2021 Turbo Levo: TURBO Range Test
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2020
- We explore how much riding we can get with the 2021 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp on Turbo mode, or 100% motor and battery use - the highest level of pedal assistance available.
While remembering that the variables within this test are enormous, we give it a go anyway - with similar Trail and Eco modes to have their range tested in a similar environment in the future.
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Strava Link to the ride: / strava - Sport
Jump to 6:15 to get straight into the action! In the future we'll be having a look at how the Trail and Eco modes compare in regards to the Turbo mode's range.
Hey James thanks for doing a range test for us in such cold wet and muddy conditions look forward to you doing a few more in different modes and comparing the results. If you follow the same route as you just did then we will be able to get a good balanced comparison.
Hey Dallas Drew, thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing how far the other modes can go actually - Turbo mode got a lot further than I expected! I might have to set a whole day aside for Eco!
Would be interested to see what you do get in both other modes and also combo of all 3 modes in normal use. 👍
For me the only teasing that has given me data that is meaningful is my own riding. I have had my 2021 turbo Levo comp for a few months and ridden everyday. So far my daily rides are either a bike path trainer ride or a focused trail ride in both cases the 700 watt battery has had plenty of juice. I use eco mode most because it gives me more of a workout. Your mileage may vary. So far my only drivetrain issues have been on the trail some hard hits have knocked the charging port cover loose enough to cut the power.
Great video i like info on this great machine
Like your videos about the Levo. I‘m a few steps away from buying my first eMTB. Gonna be a Levo or a Kenevo... have you tested a Kenevo and if so, what are your thoughts? Cheers from Switzerland
I was actually weighing up the Kenevo originay - but in the end opted for the bigger 29" wheelset on the Levo, which the Kenevo doesn't yet offer. I 'presume' they're very similar in feel, rather the Kenevo is just a lot bulkier - although I personally haven't ridden one. Cheers!
Awesome video! Do you mind me asking what S size have you gone for and how tall are you? I'm between S3/4 being 180cm and it's killing me to decide. Thanks
This model was before the S sizing. This year still used the small, medium, large, XL sizes.
Hi James, thanks for another great video. You've got me sold on the Levo Comp if only I could find one in stock! I may have missed it in a separate video, why did you have to change the battery under warranty? Was it a recall as yours seemed to work ok?
Do you use a gopro max in the chest mount for the vide?
I'm using a GoPro Hero 7 Black 👍
My 2020 Levo Comp without tubes is around 22.3kg for reference
I was close! On a side note, just edited a big chunk of mindless road riding that was accidentally left in there out, so if you've been lucky enough to literally have started watching it when I posted it (which, you are), skip over that 2 minute section while the new one loads 🤣
@@JamesGoodsell hahaha cool will do
My 2019 levo comp carbon comes in at 21.4kg running tubeless
Less close, but still in the ballpark 🤣
What happened to your battery? I didn't catch what you said.
I took it in to the local retailer to get a firmware update for the motor, and the battery died in the shop and wouldn't turn on!
combien de km au total ?
29km, 1800m, 1:50:00
FYI, you should NEVER keep your battery at zero percent (or under 40%), that is worst thing you can do for the health of your pack. Draining to zero and leaving it sit for 2 months could actually completely kill the battery. Second worst thing is keeping it stored at 100% for more than a day or two at most. ~60% is best for storage and would significantly improve longevity of the pack by a noticeable margin. Up to 5x as many charge cycles in theory.
2011buddylee I’m just going by my limited experience with drone racing batteries and pages like this. Particularly the data in Table 4. I’m sure the specialized battery will have a computer inside (called a BMS) that actually starts discharging the battery immediately after it’s done charging to prolong life since the battery chemistry is not good to sit at 100% for long periods of time (days).
batteryuniversity.com/index.php/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries
2011buddylee thinking about it more, I would imagine the reason they tell you to fully charge after using it is because they don’t want you storing the bike at 10,20,30% and having you charge the battery will prevent scenarios where you kill the pack because it was stored too low. At least when it’s stored in a charged state, the number of cycles is predictable (300 or so per that battery university article). It’s difficult to explain how to properly care for a battery so I don’t blame specialized for saying to charge the battery. What they SHOULD be doing is putting a “storage mode” setting on the charger to shut off at 3.8v per cell (~60%) like hobby chargers do
Now a storage mode is an excellent idea! You're on the ball! Thanks for all the info regarding battery storage though. I imagine it would be difficult to be there to actually stop the charge around the ballpark every time without the storage mode present.
@@2011buddylee page 13 and 14 in the levo user manual is all about the battery, there is a section that says if you are going to store the battery for a period of time they recommend charging it at least every 3 months and keep the charge level to at least 4 bars (30 to 39%)
@@ChrisRhein is possible to rewire charger to became smart?
The answer is no riding since the motor will probably fail before you get it out of the garage. Terrible reliability!
🤣🤣🤣
Haha just got my new turbo comp and it should have the newer motor that doesn't go boom
Would also be great to find somebody heavy to ride this bike in the same way to find out how dramatic the difference is.
I’m 124kg and have taken my brand new Levo for 3 runs thus far. Total distance covered 41klms, half uphill, half down and pretty much in eco for 95% as I’m using it for fitness as well as fun. Battery level left is 46% - I’ve been super impressed, in fact I’ve dialled down the eco assistance to 20% from the factory 35%. Loving it!! Just hope they’ve fixed their motor issues
@@officergroyman-lastoughest3067 impressive, I cant wait to get mine!!
Paul Morin, No issues at all thankfully. On my Rocky Altitude I used to get loads of pedal strikes with my heavy weight and poor technique but again nothing on the Levo. They’ve got shorter crank arms by 10mm which may be helping but I’ve been super impressed thus far. I’ve just invested in Cushcore to add some extra plushness as well 👍
Mark Scott , mate you won’t look back, I’m just so happy with it, sure it’s a lot of dosh but it’s so enjoyable I mean, what price do you put on getting fit and having this much fun...
I'm 53, 6 foot 1 inch, and 111kg have had my levo since beginning of May and have just over 900km on it. it is so much fun. Mine only has the 500wH battery and I get more that 30km and 1000 meters of climbing and return home with between 20 and 30% battery, I ride a combination of eco and trail mode most of the time with tuning set as follows: eco 35/35 (default), trail 35/75, and turbo 75/100. I agree with @Officer Groyman, it is just so much fun.