Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

[Ou812]

Palm to forehead. KSL 1 has the proprietary Praxis/Mahle SL 1.1/M30 spline. SL 1.2 is different....
5Dev does not not make cranks for the Mahle 1.1

Yes…I know that. The discussion was about upgrading to the 1.2 which 5Dev does make cranks for.

 

[Razorrazoo]

First time ride on my KSL today, went with mates on regular bikes so spent most time in Eco or with motor off apart from when I needed to catch the group after having to make some adjustments. Worked really well in that setting plus was great doing a few more laps when others had packed up. Felt instantly at home on the bike helped by having sorted replacing the bars, stem and grips to a similar set up to previous. It a bit shorter than my Megatower but not too bad. Set up suspension as per the Specialized configuration tool and aside from a touch more pressure in the shock and a click or two of LSC on the fork and it feels good already. What is amazing is that downhill it’s just like riding a normal bike, I can switch off the motor and it handles and jumps just like my Megatower, not a heavy lump. Going to enjoy getting more familiar with it.

 

[Ribinrobin]

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For 24 i gonna try a 38 with ebike shim and smashpot. Next week the vivid air arrive, Hope so.
To do some km i use the Butchers with Tannus insert, mullet. For alps or a day in park i put on the ex1700 with dh22, also mullet.
With the other small changes the bike rides like hell

love the barbie fork!

 

[dirt-diggler]

Anyone know if the fox x2s that come on the s works frames have volume spacers installed from new?

Obviously I could go take it off and look but it saves me the faff if anyone knows the answer

 

[Loamranger]

£6,500 for new Comp. So why not this price or even lower from the beginning 2.5 years ago? Then they wouldn’t have ended up with a wharehouse full of stock and had to delay the launch by 12 months.

 

[head]

Anyone know if the fox x2s that come on the s works frames have volume spacers installed from new?

Obviously I could go take it off and look but it saves me the faff if anyone knows the answer

I don't know for sure, but I presume that it doesn't. At least, my X2 on an expert did not have it. I used to run one volume spacer on the Gen 2 Levo, but I removed it when I moved my old X2 to the Gen 3 Levo.

 

[Mcharza]

Anyone know if the fox x2s that come on the s works frames have volume spacers installed from new?

Obviously I could go take it off and look but it saves me the faff if anyone knows the answer

Just check it with Tune ID number from Fox web site

 

[BruceJR]

Just buy the kids Levo SL, swap everything over then sell the Kids SL.

The Kids SL is now on sale for $2500, that's 35% discount. Not sure what the resale value of a Kids SL with 1.1 motor but the whole concept just got a lot cheaper....

 

[Redders473]

The Kids SL is now on sale for $2500, that's 35% discount. Not sure what the resale value of a Kids SL with 1.1 motor but the whole concept just got a lot cheaper....

Then when the 1.2 motor breaks which it will eventually, then what ? For 15nm extra torque it's not worth the hassle.

 

[Ribinrobin]

Then when the 1.2 motor breaks which it will eventually, then what ? For 15nm extra torque it's not worth the hassle.

"well how did that get in there!"

 

[Pete N]

Then when the 1.2 motor breaks which it will eventually, then what ? For 15nm extra torque it's not worth the hassle.

I’d be inclined to agree. The best way would be if you’re actually keeping the kids bike to use then it’s a decent option.

 

[h3ld]

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For 24 i gonna try a 38 with ebike shim and smashpot. Next week the vivid air arrive, Hope so.
To do some km i use the Butchers with Tannus insert, mullet. For alps or a day in park i put on the ex1700 with dh22, also mullet.
With the other small changes the bike rides like hell

Which tune did you choose for the Vivid?

 

[Doomanic]

Which tune did you choose

 

[soso79]

Which tune did you choose for the Vivid?

You can buy it for the kenevo sl. i just let change the stroke to 65mm...

 

[KnollyBro]

Has any broken their rear fender? I am not sure how it is possible as I am not sure what it hit but it snapped off on the frame on the rear triangle. I found the part number (S212200004 - FND MY22 KENEVO SL REAR FENDER KIT ) but Specialzied.com doesn't seem to sell it. Any idea on where/how to get one?

 

[h3ld]

Which tune did you choose for the Vivid?

Here is the answer I was looking for:
Vivid Ultimate RC2T (230x62.5) Vivid Air 3 Token Reb55/Comp26 lockout2 Adj Hydraulic Bottom OutNo Bushing 90STD(8x20) C1-Specialized Kenevo SL 2021+ 00.4118.421.063

#vivid #kenevoSL #compression #tune

 

[DaveG01]

Hello
My KSL was bought this year and came with an X01 Cassette which is something I've never put on any of my bikes before due to the cost, I've always been of recent years a GX buyer or previously and sometime ago XT/SLX.
The drive group, is now tired/done after two chains and 800 IMHO careful miles.
I've bought a steel front ring and also a new GX Cassette which could go on this or any of my bikes, but I'm now thinking I should go less gears like 10 or 11 and get something cheaper/stronger/heavier?
But not at the expense of too much gear range loss (currently 520%) that might then get me rinsing the battery a lot quicker (or just getting fitter )
What have others done in this situation, or should I just fit the GX and throw money at it

Appreciate that a full power bike rider might just but 9/10 speed on and just smash the miles out and then bin the cheap components

 

[Arron M]

Dave G01, im in a very similar position to you. Was getting 800-1400kms from SLX/XT, on a full fat. Now trying to preserve a very expensive X01 cassette on the SL. So, what stretch were you replacing the chain on the SRAM drivetrain? My local sram faithfuls tell me, put an X01 chain on every time it gets near .5% and you’ll get over 2000k’s out of the cassette, i am skeptical.

