Kenevo Gen1 Official 2020 Kenevo Owners Thread

[Mark02380]

Hi looking to buy the Expert but not sure on the size I would need, I’m 5’ 9” what would you guys recommend

Cheers

 

[BrettG]

Bike Sizing App | Specialized.com

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Hi looking to buy the Expert but not sure on the size I would need, I’m 5’ 9” what would you guys recommend

Cheers

 

[BrettG]

In Mission Control, I can not seem to change the tuning parameters for the Eco Mode. I would like to lessen the support below default values and can move the sliders, but then the changes never seem to save. Any tips?

 

[Mark02380]

Bike Sizing App | Specialized.com

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Thank you for the link, I was just wondering what sizes others were buying just to give me a rough idea

cheers

 

[CjP]

I’m 5’10 and went for an S4 as I like the bike a little bigger for a gravity work. The S3 is definitely a more playful bike but I just felt a little cramped in it.

 

[#lazy]

That size guide is odd , why ask for ankle length ? The new spesh sizes are also odd , I’ve rode M L and XL and could get on with them all ! I’m 5.10 and got the M

 

[Mark02380]

That size guide is odd , why ask for ankle length ? The new spesh sizes are also odd , I’ve rode M L and XL and could get on with them all ! I’m 5.10 and got the M

Is that the S3

 

[Dpickin1]

Is that the S3

I am 5.10 and feel perfect on an S3 which is a rough translation of a medium as far as "s" sizing goes.

 

[#lazy]

Is that the S3

Yeah , they’re a long bike and the S3 fits perfectly

 

[ScottWest]

5-11, S4, Like it. I worried it might be too big until I sat on it. The geometry numbers are a bit deceiving. I would say if you typically ride a medium sized bike, get a medium. If you typically write a large size bike, get a large

 

[chin.surf]

Picked up my kenevo this morning from Berkshire bikes. I cant fault it .

 

[Tbar]

My 2020 Expert produces an off-putting juddering sensation from the front end on bumpy terrain. It is as if something is loose.

I initially thought it was the front hub, as with the front brake engaged there is a slight amount of play or ‘rocking’ that that be produced, however I am pretty sure it’s a headset issue even though I can’t feel any play in it at a standstill.

I have stripped the thing and regreased (and in doing so noticed that the lower bearing came out in two pieces exposing the ball bearings). I have also tried it with the topcap torqued to spec and slightly over. Still happens. So now I’m tempted to try removing the unused SWAT tool and reinstalling a normal starnut. The preinstalled one came installed at a slight angle, which may be a factor.

I’d also like to swap the headset for a cane creek.

Has anybody had a similar issue and managed to solve it? I heard a few complaints on a facebook group but noone offered a solution.

 

[Ricky101uk]

Yes you need a hope tapered 1.5 reducer crown and a hope head doctor

 

[Tbar]

Yes you need a hope tapered 1.5 reducer crown and a hope head doctor

Have you had a good experience with the Head Doctor? I’ve heard a lot of mixed feelings about it

 

[Ricky101uk]

It’s much better then starnut and the specialized swat tool.. the biggest improvement is the 1.5 reducer crown. I would sort that out ASAP or you head tube will start to bend

 

[Tbar]

It’s much better then starnut and the specialized swat tool.. the biggest improvement is the 1.5 reducer crown. I would sort that out ASAP or you head tube will start to bend

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Doesn’t sound good! So this just replaces the stock split crown?

 

[Tbar]

It’s much better then starnut and the specialized swat tool.. the biggest improvement is the 1.5 reducer crown. I would sort that out ASAP or you head tube will start to bend

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Do you have the Kenevo headset specs to hand? Just going to go right ahead and replace the lot. Wasn’t impressed when I had it in pieces.

 

[Ricky101uk]

Hope Crown Race Reducer 1.5-1 1/8th

 

[Ricky101uk]

Hope Crown Race Reducer 1.5-1 1/8th

One of these

 

[Tbar]

Cheers. I’m going to replace the bearings while I’m there though and not sure what size.

 

[Ricky101uk]

Cheers. I’m going to replace the bearings while I’m there though and not sure what size.

Sorry I can’t help you there as I bought mine from Bershire cycles angled just asked them for new bearings if you give them a call they will sort you out

 

[Tbar]

One of these

Seems to be out of stock everywhere at the moment. And highland don’t post to Germany...

 

[Ricky101uk]

Seems to be out of stock everywhere at the moment. And highland don’t post to Germany...

Everyone has probably had the same problem, have You tried eBay

 

[Tbar]

Everyone has probably had the same problem, have You tried eBay

Yep. Is that picture of your own frame? Surprised i’ve not seen this issue more widely spoken about.

 

[Tbar]

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@Christian this could be an alternative to the Hope one mentioned above but a bit easier to find in stock in Germany at the moment. Question is, should it not be a reducer crown rather than a straight 1 1/8”? Does it work with any headset or only CC?

edit: this for example CANE CREEK crown race 40er series EC/ZS/IS52 | 1 1/2" reducer to 1 1/, 9,50 €

 

[Ricky101uk]

Yep. Is that picture of your own frame? Surprised i’ve not seen this issue more widely spoken about.

Yes that is my frame

 

[Tbar]

Yes that is my frame

Oh dear. How many miles did you have on that before that happened? Was it replaced under warranty?

 

[CjP]

@Christian this could be an alternative to the Hope one mentioned above but a bit easier to find in stock in Germany at the moment. Question is, should it not be a reducer crown rather than a straight 1 1/8”? Does it work with any headset or only CC?

edit: this for example CANE CREEK crown race 40er series EC/ZS/IS52 | 1 1/2" reducer to 1 1/, 9,50 €

Both my brother and I run these in our Kenevos with no issues to date.

 

[ScottWest]

Both my brother and I run these in our Kenevos with no issues to date.

Me too, thanks to Christian

 

[Tbar]

Both my brother and I run these in our Kenevos with no issues to date.

The reducer one?