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My Kenevo SL TCU occasionally goes into an orange mode or blue (not walk mode but darker).
I'm sure its because I've accidentally hit some random combination of buttons.
The only solution is to reboot back into standard mode.
I've looked in the manual but can't find any docs for these modes so I was wondering if anyone here could shed some light?
Thanks very much,
John
 
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Has anyone taken their KSL with range extender, but w/o main battery into an airplane? Did you have any issues?
 
mehukatti said:
Has anyone taken their KSL with range extender, but w/o main battery into an airplane? Did you have any issues?
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Have spent a fair bit of time researching this, and talked to a few airlines. No solid answer. It really depends on the airline, ticket agent (if you talk to one), and the TSA peeps at security.

As a regular 100K flyer, I decided it was not worth the risk. It’s not just ending up on the other side without a battery, but having it potentially discarded.
 
For the people that have changed the headtube angle, what are your thoughts? I'm running stock and I was thinking about going -1° to slacken a little...good idea?
 
Just got my KSL! Is there a place where riders share their takes on the 6 different geometry combos? I ride steeper terrain but not super rocky, similar to what I ride on my Enduro. Any tips that save me some experimentation are appreciated!
 
ah1 said:
Just got my KSL! Is there a place where riders share their takes on the 6 different geometry combos? I ride steeper terrain but not super rocky, similar to what I ride on my Enduro. Any tips that save me some experimentation are appreciated!
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Had a similar question. Stock is 63.5 deg I believe? Anyone try different settings?
 
If you go to Specialized’s web sight, look up the Kenevo SL, click on shop, pick you bike, then scroll down to geometry finder and click on try it out, click on select by terrain, click on your bike’s size the click on the terrain description that matches your local terrain. That should get you what you need.
For steep and chunky they say slack up front and high in the back.
 
Thanks @ghost48 and @Moshe . Yes I saw that, I'm thinking more real-world experience. I'm sure slackening would help on steeps but the bike is already heavy, pretty slack and long, I still want to maintain some trail feeling, wondering if Slack up front is overkill. (also: crazy to think it gets as slack as 62.5 deg...)
 
Am I missing something in Mission Control or is there a way to change the size of the rear wheel to a 650b?
 
Loamranger said:
Had a similar question. Stock is 63.5 deg I believe? Anyone try different settings?
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I have mine in middle and high. The fork on it is 180 so the head angle is bang on 63 degrees, that same as it is with the standard fork and the slack setting. It’s my favourite setup as the bike is still quick and manoeuvrable on the flatter trails nearby but still more than capable on the much steeper trails that are a short drive away. I did try the longer back end and although it felt more stable at speed it felt long and awkward on slower stuff.
I have two other friends with KSL’s, one is set in middle/high with the stock fork and the other is slack/long with a 180 fork. We have all experimented with the adjustments and have found the settings we like best. It’s great to have so much easy adjustability. My advice would be adjust things one at a time and see what suits you best. You paid for all that adjustment so you might as well use it!
 
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I’m 6/3. Charts say S5 maybe S4. Anyone my height on S4 or experience of both sizes. Cheers.
 
Loamranger said:
I’m 6/3. Charts say S5 maybe S4. Anyone my height on S4 or experience of both sizes. Cheers.
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I’m 6’3” and I’m really happy on my S5 but I do like long slack bikes. I have sat on an S4 and it felt small to me. Try both if you can. There’s no too big or too small, the right size bike is the one which you are most comfortable on. ✊
 
Stompweaver said:
I’m 6’3” and I’m really happy on my S5 but I do like long slack bikes. I have sat on an S4 and it felt small to me. Try both if you can. There’s no too big or too small, the right size bike is the one which you are most comfortable on. ✊
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100% this.

I am also 6'3, very happy with my S5, S4 felt small...but it also feels like a BIG bike and if your height is in your legs not your torso it May feel too big. Suggest you sit on, or ideally ride, both.
 
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Loamranger said:
I’m 6/3. Charts say S5 maybe S4. Anyone my height on S4 or experience of both sizes. Cheers.
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I second the suggestion to try both if you can (really trying means on the trails). Just for your reference I'm 6'1 and I rode both S4 and S5, I felt comfortable on both but ended up on S4 since I prefer smaller for easier maneuverability - the KSL feels very stable as it is so I didn't need the extra wheelbase.
 
Loamranger said:
I’m 6/3. Charts say S5 maybe S4. Anyone my height on S4 or experience of both sizes. Cheers.
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I’m 6’2.5” and got the S4. I do love it, but I do wish I went with S5. I like longer bikes. A mate is 6’1” and decided on an S3. Just depends on how you like to ride.
 
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6'3" here and I love the S4. It's a touch shorter reach but longer wheelbase than my XL Hightower V2 that I just sold, so it was quite natural to jump onto this. The S5 would be longer reach than my DH bike, Santa Cruz V10 XL..... so it is a natural jump between bikes. I could have gone with an S5, but I still wanted a little playful/easy to manual, and I do tend to have a ton of switchbacks, which is quite hard compared to my last bike. I did not have a chance to try the S5, but again it was a natural jump from my Hightower V2 XL to this ESPECIALLY with the adjustable Geo which I do change based on trail I am riding. If I do not know, I stick to low/mid. I was running High/Mid but changed to HT T2 Clipless and am having less pedal strikes compared to my Chesters. Going to buy shorter cranks, but they are not available right now.

I did find the Fox Float X performance tune....lacking. Once reshimmed/tune better, still waiting on my BYB Telemetry to check. Really enjoying my EXT E-Storia. I just think the S4 is tuned more for a lighter rider, which I am for my height, but not for the S4.
 
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First post and loving my KSL. I’m 6’2” riding a S5 and feels perfect for me. Running a fox 38 at 180, carbon one up bars, and the rest stock comp parts. As far as the stock float x. I had intentions of changing out as soon I ordered it but after 200ish miles it is working great for me now. Just my opinions. Enjoy because it is a rad bike.
 
HarzEnduro said:
This is the rattling I'm talking about. I don't recall having this at the beginning. It drives me nuts and is a lot louder on the trail.

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Hi, have you received any feedback from the shop? mine is pretty much the same and looks/sounds normal to me...
 
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Yes. I like it. As a short arse I don't floss my butt crack as often as I would with a 29er rear and I prefer the general handling on steep trails.
 
Chriso82 said:
Has anyone run there ksl in mullet yet? If so what was it like
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I have only ridden the KSL mullet as my wife and I have Levo SLs that are also setup mullet (in HIGH) and I liked the way they run on steeper trails as @Doomanic has pointed out. Both bikes jump well the way I have them set up. I know the KSL has a longer wheelbase which I may feel at speed compared to the LSL but that is not mullet related and I am not a fast rider. I get the occaisional pedal strike when climbing up janky trails with the 165mm cranks and have been looking for some 160mm cranks but would 5mm really make that much of a difference? I don't think so. Changing to mullet will change the head angle which would make the biggest difference but once again, I have not tested any of the other angled headset options as the bike runs well the way it is and I am probably not the going to notice much unless I had 2 bikes, side by side and ran the same trial several time.
This dude has made more specific claims:
 
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