Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

KSL

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Finally got it (or I got enough money raised) size S3
This model has such a good parts and maybe the 1st time I have no hurry to change anything. Later maybe the seat post and tyres.
Can't get seat post low enough.

And oh' boy how it rides, so smooth and silence.
And it assist just right and you have to use your own legs.

The fork Fox 38. When you test it in the parking lot, it feels hard but as the speed increases and terrain get more technical , it just gets better. So smooth as also the rear X2. What a great suspension.

This was recommend to me and I rode with it today. Night and day better!
 

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motivio

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Hi, I'm looking for a picture, which is showing the way the rear brake hose has to run thru the frame.
Can anybody check inside his frame and snap a few photos?
Thanks!
 

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Hi, I'm looking for a picture, which is showing the way the rear brake hose has to run thru the frame.
Can anybody check inside his frame and snap a few photos?
Thanks!
If you look carefully you can just see the start of the “sleeve” that the cables run through. It’s part of the carbon frame and is the thickness of the cables in height and about 3 cables wide. I had the motor out when I done mine but if you remove the motor cover which is easy as you can probably re thread it all through there.
This bike has been designed perfectly.

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motivio

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If you look carefully you can just see the start of the “sleeve” that the cables run through. It’s part of the carbon frame and is the thickness of the cables in height and about 3 cables wide. I had the motor out when I done mine but if you remove the motor cover which is easy as you can probably re thread it all through there.
This bike has been designed perfectly.

Thank You Christian!
On which side of the motor did you run the brake hose over the motor/gearbox, on the drive side or non-drive side?
 

KSL

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It is difficult to decide which one size 150 or 170 is suitable for S3 size frame. I want the post body to sink deeper in the frame

150...It's shorter and gets out of the way way better than the stocker. I have an S3 as well....Get it and forget it.
I consider it a must have for this bike.
 

ebikerider

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Just had a new 22 FOX X2 Float Factory VVC shock installed and rode it earlier (my vote: highly recomended). ;)

I'd recomend to anyone running the stock Fox Elite and looking for better performance, there are options. I will say the Elite shock is very good, but with the Factory X2/VVC, you definately can feel the difference. There's also Coil shocks that some are running on the Kenevo SL. For now at least, I was looking to avoid adding weight to the bike, but wanted better adjustability with my shock...The good news is the Factory VV2 is quite a bit better than what Specialized spec'd on the non S-Works.

The ride quality of the Factory X2 feels way better and the bike is simply more composed overall, plus there's way more options for setup. You can take a 230x65 body and make it a 230x62.5 to fit the Kenevo SL. That's what my shop did for me....see below.

In the States, a shout out to Fluid Focus in San Diego - they are legit. I picked up the shock from them, they even installed it for me thankfully. They know suspension.
Now some bling. I didn't take a pic of the new rebound adjuster, which is really low on the shock. It requires assistance to turn. Next I'll be putting on my Factory Fox 38 with Kashima coatings. I have them on another bike, so it should be an easy swap.
What is the base tune/code in that X2?
 

KSL

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There's no 4 digit code like it shows on the Elite Performance...All the reservoir shows is VVC.

Looks like I found it for you...It's not on the shock, but on the box.

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ebikerider

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There's not 4 digit code like it comes on the Elite.

View attachment 68105
Description: 2021, FLOAT X2, F-S, K, 2pos-Adj, Specialized, Kenevo SL, 230, 62.5, CL002, FSRF002, Rezi CM, Orange, Neutral Logo, N/M

That's the X2 tune in the S Works. Not sure if I'm reading it correctly but the Specialized version could have a firm rebound tune and your new one has a medium rebound tune. Thanks for putting the info up btw, greatinfo for those who like to over analyze suspension lol. Hopefully the new shock is great!
 

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Description: 2021, FLOAT X2, F-S, K, 2pos-Adj, Specialized, Kenevo SL, 230, 62.5, CL002, FSRF002, Rezi CM, Orange, Neutral Logo, N/M

That's the X2 tune in the S Works. Not sure if I'm reading it correctly but the Specialized version could have a firm rebound tune and your new one has a medium rebound tune. Thanks for putting the info up btw, greatinfo for those who like to over analyze suspension lol. Hopefully the new shock is great!

