Kenevo Gen1 2020 Kenevo Fox X2

[DC101]

Hi

Has anyone fitted a fox X2 to a 2020 Kenevo. Looking for any feedback on the shock compared to the bomber/rockshox

Cheers

 

[Harmialized]

Hi

Has anyone fitted a fox X2 to a 2020 Kenevo. Looking for any feedback on the shock compared to the bomber/rockshox

Cheers

 

[Harmialized]

Yes and it is an awesome upgrade specially when you have some wider shoulders like me, easy in set up and great performance

 

[Mcharza]

Yes and it is an awesome upgrade specially when you have some wider shoulders like me, easy in set up and great performance

What size is your Kenovo?

 

[Harmialized]

I am riding the S4, all other bikes I have are medium. I really enjoy a longer bike when riding more aggressive

 

[FlowDough]

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Sweet bike. How does the air shock feel compared to the old coil shock?

 

[Harmialized]

The coil shock missed in my eyes a bit of progression, the bike uses the stroke very easy. I also had a hard time finding the right spring for my weight. The 105kg I have isn't making this easy.
This is the main reason why I jumped to the air shock, you are way more flexable, you want it stiffer just add some air. It also builds more progression to the end of the stroke and makes the bike easier to ride.

 

[DC101]

The coil shock missed in my eyes a bit of progression, the bike uses the stroke very easy. I also had a hard time finding the right spring for my weight. The 105kg I have isn't making this easy.
This is the main reason why I jumped to the air shock, you are way more flexable, you want it stiffer just add some air. It also builds more progression to the end of the stroke and makes the bike easier to ride.

You are similar weight to me, what settings are you running on the X2?

Cheers

 

[Harmialized]

You are similar weight to me, what settings are you running on the X2?

Cheers

4 clicks from zero rebound to full rebound on Highspeed rebound
3 clicks from zero rebound to full rebound on Low speed rebound
5 clicks from open compression to closed compression on Highspeed compression
4 clicks from open compression to closed compression on Low speed compression

250 psi shock pressure

 

[DC101]

4 clicks from zero rebound to full rebound on Highspeed rebound
3 clicks from zero rebound to full rebound on Low speed rebound
5 clicks from open compression to closed compression on Highspeed compression
4 clicks from open compression to closed compression on Low speed compression

250 psi shock pressure

Sound, thanks

Did the shock bolt straight up? Read somewhere that the air can is very close to the frame at full compression

 

[Harmialized]

The air can is close but no issues runs perfect direct our of the box

 

[Wic_ed1]

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Hi, did you go 29 on the front and change the front and rear travel?

 

[Harmialized]

The front is a 29 set up with 200mm travel, rear shock is with 65mm travel instead of the 62.5
The rear makes almost 190mm of travel without issues.

 

[Ras Thurlo]

The front is a 29 set up with 200mm travel, rear shock is with 65mm travel instead of the 62.5
The rear makes almost 190mm of travel without issues.

Sorry for the thread hijack, but a few questions on this:
do you prefer the Kenevo as a mullet?
I like the stock geometry, how close did you end up changing the geometry with this suspension set up?

 

[AverageJoeMTB]

Sorry for the thread hijack, but a few questions on this:
do you prefer the Kenevo as a mullet?
I like the stock geometry, how close did you end up changing the geometry with this suspension set up?

Also interested to know this. Been tempted by a 29 front after riding one for the first time. Not after 200mm front travel unless it helps rebalance the geo.

 

[Harmialized]

Sorry for the thread hijack, but a few questions on this:
do you prefer the Kenevo as a mullet?
I like the stock geometry, how close did you end up changing the geometry with this suspension set up?

I actually bought the frame only and build the bike from scratch, never had the 650 wheel in the front. I personally think the way it is build right now is awesome, the way the bike handles is great, very stable on high speed, jumps and fats cornering. On slow steep corners it isn't due to the triple crown fork. I build the bike for bikepark riding only, if there is a lift to go up I will use it. I ride mostly in Bikepark Winterberg, sometimes it is very crowded and due to this I will ride back up.
I don't do a lot of long trail riding with this bike, I prefer to take my levo to do this.

 

[Mcharza]

Sorry for the thread hijack, but a few questions on this:
do you prefer the Kenevo as a mullet?
I like the stock geometry, how close did you end up changing the geometry with this suspension set up?

I'm interest this too. Been riding mullet mode this summer, but with original 27,5 fork.
If I buy new 29 fork, it's axel to crown is almost 2 cm more.

 

[Rosemount]

I Just put a Fox float X2 on my S2 Kenevo for anyone who is interested .

 

[SalvenTrail]

I Just put a Fox float X2 on my S2 Kenevo for anyone who is interested .

The 230x65 X2 ? Do you have a photo of it ?

 

[Rosemount]

The 230x65 X2 ? Do you have a photo of it ?

Yes ; 230 x 65 doesnt touch my frame at full contraction .

 

[Tbar]

Does anybody know whether the potential rubbing issue is limited to the 2021 Fox X2 or are they all the same size?

Any way to avoid it without filing the frame?

 

[Alexbn921]

Just swapped an 2021 X2 on to a S5 expert and it fits with "acceptable" frame clearance.
Tuning it with a shock wiz and will report back on my exact setup front and rear.
Starting point is 225psi with 3 volume spacers and a compression ratio of 3.2.

 

[Hol47]

My x2 rubs the frame side arm. Anyone have this issue and was able to fix it?