Turbo KENEVO SL User manual
KENEVO SL
FEATURES, BENEFITS
& GUIDELINES WORKBOOK
SPECIALIZED
UNIVERSITY
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Yet, all data is subject to change. Regular corrections and additions will make sure the content stays up-to-date.
DEAR SPECIALIZED RETAILER AND SPECIALIZED EMPLOYEE,
Weigh Less. Way More - Power up to trail riding’s next level with the Kenevo Super Light
and rip the biggest trails like never before. Created by trail riders for trail riders, Kenevo SL
is an e-MTB in a class by itself—a previously unattainable combination of light weight,
responsiveness, and capability. Ultra-responsive handling and big mountain capability merge
monsters that have been your nemeses until now. Flow up, over, and through the biggest
trails in ways that were previously impossible.
Intuitively delivering up to 240 watts of power and 35 Nm of torque, our Turbo Super Light
system puts an emphatic “E” in our award-winning Enduro, delivering more of what you
want from your trail ride. More power to climb. More pop when you need it. More capability
everywhere. More laps. More jumps. More drops. More stoke.
and a half kilos less than the Full Power Kenevo, the Kenevo Super Light is a featherweight
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We wish you lots of success with the all-new Kenevo SL
and many big moments out on the trails!
- The Specialized Turbo Team
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EXPERIENCE
WHICH TURBO MOUNTAIN RIDER ARE YOU? 4
RIDER BENEFITS 5
KENEVO SL QUICK PROFILE 6
MODEL OVERVIEW (MY 2022)
GENERAL 7
KEY SPECIFICATIONS 8
BIKE WEIGHTS 9
BIKE SIZING 9
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SADDLE HEIGHTS 10
BIKE GEOMETRY 10
CHASSIS & COMPONENTS
HEAD ANGLE & BOTTOM BRACKET MATRIX 12
KEY FORK DATA & OPTIONS 12
FRAME CONSTRUCTION & MEASUREMENTS 13
FRAME HARDWARE 14
KEY COMPONENT DATA & COMPATIBILITY 15
SUSPENSION & KINEMATICS 16
FRAME WIRING & ROUTING 18
TURBO SL TECHNOLOGY
GENERAL 19
BASIC THEORY OF OPERATION 20
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS 21
RANGE EXTENDER BATTERY (RE) 24
ROCK GUARD REPLACEMENT & SWAT SECRET 24
MASTERMIND TCU (TURBO CONNECT UNIT) 25
FIRMWARE UPDATES 25
RANGE & RIDE TIME
STRATEGY FOR RANGE CONVERSATION 26
RANGE VARIABLES 26
TIPS FOR OPTIMIZING RANGE 27
KENEVO SL RANGE EXAMPLES 27
SERVICE & REPAIR (RETAILER)
RESOURCE OVERVIEW 28
PEEL ME STICKER 28
BOLT TORQUES 28
DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING BASICS 29
SERVICE PARTS 30
SPOKE LENGTHS 34
MAINTENANCE & HANDLING TIPS (RIDER)
BIKE MANUAL 35
RIDING TIPS (SL-SPECIFIC) 35
STRUCTURAL WEIGHT LIMITS 36
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EXPERIENCE
WHICH TURBO MOUNTAIN RIDER ARE YOU?
KENEVO GEN 1 LEVO GEN 2/3
Untamed & Capable Powerful & Planted
4x You 4x You
565 W / 90 Nm 565 W / 90 Nm
23.6 kg 21.5 kg
KENEVO SL LEVO SL
Light & Capable Light & Nimble
2x You 2x You
240 W / 35 Nm 240 W / 35 Nm
18.7 kg 17.35 kg
CHARACTER
RIDER AMPLIFICATION
MAX. MOTOR POWER
AS LIGHT AS
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EXPERIENCE
RIDER BENEFITS
HOW FURTHER REFERENCE
• Combined weight of only 3.7 kg for motor and
battery - keeps bike weight low for nimble
handling and natural ride feel
• Up to 240 watts of additional motor support
for easy climbing
• For most riders, getting additional
240 watts of motor support means about
doubling their own leg power. This is why
we say ‘2x you’ for the SL Technology.
