Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

[Kinger]

What is the pedal height from bb center and top saddle with oneup 150 fully slammed into frame? thanks in advance!

Sorry for the delayed response. OneUp alloy pedals (super low profile) 173mm (eyeballed) from bb centre to pedal platform.
550mm or so from bb centre to saddle top (eyeballed).
I don’t have the seat post slammed but I think it’s pretty close.
I’m 175cm tall and my KSL is a S3 size.
I am absolutely loving the sizing and geometry.

 

[Snowdude]

Just got the Kenevo SL. My motor makes a squealing noise with crankarm turning when motor is completely off. And it makes similar noise in the beginning phase of the turn when motor is on. Sent a video to Specialized and they say it's not normal and I am taking my bike to a shop tomorrow. And how freely does the crankarm supposed to turn when motor is off? Anyone had similar issue? Attaching a video file. Don't mind The background ticking noise (that is the bike stand creaking.)

Apparently I can't upload a video file here.

Thanks, guys.

 

[Squamish Sucks]

Just got the Kenevo SL. My motor makes a squealing noise with crankarm turning when motor is completely off. And it makes similar noise in the beginning phase of the turn when motor is on. Sent a video to Specialized and they say it's not normal and I am taking my bike to a shop tomorrow. And how freely does the crankarm supposed to turn when motor is off? Anyone had similar issue? Attaching a video file. Don't mind The background ticking noise (that is the bike stand creaking.)

Apparently I can't upload a video file here.

Thanks, guys.

I think most people upload it to YouTube and then link it.

 

[George_KSL]

Basing on the Pinkbike comments... is there any truth to S-Works having different carbon layup? I know SantaCruz and Yeti offer these (CC & Turq layups) models, but I though S-Works is just fancy paint and overpriced spec.

Also dissapointing to see the broken carbon Praxis cranks. I still remember the RaceFace SL cranks fiasco of hundreds of broken sets, but not much since then.

I was considering the S-Works frameset, but I am not sure the logo is worth the vitriol the bike might face in reality :- ) Did this particular bike crossed the peak snobbery that not even Yeti managed? I would definitely go for stealth build, but the giant white lettering...

 

[Squamish Sucks]

Basing on the Pinkbike comments... is there any truth to S-Works having different carbon layup? I know SantaCruz and Yeti offer these (CC & Turq layups) models, but I though S-Works is just fancy paint and overpriced spec.

Also dissapointing to see the broken carbon Praxis cranks. I still remember the RaceFace SL cranks fiasco of hundreds of broken sets, but not much since then.

I was considering the S-Works frameset, but I am not sure the logo is worth the vitriol the bike might face in reality :- ) Did this particular bike crossed the peak snobbery that not even Yeti managed? I would definitely go for stealth build, but the giant white lettering...

Usually the sworks is fact 11 carbon and the lower end carbons fact 9 carbon.

according to the specs on specialized website, the ksl and gen 3 Levo the fact 11 extends to pro and expert for Levo, and expert and comp for KSL.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Usually the sworks is fact 11 carbon and the lower end carbons fact 9 carbon.

according to the specs on specialized website, the ksl and gen 3 Levo the fact 11 extends to pro and expert for Levo, and expert and comp for KSL.

If I remember correctly they stopped differentiating the carbon in the S-Works bikes a good few years ago.

Certainly in the ebikes they’ve all been the exact same frames.

 

[head]

Certainly in the ebikes they’ve all been the exact same frames.

This is not true, at least for 2021 Levos. All carbon models except for S-works have aluminum rear triangles:

See this bike for an example:

FACT 9m Carbon w/ M5 alloy rear triangle, 29 Trail Geometry, Integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, dropper post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel

S-works models have carbon rear triangle and use FACT 11m carbon.

On the other hand, Enduro comp is made from FACT 11m carbon, too.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

This is not true, at least for 2021 Levos. All carbon models except for S-works have aluminum rear triangles:

See this bike for an example:

FACT 9m Carbon w/ M5 alloy rear triangle, 29 Trail Geometry, Integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, dropper post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel

S-works models have carbon rear triangle and use FACT 11m carbon.

On the other hand, Enduro comp is made from FACT 11m carbon, too.

