MrMarzocchi
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What would you go for? I'll mostly be doing jumping on them
Other 2020 Levo SL Expert or 2022 Kenevo SL comp?
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I’ve owned both and both are great bikes.
Levo noticeably more playful. Kenevo noticeably more capable or more easily capable I should say.
If your jumping the Levo, I would be beefing up both shocks and probably brakes, where as the Kenevo already has that sorted.
In the end I would choose the bike based around the other types of riding you will be doing.
Levo noticeably more playful. Kenevo noticeably more capable or more easily capable I should say.
If your jumping the Levo, I would be beefing up both shocks and probably brakes, where as the Kenevo already has that sorted.
In the end I would choose the bike based around the other types of riding you will be doing.
MrMarzocchi
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I love the lightness of the Levo, also think it looks better. I've got some FOX 36 at home that I can slap on there too ... At the minute I'm just going to my local MTB centre....scared in the future that I could end up going to a more traily environment so bit cautious of selling my full fat eBike but ATM I'm wanting to work on my tricks and style. Manuals, jumping, no footers ect.... The Levo SL capable DH too right? I'm thinking of going for that one... There's also the option of 2022 basic levo. Decisions decisions
MrMarzocchi
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I don't really do DH mate. Will be hitting massive jumps though ? an that 2020 expert looks better
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It sounds like a Levo with some mods would suit you better. The Levo is a lighter, shorter, more whippy bike. Capable even DH with the right mods/rider.
MrMarzocchi
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These are the biggest I'll be going to :
Sure it'll be fine for them right? Would you say the Kenevo more equipped for jumping cause I've heard the levo SL is. I want the lightness but it must be an eBike
Mcharza
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After watching that video, why do you need eMTB? Or do you have to ride up to the bike park?
MrMarzocchi
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That'd be my final aim on this current journey. That's near my other home. I ride at farmer John's near me which is a MTB centre. I've only been 6 times but just started jumping again. Having an eBike lets me get 4x more practise in day so I'm progressing much quicker. They've just built some 35-40 foot jumps and my current eBike is too heavy for them (25kg) was after a lighter eBike so I still get all those other benefits.
I think I get an added discount on the 2020 SL Expert too (5%)
MrMarzocchi
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So it's the KSL all day? I'm about 75 kilos an I am pretty smooth. I know what you mean about the casing though. After the hours of research they've all said the Levo SL is a better jumper ?
MrMarzocchi
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You's two are right the Kenevo will be better. I just love the look of that expert. The carbon wraps in the frame. The shape of the frame. But the Kenevo is more set up for what I want to be doing.
MrMarzocchi
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Will do mate. I've gone back to the Kenevo SL now though ? I'm a Roger for buying the wrong bikes. I go with what looks nicer over what I need. The KSL is still a beautiful bike though but that 170 front end....FOX 36, 2022...just seems right. I'll let you know what I get ??
I have ridden my mulleted and modified (Ohlins 170 fork, TTX22m shock/Cascade link) Levo SL all over Whistler and hit some pretty big jumps with it but have to agree with Bambamoda that you can jump anything on the SL as long as you can clear it. Those jumps you posted in the video look pretty significant if you case them and your Levo SL will probably not last long. My Levo SL currently is developing a motor issue that is probably due to the pounding it takes from hot laps at the bike park. I think the Levo SL is more of a All Mountain bike which is plenty capable but I just ordered a Kenevo SL. Then again, I am 60 and prefer tech trails.
What do you think of the ohlins setup for all mountain type riding?
I've literally just ordered the ohlins shock/fork combo after about a week of going back and forth between ohlins-fox-RS.
That will really annoy me ... I've had my SL for a week.
Don't worry, I'm sure it will be a lot more expensive to make you feel better !
My wife and I both have the Ohlins setup on our Levo SLs and are very happy with it. The TTX22m shock is a coil which, in my opinion, is both better for small bump compliance and is much cheaper to maintain than my usual Cane Creek DB Air and Fox 36/40 setups I have run on all of my previous bikes. I think the Cascade link is also quite important if you plan to hit big jumps. Especially if you case them...
Moshe
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I have been riding my 2022 Kenevo SL Comp for the past 2 weeks. A few months ago I test rode a Kenevo SL Expert and really like it. The Expert was too much money for my wife to agree upon. The Comp is specter well enough for me. The GX group is great and a bit less expensive to replace than the XO1. The Fox 38 forks are great on the Expert but the Fox 36 on the Comp is good enough for me.
I am loving the KSL so far. It has enough power for me. The light weight and low center of gravity make for the best handling emtb that I have ever ridden. I believe that this is the best emtb for me.
I recommend this bike to anyone who wants a great handling, light emtb, as long as you don’t need the power of a full powered emtb.
I am loving the KSL so far. It has enough power for me. The light weight and low center of gravity make for the best handling emtb that I have ever ridden. I believe that this is the best emtb for me.
I recommend this bike to anyone who wants a great handling, light emtb, as long as you don’t need the power of a full powered emtb.
George_KSL
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Which color of Comp did you get? If the "black", can you take a (non-potato, ideally daylight) photo of it please? The photos of Specialized website are quite deceiving in what tone it actually is.
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Labrador29
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I'm a broad-minded male, but in my opinion there is no need to use language that is offensive to some. We also need to keep the standards up on a site that is not restricted to males only. Only my opinion of course. .
George_KSL
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Thank you so much ! OK, actually looks fantastic :- ). I find it bit funny that the cleanest looks are the S-Works and then this Comp.
Did you also by any chance weight it at stock? (With or without tubes, those are almost 400grams).
Moshe
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Sorry, but I do not have a scale to weigh the Comp. My lbs said they weighed it at 41.? lbs. I don't remember what number came after the point.
Geniusbiker
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Clear also for me that this bike is coming. And for me the reason that I would never buy the current Levo SL. I´m hoping for 2022...
MrMarzocchi
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Well boys....ive just picked up my new baby. Thanks for the tips an help
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