Kenevo Gen1 Kenevo Expert 2023

[blancysteve]

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.

I'm in Ireland so should be OK. The bike is somewhere in Holland according to the tracking. Delivery was originally due Monday. Fingers crossed it shows up this week.

 

[zorro77]

I'm still waiting, payed 5

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.

Unfortunately it is not a customs problem. I have also been waiting since April 5th, I have written several emails, they are waiting for the bikes from the factory. When I bought I thought they were available ready to ship, but instead...

 

[StefanBatros]

I'm still waiting, payed 5

Unfortunately it is not a customs problem. I have also been waiting since April 5th, I have written several emails, they are waiting for the bikes from the factory. When I bought I thought they were available ready to ship, but instead...

My order as well was placed, in April, the 11th, and the bike got here only 2 days ago. I guess the good news is they are shipping, but with delays.

Hope you get yours soon!

 

[blancysteve]

Arrived Safe and Sound, prepped for a wet first ride tomorrow.

 

[Coldj]

Kenevo from IBK here aswell. Ordered in middle of May, arrived middle of June.

Awesome bike with good spec. I saw nothing close to this value when looking around for an emtb

 

[peterpeterson]

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?

How do You find S4 size - is IT OK or a little big?

 

[peterpeterson]

Kenevo from IBK here aswell. Ordered in middle of May, arrived middle of June.

Awesome bike with good spec. I saw nothing close to this value when looking around for an emtb
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Hi!
I see You went with S3 - what is Your hight?
I am 182 cm dying to make a good decision here asking as many as possibile 🫣

 

[cozzy]

Hi!
I see You went with S3 - what is Your hight?
I am 182 cm dying to make a good decision here asking as many as possibile 🫣

I reckon either s3 or s4 would be fine. Perhaps depends on the terrain and use.
Im more than happy on my s4 mullet at 6' after 4 years, but would like to compare it to an s3 with the same parts fitted, for my own interest.
I rode a stock s3 recently, so full 27.5 v mullet, air v coil etc and it felt totally different. More playful and flickable v my planted and stable.
If mulleting and overforking then the bike gets longer, so maybe an s3 would be better? Without riding both in the same config, back to back its impossible to say which would be the most suitable.
But ive never owned a bike for such a long time, so that probably says something.

 

[peterpeterson]

Agree, although demoing is not an option, as they are barely available
I considered mulleting, but tend to going full 29/29. My first bid was on S4, but after reading reviews, watching video's etc. I got to conclusion that shall consider S3.
Numbers of S4 with 500 mm reach are quite impresive 🫣

 

[Sherman]

I got to conclusion that shall consider S3.
Numbers of S4 with 500 mm reach are quite impresive 🫣

Top tube is pretty short on S3, you might feel cramped when pedaling seated.

Kenevo sizing is a bit tricky, you should really find a test ride.

 

[peterpeterson]

I wish I could ... I noticed very short TT that is why S4 was/is my first choice. Going 29/29 theoretically will decrease reach to ca. 490.
I have similar in NS Define L and Trek Rail 9GX XL. Trek feels sometimes as its could be shorter, but mostly because od TT which is 27mm longer than on S4.
I got confused just because some 188+ cm guys ride S4

 

[CJG]

Hi All, looking at my first ebike and wondering how much difference there is between a modified Kenevo Expert and Crestline, Nicolai MGU, Pole etc. The priority is downhill performance and there seems to be some good second hand deals around for the Kenevo. Thanks!!

 

[peterpeterson]

So I am in the Kenevo 29er team
Here in mullet option, as I am trying to find most suitable option, but two things I wanted to say:
1. Thanks for the inspiration and all support regarding size - I went with S3 and I can only say, that never felt better on a bike.
So - thank You all!
2. Wow ... it rides beyond my expactations!!
In general I am super excited and more than happy with this project!

 

[whitymon]

Do you know if the Turbo Kenevo is discontinued like in place of the SL? It has been weeks/months and I do not see anymore any offer on the Specialized website.

 

[Black Bear Trail]

Do you know if the Turbo Kenevo is discontinued like in place of the SL? It has been weeks/months and I do not see anymore any offer on the Specialized website.

I'm starting to think that the Kenevo is being discontinued.

 

[James_C]

you might want to check the levo 2024 rumours thread

 

[OrangePower]

Hi
I would like to put ZEB on my Kenevo. What is minimum or prefered head tube length for mounting ZEB on Kenevo? I have found good deal on used ZEB.

 

[mustclime]

Hi
I would like to put ZEB on my Kenevo. What is minimum or prefered head tube length for mounting ZEB on Kenevo? I have found good deal on used ZEB.

What size frame? S2- is 105mm, s5-135mm head tube….

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-specialized-turbo-kenevo-expert-massive-travel-massive-motorized-fun.html

 

[OrangePower]

What size frame? S2- is 105mm, s5-135mm head tube….

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-specialized-turbo-kenevo-expert-massive-travel-massive-motorized-fun.html

S3 - I see that I have 115mm but I`m not sure how much space bearing caps take. Probably arround 5mm?

 

[mustclime]

More like 10mm, don’t forget how much you need for the stem.

 

[peterpeterson]

S3 - I see that I have 115mm but I`m not sure how much space bearing caps take. Probably arround 5mm?

S3 with FOX38 - 35 mm spacers under stem+5mm over, 50 mm riser bar.
From crown total lenght ca. 205 mm
Stack on Kenevo is rather low.

 

[OrangePower]

My head tube is 158mm long.
Math is aprox 115mm (head tube)+10mm (head tube bearing)+30mm (stem)=155mm.
In this case I have 3mm of space left.
If I take 40mm stem (total length is 165mm) then my head tube is aprox 7mm short and it ends 7mm from top of stem.

All this is based on 10mm value that head tube bearing takes.

In short, I have to use stem that is 30mm high with flat bottom part so I have enough clearence if my bars rotate arround.
Is this correct?

 

[OrangePower]

Here are my measures with stock boxxer. Not sure if different head tube bearing that I need for installing Zeb is any different. S3 frame.