Kenevo Gen1 Official 2018/2019 Kenevo thread

[profgruen]

Thank you Kiwi, but this is not the reason (I off course read the manual beforehand ). The rubber double-lobe is fixed very hard in my akku pack.
The problem is that the akku pack doesnt exactly fit into the frame from upper downside to the frame (so quasi another direction than the topic faced in the charts).

I analysed the problem today and maybe this help all guys with the same problem: if you turn
your bike around and put the akku pack into the frame from the upper side then it works withour problems. Turning it back and trying to insert the akku pack from the downside shows the problem again. I assume -as it was written by other members that the cables are the problem. In my case all cables are properly fixed but one cable doesnt run straight along the inner frame side after the fixation point (hope you can understand my english explanation ...). It seems as if this cable is the reason and I again assume that the cable is too long and therefore not straight in line along the frame inner side. I cant shorten it but I will ask my shop next time (they say they never faced that problem up to now). This theory would fit with the easy inserting of the battery pack when the bike is turned around because the cable is pressed down a bit by gravitation automatically.

Kind Regards

ProfGruen

 

[StuR]

Im thinking of changing the WU seatpost on my Kenevo to a standard dropper
Any thoughts on which ones fit with a 125 or 150mm drop in a medium frame ?

 

[ccrdave]

My wife hated the wu, the replacement with a 34.9 fit was either reverb or KS she went for ks
Actually now the kenevo is sold the ks is up for sale its 125mm drop 34.9 fit and she wants 50 quid for it

 

[StuR]

My wife hated the wu, the replacement with a 34.9 fit was either reverb or KS she went for ks
Actually now the kenevo is sold the ks is up for sale its 125mm drop 34.9 fit and she wants 50 quid for it

Is the KS internal routing ?
Cable or hydraulic ?
I.E does it need a gear cable or bleeding to install ?

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

If @StuR doesn’t take it I am interested Dave.

How old is it?

 

[ccrdave]

Its internal cable
Dont know about age but it has a gold upper tube which the latest one are now black. We got it second hand its very good nick and works perfectly. We got a under bar lever with it but didnt use it just hooked the post straight into the spesh one

 

[StuR]

Its internal cable
Dont know about age but it has a gold upper tube which the latest one are now black. We got it second hand its very good nick and works perfectly. We got a under bar lever with it but didnt use it just hooked the post straight into the spesh one

It was all going so well until you said gold upper. Which is very nice BTW but will play havoc with my OCD . If astonishingly, it's not triggered then being a bike tart will kick in. Non matching parts just will not do
Thanks anyway Dave

 

[Sparkydave]

I can actually tolerate the WU - yeah, it's not the greatest, but it doesn't bug me

 

[ccrdave]

It was all going so well until you said gold upper. Which is very nice BTW but will play havoc with my OCD . If astonishingly, it's not triggered then being a bike tart will kick in. Non matching parts just will not do
Thanks anyway Dave

Lol no probs mate

 

[Dusty]

Couldn't find were to put this so will stick it here
Specialized Kenevo Comp 2019 Electric Mountain Bike L (Ex-Demo / Ex-Display) | ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES | Evans Cycles

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Lol no probs mate

Hi Dave, Can you send me a couple of photos of the post if possible please?

 

[ccrdave]

Hi Dave, Can you send me a couple of photos of the post if possible please?

I can as soon as im back from the Philippines

 

[Paulo Miguel]

My new custom titanium spring came in today
550x2.50
View attachment 3907

Hello, can i pls tell were do i can buy one, thanks

 

[Doomanic]

Couldn't find were to put this so will stick it here
Specialized Kenevo Comp 2019 Electric Mountain Bike L (Ex-Demo / Ex-Display) | ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES | Evans Cycles

I'm surprised they are shifting current model demo bikes, perhaps they are in as much financial trouble as the rumours suggest.

 

[Dusty]

I'm surprised they are shifting current model demo bikes, perhaps they are in as much financial trouble as the rumours suggest.

Hopefully bargains to be had

 

[Al Boneta]

Hello, can i pls tell were do i can buy one, thanks

Sorry I had it custom made by a friend of mine. He only made one. I thought about doing a production run of them, but it wouldn’t be worth the time or the expense. Also I don’t have the patience to deal with crybaby bike owners in my free time

 

[Eckythump]

@Paulo Miguel

Might be worth having a look here:-

Ti-Springs.com

 

[Al Boneta]

@Paulo Miguel

Might be worth having a look here:-

Ti-Springs.com

Yes but they never have anything in stock, they want you to preorder it so they have the money to order it from a vendor on Alibaba.com. You could just order it direct on Alibaba.com and save yourself 50%. I haven’t been excited by the quality of these springs, so I made my own

 

[Dusty]

So am probably going to end up with a kenevo ...what spec should i aim for and what should I definetly change on the bike. I know 2019 model has the small watt battery so if there are any 2018 models left I will look into this.