•
long range
• 170 mm of plush, responsive, super-capable
travel
• Six Bar Linkage design improves handling
by lowering andcentralizing mass (linkage and
shock), reducing the center of gravity and
moment of inertia. This, in turn, translates to
more stable yet responsive handling and a
livelier feel on the trail.
• Total suspension performance involves chassis
stiffness, kinematics, leverage rates, spring
curves, damping performance, and tunability,
all designed and working together to achieve a
singular, elevated ride quality on the trail
• Regardless of where - or how - you ride,
the Kenevo Super Light can be tuned to deliver
exactly the ride you want thanks to its adjust
able geometry
• Six distinct settings allow you to hone handling
characteristics to suit your style and terrain.
Head angle can be set at 62.5, 63.5, or 64.5-
degrees. Bottom bracket height can be
• Mission Control App to record rides, customize
motor & display settings, diagnose the system,
control range and more
• Fully customizable MasterMind TCU display
• Use one or more Range Extenders (RE) to add
(only S-Works comes stock with one RE;
aftermarket item)
LIGHT & EFFICIENT
TECHNOLOGY
SUPERIOR
RIDE DYNAMICS
ADJUSTABLE
GEOMETRY
SUPERIOR
CONNECTIVITY &
RANGE
It enables everyone to:
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• Choose and emphasize particular WHAT/HOW aspects, based on rider interest and motivation
Once you know what matters most to the individual rider, you can always go into detail, using the deeper layers of product
knowledge as laid out here.
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EXPERIENCE
KENEVO SL QUICK PROFILE
CHARACTER & EXPERIENCE
•
Enduro genes with the added power of our proven
Turbo SL system
•
Compliments Levo SL as the “bigger”, more capable bike,
catering to Enduro-style riders
•
Many riders beef up their Levo SLs with coil/piggy
shocks and longer travel forks, which tells us there is
a desire for a more capable SL trail bike
•
Will be the perfect gateway bike for many trail-savvy
riders who have not considered an Enduro e-bike till now
LINE-UP
• Carbon models only
• 3 complete bikes: S-Works, Expert, Comp
• S-Works frameset with SL Turbo Technology and
needed chassis parts
CHASSIS & GEOMETRY
• All models use identical full carbon frames
• Geometry, kinematics and travel from Enduro
• Travel: 170 mm front and rear
• S Sizing (S2-S5)
• 29” wheels front and rear
• Geo-adjustable headset
• Flip Chip at Horst Pivot
TURBO SL E-BIKE SYSTEM
• Proven Turbo SL 1.1 system
• MasterMind TCU on all models
• Range Extender compatible
(dedicated RE cable length of 285 mm)
SPEC HIGHLIGHTS
• See table for more details
• 1x12 SRAM Drivetrains (32t + 10-52)
• Fox Forks (170 mm travel)
• Fox reservoir custom air shocks
(170 mm travel, 230x62.5, Rx Trail Tune)
• SRAM Code brakes (220 mm rotors front and rear)
• 29” Roval wheels with alloy or carbon rims
(30 mm inner width)
• Butcher GRID Trail 29x2.3 tires
(T9 compound front, T7 compound rear)
• 800 mm wide bars across all sizes
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MODEL OVERVIEW (MY 2022)
GENERAL
ABOUT THIS SECTION
Kenevo SL model year
• Specs are subject to change
• For latest specs, refer to the sell sheets for your market
• See model year updates for key changes
GENERAL
• Family features these 3 complete carbon models
• S-Works Carbon
• Expert Carbon
• Comp Carbon
• S-Works frameset
• S-Sizing (S2-S5)
• All Kenevo SL bikes feature the identical
Turbo SL Technology system
• A Range Extender Battery comes with S-Works and
S-Works frameset, for all other models it is an
aftermarket option
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S-WORKS
FRAMESET* EXPERT CARBONS-WORKS COMP CARBON
FACT 11 m
(Full carbon), 148 mm spacing, full internal cable routing
Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor
Nominal: 240 W • Peak: 240 W / 35 Nm
Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
FOX FACTORY FLOAT X2,
HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR 2 pos-Adj.
