Kenevo Gen1 Official 2020 Kenevo Owners Thread

[Puks]

So my LBS are now saying that the headset just came loose and that it’s purely because of my riding style that it happened. The frame has minor flaring but they say it “should” be fine. The bearing isn’t affected. They are so reluctant to submit a warranty claim for some reason and keep telling me it’s not worth it, it’ll get knocked back and that I can’t expect them to help out when I landed a jump and heard a crack. Now...I feel like they are not telling me everything here...like they have their own agenda. Do they get told to try and prevent claims going to Specialized or something?

I bought this bike brand new, last year for nearly $12k aud and also bought my wife a Turbo levo from the same shop. I feel like they should be giving me better service as opposed to....tough shit, that’s a shame, don’t do jumps on your $12k downhill bike.

 

[Mcharza]

Did you call Specialized? Or their riders care?

 

[#lazy]

Might be one of those knock off spesh bikes that were in the news recently !
Edit; joke

 

[Dpickin1]

Does anyone know if I can change the free hub body on the rear hub of my 2020 kenevo to take a Shimano micro spline hub or would I need to replace the whole hub?

My stock cassette has reached the end of the road and I am looking for more range. I would have been happy to buy the Sunrace XD Drive 10-46 cassette but it is out of stock on every single website that I could find. Upgrading to Eagle is an option but I can find the new shimano parts for much cheaper.

 

[ScottWest]

Does anyone know if I can change the free hub body on the rear hub of my 2020 kenevo to take a Shimano micro spline hub or would I need to replace the whole hub?

My stock cassette has reached the end of the road and I am looking for more range. I would have been happy to buy the Sunrace XD Drive 10-46 cassette but it is out of stock on every single website that I could find. Upgrading to Eagle is an option but I can find the new shimano parts for much cheaper.

DT Swiss makes a three pawl micro spline free hub for the 370

 

[bushkila]

@Dpickin1 Your Kenevo Expert has the DT Swiss 370 Hub on the Rear,...Your Dt Swiss Freehub is an so called 3-Pawl.
All you need for Microspline is this freehub: DT SWISS Freehub Body Conversion Kit Steel Shimano MTB Micro Spline 1, 52,50 €
Just google for the EAN:7613052291802 or the MPN: HWYABM00S4934S Number if its available somewhere in Israel.
Greetz

 

[Dpickin1]

@Dpickin1 Your Kenevo Expert has the DT Swiss 370 Hub on the Rear,...Your Dt Swiss Freehub is an so called 3-Pawl.
All you need for Microspline is this freehub: DT SWISS Freehub Body Conversion Kit Steel Shimano MTB Micro Spline 1, 52,50 €
Just google for the EAN:7613052291802 or the MPN: HWYABM00S4934S Number if its available somewhere in Israel.
Greetz

Amazing, TY!!!

 

[Puks]

Update: Frame has been approved under warranty.

 

[EatSleepRideRepeat]

Hey guys, new to the forum. Here's my 2020 Kenevo Comp that I recently upgraded to an Expert+. ? After 5yrs riding a Levo that beast makes me ride steeper, harder and with way more confidence. ?? love it!

 

[Mcharza]

Update: Frame has been approved under warranty.

Great to hear that

 

[Puks]

Bad news is....

No frames lol.

Thats where i am.

I’m imagining there will be a wait. ?

 

[CA320]

Went from 170mm to 180mm up front while waiting for my 203mm fox 40 I ordered back in October. Sounds like it’s sitting in a shipping container with all the port delays ?
Fox float x2 arrives this week? View attachment 52310

How’s the X2?
I have got to order a shock as my Rockshox coil needs to go in for warranty and still on the fence between purchasing a X2 or DHX2. Both are currently a available to me.

 

[Salespunk]

Does anyone know the stock HW setup for the Marz Coil on the front shock mount?

 

[bushkila]

@Salespunk I´am not quite sure if i understood your question corecctly,... if you mean the Bushings?? they are 8mm*20mm..

 

[Salespunk]

@Salespunk I´am not quite sure if i understood your question corecctly,... if you mean the Bushings?? they are 8mm*20mm..

Perfect thanks! Just found my old ones to mount up.

 

[Salespunk]

How’s the X2?
I have got to order a shock as my Rockshox coil needs to go in for warranty and still on the fence between purchasing a X2 or DHX2. Both are currently a available to me.

I run the X2 and it is awesome. Since you already have a coil it makes more sense to have an air shock so you can change them as desired IMO.

 

[rydeezie]

How’s the X2?
I have got to order a shock as my Rockshox coil needs to go in for warranty and still on the fence between purchasing a X2 or DHX2. Both are currently a available to me.

Great timing
First ride with X2 was last night
34 miles, 5300 ft elev. with a mix of rooty, rocky, steep and loamy trail.
also, chunky high speed dry fire road

The x2 performed better than I imagined on the Kenevo. It ate up all the chunk and was poppy on jumps. My feet and knees were enjoying the comfort on fast bumpy stuff.

