Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

[ebikerider]

^So you are confirming it doesn't make much difference for the 170mm KSL, but of course something can be felt.

Anyway, trying to decide between Push 11-6 and EXT LOK V3/E-Storia. I would like the 11-6 to have a a trail and enduro tune via switch, but hate that it has the elastobumper. I do not believe the EXT can be tuned for 2 types of riding like the 11-6? As to EXT, not sure if the E-storia is needed as the bike is not ~50lbs full fat+

I will be keeping the Air Spring Float X for flatter trails or when I want to be jibbing. Still waiting on part to convert Float X to have the compression knob.... Sadly sold my Hightower V2 which was a nice compliment to the KSL, when I wanted to play and work on more trials type climbing tech.

I've tried the Push and the Storia on the KSL and the Storia is by far preferred in this application. Push bottom out whilst not harsh is easily felt and is hit more often at the shock at the same spring rate as it goes thru it's travel much easier than the Storia. The big negative that I found with the Push was how harsh it could be over repeated sharp edge hits. It was bloody terrible and could not be tuned out with the available adjustment.
The biggest negative with the KSL linkage is the behaviour over repeated sharp edge hits. The Enduro exhibits similar behaviour btw. In some scenarios it can feel like the shock is packing up and not able to absorb the hits, making it feel harsh.
The Storia is better than the Push in this regard but still not as good as it should be imo. Getting it revalved soon hopefully to directly address this issue.

 

[CjP]

^So you are confirming it doesn't make much difference for the 170mm KSL, but of course something can be felt.

Anyway, trying to decide between Push 11-6 and EXT LOK V3/E-Storia. I would like the 11-6 to have a a trail and enduro tune via switch, but hate that it has the elastobumper. I do not believe the EXT can be tuned for 2 types of riding like the 11-6? As to EXT, not sure if the E-storia is needed as the bike is not ~50lbs full fat+

I will be keeping the Air Spring Float X for flatter trails or when I want to be jibbing. Still waiting on part to convert Float X to have the compression knob.... Sadly sold my Hightower V2 which was a nice compliment to the KSL, when I wanted to play and work on more trials type climbing tech.

I am also not saying that a 36 is not capable. Just that if your buying a Kenevo then I assume your hitting trails hard and that I believe a 38 to be superior over a 36.

 

[Kenevieve]

Finally the snow has melted and weather is little warmer. New set of Eddy Currents and tweaking the suspension last two weeks and bike finally start to feel planted. I'll swap the the X2 to E-storia. Hopefully I'll get it soon.

 

[Mcharza]

I first looked that there was a beer tap on the log in front

PS. A nice looking bike

 

[bowoff]

Hello everyone.
Why don’t we share our chainstay and head angle settings and thoughs?
Actually I ride an S4 S-Works KSL and mi bike has “high” position and base head angle (63,5 degrees).
Mi rides are mostly enduro trails and also long mountain rides…
I find this setting a good compromise.

 

[Doomanic]

S3; High position, base head angle (currently), 27.5 rear wheel.

I'm going to try a steeper head angle this week.

 

[HanJones]

S4; High position, base head angle. I swapped for a 180mm DVO Onyx D1 and an eStoria (230x65).
The head angle is slightly slacker. I like it.
Ride quality has improved drastically although I couldn't test it on steep terrain yet. But it now filters out all the little chatter and brake bumps.

 

[galaga187]

Experience Days UK MTB Beds and Specialized are running demo events around the country with both KSL and Levos. There is a charge but an associated discount incentive if you go ahead and purchase. I am going to attend the Exmoor one and try a S4 KSL.

 

[Doomanic]

MTB Beds and Specialized are running demo events around the country

Got a link?

 

[galaga187]

Got a link?

Got a link?

Updated above

 

[Doomanic]

@dobbyhasfriends Specialized SL E-bike Experience Day Ride | MTB Beds

 

[roQer]

S3; High position, base head angle (currently), 27.5 rear wheel.

I'm going to try a steeper head angle this week.

How can you keep your base head angle with 27.5 rear? Should be like at least 0.5-1.0 deg slacker.
I‘m riding S4 with 180 mm 38 in low and base head angle (-0.5 deg because of the longer fork). Very happy there and don’t plan to change anything on the geo.
Waiting for Lilienthal Carbon Pi-Rope wheels which should come out around 1400 g for the set. Really curious how they gonna work on the Kenovo.

 

[ghost48]

Riding an S3 with high and steep configuration. First setup was mullet but was not satisfied as I had many pedal strikes.
Changed to all 29 and still high and steep. Rides somewhere between an Enduro and All Mountain. Will change soon to high and neutral at the front.