FOX PERFORMANCE
FLOAT X2 2 pos-Adj.
FOX PERFORMANCE FLOAT
X2 2 pos-Adj., Evol LV
Not included SRAM Code RS,
4-piston caliper
SRAM Code RSC,
4-piston caliper
SRAM Code R,
4-piston caliper
Not included RD: SRAM X01 Eagle
SHF T: SRAM X01,
trigger
CAS: SR AM XG-1295
Eagle, 10-52t
CRING:
SRAM
X-SYNC
EAGLE 32t
RD: SRAM XX1
Eagle AXS
SHF T: SRAM XX1
Eagle AXS
CAS: SR AM XG-1299
Eagle, 10-52t
CRING: SRAM
X-SYNC
EAGLE 32t
RD: SRAM GX Eagle
CAS: SRAM XG-1275,
10-52t
SHF T: SRAM GX
Eagle, multi-shift
CRING:
SRAM
X-SYNC
EAGLE 32t
Not included Roval Traverse 29,
Alloy,
30 mm inner width
Traverse SL 29, hook-
less carbon rims,
30 mm inner width
Rear hub: Specialized,
sealed cartridges,
pawl ratchet,
XD Driver Body, 28h
Front hub: Specialized,
sealed cartridges, 28h
Rims: Roval 29,
hookless alloy, 30mm
inner width, 28h,
tubeless ready
Not included
Not included X-Fusion Manic Pro
S2: 125 mm
S3: 150 mm
S4/S5: 170 mm
34.9 mm diameter, 0 mm offset
Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON®compound, 29x2.3”
T7 compound rear • T9 compound front
RockShox Reverb AXS
S2: 125 mm
S3: 150 mm
S4/S5: 170 mm
30.9 mm diameter,
seat post shim to
34.9 mm, 0 mm offset
RE included (160 Wh)
Incl. Zee cage, 285 mm cable and retentation band)
Compatible, not included (285 mm RE cable required)
Zee cage included
Specialized MasterMind (TCU2)
Customizable TFT screen
•
Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity
Not included FOX PERFORMANCE
ELITE FLOAT 38, Grip
2, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR
FOX FACTORY FLOAT 38,
Grip 2, HSC, LSC, HSR
FOX FLOAT 36 Rhythm,
Grip, Sweep-Adj.
FRAME
MOTOR
INTERNAL BATTERY
SHOCK
(ALL 170 MM TRAVEL,
230X62.5, RX TRAIL TUNE)
BRAKES
(ALL 220/220 ROTORS,
SINTERED BRAKE PADS)
DRIVETRAIN
94 BCD CHAINRINGS)
WHEELS
(ALL 29 FRONT &
REAR, 148/110 MM
SPACING, 12/15 MM
THRU AXLES,
TUBELESS READY)
TIRES
DROPPER POST
(ALL DROPPER POSTS
W/ VARYING TRAVEL
PER FRAME SIZE)
RANG EXT. BATTERY
USER INTERFACE
FORK
(ALL 170 MM TRAVEL
AND 44 MM RAKE)
MODEL OVERVIEW (MY 2022)
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
*
speed sensor system, charger, cabling, hardware, Praxis carbon cranks w/ spider and 32t SRAM Eagle chainring, seat collar, head set and spacers, frame protectors, etc.
