Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

[HarzEnduro]

I took my bike into my LBS and they were surprised at how much side to side play there was in the BB/cranks. The LBS put a warrenty claim in with Specialized Canada but they are out of stock on the SL motors and say it will be at least 3 weeks to get one in. I have started the clock as last time if was over 6 weeks to get a new motor installed. Oh Specialized Canada, so big, yet so small.
I wonder what I did, to what has seemily been a robust motor, to make it crap out.

Mine had a little play from the start that was said to be normal. It has more play now but still rides fine. It rattles like a Bosh motor though on the downhill. As I can still ride it, I'm not gonna be bothered by it for at least half a year. I'll take it to the LBS then to have it checked out, hoping that the new motor has been released yet and it being compatible with the old KSL.

 

[KnollyBro]

Mine had a little play from the start that was said to be normal. It has more play now but still rides fine. It rattles like a Bosh motor though on the downhill. As I can still ride it, I'm not gonna be bothered by it for at least half a year. I'll take it to the LBS then to have it checked out, hoping that the new motor has been released yet and it being compatible with the old KSL.

My only comparison is to our 2 Levo Sls which have no play at all. My concern, and the Service Manager at the LBS was that if crank shaft moves over too much and catches on something inside the motor and locks up the crank, it could be a bad day, especially if I was landing off a big drop or jump and the pedal ended up at the 6 O'clock position. I have the Levo SL to ride so I am not going to risk it as it seemed to happen quite quickly, in the last few weeks for me. I am just glad to hear that not many others are experiencing the same issue.

 

[HarzEnduro]

My play hasn’t developed that quickly as it had been there from the start. The rattling is what annoys me.

 

[ebikerider]

My play hasn’t developed that quickly as it had been there from the start. The rattling is what annoys me.

If you rotate the cranks backwards does it still freewheel or does it now move the drivetrain? My motor was replaced because of this and now the second motor is doing the same. This second motor makes lots of rattles too.

 

[HarzEnduro]

If you rotate the cranks backwards does it still freewheel or does it now move the drivetrain? My motor was replaced because of this and now the second motor is doing the same. This second motor makes lots of rattles too.

Nope. It freewheels but it makes a noise that sounds like a dry seal rubbing.

 

[Endurafrika]

I took my bike into my LBS and they were surprised at how much side to side play there was in the BB/cranks. The LBS put a warrenty claim in with Specialized Canada but they are out of stock on the SL motors and say it will be at least 3 weeks to get one in. I have started the clock as last time if was over 6 weeks to get a new motor installed. Oh Specialized Canada, so big, yet so small.
I wonder what I did, to what has seemily been a robust motor, to make it crap out.

Specialised confirmed today that I will be getting a new motor. Glad they have one locally in stock.

 

[Hitorogoshi]

Specialised confirmed today that I will be getting a new motor. Glad they have one locally in stock.

nice - what did they have to say about the issue?

 

[Endurafrika]

nice - what did they have to say about the issue?

They don’t say much - apparently the first warranty case at revolution in ct.

 

[Hitorogoshi]

They don’t say much - apparently the first warranty case at revolution in ct.

Cool good luck with the replacement

 

[KnollyBro]

If you rotate the cranks backwards does it still freewheel or does it now move the drivetrain? My motor was replaced because of this and now the second motor is doing the same. This second motor makes lots of rattles too.

If I understand you correctly, with rear wheel held up in the air, you should be able to pedal backwards without the wheel turning? If that is what you are saying, both our Levo SLs do that. I don't have my KSL here to confirm its status.
Has anyone found an exploded view of the SL motor? I would like to see what is inside of it as I have one LSL that is passed the warranty. I know I could take it apart. I don't know if I could put it back together.

 

[LeeG]

Hi all, 3 rides and charge cycles in on my Kenevo SL.

I gave the bike a wash today and got it ready for a ride tomorrow. I switched the power button on on the TCU and didn't get a beep. It just displayed 100% battery symbol (like when it's charging / charged) and I couldn't toggle through any screens. It would change modes though. Pedaled under power but didn't try it for long.

Initially there was an error code 4 on the diagnostics which doesn't say much. This error was 2 days ago, I have ridden since and only noticed the fault today. However this doesn't show on the diagnostics any more.

Anyone else had this issue / know how to resolve it?

Thanks

Resolved. The bike had somehow went in to 'stealth mode'. Deselected stealth mode in mission control and it's back to normal.

 

[ebikerider]

If I understand you correctly, with rear wheel held up in the air, you should be able to pedal backwards without the wheel turning? If that is what you are saying, both our Levo SLs do that. I don't have my KSL here to confirm its status.
Has anyone found an exploded view of the SL motor? I would like to see what is inside of it as I have one LSL that is passed the warranty. I know I could take it apart. I don't know if I could put it back together.

If you pedal backwards (wheel on or off the ground) the drivetrain should not rotate, only the cranks should rotate. Mine starts turning the cassette backwards then eventually releases and becomes free.

 

[BikingBad]

Gents, I just pulled the trigger on KSL Expert and waiting on delivery. What are the options for shorter cranks?

 

[Andres_Mora]

Gents, I just pulled the trigger on KSL Expert and waiting on delivery. What are the options for shorter cranks?

Congrats! I searched everywhere a few months back and the shortest I could find was praxis 160mm. If you end up finding anything shorter let me know!

