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Playing with the Factory orange before the black goes on!

Not done yet - but need to do a quick test! So here we are. Built to a a certain stage. I still need to put my new Fork on, OneUp Steerer tool, blanking port, chainring - also the eagle eyed of you notice that there is no motor protection in these photos. But I need to take it out on a...

Motor / Battery Protection I highly recommend getting protection from new! So easy to ground out and things become pretty miserable quickly. My favourite is Protect EMTB with the holes to clear out debris after a ride. Used also on my Levo. Easy to install (ensure you line up the longer bolt...

I already built an Enduro recently

Some of you might have seen that I recently bought a new Kenevo Expert and stripped off all parts to build up a custom spec to my liking. You can’t buy a frameset from Spesh (full fat Kenevo) which is a shame. https://www.emtbforums.com/threads/new-custom-kenevo-build-from-frame-up.35085/ I...

Cable routing, brakes and cockpit I wanted to get a cleaner cockpit but wanted to retain the Fox Transfer dropper instead of Rockshox AXS. So decided on AXS shifting alongside routing the rear brake hose, dropper cable and electric cable through one port. Whilst sealing them together using...

Cranks and Dropper I fitted the 155mm Hope cranks. Surprised at the difference in size compared to the stock Praxis. Great quality though. I also got the Fox Factory Transfer dropper post installed into the frame. I ran the internal cable through the existing outer Jagwire cable as it is new...

Nothing, they will be sat on a shelf looking sad at the lack of shredding. They are almost brand new (handful of rides), have had invisiframe applied and Slik decals to swap the silver for the correct Kashima gold colour. Shame you didn’t message me last week, a brand new set arrived from...

Fork and bars Objective: Fox 38 Factory forks 180mm travel FSA Headset kit:- SPECIALIZED HDS NO.42/ACB/S/F/N 46CONE SPACER AL COMPRS RING UP1.125/LOW1.5 CRMO 45 AL CROWN RACE S182500005 Renthal Apex 35 (Fatbar) stem Renthal Fatbar 35 bars (cut to 780mm) Ergon GE1 grips Pretty straight...

I live in North Wales so all the usual suspects (Dyfi etc)… I’ve experimented a lot and find this setup really good. Obviously if I’m hitting bigger features I will adjust where needed. I have dinged a few wheels in the past, less of an issue now with Cushcore, but think I’m old school and...

I’d recommend this 🧐 https://www.emtbforums.com/threads/2022-specialized-turbo-levo-expert-s3-5%E2%80%9D5-5%E2%80%9D11-%C2%A36000-firm.34988/

Wheelset I chose the Hope Fortus 30 wheelset with E-bike specific Pro 5 hub. This just means that all pawls engage at the same time I believe. The 30s are the strongest in the lineup otherwise I would have gone 35. I can still run up to 2.8s if I wish though. Running a mullet config - love...

Nice - running 180mm with little to no compression makes the 38s very plush in my opinion. I agree on tracking hours - although you can sort of do it in Strava to an extent.

Rear linkage protection Installed the Sicomtb 2 piece mud guard on the Kenevo. It’s such a great design that integrates really will with the frame. You need to drop the linkage bolt out, remove the plastic cover for the chainstay bridge and then slot in the new guard before tightening things...

I would be lying if I said that I didn’t battle myself from not ordering Fox40s for this build. They are not that much heavier than the 38’s so that isn’t a reason. The only thing putting me off is the turning circle, but not sure if this will really be a problem for trail centres. Switchbacks...

Yes - it certainly isn’t. I can service forks and air shocks, I have all the tools and knowledge. It is a fiddly job for some shocks. I would have no knowledge on building a tune though! Öhlins shocks are difficult to service yourself as it needs to be bled and charged with nitrogen not air...

I absolutely love the TTX22M2! Such a plush shock that seems to track everything. I have an RXF 36 fork on my Spesh enduro, for some reason I love the the Fox more. So plush and controlled (if you can get the progression set right with the spacers - which is one downside compared to the Ö)...

Yes, it’s a shame because the frame is so good! Thanks - I’m doing a build thread here:- https://www.emtbforums.com/threads/new-custom-kenevo-build-from-frame-up.35085/

The latter unfortunately - I have quite a large parts bin that I could build another Kenevo with now!

Common theme! 😂