Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

[Olivier Clg]

So just to make sure, you get more power 35 vs 50 and battery usage is the same??? if that is the case, I gotta get a 1.2...

No, what I say is that on different bike (LSL vs KSL) with the same 1.2 motor, in my experience, the consumption is the same.

 

[durchdacht]

If somebody needs new carbon cranks for Mahle 1.1 in 165mm please pm.
-> 160€ + Shipping

Still available?

 

[MatCret]

The final build!
Went through some parts swapping, suspension settings tweaking to find the near ideal setup!
Still wondering why I need to over pressurize the shock and closing a lot the HSC (20psi more compared to Specialized starting point...) and still bottoming a lot (I need to open the shock to check how many volume reducers are fitted). The bike is really enjoyable to ride, up and down.

Details:
I'm 1.70m/72kg with gear+food+water.

Frame size: S2
Mullet setup.
+1° headset cup.
High position bottom bracket.

31.6/150mm dropper post, ONEUP.
SDG Bel Air saddle.

Handlebar, PRO 40mm rise, 5° up, 9° back. 740mm width. Started with an old renthal but I really like more backsweep...
Stem, BURGTEC enduro mk3, 42.5mm/0°
15mm of spacers, started with 25mm but went progressively down.
BARFLY stem GPS mount.
RACE FACE Half Nelson grips, cut...

155mm cranks from the KIDS TURBO LEVO.
CRANK BROTHERS E-mallet pedals.

ROCKSHOX LYRIK ULTIMATE 170mm, 42mm offset, ANDREANI damper piston, C1 air piston and half a FORMULA NEOPOS token.
MUCKYNUTS mudguard.

NEWMEN EVOLUTION SL EG 30 wheel set (29"27.5")
CONTINENTAL DH super soft, 19psi front/22psi back.
MILKIT valves.
Tubeless.

SRAM CODE RSC brakes.
200mm CENTERLINE discs.

Custom frame bag (spare parts, tools,...) made by Bikepacking Raoul | Lille
ONEUP pump holder, the only one I found to fit the shape of the down tube...
Old CANNONDALE pump.

SRAM GX EAGLE derailleur, K7, trigger and chain.

ALL electric/electronic connectors coated with dielectric grease, usually very muddy and wet here. But not today!!!

Will probably cut the steerer tube once I am sure of the height...

Tell me what you think of it!

 

[storminorman77]

The final build!
Went through some parts swapping, suspension settings tweaking to find the near ideal setup!
Still wondering why I need to over pressurize the shock and closing a lot the HSC (20psi more compared to Specialized starting point...) and still bottoming a lot (I need to open the shock to check how many volume reducers are fitted). The bike is really enjoyable to ride, up and down.

Details:
I'm 1.70m/72kg with gear+food+water.

Frame size: S2
Mullet setup.
+1° headset cup.
High position bottom bracket.

31.6/150mm dropper post, ONEUP.
SDG Bel Air saddle.

Handlebar, PRO 40mm rise, 5° up, 9° back. 740mm width. Started with an old renthal but I really like more backweep...
Stem, BURGTEC enduro mk3, 42.5mm/0°
15mm of spacers, started with 25mm but went progressively down.
BARFLY stem GPS mount.
RACE FACE Half Nelson grips, cut...

155mm cranks from the KIDS TURBO LEVO.
CRANK BROTHERS E-mallet pedals.

ROCKSHOX LYRIK ULTIMATE 170mm, 42mm offset, ANDREANI damper piston, C1 air piston and half a FORMULA NEOPOS token.
MUCKYNUTS mudguard.

NEWMEN EVOLUTION SL EG 30 wheel set (29"27.5")
CONTINENTAL DH super soft, 19psi front/22psi back.
MILKIT valves.
Tubeless.

SRAM CODE RSC brakes.
200mm CENTERLINE discs.

Custom frame bag (spare parts, tools,...) made by Bikepacking Raoul | Lille
ONEUP pump holder, the only one I found to fit the shape of the down tube...
Old CANNONDALE pump.

SRAM GX EAGLE derailleur, K7, trigger and chain.

ALL electric/electronic connectors coated with dielectric grease, usually very muddy and wet here. But not today!!!

Will probably cut the steerer tube once I am sure of the height...

