Kenevo Gen1 E-wilds

[Kboyen]

Hi,

thinking of putting some new rubber on my 2019 Kenevo. Gonna try some e-wilds on my stans flow rims at 30mm. Torn between the 2.6 and 2.8s.
Anybody have any experience and preferences to either tyre width?
Cheers. ?

 

[ebikerider]

2.6 will give plenty of cushion and more direct steering than the 2.8. If you like to corner and ride hard I would go the 2.6, if you are more of an explorer and cruise around then consider the 2.8 imo.

 

[Zimmerframe]

There's quite a few threads and comparisons on them.

I love mine. 2019 kenevo. Went with a 2.6 on the front and a 2.8 on the rear.

Very confidence inspiring. Fast rolling and low noise compared to say dhr dhf. Much better wet grip on roots/rocks than the butcher's.

In super wet sloppy mud they'll sometimes spin half a revolution then bite and grip.

No punctures/flats.

Quiet and fast on road sections

Amazing in the dry.

Would probably put a 2.6 on the rear next time to make the bike theoretically turn easier, saying that, I love how it goes now, so who knows.

The 2.8 rear is considerably heavier built than the 2.6 front.

Edit.. DOH ! That's on standard rims.

 

[urastus]

There's quite a few threads and comparisons on them.

I love mine. 2019 kenevo. Went with a 2.6 on the front and a 2.8 on the rear.

Very confidence inspiring. Fast rolling and low noise compared to say dhr dhf. Much better wet grip on roots/rocks than the butcher's.

In super wet sloppy mud they'll sometimes spin half a revolution then bite and grip.

No punctures/flats.

Quiet and fast on road sections

Amazing in the dry.

Would probably put a 2.6 on the rear next time to make the bike theoretically turn easier, saying that, I love how it goes now, so who knows.

The 2.8 rear is considerably heavier built than the 2.6 front.

Edit.. DOH ! That's on standard rims.

is your bike a mullet? I only ask because mullets usually go larger on the rear, being a smaller wheel.

 

[Zimmerframe]

is your bike a mullet? I only ask because mullets usually go larger on the rear, being a smaller wheel.

In a way it is ? rather than a reverse mullet.

27.5 and 27.5, but the 2.6 on the front is about 5mm "shorter" than the 2.8...

So it's a bit like a Raleigh Chopper...

You don't really notice to be honest.

 

[MPJ]

2.8's all round for me.
Agree with all comments from ebikerider and Zimmerframe.
Went 2.8 looking for a bit of squidge being a hard tail but with FS I would downsize to cut through the mud a bit better.
Don't think you'll be disappointed with them.

 

[Zero]

2.6 is sweet spot

 

[Mcharza]

I have had Wild Enduro tires on both Kenovo's 2019 and 2020 and 2.6 is a maximum. Otherwise you loose precise steering.
Now when I have switched to the mullet mode, I use 2.4 at the front

 

[Zimmerframe]

Otherwise you loose precise steering.

This is making the assumption you have precise steering and don't use the "close your eyes and hope" method ...

 

[artzicat1]

Hi rode the 2.6 e-wilds front and rear 27.5 cant go wrong with them . curantally i put on eddy current 2.6X29er feel about the same but they feel faster and yet more greappy then the michlin. i ride loose on loose it's that season cheers

 

[urastus]

In a way it is ? rather than a reverse mullet.

27.5 and 27.5, but the 2.6 on the front is about 5mm "shorter" than the 2.8...

So it's a bit like a Raleigh Chopper...

You don't really notice to be honest.

I have a couple of hardtails where I do this - higher volume tyres on the rear

 

[Dfriz]

I run 2.6 and 2.8 works great!!!

 

[Master_G]

i have 2.8's on my '19 kenevo, best tyres i have ever run! will be putting a 2.6 on the rear when it finally wears out though.

Would go 2.6 front and rear but i still strike pedals now and again.

 

[Zero]

I'm going 2.6 e wild front and back with rimpact pro mix and tubeless.

 

[MPJ]

I run 2.6 and 2.8 works great!!!

Just about to do the same

 

[#lazy]

I’ve gone 2.6 fronts and fronts , alround grip ?

 

[Zero]

I have just realised that I have e wild rear but wild enduro front..

Any down sides to this setup?