Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

CjP

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First ebike ride, finally, after having a new bike sitting in the garage for over a month. Still fairly nasty weather on the Colorado front range, so opted for mostly rock (and snow as well), technical trail I ride often from my home. Ive been riding mtb’s for almost 25 years and what a different experience. Tons of smiles, but wheel drops, tight tech, and tight switchbacks were odd for me with the motor assist. Couldn’t seem to get my timing down right.

Could be exacerbated by the fact I bought an S4 (5’11”), and both my Evils are mediums, but felt like it was more me timing my cranks correctly to get the bike to do what I wanted. I’m sure with some more ride time I’ll get it, but worried I‘m going to have trouble switching back and forth between bikes as I still plan to use my other bikes on most rides. Just wanted the Kenevo SL for bigger mountain days, greater than 3000’ of climbing.

Anyone else struggle going back and forth, or do I just need more ride time to get used to the assist?

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You just need more time mate. Took me a good 3/4 rides to get used to ebikes.
 

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^Correct ride time, and depending on tech I turn motor off, or have a few different settings depending on trail IE 10/40 so that you still have to put effort in, but the ramp up to power is gradual.
 

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Well this is a first… happened at end of ride. Restarting bike doesn’t clear it. Motor works in walk mode but when I pedal it cuts out.
E144 error. . Battery is not at 0%

Anyone know what this is? A quick search didn’t show me anything @Specialized Rider Care
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^Correct ride time, and depending on tech I turn motor off, or have a few different settings depending on trail IE 10/40 so that you still have to put effort in, but the ramp up to power is gradual.

Brilliant! Not sure why I didn’t think to try reducing it. I rode in trail the whole time with factory settings, except a few road climbs. I’ll give it a try. It was unsettling setting up for a big move and have it timed all wrong.
 

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I think it's just there to protect the rear shock.

Actually the linkage to the rear shock does that, however it has a gaping hole in it due to how it moves. Still could cover it better. The rear mudguard is much too high to help for the lower shock area. Just the tiniest mud gets tossed into this area terribly so. At least its not as bad as the Levo SL dropping rocks into the rear chainstay.

Brilliant! Not sure why I didn’t think to try reducing it. I rode in trail the whole time with factory settings, except a few road climbs. I’ll give it a try. It was unsettling setting up for a big move and have it timed all wrong.
Yup. I have a couple profiles setup in the app depending on what I think will need to happen in the ride. Microadjust is a nice override when needed.
 
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Took me 3-4 months of constantly riding it before I enjoyed it as much as my normal bikes.
Wow that’s a while! I enjoyed it more from day one but it took me a few rides to get used to the weight difference and the motor over run. I was a lazy Dhiller though.
Now that I’ve been riding ebikes for a while and have improved my fitness, I have recently been riding my enduro analogue and loving it.
Still prefer the KSL though, it’s just the perfect middle ground.
 

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Anyone with a Factory X2 interested in a Push 11.6 coil swap with $$ adjustment (this tune covers 67-101kg rider. Comes with 475 and 500lb springs if they suit)? I'm going back to full air on mine and figured I'd ask before putting it up for sale. 88kg rider.
 
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jcmonty

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Well this is a first… happened at end of ride. Restarting bike doesn’t clear it. Motor works in walk mode but when I pedal it cuts out.
E144 error. . Battery is not at 0%

Anyone know what this is? A quick search didn’t show me anything @Specialized Rider Care
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Follow up - my magnet came loose ( not stock wheels with center lock rotors means it’s a bit of a hack to make work). Should have been first thing I checked. Crisis averted 😅
 

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I find the Float X Performance actually very good due to the "RX" tune, but looking into purchasing the LSC knob kit and retrofitting, should be as easy as pulling the plastic cap on as it is captured by a reverse flange on the cap. I did change to the next size volume spacer as stock I was able to bottom out on a 2 foot drop where I smash the bike into the landing of the next corner.

Has anyone got anymore info on this? Got a KSL Comp coming tomorrow and would be interested in this conversion.
 

R3Z3N

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Curious as to when bike companies will integrate more resolution into 1 or both sensors IE currently the computer only knows one revolution of the rear wheel, not partial. If they integrate one into the front as well, then a "climbing traction control" could be programmed in....as well as many other neat things for pedal control. Such an oversight IMO when one looks at what car/motorcycles have done with a little more info/resolution
 
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Getting tired of the rear lower pivot shelf getting insanely dirty from the lightest of rides. Took a front shorty mudguard and zip tied it in. I did have to make clearance for the chain in 1st gear. As suspension compresses, the gap increases between the stock mudguard, this addition and the shock linkage. Have plans to get some kydex and form it for one continuous piece that bolts to the stock guard.

From a maintenance perspective.....screw this linkage. My Hightower V2 was stupid simple to clean and take apart.

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Getting tired of the rear lower pivot shelf getting insanely dirty from the lightest of rides. Took a front shorty mudguard and zip tied it in. I did have to make clearance for the chain in 1st gear. As suspension compresses, the gap increases between the stock mudguard, this addition and the shock linkage. Have plans to get some kydex and form it for one continuous piece that bolts to the stock guard.

From a maintenance perspective.....screw this linkage. My Hightower V2 was stupid simple to clean and take apart.

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Still gets some mud in the shock tunnel but not too bad. Shocks mostly clean. Waiting on Sicomtb to bring something out.
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Getting tired of the rear lower pivot shelf getting insanely dirty from the lightest of rides. Took a front shorty mudguard and zip tied it in. I did have to make clearance for the chain in 1st gear. As suspension compresses, the gap increases between the stock mudguard, this addition and the shock linkage. Have plans to get some kydex and form it for one continuous piece that bolts to the stock guard.

From a maintenance perspective.....screw this linkage. My Hightower V2 was stupid simple to clean and take apart.

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Wish we had enough moisture in CA right now to make something like this necessary
 

R3Z3N

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^Glad I live in CA. I hate to even cross a sole deep puddle...but I crossed 2 shallow creeks in a 2 week span and LOATHED the cleanup.

If only DuPont made something that dirt did not stick to.....
 

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EXT eStoria if you want to go full dentist, Ohlins TTX 22M if you're just a dental hygienist and Jade X if you're lowly educator.

Size is 230 x 62.5. A fellow with your build will need a 550lb spring at least.
 

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