Teoslav
Member
I am running a 34T right now.
chainstay clearance is ok, the chain guide IS NOT. I am running it without the chain guide.
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chainstay clearance is ok, the chain guide IS NOT. I am running it without the chain guide.
crazyknowledge
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Many thanks
sethimus
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then something is wrong, original chainguide is 32-34 compatible
tabbibus
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Hello folks. My Gen 1 KSL which is a bit over a year old started having this knocking sound when the motor disengages. So basically motor kicks in, you get the support then when I stop pedaling I feel a knock as the support goes away. More noticeable on full support 100/100, but also noticeable in my trail 70/70 mode. I don't know if I'm just noticing this now and it is normal, or if I should take it to the shop for evaluation.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
storminorman77
Member
What happens when you pedal backwards???
tabbibus
Member
nothing. the usual nothingness. no resistance, no odd sounds, no engagement of anything.
storminorman77
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I only ask because its what I just experienced. When I would pedal backwards it was NOT disengaging and it would also grind when pedaling hard.... had to replace motor.... I think I read somewhere someone had knocking sound on KSL. let me see if I can find it....
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I’d say that’s not normal at all and you should get in contact with your local Spesh dealer so they can handle the warranty.
Anyone in the UK have any experience with the Vivid shock, tuned for the SL?
My LBS says none available in the UK and 5 months wait before Rockshox will have any in country?
Don't know whether to try to import one myself or go for a standard tuned vivid
All thoughts welcome.
Cheers,
John
My LBS says none available in the UK and 5 months wait before Rockshox will have any in country?
Don't know whether to try to import one myself or go for a standard tuned vivid
All thoughts welcome.
Cheers,
John
Just get the standard shock and have it tuned with either TF or J-Tech, if you buy it from them they’ll set it up for you. It will probably be better than the “factory” tune anyway.
That sounds like a plan, thanks
Chrysaor
Active member
I was a little bit afraid that the new Levo would make my KSL has been but it is hopefully not that light 
Went for a ride this evening, the bike still make me smile!
Went for a ride this evening, the bike still make me smile!
tabbibus
Member
Planning on swapping out the Code RS for Hope T4V4. Anyone have any tips?? I don't plan to get the vented rotors, in which case, do I still need to swap the stock rotors for hope floating or fixed rotors? If I do end up having to change rotors, i assume I will need hope rotor adaptors right? Thanks!
Progressive spring, needed on these?
Ive just purchased an ext e-storia for my ff kenevo so will be fitting the ohlins ttx22 to the ksl to replace the float x.
Its currently got an mrp 550-670lb progressive spring which seems to work well on the ff, giving 30% sag and no noticeable bottom outs.
Im wondering whether to replace it with a 550 or 575 ohlins spring. (Ok i also like the yellow
)
Ive just purchased an ext e-storia for my ff kenevo so will be fitting the ohlins ttx22 to the ksl to replace the float x.
Its currently got an mrp 550-670lb progressive spring which seems to work well on the ff, giving 30% sag and no noticeable bottom outs.
Im wondering whether to replace it with a 550 or 575 ohlins spring. (Ok i also like the yellow
)I have the ttx22 on my ksl, and an e-storia on my other bike.Progressive spring, needed on these?
Ive just purchased an ext e-storia for my ff kenevo so will be fitting the ohlins ttx22 to the ksl to replace the float x.
Its currently got an mrp 550-670lb progressive spring which seems to work well on the ff, giving 30% sag and no noticeable bottom outs.
Im wondering whether to replace it with a 550 or 575 ohlins spring. (Ok i also like the yellow
I wish I could swap them, as I think bottom out control on a coil is required on the KSL. I just want a bit more ramp up/ resistance at the end of the travel.
A progressive spring would probably solve the problem too.
Looking at a leverage graph i found, the ksl looks to be fairly progressive, certainly compared to the kevevo.
Im hoping the hbo of the e-storia will allow the stock ext spring to work on the kevevo.
I thought there may be too much progression on the ksl with a progressive spring as well.
Luckily both shocks are 230x62.5 so i can test on both bikes. Helpfully the mrp and ext spring also have the same ID so are compatible with either shock so i can do some testing before deciding if i need to buy new springs.
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Chrysaor
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Hi all,
I needed to change my dropper post cable and housing yesterday.
I have taped the original housing to the new one but lost it half way in so I pulled the whole thing out and was able to push the new housing back from the head tube to the motor cover and then in the seat tube but I wonder if I might have missed a specific tube in tube routing that way? From the technical manual it was unclear to me if the routing is tube in tube over the battery.
And I have lost an housing end cap in the frame
Thanks !
I needed to change my dropper post cable and housing yesterday.
I have taped the original housing to the new one but lost it half way in so I pulled the whole thing out and was able to push the new housing back from the head tube to the motor cover and then in the seat tube but I wonder if I might have missed a specific tube in tube routing that way? From the technical manual it was unclear to me if the routing is tube in tube over the battery.
