Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

[roQer]

That’s what I did, it worked ok.

I‘m afraid there might be some rattle if there’s some cable slack in the frame. You don’t experience this?

 

[LtotheC]

I’m trying to get away from the heavy backpack and really don’t want to strap stuff to my frame and scratch it all up over time.
So I present to you....

The Prison Pocket

©™


View attachment 74519
View attachment 74520
View attachment 74521
View attachment 74522
View attachment 74523

I wasn't able to use the nylon ripstop bag, also was only able to fit one co2 cartridge, but this will work.

Is that room needed to cool down the heat of the motor ?
If it s just an empty room, that s a good news to use it as you do.
The perfect solution would be a custom piece to replace the stock one with a "swap door" to access to an isolated room to avoid rattles and vibrations. I imagine a custom piece with the screw to remove the whole protection and a second lock to open/close that room

For the while, I use the OneUp pomp with included tools (absolutely amazing and easy to use on multiple bikes) :
- EDC PUMP
- EDC V2 TOOL
The spare tube is on the frame

(and sorry for my broken english)

 

[KSL]

As a rider who struggles with the manuals, the nose heaviness of the bike (especially in slack mode) is noticeable. Just makes everything a bit more of an effort, but it doesn’t affect bump jumps or jumps with any lips for me. Just tech moves take more of an exaggerated motion (IME)

I've been annoyed with the front heaviness since day one, but have been running a 180mm insert in my Fox 38's. Takes a few rides to adjust to the feeling since it has far less front heaviness feel now, but flows better thru twisty switchbacks since the front essentially has more holdup.

 

[KSL]

Is that room needed to cool down the heat of the motor ?
If it s just an empty room, that s a good news to use it as you do.
The perfect solution would be a custom piece to replace the stock one with a "swap door" to access to an isolated room to avoid rattles and vibrations. I imagine a custom piece with the screw to remove the whole protection and a second lock to open/close that room

For the while, I use the OneUp pomp with included tools (absolutely amazing and easy to use on multiple bikes) :
- EDC PUMP
- EDC V2 TOOL
The spare tube is on the frame

(and sorry for my broken english)

Careful here...Some aren't OneUp fans on this forum.

 

[LtotheC]

Careful here...Some aren't OneUp fans on this forum.

Thats fine for me. I use those 2 products for 3 years now and never had a trouble with

 

[Doomanic]

Careful here...Some aren't OneUp fans on this forum.

OneUp are fine, it's people who didn't read or understand the question obsessing over them that was the problem.

 

[Michaelhe]

I‘m afraid there might be some rattle if there’s some cable slack in the frame. You don’t experience this?

So far I haven’t noticed any rattling from loose cables.

 

[jcmonty]

I've been annoyed with the front heaviness since day one, but have been running a 180mm insert in my Fox 38's. Takes a few rides to adjust to the feeling since it has far less front heaviness feel now, but flows better thru twisty switchbacks since the front essentially has more holdup.

Interesting note. I am probably going to go to the medium /high geo setting (currently slack/high) again soon. That will probably help a bit as it shortens the front center. I have still been meaning to try my mezzer at some point too which would knock a lb off the front and I can configure it to 180mm easily too .

so many options … so little time lol

 

[jcmonty]

Finally my EXT e-Storia on KSL

View attachment 74195

View attachment 74196

Any thoughts on the e-storia after some rides?

 

[ebikerider]

The spring is the original EXT and the lenght is choose from Ext calculated on my weight and characteristics.
My EXT is 230x62.5
Here unboxing and mounting:

Can I ask your weight and what springs did they supply?

EDIT: I muted the old school porn soundtrack of the video which helped me focus on task and ascertained they gave you a 475 and a 500lb spring, just gotta know your weight

 

[roQer]

OneUp Dropper 210 sticks 9 cm out if inserted to max on S4 frame, 180 sticks 7 cm out, the stock 170 dropper sticks 8 cm out. Measured from seatpost collar to seattube.

 

[AL_somer]

And my previous build. Let me know if you want to grab this green frame.

View attachment 74244

Is it still for sale? What size? Thanks

 

[Etacata]

Hi, will a 230x65 rear coil got the kenevo sl? Seems like it should but want some confirmation. Ordered my comp yesterday! Thanks!!

 

[jcmonty]

OneUp Dropper 210 sticks 9 cm out if inserted to max on S4 frame, 180 sticks 7 cm out, the stock 170 dropper sticks 8 cm out. Measured from seatpost collar to seattube.