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MODEL OVERVIEW (MY 2022)
BIKE WEIGHTS
MODEL OVERVIEW (MY 2022)
BIKE SIZING
APPROX. WEIGHTS
(SIZE S3, W/O PEDALS AND W/O RE BATTERY)
18.7 kg
19.2 kg
tbd
KENEVO SL
KENEVO SL
EXPERT CARBON
KENEVO SL
COMP CARBON
KENEVO SL SIZE
S2 KENEVO SL SIZE
S3 KENEVO SL SIZE
S4 KENEVO SL SIZE
S5
157 - 173 cm
5’ 2” - 5’ 8”
165 - 180 cm
5’ 5” - 5’ 11”
173 - 188 cm
5’ 8” - 6’ 2”
178 - 193 cm
5’ 10” - 6’ 4”
RIDER HEIGHT
All weights taken in size S3, w/o pedals and w/o Range Extender battery.
Deviations for same size/model can occur. e.g. due to paint scheme and tire tolerances.
Kenevo SL models are available in frame sizes S2-S5.
S-Sizing is based on what matters: rider size and style, not inseam.
Four sizes, all with similar headtube lengths and standover,
allow you to choose the size that best suits your individual style.
Smaller S-Size numbers are going to be nimble, thanks to their
shorter reach and front-center measurement, while bigger
S-Sizes deliver more stability and a roomier ride.
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MODEL OVERVIEW (MY 2022)
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SADDLE HEIGHTS
The below table references the min/max.saddle heights for
each frame size. These numbers are reference points only;
measurements can vary by +/-15mm depending on saddle
type and saddle position.
MEASURING REQUIREMENTS
• Default seatposts, fully extended
• Measuring points: centre of bottom bracket to centre of
a level saddle (see green line)
• MINIMUM SADDLE HEIGHT = Post inserted as far into the
frame as will allow and dropper travel at full extension
• MAXIMUM SADDLE HEIGHT = Post inserted to the
‘minimum insert’ line and dropper travel at full extension
SIZE
EXPERT / COMP
S2: 125 MM, S3: 150 MM, S4/S5: 170 MM
S-WORKS
ROCKSHOX REVERB AXS POST
S2: 125 MM, S3: 150 MM, S4/S5: 170 MM
MIN SADDLE HEIGHT
MAX SADDLE HEIGHT
MIN SADDLE HEIGHT
MAX SADDLE HEIGHT
S 2
S 4
S 3
S 5
tbd
760 mm
760 mm
tbd
840 mm
870 mm
655 mm 745 mm
755 mm
755 mm
870 mm
890 mm
715 mm 785 mm 710 mm 820 mm
MODEL OVERVIEW (MY 2022)
BIKE GEOMETRY
• The geometry of Kenevo SL is based on the Enduro, with
very similar head tube and seat tube angles, chainstay
length, and reach measurements
• Kenevo SL takes the Enduro geometry one step further by
offering the same level of adjustability found on the new
Stumpjumper EVO and Levo
• Six distinct settings can hone handling characteristics to suit
your style and terrain
• Head angle can be set at 62.5, 63.5, or 64.5 degrees -
• Bottom bracket height and chainstay length adjustment
options through Flip Chip at horst pivot: bottom bracket
height from 350-356mm, chainstay lengths from 442-47 mm
• Bike can be set up to be short/playful, or long/slack for stability,
depending on terrain or rider preference
• Just like the race-driven Enduro, the Kenevo SL is a 29er
only
to carry momentum over obstacles for maximum speed
ADJUSTABLE GEOMETRY
1. Bottom bracket height adjustment 2. Head angle adjustment
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MODEL OVERVIEW (MY 2022)
BIKE GEOMETRY
PARAMETER
FRAME SIZE
S2 S3 S4 S5