Also apart from the battery what else is different

 

[Al Boneta]

So am probably going to end up with a kenevo ...what spec should i aim for and what should I definetly change on the bike. I know 2019 model has the small watt battery so if there are any 2018 models left I will look into this.

Also apart from the battery what else is different

The expert is the same bike as last year with the same battery. The comp is a new 2019 model that has a different battery and motor

 

[Dusty]

The expert is the same bike as last year with the same battery. The comp is a new 2019 model that has a different battery and motor

Thanks for the info AL

 

[Jrwilliams7]

I have a new in the packaging fork off my kenevo expert 2019 and the WU post to sell why is there not a sellers fourm on here or did I miss it?

 

[Dusty]

I have a new in the packaging fork off my kenevo expert 2019 and the WU post to sell why is there not a sellers fourm on here or did I miss it?

Bikes and Parts for Sale

 

[Plumbr]

Hey people!
What tyres are people running on there kenevos.....
Im about to test 2.8 maxxis dhf and dhr as the stock butchers wallow real bad.
I already had a set of tyres from an older plus bike.

Keen to possibly try 2.6 as well.

Seeing that the new levo has thin tyres anyone tried 2.6 or even 2.5 tyres on there kenevo? Interested to hear the results.

Peter

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Hey people!
What tyres are people running on there kenevos.....
Im about to test 2.8 maxxis dhf and dhr as the stock butchers wallow real bad.
I already had a set of tyres from an older plus bike.

Keen to possibly try 2.6 as well.

Seeing that the new levo has thin tyres anyone tried 2.6 or even 2.5 tyres on there kenevo? Interested to hear the results.

Peter

Not on a Kenevo but on my Frankenstien Levo I have been running 2.6 Ultrasoft DH version Magic Marys.
Please note, they are a lot heavier than what you are running but they very grippy and have very low risk re pinch punctures due to their super thick carcass

I am running them at 25psi front and 27psi rear with 120ml of Stans sealant

 

[pgtips]

You should only use 1 to 2 full turns of pre load to set your sag, no more. If you need more then you need a heavier spring.

Sorry to bring this post up again but I need to make something you said clearer in my head.
So is 1 to 2 full turns from the point the collar made contact with the spring?
Ohlins shows a video installing a spring and they preload the spring with 2 turns before they install the shock on the bike.
So is the 1-2 full turns you recommend, after you preloaded the coil springs with the 2 turns Ohlins shows on the video?

I hope I made any sense lol

 

[E-Bruni]

Hi,
I’m just looking for some advice after just purchasing a Kenevo. I’ve only been out once so far just to get a feel for the bike. It climbs like an absolute demon in turbo but when on the flat and power down to Eco it is like riding with the brakes on. It feels like a massive effort and doesn’t gain any momentum whatsoever. It feels like this when freewheeling also! Am I missing something? Does anyone turn the motor completely off when on flat/downhill? I know it’s a heavier bike but something just doesn’t seem right.... If anyone could help it would be appreciated!

 

[Dusty]

Hi,
I’m just looking for some advice after just purchasing a Kenevo. I’ve only been out once so far just to get a feel for the bike. It climbs like an absolute demon in turbo but when on the flat and power down to Eco it is like riding with the brakes on. It feels like a massive effort and doesn’t gain any momentum whatsoever. It feels like this when freewheeling also! Am I missing something? Does anyone turn the motor completely off when on flat/downhill? I know it’s a heavier bike but something just doesn’t seem right.... If anyone could help it would be appreciated!

Bump ...anyone help this guy out ?

 

[pgtips]

Hi,
I’m just looking for some advice after just purchasing a Kenevo. I’ve only been out once so far just to get a feel for the bike. It climbs like an absolute demon in turbo but when on the flat and power down to Eco it is like riding with the brakes on. It feels like a massive effort and doesn’t gain any momentum whatsoever. It feels like this when freewheeling also! Am I missing something? Does anyone turn the motor completely off when on flat/downhill? I know it’s a heavier bike but something just doesn’t seem right.... If anyone could help it would be appreciated!

What firmware motor and battery are you running on that? Also what is your settings for ECO, TRAIL and TURBO?
My 2018 Kenevo runs fine on flats in ECO and freewheels fine with no resistance at all.

 

[R80]

I rode about 8 miles with it switched off on flat/slight decline on Sunday and it felt just like an analogue bike. Don’t know if that’s of any help to you?