Thanks for the info! Anyway you can measure top of seatpost collar to middle of saddle rails on the oneup 210? The oneup has lower stack, so the overall length is what I may have to compare against to see if it would fit.

 

[Porto87133]

Did anyone of you put Fox DHX2 on Kenevo SL? I don't want that piggy bag hit to the frame.

 

[kimochi]

I need to get ride wrap before I scratch this frame.

I have liked the 38 so far vs. the Mezzer. It's noticeably more supple off the top and a bit more progressive. I miss the linearity of the Mezzer ( i had it setup ~ 1.5 ratio IRT/Main if i recall), and the soft HBO feel, but I can't say the 38 is lacking too much midstroke. It could just be how I preferred my mezzer to feel, but I may still swap that over to get some back to back impressions. How were you running your mezzer pressure-wise, and on what bike?

BTW the bleeder valves on the 38 are awesome if you change elevation much. In the mountains last weekend, it made a noticeable difference when I released the trapped air on the trail.

have you had the chance to test this back to back? what's your verdict on 38 vs mezzer?

 

[roQer]

Did anyone of you put Fox DHX2 on Kenevo SL? I don't want that piggy bag hit to the frame.

I‘ll probably try it. I‘ve a Comp and swapped almost everything but the shock with my previous build, a S-Works Enduro. The stock shock is a piece of shite compared to X2 factory on the Enduro and to DHX2 on my Decoy. Bigger hits are OK but very poor small bump and repetitive square hits compliance. No external adjustments besides rebound as well. Can be taken right off the bike and thrown into the bin where it belongs.

 

[jcmonty]

have you had the chance to test this back to back? what's your verdict on 38 vs mezzer?

No, I have been slacking on that comparison. My time has been limited lately to test things vs. just ride. I was thinking of doing that when I get the 38 serviced, which is going to be pretty soon based on the ride time. Plus the 38 has been pretty darn good overall and the Mezzer is on my hardtail.

I still plan on it, but it may require a free weekend to do a proper back to back test setup. I will post up when I have actually done that.

 

[Lightme]

Did anyone of you put Fox DHX2 on Kenevo SL? I don't want that piggy bag hit to the frame.

Yes, I did. 65mm stroke is fine, the piggyback is shorter on 2021 and newer DHX2s.

 

[Porto87133]

Yes, I did. 65mm stroke is fine, the piggyback is shorter on 2021 and newer DHX2s.

I order Shox today. Which spring do you use? I am 80kg and have no idea what spring to buy for kenevo.

 

[roQer]

What cable length is best suited for the range extender on KSL, 160 mm, 220 mm or 285 mm?
Thx

 

[CjP]

What cable length is best suited for the range extender on KSL, 160 mm, 220 mm or 285 mm?
Thx

 

[roQer]

View attachment 75038

Sorry, did miss that one.

 

[AlpinaD3]

Changed for coil Jade X with a SLS . let some parts being anodized in dark blue.

Great improvement to the basic Fox Float X.

 

[Doomanic]

Who did the anodising?

 

[AlpinaD3]

A special metal shop in Germany,

 

[jcmonty]

View attachment 75038

How do you like the ttx? I have heard good things from some other ksl owners

 

[CjP]

Yeah no complaints so far. To be fair, we just got out of lockdown so it’s only taken on mild abuse but it has done so without a issue.
I still need to tune it a tad to balance the front out.

 

[Rhino]

I think this, along with the original SL, are a niche within a niche compare to other lightweight offerings, in that they are competing against regular bikes rather than other Ebikes.

To me the interesting question here would be is the Kenevo SL actually a better bike to ride than the Enduro? Does that added weight actually improve it once pointed down.

For me the bike choice here isn’t Regular Kenevo or Kenevo SL, it’s Enduro or Kenevo SL

I couldn’t agree with you more. I was evaluating the Enduro against my Ibis Ripmo that I bought last year. I just sold the 2021 turbo levo comp and it is nice to have the extra power but it’s totally unnecessary. I would say the vast majority of my time on the levo was in eco-mode but from time to time going to trail and turbo for fun. After having a FF E bike for a year I realize I’m carrying around a good amount of extra weight for the extra motor and battery that I don’t really ever use, so I just put my down payment on the 2022 Kenevo SL expert. This is worse than waiting for Christmas.

no hating here for any power or other E bikes. As long as you’re riding that’s all that really matters and who really gives a shit what somebody else is riding…. Get out there and pedal.

 

[AdmChr]

In case anyone was wanting to know the weight difference between a Fox Float X2 Factory vs. EXT e-STORIA (with 700lb EXT Coil)