Stack (mm)
Head Tube Length (mm)
BB Height (mm)
Trail (mm)
Fork rake/offset (mm)
Chainstay length (mm)
Bike stand-over height (mm)
Seat tube length (mm)
Top tube length (horizontal) (mm)
Crank length (mm)
Stem length (mm)
Seatpost maximum insertion (mm)
Handlebar width (mm)
Seat tube angle (°)
Reach (mm)
Head Tube Angle (°)
BB Drop (mm)
Fork length (mm)
Front center (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
618
105
350
136
46
447
779
400
589
165
40
188
800
76.0
626
115
779
420
616
170
50
210
635 644
125 135
792
440
643
170
50
229
802
465
671
170
50
255
435
63.5
25
579
782
1228
460
812
1258
485 510
841 871
1287 1316
BIKE GEOMETRY KENEVO SL (STANDARD SETUP)
CHAINSTAY
LENGHT BOTTOM BRACKET
HEIGHT HEAD TUBE
ANGLE
+ 0 mm
+ 5 mm
447 mm
+ 0 mm
+ 0 mm
+ 0 mm
- 7 mm
350 mm
- 2 mm
+ 2 mm
+ 0 °
- 0.5 °
63.5 °
- 1 °
+ 1 °
HORST ADJUSTABLE PIVOT (HIGH)
HORST ADJUSTABLE PIVOT (LOW)
HEADSET ADJUSTABLE COLLAR (STD)
HEADSET ADJUSTABLE COLLAR (SLACK)
HEADSET ADJUSTABLE COLLAR (STEEP)
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Note that these are rounded values which vary slightly with frame size.
CHASSIS & COMPONENTS
HEAD ANGLE & BOTTOM BRACKET MATRIX
FLIP CHIP @ HORST LINK / DROPOUT
HS CUP
NEUTRAL (+) 1° (-) 1°
HEAD ANGLE:
approx. 63.5°
(default)
BB HEIGHT:
approx. 350 mm
(default)
HEAD ANGLE:
approx. 64.5°
BB HEIGHT:
approx. 352 mm
HEAD ANGLE:
approx. 62.5°
BB HEIGHT:
approx. 348 mm
HEAD ANGLE:
approx. 63°
BB HEIGHT:
approx. 343 mm
HEAD ANGLE:
approx. 64°
BB HEIGHT:
approx. 345 mm
HEAD ANGLE:
approx. 62°
BB HEIGHT:
approx. 341 mm
HIGH/SHORT
LOW/LONG
CHASSIS & COMPONENTS
KEY FORK DATA & OPTIONS
FORK TRAVEL
COMPATIBILITY FORK TYPE
COMPATIBILITY MIN/MAX.
ROTOR SIZE
STEERER
TUBE RAKE/
OFFSET AXLE
TYPE
Default and max.:
170 mm (all sizes)
Only single crown
forks with the max.
travel should be used.
‘Use of different styled
forks or forks with
longer travel may
result in catastrophic
failure of the frame
which may result in
serious personal
injury or death.’
(bike manual)
• Min. 180 mm
(direct mount)
• Max. 220 mm
(adaptors)
1 1/8” to
1.5”
44 mm 15x110 mm
thru
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Note that these are rounded values which vary slightly with frame size.
CHASSIS & COMPONENTS
FRAME CONSTRUCTION & MEASUREMENTS
• All frames are made from FACT
11m carbon with a full monocoque
front triangle; rear triangles are
full carbon, too
•
`Full monocoque` means that the front
triangle is molded as one solid piece,
which makes it very stiff and light
• Rider First Engineering ensures all
Riders receive consistent handling
and comfort, regardless of frame size
• Each frame size has unique stiffness
targets optimized for tube length and
Rider size
• The full monocoque front triangle
achieves these stiffness targets
without excess material
FRAME MATERIALS
Post Mount 180
(180 mm rotors can be mounted w/o
adaptor, larger ones require one)
BRAKE MOUNTS
• Spacing: 148mm
• 12mm thru axle
• Thru axle length: 172mm
• Thru axle thread pitch 1.0
WHEEL SPACING
• Seat collar diameter: 38.6 mm
• Seat post: 34.9 mm
The seat tube is designed to allow for
as long seat posts as possible.
