
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- By Troy Treaccar & Nate Braks
We have put together a short, digestible, overview of the NEW Gen 4 Levo. All killer, no filler.
DESIGN
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160mm Fork Travel; 150 Rear Travel (tested up to 180mm Fork Travel without voiding warranty). Rear Shock is Genie, 210 x 55. Compatible with many after-market shocks.
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Seattube is one degree steeper than the Gen 3 Levo – intended for tech climbing positions – and deeper. 200mm dropper post is stock.
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Geometry adjustment in 3 spots – headtube, shock, chainstay. Mullet only wheelset.
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Emergency SWAT storage above battery. Spare tube, tools, etc.
MOTOR
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101nm torque and 666 watts. S-Work is 111nm Torque and 720 watts. Note: Gen 3 is 90nm and 560 watts.
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20% smaller – but similar weight.
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All gears, no belt. All steel parts with protective coating (many other competitors have some plastic parts that expand/contract under heat and fail).
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Noise is less than Gen 3 and consistent throughout ride.
BATTERY
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3 options – 840wh (comes on all models), 600wh (1kg lighter), 280wh range extender. Note: Bike power is reduced when running only off range extender.
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Much shorter than Gen 4 – can fit in backpack, lower center of gravity, makes the motor casing smaller.
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50 volt system – instead of 36 volt. Increases range.
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Will power SRAM AXS derailleur.
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Smart Charger – sold separately (included with S-Works). Charging modes are Eco, Standard, Fast and 80% (for storage). Fast mode charges the bike to 80% in one hour.
PERFORMANCE
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Class 1 or 3. Adjustable by rider. Class 3 (28 mph) is intended as “Trailhead Shuttle”.
When in Class 3, the MM will be announcing Class 3. Shop can disable this feature in TS.
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Larger range of cadence to get full power out of motor – i.e. more torque and power at lower cadence for tech climbing.
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Additional motor tune option called “Overrun”. This is for tech climbing, motor continues longer when pedals stop. Clear rocks and roots that would cause pedal strikes.
SERVICE
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Free pivot bearings for first owner (parts only).
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Genie shock is serviced with standard Float X kit.
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MM does not require a Torx to remove.
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“Triple Sealed” Connections. Three O-rings. Note: Gen 3 is Double Sealed.
INTERFACE
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Support tunes and micro tune can be adjusted on bike (not just via App).
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Auto pair mode on app – app turns on and starts recording when the bike turns on.
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Apply “Find My” works even without battery installed.