Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

[bepcav82]

Nice Storia! I was looking at getting one too - could you please share the hardware measurements?

Is not possible to use the fox x2 hardware?

 

[Lightme]

Is not possible to use the fox x2 hardware?

It is, but on the Storia order form you need to give them hardware measurements.

 

[bepcav82]

It is, but on the Storia order form you need to give them hardware measurements.

No , in the module you can choose to buy or not the hardware kit.
I ordered e-storia and I didn't buy the harware kit because I want to use the fox x2 hardware kit... I hope that's right!

 

[KSL]

I like the bike for sure but didn't pull the trigger ... kinda hoping for a Expert S2

My reading style is internet and social medial!!! LOL I ride bike park and classic loose/steep single track and twisty single track as well as bike park. I think the Kenevo SL wont be much of an adjustment from my Slayer by the feel of it.

I am 5'7 with 30" inseem ... so the S3 is RAD++ so optimally i am an S2 spec guy. I have a deposit/payment on an S2 Expert. I find out next week when it is supposed to be delivered

S2 at your height is probably best.

 

[Lightme]

No , in the module you can choose to buy or not the hardware kit.
I ordered e-storia and I didn't buy the harware kit because I want to use the fox x2 hardware kit... I hope that's right!

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Good to know, thanks!

 

[ridesantacruz]

S2 at your height is probably best.

I am having the same issue, I am 5'8", 30" inseam, currently riding a Levo SL medium which fits me perfectly, the KSL S3 is a little big and the KSL S2 is to small. I have demoed both bikes previously and still having a hard time which direction to go. I will have the S2, S3 and my Levo SL all together at the bike shop tomorrow and I will make a decision.

 

[Michaelhe]

I am having the same issue, I am 5'8", 30" inseam, currently riding a Levo SL medium which fits me perfectly, the KSL S3 is a little big and the KSL S2 is to small. I have demoed both bikes previously and still having a hard time which direction to go. I will have the S2, S3 and my Levo SL all together at the bike shop tomorrow and I will make a decision.

Hi mate, looking at the geo number KSL S2 reach is same as Levo SL M 435, but stem on the KSL is 10mm shorter (45 vs 35mm on the KSL S2) this might be why you feel it’s small on the S2. Perhaps try with 50mm stem? would like to hear your experience trying all three bike sizes.

 

[jcmonty]

I am having the same issue, I am 5'8", 30" inseam, currently riding a Levo SL medium which fits me perfectly, the KSL S3 is a little big and the KSL S2 is to small. I have demoed both bikes previously and still having a hard time which direction to go. I will have the S2, S3 and my Levo SL all together at the bike shop tomorrow and I will make a decision.

The levo sl has a slacker sta which makes the seated cockpit feel longer (hence why I am assuming the ksl s2 feels small). I would siz based on your intent and riding style, and swap stems, rotate handlebar or get ones with different sweep, and/or slide the seat fwd on the rails. The ksl rides likes a big bike. Size s3 if you are embracing that or down if you want nimbler. Either should be able to adjust enough with the aforementioned changes to fit you well

 

[ebikerider]

I have both push and ext l on different bikes and for sure would pick the ext for my next shock.

the push is totally linear and I hear a loud clank on bottom out and the ext has a proper hydraulic stop that adds to keep it from being linear as all springs are and I’ve never heard or felt bottom on. Again different bikes but the ext is the next shock I’d buy. I know the push says it has a hydronic bottom out but if you look at it’s diagram you don’t see anything legit. I’d trade my push for an ext if I could.

one of the leogang bikepark mechanic dudes told me he has the ext too and it’s for sure the best shock, just make sure it gets serviced every year because it’s a complex system so don’t abuse it.

Both the Push and EXT have the same kind of HBO so it's strange you are hearing/feeling anything. Does the Push need to be serviced or has it done that from new? Which model 11.6?

 

[jcmonty]

The ext was great on my sl. In retrospect It was probably a bit overdamped for my preference , but still a fantastic shock. And the “over damped” feeling can be tuned.

the hbo was great, and I miss that (on the front too with my mezzer)

 

[ridesantacruz]

I am having the same issue, I am 5'8", 30" inseam, currently riding a Levo SL medium which fits me perfectly, the KSL S3 is a little big and the KSL S2 is to small. I have demoed both bikes previously and still having a hard time which direction to go. I will have the S2, S3 and my Levo SL all together at the bike shop tomorrow and I will make a decision.

Decided to go with the S2, I think it's a better fit, changed the stem from the 35mm to a 40mm and the AXS seat post from 125mm to 150mm because I had them from my Levo SL. I think the S3 would have been to long of a bike for me.

 

[EatSleepRideRepeat]

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[ebikerider]

There’s another dude that’s told me the same the hydraulic Bottom outs are not anywhere near the same.
It’s the 11/6. Push is still less than a season on it.