SEAT TUBE/SEAT POST
Applies to all frames.
• S2: 188 mm
• S3: 210 mm
• S4: 229 mm
• S5: 255 mm
SEATPOST
MAX. INSERTION DEPTH
• Easy routing: channels for shift
housing and brake hose are installed
in the chainstays, so that housing/
hose can be easily inserted at the
rear triangle
• The chainstay channels terminate
near the motor, where a cable channel
in the downtube carries the housing
to the top
• Housing/hoses are free at motor,
otherwise guided
FRAME CABLE ROUTING
• Min. 180 mm
• Max. 220 mm
MAX. ROTOR SIZE
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CHASSIS & COMPONENTS
FRAME HARDWARE
BEARING DIMENSIONS
• UPPER 1.125”
CAMPY 45° CARTRIDGE BEARING
• LOWER 1.5”
CAMPY 45° CARTRIDGE BEARING
HEADSET CUPS (S212500014)
HDS MY22 KENEVO SL UPPER &
LOWER HEADSET CUPS 0 & 1 DEGREE
HEADSET
New single piece link with the following
advantages:
• Avoids dirt accumulation at seat tube;
no cosmetic paint damage
• Allowed moving shock forward for
more bottle clearance
• Higher stiffness (in conjunction with
wider main pivots and improved
chainstay design)
SHOCK LINK
The cable ports in the head tube are
identical to the ones used in Stump-
jumper Evo/Levo SL (S206500008).
FRAME CABLE PORTS
There are multiple frame protectors to
prevent cosmetic damage and dirt
accumulation. 3 examples, besides
standard protection such as chainstay
protector and rock guard at motor:
1.
6-piece rear triangle protector kit
to safeguard critical seatstay and
chainstay areas (transparent 0.2
mm mylar and black 2 mm foam)
2. Various clear protective mylar foils
to prevent cosmetic damage on
downtube and seattube with a
thickness of 0.36 mm
Note: these are size specic -
see spare parts list
3. Rear fender kit to protect
suspension and lower seattube
area (image)
FRAME PROTECTORS
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CHASSIS & COMPONENTS
KEY COMPONENT DATA & COMPATIBILITY
• 800 mm wide (all models and sizes)
• 35 mm clamp diameter
• 6° upsweep (about 30mm rise),
8° backsweep
HANDLEBAR DIMENSIONS
• S2: 155 mm
• S3-S5: 143 mm
SADDLE WIDTH
• 94 BCD
• 32t is default
• 30t and 32t works with chain guide
CHAINRING COMPATIBILITY
All stem/bar combos use 35 mm
clamp diameter
S-WORKS CARBON
• S2: 35 mm
• S3-S5: 50 mm
EXPERT CARBON / COMP CARBON
• S2: 40 mm
• S3-S5: 50 mm
FRAME CABLE ROUTING
FRONT AND REAR
•
Min. 180 mm (direct mount)
•
Max. 220 mm (adaptors)
MIN/MAX. ROTOR SIZE
• Turbo Kenevo SL come stock with 29”
wheels and 2.3” tires, front and rear
• For best tire and mud shedding clear
ance, it is recommended to not run
wider tires than default
• The bike is designed and optimized
for 29 only - a `mullet setup` (27.5”
rear wheel) is not recommended
• If Riders wanted to set the bike up
mullet, they could raise the bottom
bracket, but the bike was not designed
for this; the bottom bracket will be
extremely low, and the head angle
would be very slack.
Adjusting the Flip Chip to the high
position and head angle to the steep po-
sition would help, but Riders still would
risk smacking their pedals/cranks.
KENEVO SL IS DESIGNED AND
OPTIMIZED FOR 29 ONLY
WHEEL/TIRE COMPATIBILITY
This is a short summary - please contact
Rider Care for more details.
