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My last clockwork bike was a Focus Sam Carbon- I bought it on a whim whilst visiting Innerleithen and I consider it second place (only losing out to my Kenevo 2019 Expert which I traded it in for) in the pantheon of all the bikes I've ever owned. I love Focus Bikes- particularly the geometry...

Agreed- it wouldn't have been clearer. :unsure: The reason I entitled the post as I did was due to the fact that I also had a spoke break (as outlined in OP)- therefore the question was about the bike, not specifically the shifter. As you can see, I've since put both occurrences down to blind...

I think I mentioned earlier that my "crash" was no more than a fall OTB with the bike landing in tall grass. If I'd been going 30mph through a rock garden or went OTB off a six foot drop off, I wouldn't have posted. I have a basic appreciation of physics and I can see that if I stack it at...

Agreed, Dax. Putting my issues down to blind bad luck. But I still think there is the issue of under-engineering. It is much better to have a bent £20 hanger than pay for a new mech, but wouldn't you rather have a £40 hanger that's beefier that doesn't bend as easy? It's not like I'm going...

Thanks for the feedback Dax. I know so far that this is only two separate anecdotes about components breaking surprisingly easy- but I do wonder if it hints at a wider engineering problem from using 'normal' bike components on much heavier E-bikes. Anyone else had any similar issues?

Absolutely agree, it is an MTB shifter; nowt different about it! I guess the question is, can you make an E-bike that has 180mm travel which has the durability to take what you naturally would throw at a 180mm bike, using some components with "nowt different about them". Was trying to get...

Hi All, Just wanted to see if anyone has faced any issues with the durability of their Kenevos. I pinged a spoke on a red trail on Sunday- not sure how it happened- was quite a tame ride for me. Didn't think it was a big deal and moved on. Took it out again today and had a fairly...

I'd give a Spesh Levo a go as a demo bike if I were you! I guarantee you'll buy it!

I love my 2019 Kenevo- would highly recommend- can only get a small bottle in the cage due to the Ohlins spring, though. Perfect for Dark peak escapades. Although I guess the levo is closer to the Whyte you currently ride. Also, if you were thinking of demoing bikes first, pretty sure I saw...

I was lucky enough to be a teenager right through the rise and fall of Oasis and have fond memories of my teen years in manchester in the mid nineties; hence my preference. Wish I could get a new bike every season- as it is my Kenevo will have to last two years. Can't wait to see how the tech...

The logic seems to stand up re: colourway and ultimately, sales figures don't lie. Is it possible that there'll be an over-supply of used Kenevos in black at some point, though? If your Kenevo goes in the spring, Al, what will replace it? It's great that Manchester is internationally regarded...

I would think that Specialized will discontinue the Kenevo in the cali fade and blue colourways in the not-too distant future; whilst I imagine a black Kenevo would be a perpetual offering- hence the more vivid colours will date the bike more easily once they are no longer available? Oh, and...

I took the new Blue Kenevo. Liked the Cali fade as well- looks really good in the flesh. The black looked okay, but not my style. Happy I chose the blue- it gets plenty of comments at the trails.

Interesting to see what others are getting out of their rides. I took mine out for it's second spin today. Went on a 90 minute, 30 km ride with 1000 ft of ascent. 12km of the total 30km was road riding there and back. I used trail mode most of the time and came back with 60% battery. Average HR...

Really useful link, thanks!

Saw one of your videos on Youtube. Before I'd seen the vid, I had never even thought about an EMTB purchase. A bit of research and a few more clicks and my curiosity cost me £5500. A new Kenevo was my best purchase decision ever. When are the EMTB L/S Tech Jerseys going to be available again?

Thanks for the warm welcome, Dave. I am literally spending every moment off my kenevo thinking about being back on it. Glad to have access to a community of like-minded people who are as enthusiastic as me!

I took possession of my Kenevo Turbo Expert Yesterday. I made my decision after research on here and the wider internet. I was slightly reckless in not having the patience to test ride anything first. I went to my LBS (Leisure Lakes Bury), traded in my Carbon Focus Sam (which I truly loved)...