Kenevo Gen1 Kenevo Expert 2023

[blancysteve]

Hi

I am coming from a 21 Cube Hybrid Stereo 160 TM.

I have ordered from

https://www.ibkbike.com/turbo-kenevo-expert-6fattie-nb-specialized-2023-gloss-rusted-red-redwood/p

The attractive price was too good to pass up. I ordered an S4

Im 5, 11 , 90kg and do mainly bike parks & mountain riding with some technical trail centers.

They have upgraded the cranks (160), brakes & shock from last years model.

Any suggestions, tips & trick to dial this in?

 

[Rich07]

Hi

I am coming from a 21 Cube Hybrid Stereo 160 TM.

I have ordered from

https://www.ibkbike.com/turbo-kenevo-expert-6fattie-nb-specialized-2023-gloss-rusted-red-redwood/p

The attractive price was too good to pass up. I ordered an S4

Im 5, 11 , 90kg and do mainly bike parks & mountain riding with some technical trail centers.

They have upgraded the cranks (160), brakes & shock from last years model.

Any suggestions, tips & trick to dial this in?

What price did you get it at? Currently at €4500, very tempted myself.
I tried to order the Kenevo Comp from IBK earlier in the week but the order wouldn't go through for some reason.
IBK prices and stock seems to fluctuate quite often from what I've noticed.

 

[Christurbo]

Have a look at my thread. Not one part is standard really.

https://www.emtbforums.com/threads/downduro-rig-has-been-born-page-4-⚡️.35085/

 

[blancysteve]

What price did you get it at? Currently at €4500, very tempted myself.
I tried to order the Kenevo Comp from IBK earlier in the week but the order wouldn't go through for some reason.
IBK prices and stock seems to fluctuate quite often from what I've noticed.

Hi..I.picked it up for 4200 delivered (on route) . I see its gone up.

 

[blancysteve]

Have a look at my thread. Not one part is standard really.

https://www.emtbforums.com/threads/downduro-rig-has-been-born-page-4-️.35085/


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Thats sensational ! Your man cave is nicer than my house. Well wear my man

 

[blancysteve]

Looking forward to testing out the new electric SRAM GX Eagle AXS on the Kenevo, when it arrives. Anyone have one?

 

[Christurbo]

Looking forward to testing out the new electric SRAM GX Eagle AXS on the Kenevo, when it arrives. Anyone have one?

I have one …. You may see on of my latest posts on my thread. SRAM sticks by their products even when they go wrong. I’ll never go back to cable.

Downduro Rig has been born (Page 4) ️

 

[blancysteve]

I'm assuming these have to be runout models
160mm cranks
RS brakes
Upgraded Coil Shock
AXS electronic drivetrain etc
Will we see a 24/5 model

 

[Ou812]

I’ve been looking at these on the UK site, it says customs duties and taxes included in the price but doesn’t say if that covers VAT. If it doesn’t include VAT then it’s only saving me like £200 over buying it locally.

 

[zorro77]

I'm assuming these have to be runout models
160mm cranks
RS brakes
Upgraded Coil Shock
AXS electronic drivetrain etc
Will we see a 24/5 model

Hi, do you mean they present a new Kenevo on May 24th? Do you have secure information?

 

[blancysteve]

Hi, do you mean they present a new Kenevo on May 24th? Do you have secure information?

Hi. No, i was speculating . Are specialized ending this version of the Kenevo. That's a high discount.

 

[Black Bear Trail]

Are specialized ending this version of the Kenevo?

That's what I'm also wondering. They may be ending production of the Kenevo.

 

[blancysteve]

Brilliant spec on the 23/4 Kenevo. The bike & its upgrades over the 20-22 model seem to have gone under the radar.

 

[cozzy]

Brilliant spec on the 23/4 Kenevo. The bike & its upgrades over the 20-22 model seem to have gone under the radar.

100% this. Plus it's now cheaper than when it launched late 2019. The expert then was £7000. Currently available for around £5400 on sale. Staggering good vfm for what I believe is one of the most flexible emtb on the market still.

 

[blancysteve]

100% this. Plus it's now cheaper than when it launched late 2019. The expert then was £7000. Currently available for around £5400 on sale. Staggering good vfm for what I believe is one of the most flexible emtb on the market still.

4200 euros now on IBK

 

[Ou812]

4200 euros now on IBK

I keep looking at that deal, still haven’t been able to get a straight answer on whether or not that includes VAT/custom duties for the UK. It says it does but can’t get verification, I’ve emailed them and still waiting for a reply.

 

[cozzy]

I keep looking at that deal, still haven’t been able to get a straight answer on whether or not that includes VAT/custom duties for the UK. It says it does but can’t get verification, I’ve emailed them and still waiting for a reply.

If it's similar to the bike I recently tried to buy from euroland that price is likely vat included. They should knock the vat off then when it hits the UK you will get charged UK vat plus 6% import.
If they are not geared up to sell to the UK it could be a pain.

 

[Ou812]

If it's similar to the bike I recently tried to buy from euroland that price is likely vat included. They should knock the vat off then when it hits the UK you will get charged UK vat plus 6% import.
If they are not geared up to sell to the UK it could be a pain.

They have a UK version of their website, it’s £4200 on there. I just checked again and the “includes customs and taxes” line is gone. Once you add the UK VAT/import charges it’s not much cheaper than buying it locally, I’d maybe save £2-300 at most.

Crazy thing is the shop I bought my Levo from has one of green bikes left, it was a display model. They have it discounted down to £5700 the 2024s are cheaper with the current discounts.

