Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

[Kinger]

Easy way to test a coil is to take the spring off and cycle it through compression all the way to bottom out.

Totally, I was checking for clearance on the coil with the shock tunnel / linkage.
Leaning my chest on the saddle.
You’re right, I should have mounted without coil first.

Like you, I’m also glad I didn’t cause frame or shock damage. ?

 

[jcmonty]

Totally, I was checking for clearance on the coil with the shock tunnel / linkage.
Leaning my chest on the saddle.
Your right, I should have mounted without coil first.

Like you, I’m also glad I didn’t cause frame or shock damage. ?

Yikes… do you a dimensioned drawing of that shock? I am surprised it doesn’t fit, but that reservoir looks longer than other coils.

I guess the e-storia may be the way to go give the layout if a coil is calling

 

[Kinger]

Yikes… do you a dimensioned drawing of that shock? I am surprised it doesn’t fit, but that reservoir looks longer than other coils.

I guess the e-storia may be the way to go give the layout if a coil is calling

I did measure the shock clearance and with callipers. It seemed it would fit, even though the RS reservoir is longer.
It’s just a few mm (like 2-3mm) too long and only at a very specific part of the travel.
The reservoir touches the frame but slid past - scuffing the RideWrap.
Nope!

The search for an alternate coil starts today.

… and yes, I’ll mount without coil first this time.
?

 

[JoRo]

I've Heard about a shop in whistler that makes custom reservoir

 

[Kinger]

I just chatted with my local shop / service centre. Sending it back because they can put a shorter reservoir on it!!
... "so you're saying there's a chance?"

 

[KSL]

Sad news. A RockShox Super Deluxe Coil does not fit the KSL.
The reservoir is just a few mm too long for the top of the shock tunnel during deep compression.

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Lucky I added RideWrap there.

I also tried it the other way around but the LSC knob hits the linkage plate.
Oh well. Now we know.

Bummer ?

Total buzz kill. Hopefully the shorter res will allow it to work. I've often wondered how any spring shock could fit into that space. The next question is how will the smaller res affect how it works/feels. That thing looks pretty sweet.

 

[jcmonty]

Total buzz kill. Hopefully the shorter res will allow it to work. I've often wondered how any spring shock could fit into that space. The next question is how will the smaller res affect how it works/feels. That thing looks pretty sweet.

I have found that the small res on the X2 gets fairly warm on 3-4min DH runs. I haven't seen/felt performance degradation. I can't see that reservoir being smaller than the X2

 

[Kinger]

I have found that the small res on the X2 gets fairly warm on 3-4min DH runs. I haven't seen/felt performance degradation. I can't see that reservoir being smaller than the X2

Sounds like it's a pretty small difference (~ 3mm) but should solve the super tight clearance issue. (They say).
I'm taking the bike to them this time.. less stress for sure.

 

[KSL]

I have found that the small res on the X2 gets fairly warm on 3-4min DH runs. I haven't seen/felt performance degradation. I can't see that reservoir being smaller than the X2

How long will it take?

 

[jcmonty]

How long will it take?

Idk… bike park is fine and that’s maybe a 2 mile run 7 mins or so. Don’t have anything longer until next month

 

[KSL]

Idk… bike park is fine and that’s maybe a 2 mile run 7 mins or so. Don’t have anything longer until next month

I mean, how long to get the res situation sorted before you can run the shock?

 

[Kinger]

I mean, how long to get the res situation sorted before you can run the shock?

I'll field that question @jcmonty

I'm dropping off the bike Monday. "Should be a day or two".
So let's say by next weekend, I'll hopefully have had a ride on it.

 

[jcmonty]

I'll field that question @jcmonty

I'm dropping off the bike Monday. "Should be a day or two".
So let's say by next weekend, I'll hopefully have had a ride on it.

We all are waiting on you to convince us that the magic carpet ride becomes a memory foam ride with the coal ?

