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Levo Retailer Technical Guide
B u i l d , S e t u p , & M a i n t e n a n c e
S e t u p C h e c k l i s t f o r T e s t R i d e s , D e m o s , a n d S a l e s
Adjust the saddle height
Levo bikes do not have room inside the frame to accommodate
cable slack. As a result, the Command Post cable must be pulled
from or pushed into the front of the bike when the saddle height
is adjusted. To adjust the saddle height complete these steps:
1. Remove the battery.
2. Unclip the Command Post cable from
the downtube cable guides.
3. Adjust the Command Post cable as the saddle height is adjusted.
4. Have the rider check the saddle height by test riding the
bike with the battery removed and the system off.
Note: there is no additional pedal resistance in the
drive system when the motor is not activated.
Adjust the suspension
Suspension setup on a Levo bike is nearly the same as a traditional
bike. The primary difference is that it is necessary to account for
the additional weight of the drive system - which is located on the
frame and is considered a sprung mass above the suspension.
The increase in weight requires an increase in spring rate for both
the front and rear suspension. In addition, the rebound damping
settings should change to reflect the increase in spring rates.
When a bike is set up using the standard Static Suspension
Process, the need to increase the suspension spring rate is not
obvious; however, it is necessary. For example, when a rider
switches from a traditional bike like an Enduro with a RockShox
Pike set at 80 psi and 5 clicks from full slow (FFS) to a similarly
equipped Levo, the rider will likely set the Pike at 85-90 psi and
3-4 clicks FFS to achieve the same ride response and feel.
Adjust the tire pressure (6Fattie)
Many riders who ride 2-2.5" width tires gauge tire pressure by
squeezing the tire by hand. For Levo bikes this method typically
results in under inflated tires. The extra weight of the Levo bike
requires higher pressure and the wider 3" tires have enough
volume that a pressure change as little as 1 psi results in a
noticeable change of performance. To help riders consistently set
their tires properly, start riders with 16-18 psi in the front tire and
18-20 psi in the rear tire (depending on rider weight). Be sure to
stock, sell, and consistently use a quality tire pressure gauge.