 

[blancysteve]

They have a UK version of their website, it’s £4200 on there. I just checked again and the “includes customs and taxes” line is gone. Once you add the UK VAT/import charges it’s not much cheaper than buying it locally, I’d maybe save £2-300 at most.

Crazy thing is the shop I bought my Levo from has one of green bikes left, it was a display model. They have it discounted down to £5700 the 2024s are cheaper with the current discounts.

The 23/models have AXS electric drivetrain, RS not R brakes, Coil shock and 160mm cranks.

Most models I found at the shops were 22 models with the airshock and standard drivetrain.

 

[Ou812]

The 23/models have AXS electric drivetrain, RS not R brakes, Coil shock and 160mm cranks.

Most models I found at the shops were 22 models with the airshock and standard drivetrain.

I’d be changing absolutely everything on the bike so the spec doesn’t really matter to me. I’d buy a 22 if I could find one in my size at a decent price, I wouldn’t pay more than the currently on sale 23 models though.

 

[Montana St Alum]

Are these around 54 pounds, 24.6 Kg? I have some shoulder damage, so I'm kind of on the border of too heavy, but man, nice bike!

 

[blancysteve]

Are these around 54 pounds, 24.6 Kg? I have some shoulder damage, so I'm kind of on the border of too heavy, but man, nice bike!

I thought that too until i rode one, you don't feel the weight when riding it.

 

[blancysteve]

I thought that too until i rode one, you don't feel the weight when riding it.

Their SL Kenevo Comp is on sale for 4750. That's a lite ebike

 

[Montana St Alum]

I thought that too until i rode one, you don't feel the weight when riding it.

That makes sense. I have a Trance X Elite. Even if it was heavier, it would be fine for riding. The limit is more associated with lifting, but my lovely bride can help with that, I suppose!

 

[StefanBatros]

4200 euros now on IBK

Hi mate!

Did you receive you bike yet? I ordered a s5 Kenevo Expert from them as well and am curious about shipping time.

Also regarding the AXS drivetrain, I am looking to replace the chain to a XX one and possibly the casette for more durability - shame we can't fit the new sram Eagle transmissions to the bike.

The first certain mods will be:
Frame Protection: RideWrap 100%
Motor / Battery Protection: ProtectEMTB
Rear linkage protection: Sicomtb dual guards
Breaks: Magura mt7 + 220 rotors + HC3 levers

Basically following Christurbo 's incredible build:

Downduro Rig has been born (Page 4) ⚡️

So after watching Rob’s review on the latest Kenevo in single crown “29 config, a few wines later, I pulled the trigger on a new Kenevo Expert rig S3. I only wanted the frame as that’s all I will be retaining (and motor of course). Shame you can’t buy it from Spesh. This is it in stock form:-...

www.emtbforums.com

Thanks,
Stefan

 

[blancysteve]

Hi mate!

Did you receive you bike yet? I ordered a s5 Kenevo Expert from them as well and am curious about shipping time.

Also regarding the AXS drivetrain, I am looking to replace the chain to a XX one and possibly the casette for more durability - shame we can't fit the new sram Eagle transmissions to the bike.

The first certain mods will be:
Frame Protection: RideWrap 100%
Motor / Battery Protection: ProtectEMTB
Rear linkage protection: Sicomtb dual guards
Breaks: Magura mt7 + 220 rotors + HC3 levers

Basically following Christurbo 's incredible build:

Downduro Rig has been born (Page 4) ⚡️

So after watching Rob’s review on the latest Kenevo in single crown “29 config, a few wines later, I pulled the trigger on a new Kenevo Expert rig S3. I only wanted the frame as that’s all I will be retaining (and motor of course). Shame you can’t buy it from Spesh. This is it in stock form:-...

www.emtbforums.com

Thanks,
Stefan

Not yet. I just received an email citing a delay due to the battery. Did you get the same?

 

[StefanBatros]

Not yet. I just received an email citing a delay due to the battery. Did you get the same?

I wrote them today and they responded that they will be shipping the order next week from their warehouse.

Can't wait!

 

[StefanBatros]

Bike has arrived yesterday and I must say it looks awesome in person!
Everything was well packaged and in order... If you have cats the box is an instant hit!

One important thing: I needed to charge the TCU separately from them main battery, otherwise it won't start. I thought the bike was defective and almost gave up trying to assemble it.
So I had to remove the TCU screw and plug it in to an usb C charger. Then the bike started. Kind of strange that we have this big battery and still a smaller one inside the TCU.

Also if you plan to install the dropper, you might have to remove the pedal opposite to the chainring. For my bike the dropper cable is stuck and I need to remove the engine cover to work on it. Unfortunately I don't have a 10hex so until I get one of those I can't put the dropper in.


Cheers!

 

[blancysteve]

Bike has arrived yesterday and I must say it looks awesome in person!
Everything was well packaged and in order... If you have cats the box is an instant hit!

One important thing: I needed to charge the TCU separately from them main battery, otherwise it won't start. I thought the bike was defective and almost gave up trying to assemble it.
So I had to remove the TCU screw and plug it in to an usb C charger. Then the bike started. Kind of strange that we have this big battery and still a smaller one inside the TCU.

Also if you plan to install the dropper, you might have to remove the pedal opposite to the chainring. For my bike the dropper cable is stuck and I need to remove the engine cover to work on it. Unfortunately I don't have a 10hex so until I get one of those I can't put the dropper in.


Cheers!

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Great news and congratulations. Unfortunately, mine has still not arrived.

 

[StefanBatros]

Great news and congratulations. Unfortunately, mine has still not arrived.

Might have to do with UK customs maybe.... Did you get a DHL tracking number?
When my bike arrived yesterday my order status on the IBK site was still "processing order" so that was a bit misleading.