And I have lost an housing end cap in the frame
Thanks !
Its so much easier to whip the motor out. There is a moulded tube in the frame that the gear & dropper cable go through.Hi all,
I needed to change my dropper post cable and housing yesterday.
I have taped the original housing to the new one but lost it half way in so I pulled the whole thing out and was able to push the new housing back from the head tube to the motor cover and then in the seat tube but I wonder if I might have missed a specific tube in tube routing that way? From the technical manual it was unclear to me if the routing is tube in tube over the battery.
And I have lost an housing end cap in the frame
Thanks !
The electrical cable just ran next to the battery. Well this is how it was in mine anyway.
Chrysaor
Active member
Thanks for the info, I might need to whip the motor out to check the cable went through the proper tube and not rubbing somewhere else then...
The cable routing is shown in one of the manuals.
R3Z3N
Member
Not that simple. The sw checks in with Specialized servers....so having the software will do nothing without a working account.Anyone got a copy of the dealer software, or know where I might find a copy*? I'd like to be able to flip between mullet and 29 on a whim and my closest friendly LBS is an hour away.
* preferably without having to become a dealer
R3Z3N
Member
Great upgrade, I hate Codes for longer descents (15miles-30 miles)
Nothing special, use any rotors you want so long as you have the correct post adapter for the diameter.
EatSleepRideRepeat
Active member
I like the Vivid Ultimate Coil with Hydraulic Bottom Out. I have my SAG at exactly 30% and no bottom out on jumps or drops.
EatSleepRideRepeat
Active member
This looks a lot like you live pretty nearby! I'm in Zug. Where are you at? Maybe we can go for a ride together one day.I was a little bit afraid that the new Levo would make my KSL has been but it is hopefully not that light
Went for a ride this evening, the bike still make me smile!
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steve_emtb
Member
Can someone steer me in the right direction here. Trying to set the rear sag on my 2022 Kenevo SL Expert with the Fox X2 Float rear shock.
Following this, origionally I measured the total travel as per the Fox guide.
tech.ridefox.com
But after fully letting the air out of the shock. My travel to the bottom of the o-ring comes in at ~60mm.
With roughly 7mm - 8mm space left above the o-ring.
*photo for illustration, I had slightly moved the o-ring before taking the photo.
Based on the technical data sheet, I am assuming that is correct ?
So for setting the rear sag at ~30%, take the measurement from the 60mm (or 62.5mm) rather than the full length as per the fox guide ? So 18mm sag (based on foxes table and my own measurement)?
Appreciate, for me I am unlikely to notice 1 - 2mm of sag measurement. But still curious.
Following this, origionally I measured the total travel as per the Fox guide.
SHOCK- 2021 FLOAT X2 | Bike Tech Help Center | FOX
tech.ridefox.com
Suggested Sag Measurements | |
Travel | 30% Sag |
51mm/ 2.00in | 15mm/ 0.60in |
55mm/ 2.25in | 17mm/ 0.68in |
65mm/ 2.50in | 19mm/ 0.75in |
70mm/ 2.75in | 21mm/ 0.82in |
75mm/ 3.00in | 23mm/ 0.90in |
89mm/ 3.50in | 25mm/ 1.00in |
But after fully letting the air out of the shock. My travel to the bottom of the o-ring comes in at ~60mm.
With roughly 7mm - 8mm space left above the o-ring.
*photo for illustration, I had slightly moved the o-ring before taking the photo.
Based on the technical data sheet, I am assuming that is correct ?
So for setting the rear sag at ~30%, take the measurement from the 60mm (or 62.5mm) rather than the full length as per the fox guide ? So 18mm sag (based on foxes table and my own measurement)?
Appreciate, for me I am unlikely to notice 1 - 2mm of sag measurement. But still curious.
EatSleepRideRepeat
Active member
Not that much of a difference if you take 18mm SAG (60mm stroke), 18.75mm (62.5mm) or 19.5mm (65mm).Can someone steer me in the right direction here. Trying to set the rear sag on my 2022 Kenevo SL Expert with the Fox X2 Float rear shock.
Following this, origionally I measured the total travel as per the Fox guide.
SHOCK- 2021 FLOAT X2 | Bike Tech Help Center | FOX
But after fully letting the air out of the shock. My travel to the bottom of the o-ring comes in at ~60mm.
With roughly 7mm - 8mm space left above the o-ring.
*photo for illustration, I had slightly moved the o-ring before taking the photo.
View attachment 160697
Based on the technical data sheet, I am assuming that is correct ?
So for setting the rear sag at ~30%, take the measurement from the 60mm (or 62.5mm) rather than the full length as per the fox guide ? So 18mm sag (based on foxes table and my own measurement)?
I'd go with the 18.75mm SAG for the 62.5mm Stroke as the specialized data sheet says. If you set your SAG to 18.75mm but the stroke was only 60mm you're still only at 31.25% SAG. So no Problem, unless you're always bottoming out.
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