I mean I’ve had the same x2 on my levo sl for a while now but for some reason the performance upgrade is really noticeable on the Kenevo. Maybe it’s because i went from coil to air.

even though the canister cleared the frame on an s4 I did end up filing the frame just a little bit. I checked the shock after the ride and there is no rub. I also went with a 62.5 stroke since Fox was making the change for me.

 

[CA320]

Great timing
First ride with X2 was last night
34 miles, 5300 ft elev. with a mix of rooty, rocky, steep and loamy trail.
also, chunky high speed dry fire road

The x2 performed better than I imagined on the Kenevo. It ate up all the chunk and was poppy on jumps. My feet and knees were enjoying the comfort on fast bumpy stuff.

I mean I’ve had the same x2 on my levo sl for a while now but for some reason the performance upgrade is really noticeable on the Kenevo. Maybe it’s because i went from coil to air.

even though the canister cleared the frame on an s4 I did end up filing the frame just a little bit. I checked the shock after the ride and there is no rub. I also went with a 62.5 stroke since Fox was making the change for me.
View attachment 53501

What i wanted to hear.

My X2 arrives Tuesday.

 

[ScottWest]

 

[#lazy]

My marz cr coil blew for the 3rd time on Saturday a which was quite a coincidence as was just about to buy a RS deluxe ultimate air shock. Now I’m looking at a DPX2 on warranty, are they any good ?
I’ve asked for the X2 and pay the difference but no can do !

 

[Mcharza]

My marz cr coil blew for the 3rd time on Saturday a which was quite a coincidence as was just about to buy a RS deluxe ultimate air shock. Now I’m looking at a DPX2 on warranty, are they any good ?
I’ve asked for the X2 and pay the difference but no can do !

I have DPX2 with longer stroke (65), haven't ridden much, but feels good and nimble.

 

[#lazy]

Hopefully it’ll be good but just wondered if it’s robust enough for the kenevo !

 

[Dpickin1]

I see a lot of bikes with the X2 but have not heard much feedback in regards to the Rockox Super Deluxe air. Does anyone have any feedback on the Rockshox air or is the Fox X2 the way to go?

I love the coil feel on nasty tech and basically everywhere TBH, but I bottom out hard on drops bigger than a meter and on jumps to flat and am looking for a solution. I am fat and already running a 650lbs coil so not much room to play with there. If I could just get some ramp up at the end of the stroke I would be happy.

On another note, does anyone have any experience with re-valving a coil shock for more ramp up? Not sure which way to go right now and any help would be appreciated.

 

[#lazy]

I was recommended the RS ultimate with the megneg can , slot cheaper !
Also have used a cane creek progressive spring on the cr shock which is a very good upgrade ?

 

[Steyoner]

I thought about doing this but in the end the cost versus performance difference didn't stack up. I'm instead just going to change to the new fox 38 bike which is due out next month. I could probably get the s works model for the increased spend.

what new bike are we expecting with fox 38? I am days from ordering a kenevo comp, really would be nice to know if a new ones coming out.

 

[Frirish]

nobody knows for sure but its likely some kind of Levo with a Fox 38 in mullet. I doubt the price will be comparable to the Comp Kenevo though.

Were they not a rumor of an Enduro looking frame with a motor? Kind of like the Heckler?


Edit: Found it, and would look nice! 2021 Kenevo SL Rumours .. - EMTB Forums

 

[Frirish]

Here is a picture of Roxanne after some cosmetic changes and just before getting all muddy again in the Irish trails ...

 

[Steyoner]

hello!Ii am really close to make a deal on a 2021 comp, but i am reading so much things about reliability of e-bikes those days, and as it will be my only bike (roadie don´t count), i would like to know if they spend that much time in LBS, or just a matter of luck ?
I was looking for various options , but the kenevo is at the moment the only one that i like.

 

[Frirish]

2 different bikes apparently.

Ones a kind of levo and the other looks like a turbo enduro SL.

Oh excellent. Be very curious to see the Enduro type one and how it compare to my Kenevo!

hello!Ii am really close to make a deal on a 2021 comp, but i am reading so much things about reliability of e-bikes those days, and as it will be my only bike (roadie don´t count), i would like to know if they spend that much time in LBS, or just a matter of luck ?
I was looking for various options , but the kenevo is at the moment the only one that i like.

I guess those who had problems are usually louder than those who did not, and it's normal seeing how much these bikes cost!
I had zero issue, my riding buddy also have a Kenevo Comp with no issues. Just hope it stays like this for a long time!
I am glad I went from my Mega to this Kenevo. I already loved mountainbiking and enduro type riding, and now enjoy it even more! Going eBike hasn't restricted any of my abilities, but opened up new one with more down per session and big fun on technical ups !

 

[Steyoner]

I guess those who had problems are usually louder than those who did not, and it's normal seeing how much these bikes cost!
I had zero issue, my riding buddy also have a Kenevo Comp with no issues. Just hope it stays like this for a long time!
I am glad I went from my Mega to this Kenevo. I already loved mountainbiking and enduro type riding, and now enjoy it even more! Going eBike hasn't restricted any of my abilities, but opened up new one with more down per session and big fun on technical ups !

Thank you for the feedback.