It is important to adhere to some
technical requirements when choosing
an integrated wired light in conjunction
with a Turbo SL bicycle.
Needed hardware to connect lights:
• S216800001: ELE MY20 SL WIRING,
Y-SPLITTER FOR LIGHT, NO FUSE
• A rated front/rear light with
compatible mount: 12 V only,
8 W/650 mA max.
WARNING! Running unrated lights can
cause permanent damage to the system
• If you also wire a rear light, make
sure power consumption of both lights
does not exceed 8 W/650 mA max.
OPTIONS FOR WIRED LIGHTS
Specialized 26oz water bottle
• Cage position may impact bottle
compatibility
• The optional Range Extender battery
•
A bottle cage with a SWAT tool does
not work with a Range Extender
battery
WATER BOTTLE COMPATIBILITY
All bikes come tubeless ready (tubeless
valves included, tubeless rim strips
mounted, tires compatible).
TUBELESS COMPATIBILITY
• S-Works: Praxis Carbon cranks
• Expert / Comp Carbon:
Praxis alloy cranks
• S2: 165 mm
• S3/S4/S5: 170 mm
The cranks are deliberately shorter to
avoid crank arm strokes in technical
uphills and in trail sections you have to
pedal in. This ensures riders have
consistent motor support to tackle
technically challenging segments.
CRANK
MATERIAL & LENGTH
All stem/bar combos use 35 mm
clamp diameter
S-WORKS CARBON
• S2: 35 mm
• S3-S5: 50 mm
EXPERT CARBON / COMP CARBON
• S2: 40 mm
• S3-S5: 50 mm
STEM LENGTH
• S2: 188 mm
• S3: 210 mm
• S4: 229 mm
• S5: 255 mm
The seatpost must be inserted into
the frame deep enough so that the
minimum insertion/maximum extension
(min/max) mark on the seatpost is not
visible.
The frame requires a minimum of
80 mm of insertion.
SEATPOST MAX. INSERTION DEPTH
S-WORKS
• S2: 125 mm
• S3: 150 mm
• S4/S5: 170 mm
EXPERT CARBON / COMP CARBON
• S2: 125 mm
• S3/S4: 150 mm
• S5: 170 mm
DROPPER POST TRAVEL
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CHASSIS & COMPONENTS
SUSPENSION & KINEMATICS
Suspension and kinematics are based on Enduro. This means
that Riders get a very capable bike to master challenging trails
MAIN INGREDIENTS:
• Kinematics, based on 6-bar linkage
• Choice of suspension components
• RX Shock Tune
GENERAL
• Rear, default and max.: 170 mm (S2-S5)
• Front, default and max.: 170 mm (S2-S5)
MAX. TRAVEL
• Rx stands for `Recommended Experience` which means
that shocks are custom-tuned for each bike platform and
the experience to achieve optimal performance
• Rx tunes for MY22 Kenevo SL shocks are very similar to
the tunes used in Enduro bikes
• The only difference is rebound. Kenevo SL features more
low speed rebound than Enduro, resulting in a slightly
more digressive rebound curve
• The reason is that with 170 mm of travel and more extra
sprung weight, we wanted to keep the bike from wallowing
and being over-active; this is exactly what the custom
rebound setting achieves
• Beyond that, compression tune and spring tune mimic our
Enduro almost exactly
RX TUNE (SHOCKS)
• Shock length/stroke: 230 x 62.5 mm
• Using compatible aftermarket-shocks is technically
possible, but you get the best performance with the original
RX tuned shock
• Coil shocks can be used, but it needs to be ensured the
reservoir does not hit the seat tube
• For instance, on Fox Float X the version with the shorter
reservoir needs to be chosen over the one which typically
comes on a 230mm shock
• From manual on shock compatibility/options:
‘Specialized frames are generally designed and tested to
work with the suspension components provided as original
equipment. When changing out shocks, be aware certain
models of shocks may not be compatible with the frame due
to the position of the shock reservoir, size, and/or other
SHOCK OPTIONS/COMPATIBILITY
• SHOCK:
• FORK:
see manual of fork manufacturer
RECOMMENDED SAG BASELINE SETTINGS
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CHASSIS & COMPONENTS
SUSPENSION & KINEMATICS
Kinematics are very similar to Enduro. The axle path is a bit
more rearward compared to Enduro. (See graph)
BENEFITS OF THE 6-BAR LINKAGE DESIGN
• It offers 12 different design variables we can manipulate to
dial in all of the kinematic traits we expect from a trail bike
of this caliber
• Compared to the 4-bar linkage we use in the Stumpjumper/
Levo family, the 6-bar design gives us greater control to
individually tune anti-squat, anti-rise, axle path, and
leverage rate because of the extra links
• 6-bars also lower the center of gravity of the bike by keeping
the shock and links close to the bottom bracket. This increases
stability and allows for easier directional changes on trail
WHEN DO WE CHOOSE A 4-BAR OR 6-BAR DESIGN?