 

[JetSetDemo]

I rode the first week in high and 29” rear, S4 with 180mm DVO fork and coil and had zero pedal strokes. I have now switched to a mullet still in high and had a couple of moments this weekend with minor pedal strikes but nothing I can’t compensate for as I get used to the bike.

 

[galaga187]

@dobbyhasfriends Specialized SL E-bike Experience Day Ride | MTB Beds

The ones in Surrey Hills seem to be a bit more popular.

 

[Doomanic]

How can you keep your base head angle with 27.5 rear? Should be like at least 0.5-1.0 deg slacker.

Perhaps I should have said centre position.

 

[Mcharza]

@dobbyhasfriends Specialized SL E-bike Experience Day Ride | MTB Beds

Know how money is going

 

[KnollyBro]

S3 in high position, stock head angle setup mullet. 180mm Fox 38 with an Ohlins TTX22M shock. 47 lbs. I have only ridden it once so far and it feels similar to my Levo SL which has a similar setup at 44 lbs. My weights may be off a little as I used a bathroom scale. I guess I ride Down Mountain/DH as I hate climbing.

 

[scooby82r]

You can shim the OneUp180 down to 170 so it should work for you.

Ive tried the OneUp 180mm and I cant get the post in far enough, Less of it goes in than the stock 150 on it.

Major issue as I cant get the seat out of the way enough.

Anyone esle got any other suggestions.
S3 need a post with the smallest footprint 170 ish

 

[Mcharza]

That's bad news, because I understand OneUp has the shortest insertion lenght.

 

[Gyre]

Ive tried the OneUp 180mm and I cant get the post in far enough, Less of it goes in than the stock 150 on it.

Major issue as I cant get the seat out of the way enough.

Anyone esle got any other suggestions.
S3 need a post with the smallest footprint 170 ish

Pricey, but it looks like you could shave off maybe 20mm off the maximum insertion length by going with a 170 Reverb AXS.

 

[ebikerider]

Pricey, but it looks like you could shave off maybe 20mm off the maximum insertion length by going with a 170 Reverb AXS.

Compared to a 180 OneUp dropper the AXS 170 dropper is quite a bit longer and also has a greater stack height.
Overall length 480 vs 503
Stack height 213 vs 235

https://www.sram.com/globalassets/document-hierarchy/frame-fit-specifications/rockshox/gen0000000006250-rev-a-reverb-axs-seatpost-specifications.pdf

OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post with 90-240mm of Travel - 30.9/31.6/34.9

A longer dropper post is one of the best upgrades you can make to your bike. Simply put, the award-winning OneUp Dropper Post is the longest travel dropper you can fit in your bike.

www.oneupcomponents.com

 

[Gyre]

Compared to a 180 OneUp dropper the AXS 170 dropper is quite a bit longer and also has a greater stack height.
Overall length 480 vs 503
Stack height 213 vs 235

You're right - Looks like the stack height more than makes up for the shorter max insertion depth. Nevermind!

 

[roQer]

Ive tried the OneUp 180mm and I cant get the post in far enough, Less of it goes in than the stock 150 on it.

Major issue as I cant get the seat out of the way enough.

Anyone esle got any other suggestions.
S3 need a post with the smallest footprint 170 ish

Did you try the 34,9 diameter post? Shimed smaller diameter posts might go a little bit deeper.

 

[ghost48]

One Up is one of the shortest posts you can buy.
Have tried AXS 170 myself. But god made me too short (82 cm inseam) for 170 AXS on a S3 KSL. Now I ride a 150 AXS. Saddle could be lower.
Hopefully SRAM will bring out a shorter AXS anytime soon. I will never switch back to a normal seat post after riding an AXS. Love it.

 

[galaga187]

Do the seat post challenges exist on S4 models or is it just S3s. I’m trying an S4 next but have the option of trying S3 too.

 

[ebikerider]

Do the seat post challenges exist on S4 models or is it just S3s. I’m trying an S4 next but have the option of trying S3 too.

Really depends how long your legs are.

 

[ghost48]

S4 seat tube size is almost equivalent to S3. Comes down to your inseam.
S3: 420mm
S4: 440mm

 

[scooby82r]

Did you try the 34,9 diameter post? Shimed smaller diameter posts might go a little bit deeper.

Thats an idea
It was a 34.9 oneup I tried.
I have a 31.6mm axs 170mm on my dreadnought ill try that.

Needs sorting seats really impacting my riding

 

[JetSetDemo]

I have a S4, I’m 5ft9 so you would think an S3 but I find the reach too short and love the S4. I have a 150mm AXS dropper slammed in the frame and the stand over is perfect for my 32” legs.