Tell me what you think of it!

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Nice setup, i am very close to you 5'5", 150lbs. I have KSL 1.1 (s2), but I have oneup 120. does the post get in the way when it is down. It looks high. I just measured my post and it is 6 cm from top of seat post clamp to the top of the insertion ring on the one up.

 

[MatCret]

Hi!
surely the seat post insertion is the weakness of the S2... but I don't feel bothered when riding downhill.
My bottom bracket to saddle rail length is 665mm (with 155mm cranks).
You are right to look for the maximum clearance when saddle is all the way down as the KSL needs a lot of rider's input!
(my point of view on the bike handling).

 

[Mene]

Something is going on withe the kenevo. The normal kenevo was removed from the Specialized site in Germany and now there are huge discounts on the SL. The Kenevo SL 2 S-Works just droped from 13500.- to 8100.- €... Maybe maybe ..

 

[Semmelrocc]

Actually, they have discounted numerous models across their range, so nothing Kenevo SL specific.

 

[Ou812]

Something is going on withe the kenevo. The normal kenevo was removed from the Specialized site in Germany and now there are huge discounts on the SL. The Kenevo SL 2 S-Works just droped from 13500.- to 8100.- €... Maybe maybe ..

Spesh is just trying to clear out inventory, almost all their bikes are on sale right now. There’s some crazy deals going on, I’m looking at the S-works stumpjumer for 50% off!

 

[Mene]

Yeah but normaly, these huge Discounts will be right before a new model comes out (whehter its a repaint and respec of the current one or a new Gen.) The Levo does not have any discounts (besides the 22 Models)...

 

[Dax]

Seems unlikely there will be a KSL 3 anytime soon. Even updated colours seem unlikely given the KSL2 only launched 5.5 months ago

 

[sethimus]

Something is going on withe the kenevo. The normal kenevo was removed from the Specialized site in Germany and now there are huge discounts on the SL. The Kenevo SL 2 S-Works just droped from 13500.- to 8100.- €... Maybe maybe ..

looks like they offloading the old colors. old expert is reduced, new colors not

dealer prices were already reduced a few weeks ago

 

[head]

Something is going on withe the kenevo. The normal kenevo was removed from the Specialized site in Germany and now there are huge discounts on the SL. The Kenevo SL 2 S-Works just droped from 13500.- to 8100.- €... Maybe maybe ..

This morning, there was a sweet deal on a 2023 Kenevo SL 2 Expert for 6300 EUR, but it is no longer listed.

 

[soso79]

Still available?

Nope
But if anybody wants a vivid air ultimate for Kenevo sl pm me
Not more then 100km ridden.
500€

 

[iamanej]

is this bearings kit compatible with KSL?

Specialized Enduro FSR Bearing Kit | MAX LLU & Caged MTB Frame Pivot Bearings | eBay

LLU Seal Design. The tighter the seal is to the bearing race the harder for water and dirt to get in and the grease to get out! By removing the cage, the extra space can then be filled with extra bearings.

www.ebay.com

 

[iamanej]

This morning, there was a sweet deal on a 2023 Kenevo SL 2 Expert for 6300 EUR, but it is no longer listed.

You can have it for 6300 on extremevital.com (slovenia)

 

[iamanej]

Which shorter cranks (original) are compatible with 1.1 motor? Kids SL won't fit to 1.1 right?

 

[MatCret]

Which shorter cranks (original) are compatible with 1.1 motor? Kids SL won't fit to 1.1 right?

Wanted - Looking for a TURBO LEVO SL HT KIDS crankset, 155mm 1.2 motor

 

[Endurafrika]

Something is going on withe the kenevo. The normal kenevo was removed from the Specialized site in Germany and now there are huge discounts on the SL. The Kenevo SL 2 S-Works just droped from 13500.- to 8100.- €... Maybe maybe ..

I doubt there is anything coming. I have just received a crash replacement frame which was manufactured in March '23. Way to short for a new model being lined up.

 

[Endurafrika]

kids levo with 50% discount... that makes the motor upgrade very reasonable.

patience pays

 

[davem85]

kids levo with 50% discount... that makes the motor upgrade very reasonable.

patience pays

Did anyone here actually do a motor swap using the kids bike? Can you easily "derestrict" it? Is the chainring usable for an adult and does the chainline work with an "old" AXS kit? I think you would probably need cranks at least - SRAM Dub compatible as well like the adult Transmission kits?