• A 6-bar design adds some weight and delivers a little less
“snappy” or playful feeling than the 4-bar design
• For these reasons, we use 6-bar designs on bikes whose
downhill capability and suspension performance is the
priority, like Kenevo SL
and/or playful handling are major considerations
KINEMATICS
Graph showing the slightly more rearward axle path
for Kenevo SL vs. Enduro
6-bar linkage design visualized: 6 pivots shown by red dots and 6 bars
represented by the colored lines
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Please refer to the schematics on the Service Website for wiring
and routing (not available yet at point of bike launch).
GENERAL ROUTING
• Easy routing: channels for shift housing and brake hose are
installed in the chainstays, so that housing/hose can be easily
inserted at the rear triangle
• The chainstay channels terminate near the motor, where a
cable channel in the downtube carries the housing to the top
• Housing/hoses are free at motor, otherwise guided
HEAD TUBE CABLE PORTS
The cable ports in the head tube are identical to the ones used in
Stumpjumper Evo/Levo SL (S206500008).
CHASSIS & COMPONENTS
FRAME WIRING & ROUTING
SOMETIMES
IT‘S US, ONLY FASTER
THIS REFERENCE WILL BE ADDED SOON
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Please refer to the Workbook
‘Turbo SL Technology System: Features & Benets’
to learn all about it (motor, batteries, harness, charger, system
behaviour, Mission Control App, etc.).
All MY22 Kenevo SL models use the known Turbo SL Technology,
with two key differences:
• MasterMind TCU on all models
• Dedicated Range Extender
Cable length (285 mm)
TURBO SL TECHNOLOGY
GENERAL
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TURBO SL TECHNOLOGY
BASIC THEORY OF OPERATION
THREE COMPONENTS ARE PART OF THE CAN BIKE SYSTEM COMMUNICATION (COMPONENTS ‘TALK’ TO EACH OTHER):
1. MasterMind TCU (can be seen as the master of the bike,
also allowing external communication through Bluetooth, ANT+ and USB-C
2. Motor
3. Batteries (Internal and/or Range Extender)
(Speed Sensor and remote act as switches and are not part of the bike communication as such)
THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE (MASTERMIND) TCU IS SWITCHED ON:
• Switch in (MasterMind) TCU closes circuit
• Wakeline activates battery
• Battery (internal or RE) sends 48V to the motor
• Battery (internal or RE) sends 12V to the (MasterMind) TCU
• (MasterMind) TCU starts, display is on
• System is active
NOTE ON ROLE OF RE BATTERY:
(send 12V to MasterMind TCU to start-up the system; also part of CAN communication)
• If an SL bike does not turn on, most likely the internal battery cannot supply its 12V – then a RE battery can be used to check
if it really is the internal battery or the connection main harness-battery inside the frame – this is one example how to use
the RE for troubleshooting
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