Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

[tabbibus]

how long did it take?

2.5 weeks. They had ran out of stock. They approved the replacement 1 day after they got the shock.

 

[Olivier Clg]

Hello, has anyone installed the new VIVID on their KSL? I use this shock on my Stumpy EVO and I'm really happy with it, that's why I'm thinking of installing one on my KSL

 

[MatCret]

Hi, any informations about the "please update before riding" message on the Mastermind TCU (KSL2)?

Seems like a 15km/h speed limit engaged before making this system update ... Maybe a way to take the owner to a Specialized retailer, I can't find a way to make this update...

So, after bringing the frame to a LBS Specialized retailer to make the system update via the TURBO STUDIO software,
"motor error" reported after multiple updating and forced updating attempts...
Retailer/mechanics told me that it's unprofessionnal to send a frame without making this first check+update, also not mounting hardware that requires specific tools and/or torque (spider+cranks) to simplify the owner's life and make the riding safe! I bought it online...

To be continued, waiting for a
warranty replacement, taken care by this awsome retailer!

 

[Nerds On Dirt MTB]

So, after bringing the frame to a LBS Specialized retailer to make the system update via the TURBO STUDIO software,
"motor error" reported after multiple updating and forced updating attempts...
Retailer/mechanics told me that it's unprofessionnal to send a frame without making this first check+update, also not mounting hardware that requires specific tools and/or torque (spider+cranks) to simplify the owner's life and make the riding safe! I bought it online...

To be continued, waiting for a
warranty replacement, taken care by this awsome retailer!

Oh man that's a bummer, we have had this happen once that I can remember, the customer lived two hours out of town so he bought online and turned out the sensor cable connection was broken, we got the part in and had the bike up in about a week but he had to drive four hours to get it sorted. He was happy in the end and just wished he would have driven two hours to the shop first lol.

 

[KnollyBro]

Has anyone had to replace the handle bar mounted ECO/TRAIL/TURBO controller on their KSL? I am still waiting to get my bike back for the LBS as they say they dont have time to do it. Is it a big job? It seems like it would just be a feed a wire into the frame and plug it in to the TCU kind of a job?

 

[Doomanic]

Yep. That’s all there is to it.

 

[johned]

Bit of a long shot but I was wondering if anyone has worked out how to open up a Spesh remote control.
After several crashes I've got one with damaged rubber buttons that works and one with damaged internals that doesn't work.
I'd like to fit the undamaged rubber parts into the working unit.
TVM

 

[crazyknowledge]

Hello, has anyone installed the new VIVID on their KSL? I use this shock on my Stumpy EVO and I'm really happy with it, that's why I'm thinking of installing one on my KSL

I have one on order but will be about a month away, it is the one tuned for the SL, will let you know what I think when it arrives

 

[MatCret]

Oh man that's a bummer, we have had this happen once that I can remember, the customer lived two hours out of town so he bought online and turned out the sensor cable connection was broken, we got the part in and had the bike up in about a week but he had to drive four hours to get it sorted. He was happy in the end and just wished he would have driven two hours to the shop first lol.

Lucky me, I'm only 45mns away to the shop! This shop is really a good asset for Specialized as a retailer. They took care of the warranty saturday afternoon, new motor shipped this monday. A bit disappointed by buying a defective product but nothing to complain about the customer support.

 

[MatCret]

Can't go further on the build so started prototyping a mudgard lower extension... work in progress. View attachment 134055 View attachment 134054 View attachment 134053

V2, still working on it!

 

[MatCret]

I don't get it....
Just lose all the air in shock to look at mudguard clearance and see the kinematic but the shock don't go through all the stroke... Took some measurements and found some strange values, at least not the ones listed by the manufacturer.

Size S2 frame, 230mm eye to eye shock, but a 70mm shock stroke available(62.5mm listed) but bottom out at only 57mm stroke.

Is there a frame sizing related shock/stroke?
Maybe less travel on smaller sizes?

 

[Doomanic]

Is there a bottom out bumper in the shock?

 

[MatCret]

Is there a bottom out bumper in the shock?

Hummm, stock air X2, I 'd say "no"

 

[Marshall Willanholly]

Hummm, stock air X2, I 'd say "no"

 

[MagisterBibendi]

New Satin Metallic Spruce/Spruce colorway for KSL2 Expert shown at IBKbike website

 

[Etacata]

New Satin Metallic Spruce/Spruce colorway for KSL2 Expert shown at IBKbike website

I dig that color!

 

[crazyknowledge]

This has

I have one on order but will be about a month away, it is the one tuned for the SL, will let you know what I think when it arrives

Now been put pack until mid may, will be nearly a 6 month wait since ordered, hopefully worth the wait when it turns up

 

[MatCret]

Mudguard prototype V3, made it longer to improve coverage at sag. EBike still not ready to ride, will go testing this one as soon as possible! Looks strange because of the assymetric shock position and linkages design...

 

[Teoslav]

Just a quick report. I fucking love my kenevo SL 2. This is the best bike ever.

I have a DH bike and I sold the 2021 turbo levo before the kenevo.

The kenevo is a freaking monster hands down. Never felt so good on a bike

 

[Geas]

Just a quick report. I fucking love my kenevo SL 2. This is the best bike ever.

I have a DH bike and I sold the 2021 turbo levo before the kenevo.

The kenevo is a freaking monster hands down. Never felt so good on a bike

Great to hear you find a setup you like. What settings are you running now?

 

[sethimus]

finally got my ksl2 build up and on a mountain. thing is a beast. no comparison to my rise when i still had it. i find the motor to be really efficient and not generating much noise. fucked up my hand on the 2nd run but could also climb a bit, ~20% for about 300hm

 

[dirt-diggler]

Anyone rigged up the range extender to work with a fidlock?

 

[sethimus]

are you keen on losing it?

 

[Teoslav]

Yeah, I dont get it either. Why would you fidlock a 500€ battery. Makes no sense to me...

 

[head]

I'm pretty sure Fidlock is officially supported for range extenders on Trek Fuel EXE. So, just because something doesn't make sense to you doesn't mean it can't be done.

 

[sethimus]

I'm pretty sure Fidlock is officially supported for range extenders on Trek Fuel EXE. So, just because something doesn't make sense to you doesn't mean it can't be done.

i‘m pretty sure that someone who already lost just a 500ml fidlock bottle in a rowdy downhill is qualified to comment on this issue

 

[Shjay]

finally got my ksl2 build up and on a mountain. thing is a beast. no comparison to my rise when i still had it. i find the motor to be really efficient and not generating much noise. fucked up my hand on the 2nd run but could also climb a bit, ~20% for about 300hm

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A Formula fork? How’s that going? 35mm stanchions?

 

[sethimus]

do you know any other 2.3kg coil fork?

 

[dirt-diggler]

Cheers for the help with the fidlock

As someone who's ridden with a fidlock for probably 4 years and never lost one I thought it may work, maybe not, who knows

 

[Rich-H]

Cheers for the help with the fidlock

As someone who's ridden with a fidlock for probably 4 years and never lost one I thought it may work, maybe not, who knows

I know that TQ have a Fidock attachment for their range extenders which are physically bolted to the battery.

I've also seen other people using Fidock BOA mount with success for other types of range extenders...