Kenevo Brake and Wheel Upgrades

[MasterFrat]

Good Day,
I'm looking to up grade the brakes and wheels on my 2018 Kenevo. Had my bike since March and not a fan of the stock ones on it currently. Any recommendations for new discs? Preferably suited for more downhill terrain, ride Mammoth a lot. Wheels I'm thinking about throwing on some ENVES, not sure if anyone else has put them on? Any thoughts or recommendations would be much appreciated. Cheers!

 

[Taffyteg]

You can't go wrong with Hope Tech 3 V4 brakes with floating rotors. I have also gone for Hope 35W wheels and they are great, not too sure if they are suitable for downhill action

 

[Al Boneta]

I’ve run Enves in the past. They were way too stiff for my liking. I sell lots of them at my shop, but I don’t think they are worth the money.
The most popular brake upgrade for the Kenevo at my shop is the Saints.
My personal Kenevo has Hayes Dominion A4 brakes and Roval Traverse SL 38 Carbon wheels.

 

[Donnie797]

For the brakes i always would vote for Shimano Zee, or Saint. Braking power is the same on both, the Saints just do have a couple more features (not needed for me, so i go with the Zee).

 

[ccrdave]

I have the new XT brakes with 4 pot calipers 8050 so far they have been fantastic masses of power and firm but good modulation, miles better than the crappy sram brakes that came with my levo

 

[MasterFrat]

Thanks for all the rec's so far lads!

 

[Botts101]

50mm carbon wheels for sure. Hope with organic pads.