I stand corrected - thanks for this.
Maybe it’s the 2022 that all use the same carbon. I’ll double check.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Ok so the 2022 Levo Expert, Pro and S-Works are all full carbon front and rear in 11m carbon, according to Specialized.com

The 2022 Kenevo SL is the same, 11m carbon in Comp, Expert and S-Works variants.

Prior to 2022 models, as @head has pointed out there were variations depending on model / spec.

 

[KSL]

Watch your cranks.

 

[Kinger]

Sounds like it’s a very rare case to break like that (carbon). Poor Jason Lucas’ ankle. Honestly can believe his ankle / foot didn’t break! That slo-mo was cringy.
I’m happy with my aluminum Praxis cranks (Expert model).

 

[KSL]

Sounds like it’s a very rare case to break like that (carbon). Poor Jason Lucas’ ankle. Honestly can believe his ankle / foot didn’t break! That slo-mo was cringy.
I’m happy with my aluminum Praxis cranks (Expert model).

Make me feel all warm and fuzzy having alloy wheels!

 

[ebikerider]

Sounds like it’s a very rare case to break like that (carbon). Poor Jason Lucas’ ankle. Honestly can believe his ankle / foot didn’t break! That slo-mo was cringy.
I’m happy with my aluminum Praxis cranks (Expert model).

Hopefully it's a rarity as I've fitted carbon Praxis cranks to mine lol so far so good!!

 

[55plusmxinsanity]

I’ve broken a set carbon cranks on my SWorks SL. Specialized was quick to replace them with an upgraded set. Frankly I’m not sold on them vs alloy. Carbon flexes too much.

 

[ebikerider]

I’ve broken a set carbon cranks on my SWorks SL. Specialized was quick to replace them with an upgraded set. Frankly I’m not sold on them vs alloy. Carbon flexes too much.

What did they upgrade them to?

 

[Christox]

Hi !

The many threads with cracked crankarms and the actual huck-testresult drove me to swap my carbon cranks from my Levo22 SW to Alloy.

I weighed the right crankarm. 165mm Alloy from Ken22 only weights 15gr. more than the 160mm from Lev22 (if same pedals have no weight tolerances)

So for me: No chance for carbon cranks !





Best regards,

Chris

 

[mtbrdan]

I am far more concerned about what happened to the range extender. Nearly came out of the cage and unplugged itself.

 

[duplex]

Anyone mullet their kenevo SL? Is there a link available?

 

[EatSleepRideRepeat]

 

[duplex]

Does the Fox 38 that comes with the KSL have the "e-tune" or standard compression tune?

 

[ebikerider]

Does the Fox 38 that comes with the KSL have the "e-tune" or standard compression tune?

Not sure but this is what Fox list as my fork..

2021 Performance Elite Series 38 FLOAT 29 170


Part number: 910-35-437
Short ID: D8XP
Description: 2021, 38, A, FLOAT, 29in, P-SE, 170, Grip 2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, Shiny Blk, SBC K06 Cool Grey Gloss/SBC K13 Nearly Black Gloss Logo, Kabolt 110, BLK, 1.5 T, 58HT, 44mm Rake, N/M OE

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

 

[Mcharza]

Yes, those Praxis carbon cranks sucks

 

[bepcav82]

Finallly, my new KSL!

 

[h3ld]

Finallly, my new KSL!

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What's the EXT piece?

 

[bepcav82]

What's the EXT piece?

It's not an EXT piece, it's only a carbon motor protection by Rockguardz. EXT logo is only a sticker!
I'm waiting for EXT e-storia shox... delivery is scheduled for next week.

 

[h3ld]

It's not an EXT piece, it's only a carbon motor protection by Rockguardz. EXT logo is only a sticker!

I see, funny. Looks intriguing
Do you (or anyone) have experience with bash guards on the KSL?

I'm waiting for EXT e-storia shox... delivery is scheduled for next week.

Mine is due end of October only. Curious to see how it fits and performs in the KSL.

 

[bepcav82]

Hi guys, one question for KSL owners:
The steering cap +1° -1° for front shox, is an optional accessory?
Thanks!

 

[ebikerider]

Hi guys, one question for KSL owners:
The steering cap +1° -1° for front shox, is an optional accessory?
Thanks!

It should be in the box of goodies you get when you buy the bike.

 

[bepcav82]

It should be in the box of goodies you get when you buy the bike.

Thank you, could you tell me what exactly is into the box?