Cheers!

 

[cañonaco]

Did anyone here actually do a motor swap using the kids bike? Can you easily "derestrict" it? Is the chainring usable for an adult and does the chainline work with an "old" AXS kit? I think you would probably need cranks at least - SRAM Dub compatible as well like the adult Transmission kits?

Cheers!

The chainring is identical to that of the Levo SL2, Eagle Sync2 32T. The 155 cranks are also perfect for adults. Only the engine protector is essential for the Kenevo SL1

 

[soso79]

If somebody want a 1.2 Motor, got one as sparepart. Dont Need it anymore.
For the rest like, cranks, update, Spider, please care by yourself.
Pm

 

[tabbibus]

If I upgrade the Code RS to Mavens, do I need new rotors?

 

[Rich-H]

If I upgrade the Code RS to Mavens, do I need new rotors?

No, but you might need new mounting brackets (depending on rotor size).

00.5318.007.009 POST BRACKET - 20 P 1 (FOR USE WITH 160MM AND 180MM ROTORS ONLY) (140 to 160 OR 160 to 180)
00.5318.007.010 POST BRACKET - 20 P 2 (FOR USE WITH 200MM AND 220MM ROTORS ONLY) (180 to 200 OR 200 to 220)

 

[venturavin]

Long time listener, first time caller. Rode normal bikes for 20+ years, moved to an area with pretty terrible trails a few years ago and turned to ebiking to spice things up. Started out with a Norco Sight VLT. Had lots of fun with the full power not going to lie, and the seemingly infinite range of the 900wh battery was a treat. But having loved riding normal bikes (including specifically Stumpjumpers and Enduros in recent history) I had always been very curious about the Kenevo SL. An Enduro that pedals like an Epic? Sign me up. Finally curiosity got the best of me, listed my Norco for sale, and found a sweet deal on a KSL nearby with 120 miles on it.

So far, incredibly stoked with how it rides. I'd say all the reports are true so no need to beat a dead horse... but these bikes sure are fun and live up to the hype. I found it telling that the only consistent gripe you read about is the motor noise... to me an extremely trivial issue indicating there aren't many other issues for people to fuss about.

One of the major conflicts I grappled with before buying was that I knew if I went lightweight ebike I'd want the distance of a range extender (for long exploration days, and for days in turbo keeping up with full power friends). But having avoided wearing a pack for a solid 10+ years now I had no interest in going back just because my battery was hogging my bottle cage. I'm sure a lot of people do this, but I did not see much online about it to help me out... so for anyone like me who wants to run a range extender and no pack, I was able to juussssst barely slam a 590ml fidlock bottle inside the front triangle. To make it fit I had to ditch the spacers under the bottle cage. Also had to ditch the flip lid for the water bottle and cut off the lid's mounting tabs. Not terribly worried since the lid is just to keep dirt off, and it is pretty well sheltered by the range extender that is 1mm away.

This is on an S4. S5 would probably be a breeze. There's also plenty of room to just put the fidlock above the top tube thanks to the shallow seat insertion... but keeping everything inside the frame feels much tidier even if it's a bit jammed. Fidlock also offers a 750ml "compact" bottle that looks like it might be similar length that I will probably try as well.

Anyone else got any good solutions they've come up with for range extender + hydration without a pack?

 

[sethimus]

and where do you put the battery on the downhills?

 

[venturavin]

and where do you put the battery on the downhills?

Well it'll be dead so I was thinking I'd just toss it into a bush or something.

 

[sethimus]

the bike feels sluggish with the battery attached?

 

[Teoslav]

I have just listed a brand new Kenevo SL dedicated Rockshox Vivid Ultimate in the buy sell section. Special order from Rockshox tuned for the Kenevo SL

Why are you selling it?

 

[Teoslav]

Has anybody been running a coil shock?

I am riding the Float X2 with about 260Psi and was wondering if anyone switched to coil and what spring are they running.

I do not have any problems with the air shock currently (except for some air leaking) but I would go for the coil just for the lower service interval. Any thoughts?