Top 5 upgrades for your Gen3 Specialized Turbo Levo

Best upgrade video I've seen. No bling upgrade just performance upgrades from a guy who really rides 👌

I started with that link and moved to the long shock link, with a 170 fork. The long shock link is an absolute game changer, bottomless, plush and still supportive.

Sick, been a fan of yours for over 30 years. More eMTB videos plz!

Excellent points! Thanks!! In addtion I would like to suggest a recent upgrade I did that I am soooooo happy with. The 2024 SRAM GX wireless trans. ! I really dont care about less cables, minute weight differences or being cool with the latest wireless gadgets. But what I do care about is buttery smooth gear changes and super long-lasting chain and cassette! (Only got a few hundred miles on it but everyone tells me the life span is almost double compared to stock) . But the game changer for me was being able to change gear under full load which is saying A LOT when talking tubo levo torque! I also recommend not wasting the quan $$ on the XX or X0! The brand-new GX is virtually the same thing!

Thanks for the video! Just got a levo and I’m going down a rabbit hole online.

Thanks for sharing. I recently jumped on the awesome sale prices and got the base Carbon, went as cheap as I could since I already had most of the components I wanted to throw on it. Got the 700w battery for free. DT Swiss 1700 wheels, Lekkie Buzz Bars Cranks 160mm cranks, Renthal aluminum bars, Nukeproof (or Renthal) stem, Maxxis tires, Fox 38 170 performance elite fork, Float X rear, Magura MT Trail Sport using the 4 pots front and rear, sort of poormans MT7, 200mm rotors, cascade link, XTR shifter and rear derailleur. Absolutely love the bike, and was fun to build. Now I get to try and sell all the stock crap that was on there (might keep stock wheels and tires for back up). I’m at 200lbs, may look into the longer linkage and have thought about 220mm rotors.

Great thoughts and analysis, keep it up!

I'm running Code RSC stock 200mm front and rear. I'm 220lbs no gear. I have no problems with power nor fade. I'm also running Cascade, huge difference than stock. Now I'm considering going to 170mm in the front. The Specialized tires are good in the dry but when it's wet they get caked with mud. I ripped the front with a 1" inch gash even with CushCore. Replaced it with the same but I'll definitely switch front and rear next year. I went with 5Dev 160mm and don't get strikes anymore. It took me 2 days to get used to it. Now I know I was running all my bikes with cranks that are too long. I'd say, all your upgrades are spot on. 👌

Great first vid Mark!

I love the bike too! Magura M7 brakes rip too! Psyched to try and Cascade link! Thanks for the cool video!

The 220 rotors help a lot. Easy performance gain for not a lot of $$.

A good suggestion that works for me. Before going down a rabbit hole on your brakes, simply try MTX red racing pads. They are super grippy and they never squeal. Be sure to bed them in and give that a try before you start spending all kinds of money on rotors, etc..

Timely video... I'm about to pull the trigger on getting myself a brand new 2022 Levo Alloy Comp that's still sitting in a bike shop with a 30% discount. I won't be jumping towards upgrades right away because the bike won't be seeing the trails until April or May (gotta love Ontario winters!).

good suggestions! I recently got this bike with the sale for 3500 and extra battery. i'm light, 145 so went with the cascade link to make it 160. had a factory 36 for front and bought used CC kitsuma air, feels great. also swapped dominion brake for the front, rear doesn't matter to me as already easy to lock up, too lazy to route a new rear break line anyway. love the bike.

Awesome! I’ve got the same bike - love it! I’m the same - thought I would need to change the wheels but they’ve been fine. Went for trusty Assegais up front, MT7 brakes (superb), and an Ohlins TTX2 coil and the bike is sublime. Added a 30mm stem too - like it tight. Think I’m done tweaking tho - just wanting to get out and ride :-) \m/

thanks for making this video. I pretty much did same upgrades except the cranks. I might have to try the shorter cranks 👌🏻

I made the $$$ big plunge and purchased the Cascade Linkage and the E-Storia! Also increased the travel to 170 mm on the fork.... I now have an e-powered downhill MONSTER that can ride anywhere over anything and I'm 245 lb 6'4"!!

I have mine set up with the same CC link, 38 Factory 170, -1 degree headset cup and flip chip in the high setting. Works amazing in the PNW steep and deep. 🤘🏻

Great video. I'm in the market. I'm 6'6" at 260 and liked the way to want over weight. Thanks :)

Real nice rig man. I did the cascade link, miranda cranks 150mm for $80.00. I'm putting a 170mm zeb ultimate and a vivid ultimate on. Also ordered a set of roval traverse alloy. Just hope I don't need to get a true tool with them. I like the code r's, I'm the oddball.