Yeah, you are probably correct. I have the 22 FOX X2 if it means anything...I'm told there have been some changes, but not major. The 62.5 is a bike specific spec I believe, but without question, the bike rides better. It's like a magic carpet ride in comparison, and honestly, I liked the stock spec'd shock!....What really stood out for me, was going thru rock gardens and how even the bike felt and wasn't pitched around like before....I just peddled over everything with perfect bike pitch and didn't feel anything...No undulations, just smooth as silk all the way thru. It was pretty cool. It also works better for small chop. Absorbs it all and I don't feel what I used to feel - in a good way of course.

Now after 30 min or so, you get used to the feeling, but if you compared back to back, it's immediately noticeable for the first 20 min.
 

jcmonty

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Just had a new 22 FOX X2 Float Factory VVC shock installed and rode it earlier (my vote: highly recomended). ;)

I'd recomend to anyone running the stock Fox Elite and looking for better performance, there are options. I will say the Elite shock is very good, but with the Factory X2/VVC, you definately can feel the difference. There's also Coil shocks that some are running on the Kenevo SL. For now at least, I was looking to avoid adding weight to the bike, but wanted better adjustability with my shock...The good news is the Factory VV2 is quite a bit better than what Specialized spec'd on the non S-Works.

The ride quality of the Factory X2 feels way better and the bike is simply more composed overall, plus there's way more options for setup. You can take a 230x65 body and make it a 230x62.5 to fit the Kenevo SL. That's what my shop did for me....see below.

In the States, a shout out to Fluid Focus in San Diego - they are legit. I picked up the shock from them, they even installed it for me thankfully. They know suspension.
Now some bling. I didn't take a pic of the new rebound adjuster, which is really low on the shock. It requires assistance to turn. Next I'll be putting on my Factory Fox 38 with Kashima coatings. I have them on another bike, so it should be an easy swap.

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Nice I will have to hit Ryan up and talk to him. Already chatted him a bit . He is about 10mins from me and has been great for me on my suspension tunes.

Do you have any note from Ryan on the tune? Strange there is no id. Haven’t seen that before
 

Mcharza

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Description: 2021, FLOAT X2, F-S, K, 2pos-Adj, Specialized, Kenevo SL, 230, 62.5, CL002, FSRF002, Rezi CM, Orange, Neutral Logo, N/M

That's the X2 tune in the S Works. Not sure if I'm reading it correctly but the Specialized version could have a firm rebound tune and your new one has a medium rebound tune. Thanks for putting the info up btw, greatinfo for those who like to over analyze suspension lol. Hopefully the new shock is great!
It look like the new one has Compression low and Rebound Medium. Great info, thanks @KSL
 

KSL

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Nice I will have to hit Ryan up and talk to him. Already chatted him a bit . He is about 10mins from me and has been great for me on my suspension tunes.

Do you have any note from Ryan on the tune? Strange there is no id. Haven’t seen that before

Cool.....I do not...I assumed "VVC" is the tune, but I don't know MTB suspension specifics. I'm just stoked I have it on the bike now.
 

jcmonty

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Cool.....I do not...I assumed "VVC" is the tune, but I don't know MTB suspension specifics. I'm just stoked I have it on the bike now.
Vvc is the new rebound setup they have in their latest. I still think it gets specific tunes per fox standard.

all good. Glad it’s working well for you!
 
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just for your reference, Here is the description of my new bought factory X2 with VVC rebound (for my LEVO SL)

Part number: 979-01-028
Tune ID: D5PL
Description: 2021, FLOAT X2, F-S, K, 2pos-Adj, FOX, AM, 210, 55, CL, RM, Rezi BV3, Orange, Neutral Logo

codes...
F-S factory series
K Kashima coating
AM after Market
210 55 - shock eye to eye and stroke
CL Compression light
RM Rebound medium
Rezi BV3 ?? Not sure... reservoir Valve Assembly? Fuck knows. Lol
 
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ebikerider

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My 160mm Praxis carbon cranks turned up (alloy 470gms carbon 359gms for info) and I felt no difference at all riding the bike vs the 170mm cranks that come on the bike.
 

ebikerider

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Well, at least it's a tad bit lighter now. (y)
Less chance of pedal strikes was the goal. Will now experiment with the adjustable geo. Head angle changed from the steep to the neutral setting with flip chip in high. Front centre just grew about 9mm (1290mm) and reach reduced by xx (I didn't measure it:geek:)
 

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