 

[Kinger]

We all are waiting on you to convince us that the magic carpet ride becomes a memory foam ride with the coal ?

I want to specify that having a backup shock (why not coal coil, right? ? ) is huge, when doing road trips and bike park days.
+ I've been a good human all year.. Why not treat myself?

 

[jcmonty]

I want to specify that having a backup shock (why not coal coil, right? ? ) is huge, when doing road trips and bike park days.
+ I've been a good human all year.. Why not treat myself?

That’s what I told the wife when I got this bike. And the bike before that… and the one before that..

Heck I will end up with a coil (or coal if she finds out) I am sure once I sell my SL and it’s trove or parts. But I need to read about how much better it is first ?. Backup shock is a good idea with how finicky fox stuff seems to be on the forums

 

[KSL]

I'll field that question @jcmonty

I'm dropping off the bike Monday. "Should be a day or two".
So let's say by next weekend, I'll hopefully have had a ride on it.

I read online that springs are over-rated. ?

 

[jcmonty]

I did learn today that the x2 on the expert is not the latest with the vvc tech that fox made a big deal about a few months ago.

so probably more performance to be had still.

anyone with the s works care to post their fox id (located on reservoir ) on the x2?

 

[ebikerider]

I did learn today that the x2 on the expert is not the latest with the vvc tech that fox made a big deal about a few months ago.

so probably more performance to be had still.

anyone with the s works care to post their fox id (located on reservoir ) on the x2?

Interesting info on the Expert X2!

My Jade coil should be arriving next week with a progressive spring to start with.

 

[Double l]

Sorry not the bestest images

 

[KSL]

Ok, help me out here. As I understand VVC, it's specific to Fox forks, not the shock?

"Variable Valve Control (VVC) gives you the ability to have this same desired effect via an external adjuster on our GRIP2 high speed compression and rebound circuits in the 2021 34, 36, and 38 FOX forks."

 

[KSL]

Interesting info on the Expert X2!

My Jade coil should be arriving next week with a progressive spring to start with.

Pics and ride report when ready please!
?

 

[jcmonty]

Ok, help me out here. As I understand VVC, it's specific to Fox forks, not the shock?

"Variable Valve Control (VVC) gives you the ability to have this same desired effect via an external adjuster on our GRIP2 high speed compression and rebound circuits in the 2021 34, 36, and 38 FOX forks."

2021 they added it to the x2 shocks. But not the performance apparently .

it’s nitpicking I am sure , but most reviewers said there was a noticeable improvement between the model years

 

[KSL]

Anyone like these graphics I ordered?

 

[KSL]

It’s redundant. The bike is awesome tho.

Frame is too plain.

 

[Kinger]

Frame is too plain.

I actually really like the sleeper look.
The decals look cool but for me, I’m really happy with the somewhat blank canvas. ?
I added a few small decals of some of our local component companies I have on the bike.

Thanks for sharing though.
Cheers

 

[KSL]

I actually really like the sleeper look.
The decals look cool but for me, I’m really happy with the somewhat blank canvas. ?
I added a few small decals of some of our local component companies I have on the bike.

Thanks for sharing though.
Cheers

YUP, I like the simple look as well. I haven't installed them, so there's always time to change my mind.
When I get them, I'll gauge what gives the best look without going overboard. I tend to change Fox fork graphics too when I get bored.

I also have a stealth carbon Yeti, so that certainly addresses the blank look.

 

[Pdoz]

Just trim them back. " special ken " ?

 

[CjP]

Anyone like these graphics I ordered?
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The three Specialized stickers look wrong. Might look better under the down tube.

 

[KSL]

The three Specialized stickers look wrong. Might look better under the down tube.

The one on the top tube comes on the bike...can't do anything about it.

 

[CjP]

The one on the top tube comes on the bike...can't do anything about it.

Yes I’m aware. I was referring to the other two being out of place. The underside of a down tube is always a good spot for a sticker.