 

[Doomanic]

he drive group, is now tired/done after two chains and 800 IMHO careful miles.

Was getting 800-1400kms from SLX/XT

Have you guys considered lubing your drivetrain occasionally?

 

[DaveG01]

I got 800 miles out of

Have you guys considered lubing your drivetrain occasionally?

every ride.

 

[Dax]

Hello
My KSL was bought this year and came with an X01 Cassette which is something I've never put on any of my bikes before due to the cost, I've always been of recent years a GX buyer or previously and sometime ago XT/SLX.
The drive group, is now tired/done after two chains and 800 IMHO careful miles.
I've bought a steel front ring and also a new GX Cassette which could go on this or any of my bikes, but I'm now thinking I should go less gears like 10 or 11 and get something cheaper/stronger/heavier?
But not at the expense of too much gear range loss (currently 520%) that might then get me rinsing the battery a lot quicker (or just getting fitter )
What have others done in this situation, or should I just fit the GX and throw money at it

Appreciate that a full power bike rider might just but 9/10 speed on and just smash the miles out and then bin the cheap components

For the ksl I’d just fit GX. Or maybe use it as an excuse to upgrade to T-Type. I’d bet that there will be some deals going early next year as the cycle industry wobbles

 

[Dax]

Have you guys considered lubing your drivetrain occasionally?

I lube it more frequently than I clean it. I take the same approach with drivetrains as you do with helmets.

 

[DaveG01]

I'm not sure, mine have might have been damage related as last chain broke just before I put it in the shop for a failed X2 which has been warrantied, the front ring had a split tooth and I haven't studied the cassette properly. Been ill since

 

[Ou812]

For the ksl I’d just fit GX. Or maybe use it as an excuse to upgrade to T-Type. I’d bet that there will be some deals going early next year as the cycle industry wobbles

I wouldn’t count on there being very many deals on components at all in the next year. One of my best friends owns one of the largest LBS where I’m originally from, he’s been in the industry for a long time. He had some interesting things to say, mainly about what’s going on with components as that’s what I was ordering from him.

This is what he had to say:

The whole industry is doing everything they can to run their inventory levels into the ground by the end of the year to induce a controlled shortage for next year so they can drive prices back up to where they need them to be. They're even being transparent about it with dealers.

 

[Dax]

I wouldn’t count on there being very many deals on components at all in the next year. One of my best friends owns one of the largest LBS where I’m originally from, he’s been in the industry for a long time. He had some interesting things to say, mainly about what’s going on with components as that’s what I was ordering from him.

This is what he had to say:

The whole industry is doing everything they can to run their inventory levels into the ground by the end of the year to induce a controlled shortage for next year so they can drive prices back up to where they need them to be. They're even being transparent about it with dealers.

Explains why I haven’t been able to buy a pair of bloody 5.10s in my size!

 

[Mcharza]

Dave G01, im in a very similar position to you. Was getting 800-1400kms from SLX/XT, on a full fat. Now trying to preserve a very expensive X01 cassette on the SL. So, what stretch were you replacing the chain on the SRAM drivetrain? My local sram faithfuls tell me, put an X01 chain on every time it gets near .5% and you’ll get over 2000k’s out of the cassette, i am skeptical.

I don't understand both of you, how you make the cassette wear out so quickly.

I have an X0 cassette that lasts approx. 8000 km on normal mtb. I change a new X0 chain every year and it lasts so well that I don't really measure its stretch.

I grabbed the X0 cassette from my KSL and put GX in it

 

[jcmonty]

Haven’t posted in a while so sorry if this is redundant , but got my stock x2 (2021) replaced by fox for free with the 2024 factory x2. Definitely an improvement. Feels more supportive and absorbs square edges more smoothly. Definitely worth sending your older one in as they are replacing as long as it predates 2023.

 

[tabbibus]

Haven’t posted in a while so sorry if this is redundant , but got my stock x2 (2021) replaced by fox for free with the 2024 factory x2. Definitely an improvement. Feels more supportive and absorbs square edges more smoothly. Definitely worth sending your older one in as they are replacing as long as it predates 2023.

I'm hoping mine dies so I can do that. What are the first signs of death?

 

[jcmonty]

I'm hoping mine dies so I can do that. What are the first signs of death?

Fox is replacing them if they are the 2023 and earlier year. They aren’t checking if they are blown or damaged. Basically a wholesale replacement. You have to create a ticket for warranty but they will reach out to confirm. I called them to double check. My buddy did it on his newer KSL x2 and it was the same story

 

[Etacata]

Thanks for the info! I'm gonna do it for my 2022 x2.