Kenevo Gen1 2020 Kenevo Fox Float X2 (2021)

Wic_ed1

Member
Oct 4, 2020
46
22
New Zealand
Hi,

I spotted a post a week or so ago somewhere showing where the frame needed filing to fit the 2021 Float X2 to a Kenevo, I can't for the life of me find it again.

I'm hoping someone who has done the mod is able to post a pic.

Thanks in advance!
 

DC101

Member
May 20, 2019
22
7
Kent
I have just fitted one to a 2020 Kenevo. Checked the clearance have 2-3mm at the tightest point without any modifications.
 

Wic_ed1

Member
Oct 4, 2020
46
22
New Zealand
Hi, just letting you all know the 2021 X2 fits on my S4 without any modification to the frame.
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maf_w

Member
Mar 8, 2021
4
3
Chile
i've mounted a Fox X2 on my Kenevo 2020 and it touches slightly the frame. I don't know why this is happening, it seems the frame are not all equal because i've two friends who have the same setup: Kenevo S3 size + X2 2020 and they don't have any issues.

The shock is 230x65, and i've bought a reducer to transform it to 230x62.5, hope this will solve this issue.

As you can see in both images, there're two point where it interferes. My concern where the frame touch the shock cage, it is less than a milimeter. (The other point is the bolt that supports all cables but it wasn't so tighten so it is solved).

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Wic_ed1

Member
Oct 4, 2020
46
22
New Zealand
i've mounted a Fox X2 on my Kenevo 2020 and it touches slightly the frame. I don't know why this is happening, it seems the frame are not all equal because i've two friends who have the same setup: Kenevo S3 size + X2 2020 and they don't have any issues.

The shock is 230x65, and i've bought a reducer to transform it to 230x62.5, hope this will solve this issue.

As you can see in both images, there're two point where it interferes. My concern where the frame touch the shock cage, it is less than a milimeter. (The other point is the bolt that supports all cables but it wasn't so tighten so it is solved).

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Hi, some people do experience this. In some cases it’s so marginal a slight file on the frame will sort it out
 

rydeezie

Well-known member
Jul 26, 2020
609
862
san francisco, california
Hi,

I spotted a post a week or so ago somewhere showing where the frame needed filing to fit the 2021 Float X2 to a Kenevo, I can't for the life of me find it again.

I'm hoping someone who has done the mod is able to post a pic.

Thanks in advance!
It’s posted on the Kenevo Owners thread but probably better to use this thread regarding X2 fitment

my S4 cleared with a 62.5 stroke
It was so close that I filed it anyways
Wouldn’t want to damage an expensive shock or frame

my friends s3 had rub at bottom out with a 65 stroke

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Mcharza

E*POWAH BOSS
Aug 10, 2018
2,617
5,393
Helsinki, Finland
i've mounted a Fox X2 on my Kenevo 2020 and it touches slightly the frame. I don't know why this is happening, it seems the frame are not all equal because i've two friends who have the same setup: Kenevo S3 size + X2 2020 and they don't have any issues.

The shock is 230x65, and i've bought a reducer to transform it to 230x62.5, hope this will solve this issue.

As you can see in both images, there're two point where it interferes. My concern where the frame touch the shock cage, it is less than a milimeter. (The other point is the bolt that supports all cables but it wasn't so tighten so it is solved).

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Is it possible to insert 1 mm spacer to the top mount? So that the shock move a little bit away from the frame
 

Faulio

New Member
Mar 28, 2021
2
0
Austria
What do i need for a change? Only the x2? Can i put it in with the 230x65? New screws or anything? I am currently running on flipchip high. Does it make differences from the geometry with 230x65 instead of 62,5? Thanks
 

maf_w

Member
Mar 8, 2021
4
3
Chile
What do i need for a change? Only the x2? Can i put it in with the 230x65? New screws or anything? I am currently running on flipchip high. Does it make differences from the geometry with 230x65 instead of 62,5? Thanks
Only the X2. A few Kenevos touches slightly the frame so be aware in case you have the same issue i had. I solved it with a 1mm or less spacer.

If you use the 230x65 it will transform the rear suspension to aprox. 187 mm instead of 180mm that is why i put a 2.5mm reducer. I recommed using the flipchip in low position and use the reducer to maintain the original bike geometry.

I have 2 friend who uses 230x65 and they love that setup.
 

Faulio

New Member
Mar 28, 2021
2
0
Austria
Only the X2. A few Kenevos touches slightly the frame so be aware in case you have the same issue i had. I solved it with a 1mm or less spacer.

If you use the 230x65 it will transform the rear suspension to aprox. 187 mm instead of 180mm that is why i put a 2.5mm reducer. I recommed using the flipchip in low position and use the reducer to maintain the original bike geometry.

I have 2 friend who uses 230x65 and they love that setup.

ok perfect thank you, and your friends are driving the flipchip with the 230x65 setup in low position?
 

Lyuk75

New Member
Jan 31, 2021
1
0
Reggio Emilia
Buongiorno a tutti anch'io ho una kenevo s3 con molla ohlins e vorrei passare al fox x2 così la faccio tutta fox voi me lo consigliate e come vi trovate ?
 

techm8n

Member
Sep 15, 2020
35
11
SF Bay Area
Only the X2. A few Kenevos touches slightly the frame so be aware in case you have the same issue i had. I solved it with a 1mm or less spacer.

If you use the 230x65 it will transform the rear suspension to aprox. 187 mm instead of 180mm that is why i put a 2.5mm reducer. I recommed using the flipchip in low position and use the reducer to maintain the original bike geometry.

I have 2 friend who uses 230x65 and they love that setup.
Is this the reducer that you installed?

 

Alexbn921

Well-known member
Sep 27, 2021
545
511
East Bay CA
There is no point in add a spacer. Just setup the shock to only use 62.5 mm of travel and in an extreme case you now have a buffer instead of bottoming out and shock loading the frame and linkages.
 

Hol47

Member
Sep 28, 2019
83
23
Uk
Only the X2. A few Kenevos touches slightly the frame so be aware in case you have the same issue i had. I solved it with a 1mm or less spacer.

If you use the 230x65 it will transform the rear suspension to aprox. 187 mm instead of 180mm that is why i put a 2.5mm reducer. I recommed using the flipchip in low position and use the reducer to maintain the original bike geometry.

I have 2 friend who uses 230x65 and they love that setup.
Where did you fit the 1mm spacer? I cant see how it would fit between the frame and shock bushing.
 

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