So what is the difference between the two hydraulic bottom outs?

 

[Mcharza]

KSL Comp released Turbo Kenevo SL Comp | Specialized.com

 

[stgsteve]

Have someone tried to do some laps in full Turbo? how much elevation gain until the battery goes in eco mode? with or without extender...

 

[KSL]

Have someone tried to do some laps in full Turbo? how much elevation gain until the battery goes in eco mode? with or without extender...

When I charge the battery, it usually shows 16-19 miles available to use. I can go on avg 6.5 miles of aggressive trail riding with 20+% grades in Turbo, switch backs in trail mode and use about 35-40% of battery power total in roughly 40-45 min.

 

[bike.works]

Have someone tried to do some laps in full Turbo? how much elevation gain until the battery goes in eco mode? with or without extender...

This is what I managed at BPW, 4 climbs right to the top pretty much all in turbo.

I had just under 20% battery remaining. No range extender used.

Could of got in another climb to the top, but my GF on her full power Levo was tired!!

 

[jcmonty]

Have someone tried to do some laps in full Turbo? how much elevation gain until the battery goes in eco mode? with or without extender...

Going to be heavily dependent on rider weight and fitness as well.. more so than a full fat.

I haven’t blasted around in turbo much, but at my weight (175-180lbs ish) and running primarily 30/90 (custom mode) , I get 20-25 miles, 4kft-4.5kft vert. This is mostly winch and plummet riding (I.e not xc)

 

[ebikerider]

Last ride was 40km with 1500m of elevation over 3hrs of riding mainly in eco and trail mode and came home with 15% battery remaining.

 

[CjP]

I got 27km/600m vert of quite rocky/technical terrain all Turbo in 1:40min. 27% remaining. Main battery only

 

[Mcharza]

I got 34,5 km 450m vert and average speed 15.5 kmh. All Eco and Trail. 58% remaining. Only main battery. Faster you go, more battery it's eating, because rolling resistant and speed.

 

[EatSleepRideRepeat]

I did a lap of 16.5km, 750m up, 1h30min at 10kmh average. Had 27% left, all in Turbo with some technical, steep (20-25%) climbs. But most of the uphill was at 10-15% on loose ground.

 

[stgsteve]

I went with the same. 150mm
I have a 180mm OneUp as well but found insertion length ended up not much different from the XFusion 150mm

on the S3 the OneUp 150mm is so close to perfection for me. I can get the saddle out of the way when slammed, can still pedal from that lowest height and when extended, I’m in a really good pedalling position.
(I could use 5-10mm more height to achieve perfection)

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

 

[55plusmxinsanity]

I’m really liking the adjust on the fly mode vs the different map settings I have.

 

[George_KSL]

Anyone from Europe was quoted by distributors when they could see the new Comp model delivered?
I see they had plenty of models to order direct from website, but that doesn't work in majority of Europe countries.

Local shops told me to wait for January 2022...or 2023, quoting their exact words, with such a lack of enthusiasm it looked like they couldn't care much either.

 

[bepcav82]

Anyone from Europe was quoted by distributors when they could see the new Comp model delivered?
I see they had plenty of models to order direct from website, but that doesn't work in majority of Europe countries.

Local shops told me to wait for January 2022...or 2023, quoting their exact words, with such a lack of enthusiasm it looked like they couldn't care much either.

I dont't know for the comp model... but for the Expert I ordered it 4 months ago and I'm still waiting for it... I'm from Italy.

 

[EatSleepRideRepeat]

Anyone from Europe was quoted by distributors when they could see the new Comp model delivered?
I see they had plenty of models to order direct from website, but that doesn't work in majority of Europe countries.

Local shops told me to wait for January 2022...or 2023, quoting their exact words, with such a lack of enthusiasm it looked like they couldn't care much either.

I see different Kenevo SLs available in bike Shops in Switzerland. Sworks, Expert in different colors and sizes and there's one comp in orange listed as well.. ??‍

 

[George_KSL]

I found one orange on german e-shop but that's exactly the color I don't want :- ) And single S4 size only.

The new Black Comp one is almost nicer than S-Works, and the price is so good that just adding my ZEB Ultimate and full XTR over from Capra 29 I will have nicer, cheaper and lighter bike as well. If I could get one.

If not, I'll try to source the S-Works framesets of which there are very few as well..

 

[Snoman]

Decided to go with the S2, I think it's a better fit, changed the stem from the 35mm to a 40mm and the AXS seat post from 125mm to 150mm because I had them from my Levo SL. I think the S3 would have been to long of a bike for me.

What key points made you decide on the S2? Was the slightly longer stem enough to make the cockpit feel more comfortable?

 

[ridesantacruz]

What key points made you decide on the S2? Was the slightly longer stem enough to make the cockpit feel more comfortable?

S2 wheelbase was still longer than my Levo SL medium and the reach was the same length.