 

[MetroNeck]

I think Praxis only at this point.

Unfortunately they are not open source design, so it will be a while before 5Dev can make a sweet option.

 

[Doomanic]

I emailed Hope about SL cranks last week, apparently it's something they are looking into.

 

[Dax]

I emailed Hope about SL cranks last week, apparently it's something they are looking into.

Did you say “Hello, me and all my sad, lonely friends what to make our depressing lives better by spending a ridiculous amount of money on a part that will get scratched to fuck in no time. Please make more shiny. “?

(Which is what @Doomanic suggested I emailed to hope about making SL cranks)

 

[BikingBad]

Those that changed to mullet setup, any issues or things to watch out for? Is there an option in TCU to set rear wheel size to 27.5 so max speed limit isn’t impacted?

 

[Dax]

Those that changed to mullet setup, any issues or things to watch out for? Is there an option in TCU to set rear wheel size to 27.5 so max speed limit isn’t impacted?

First impression was good, felt different for about half a minute, then just faded away and the bike rode really nicely. Was getting noticibly more pedal strikes, but was off my game and I’ve not ridden for a while.

 

[Doomanic]

Which is what @Doomanic suggested I emailed to hope about making SL cranks

I’d forgotten about that!

 

[MetroNeck]

Did you say “Hello, me and all my sad, lonely friends what to make our depressing lives better by spending a ridiculous amount of money on a part that will get scratched to fuck in no time. Please make more shiny. “?

(Which is what @Doomanic suggested I emailed to hope about making SL cranks)

Um, ‘scratches’ on aluminum or titanium are called patina, and increase the value!

at least that’s how I justify spending dumb amounts of money on such things…

 

[Doomanic]

Is there an option in TCU to set rear wheel size to 27.5 so max speed limit isn’t impacted?

I don't think so, you'll need to get your LBS to adjust the wheel circumference in the firmware.

 

[jcmonty]

Bit of an update as I haven't been on here in a while :

I recently swapped to my old Mezzer Pro setup (vs.stock Fox 38), and I immediately noticed a difference. Front feels more "lively", less damped, which I prefer. Fox38 is great, but it's definitely been a ground hugger to me. It never felt like it had a lot of pop when I had it setup with correct sag while attempting to not leave too much of the travel unused. Mezzer is obviously a lighter fork, and it has the IRT which makes things more linear. I can definitely feel that.

I will probably keep this fork on for a while and dial it in a bit more. Stiffness feels on par as well. F38 is still a great fork, but for me not smashing DH level laps every time I ride, the Mezzer might be a better option (at least for now) . F38 with a secus or RUNT could be the ticket as well.

 

[Andres_Mora]

Bit of an update as I haven't been on here in a while :

I recently swapped to my old Mezzer Pro setup (vs.stock Fox 38), and I immediately noticed a difference. Front feels more "lively", less damped, which I prefer. Fox38 is great, but it's definitely been a ground hugger to me. It never felt like it had a lot of pop when I had it setup with correct sag while attempting to not leave too much of the travel unused. Mezzer is obviously a lighter fork, and it has the IRT which makes things more linear. I can definitely feel that.

I will probably keep this fork on for a while and dial it in a bit more. Stiffness feels on par as well. F38 is still a great fork, but for me not smashing DH level laps every time I ride, the Mezzer might be a better option (at least for now) . F38 with a secus or RUNT could be the ticket as well.

Haha it's interesting to hear other people opinions on things. I took off my 38 because to get level of support needed I had to increase pressures to the point that it was too poppy and borderline harsh.

Mezzer gives a lot more support w/ the damper plus has IRT which gives spring a lot of midstroke support as well. I'm able to set it up a lot more damped/dead/controlled in the rough stuff which is how I like it.

 

[ebikerider]

@BikingBad @Andres_Mora I have a set of 160mm carbon Praxis cranks for the KSL available if either of you are interested? I don’t need them anymore as my KSL is getting replaced with a different model.

 

[jcmonty]

5dev are bad ass.

Are they doing SL cranks now? I had thought it was just for the Brose motors currently. They are rad looking, though. Another local (to me) company that I would love to support someday

 

[jcmonty]

Haha it's interesting to hear other people opinions on things. I took off my 38 because to get level of support needed I had to increase pressures to the point that it was too poppy and borderline harsh.

Mezzer gives a lot more support w/ the damper plus has IRT which gives spring a lot of midstroke support as well. I'm able to set it up a lot more damped/dead/controlled in the rough stuff which is how I like it.

I am actually running pretty light damping on my Mezzer due to how I liked it on my other bikes. When on the KSL, I actually cranked up HSC, LSC and some rebound. Probably because I was used to the F38, but also because I tend to run my IRT on the lower side. Probably why I will end up tuning this more, but it's so much more supportive as you had mentioned.

 

[R3Z3N]

5dev are bad ass.

They do not make cranks for the SL motors....

 

[Doomanic]

Are they worth 400 bucks though? Aesthetically, I don't find them pleasing.

 

[BikingBad]

@BikingBad @Andres_Mora I have a set of 160mm carbon Praxis cranks for the KSL available if either of you are interested? I don’t need them anymore as my KSL is getting replaced with a different model.

Interested in the cranks, sent you a PM.