Kenevo Gen1 29er Front and Rear Kenevo

[cozzy]

Hi Gents,
I currently have a kenevo gen 1 but after reading this thread I know my next bike. Any pointers for the build? Or which bike…comp or expert?

The expert for the 700 battery.

 

[Hol47]

Is it possible to adjust the geometry on a gen 2 kenevo with offset bushings?

 

[Alexbn921]

Is it possible to adjust the geometry on a gen 2 kenevo with offset bushings?

It has a flip chip and relatively large amount of tire/link clearance. Yes you can!
It will also take a 65mm shock with 27.5x2.8 tires.

 

[Hol47]

It has a flip chip and relatively large amount of tire/link clearance. Yes you can!
It will also take a 65mm shock with 27.5x2.8 tires.

I'm thinking just to mullet it but wondering if you can keep the geometry same as stock.

 

[head]

Honestly i think alot of people derestrict the motors and this causes belt wear which is the most common failure. I've read people without derestrictions motors lasting alot longer.

I never derestricted my bike, and I'm on the 4th motor. Although only the first two failed, the third was replaced because it started being noisy (but it worked).

 

[Levo Laland]

Hi Gents,
I currently have a kenevo gen 1 but after reading this thread I know my next bike. Any pointers for the build? Or which bike…comp or expert?

The frames are the same, if you need a 700W battery, go for the expert and you'll get the mastermind TCU as well. If you can live with a 500W battery then the comp will make for a simpler & cheaper conversion.

 

[Christox]

Hi there

I'm in ! After selling my Kenevo20 for now having a Levo22 i again Bought a used Kenevo Comp after reading this thread. I'm actually at building up my 29er Wheels with EX511/DT350.
But with the tires i'm not clear:

I would prefer a MagicMary/BigBetty combo.

Has somebody tried the Schwalbe 2.6" rear ? Is there enough clearance ? Perhaps a pic for me ?

Best regards,

Chris

 

[Stanpipe]

Hi there

I'm in ! After selling my Kenevo20 for now having a Levo22 i again Bought a used Kenevo Comp after reading this thread. I'm actually at building up my 29er Wheels with EX511/DT350.
But with the tires i'm not clear:

I would prefer a MagicMary/BigBetty combo.

Has somebody tried the Schwalbe 2.6" rear ? Is there enough clearance ? Perhaps a pic for me ?

Best regards,

Chris

Different brands sizing are sporadic. I’ve got a 2.4 Specialized Cannibal in the rear. Wouldn’t want any larger than that.

 

[2wheelsahead]

Assuming a 2020 kenevo expert would do it? Just without the mastermind TCU?

 

[dixie]

2.4 big betty is ok i wouldnt go bigger

 

[JasonNZ]

Assuming a 2020 kenevo expert would do it? Just without the mastermind TCU?

Yes, that’s what mine is

 

[brunomartins83]

I've been riding meine for 100km's and it's amazing on climbs. I've been riding my local trails in Swiss Alps and no pedal strikes until now, on steep climbs the front wheel sticks to the ground and don't lift up. I'm loving this bike.

 

[2wheelsahead]

Yes, that’s what mine is

Do you have a picture mate?

 

[#lazy]

Here’s my 2020 but now use a super deluxe select+ ;

 

[Christox]

Here’s my 2020

Looks good, what is the tire width ?
Perhaps also trying Michelin 1st time

My Ken22 is waiting for the components:

 

[2wheelsahead]

Here’s my 2020 but now use a super deluxe select+ ;

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Looks hungry

 

[#lazy]

2.4 front and back

Michelin Wild Enduro Racing Line MTB 29x2.4 Tyre

 

[Juliani]

So the offset bushing, are you running it in low AND also an offset bushing?

Hi Rob, Please what is the offset bushing? I am about to do the conversion on my kenovo but this detail I don't understand.

 

[Levo Laland]

This is what the offset bushing looks like, it goes in the top shock mount eyelet.

Average adjustment - single Offset Bushing (x2 for a pair)
Note: clearance required around eyelet will match the offset amount

• 6mm bolt - 3mm offset, ~ 0.75° head angle adjustment.
• 8mm bolt - 2mm offset , ~ 0.5° head angle adjustment.
• 10mm bolt - 1mm offset, ~ 0.25° head angle adjustment..

 

[Juliani]

This is what the offset bushing looks like, it goes in the top shock mount eyelet.
View attachment 113341


Average adjustment - single Offset Bushing (x2 for a pair)
Note: clearance required around eyelet will match the offset amount

• 6mm bolt - 3mm offset, ~ 0.75° head angle adjustment.
• 8mm bolt - 2mm offset , ~ 0.5° head angle adjustment.
• 10mm bolt - 1mm offset, ~ 0.25° head angle adjustment..

Thank you very much for helping to clarify that.

 

[Juliani]

After converting from 27.5 to 29, the TCU is still taking into consideration 27.5 wheels, does someone know how to let the TCU knows that new wheels are larger? Thank you

 

[Hol47]

This is what the offset bushing looks like, it goes in the top shock mount eyelet.
View attachment 113341


Average adjustment - single Offset Bushing (x2 for a pair)
Note: clearance required around eyelet will match the offset amount

• 6mm bolt - 3mm offset, ~ 0.75° head angle adjustment.
• 8mm bolt - 2mm offset , ~ 0.5° head angle adjustment.
• 10mm bolt - 1mm offset, ~ 0.25° head angle adjustment..

Would these help steepen the HA after a mullet conversion?

 

[#lazy]

After converting from 27.5 to 29, the TCU is still taking into consideration 27.5 wheels, does someone know how to let the TCU knows that new wheels are larger? Thank you

I don’t think you can but why would you want to ?

 

[brunomartins83]

After converting from 27.5 to 29, the TCU is still taking into consideration 27.5 wheels, does someone know how to let the TCU knows that new wheels are larger? Thank you

Go to a Specialized dealer they will adjust that for you.

 

[#lazy]

You’d be the 1st “can you make my speed limit LOWER “

 

[mustclime]

After converting from 27.5 to 29, the TCU is still taking into consideration 27.5 wheels, does someone know how to let the TCU knows that new wheels are larger? Thank you

Check it out first, I am riding my Kenevo with 27.5 and it was reading for 29er. I started comparing my Strava numbers to mileage the bike was showing for a ride. The bike was showing almost 10 miles for a Strava 8 mile ride. I took it to the shop and they reset it through the setting screen.

 

[Levo Laland]

Would these help steepen the HA after a mullet conversion?

Yes, they can be used both ways, to steepen or slacken, depending on the orientation.

 

[M789]

Hi kenduro crowd, just got the 23 comp s3 yesterday, starting with the build:
F38 180 / boxxer wc 29 180 ?
Sd 65 or storia v3 65 or stock fox dpx ?
F and B on 29.

Crank lenght: stock is 160 alu praxis, but have a good offer for 165 carbon praxis? Anyone on s3 with 165 riding steep technical uphill with no problems or should i search for 155 cranks?

 

[mustclime]

Imo, skip the fox 38 although the fox e-bike 38 is good. If you look around for a 27.5 Zeb with the old 2.1 damper can be found really cheap. Please don’t look at the static bb hight, I run my Kenevo with 30% sag and the bb is low. 155 cranks are great but the shorter your cranks, the higher your seat and bars have to go.

 

[M789]

It will be 29 front and rear, i have the f38 and the boxxer already from previous builds/on other bikes…