2020 Specialized Kenevo Review - BEST DH EMTB?? 

I've had mine since November, and I freaking love it !! Might have crashed a few times, no damage, super tough, agree it drags you into a whole new comfort zone. Who gives a rats about price ? It's just freaking amazing......the coolest bike I've ever owned.

The Kenevo feels very similar to my YT Tues, except the Kenevo climbs like a beast too. Great honest review, keep it up Sam.

Just added this beast to my stable. Think it will compliment my YT Decoy Custom Shred/Elite and Yeti 160e. Appreciate Sam's honest and objective feedback. Was a big factor in helping me choose this bike. For me, it's a niche bike that scratches a certain itch. Price point on this sled was very reasonable and incurred some additional expense to switch out components to customize to my liking (Magura MT7 brakes, Rockshox AXS Dropper Post, Deity stem/SQ Lab bars and Ergon SM Enduro Comp saddle). Fortunately in San Diego California we get to ride year round and will be going on maiden ride ~week. Keep up the great reviews/information videos. Happy Trails and New Year!

Hey Sam, again a really nice review of a quite good bike. Personally i own the turbo levo 2020 and i am really satisfied with the rig. I can fully agree with all your arguments and feelings about how the motor behaves. Keep on doing such nice reviews and creating entertaining and informational content! best regards

If you look at the spec on the Comp it is arguably better than the budget Decoy. The Comp comes stock with a better fork that doesn't need upgrading, suitable weight tyres for an E bike, a great performing coil shock which also doesn't need upgrading. Seat post is solid and reliable. Same brakes and similar range from the battery. Yes there are some motor issues on some bikes which is hopefully getting sorted now with a better belt. Weight wise the Comp with proper tyres and a coil shock in S4 with flat pedals is 23.6kg.

Great video! Thanks Sam for sharing in "eBike Smile eMTB Community" fb group. I've not had a go on the Kenevo, but LOVE the Levo I've been riding since 2017!

Kenevo is an amazing piece of kit, jack of all trades master of most 👍👍👍

Great video Sam ! Stepping it up wit the editing 👍 definitely agree with the 25 km limit after riding the levo SL. Keep safe... luckily riding isn’t banned yet in adelaide 😅😳

GIVE ME THIS BIKE NOW! I decided to get this already but your video is great and no doubt in my mind now thanks. I’m long time rider. Started free ride and XC many years ago. And ride some DH but not big for years and XC and mainly Enduro and back country for years. But lately have really been progressing rapidly with bigger features so I need to get this bike before snap my Camber.

Very good video again, nice job Sam! I ride my Kenevo expert 2021 since may 2021 and is is a real monster. It is strong, powerfull, very occurate on trails....best bike for dh/enduro riders.

For my every day ride it’s the best out of the box in U.S market, would be the perfect bike with 29lnch front wheel

Hey pal, nice review! Just got my new kenevo expert for three weeks now, and I fully agree with you. Don’t have a decoy to compare, but it was my second choice. Regards from Madrid, Spain!!

Great vid Sam! I had a 2020 Kenevo and LOVED it! I called it a motorcycle 'lite'. Have since picked up an SL and find it a better daily and rides just like an MTB. Cheers!

Hey Sam. Interesting how much of what you say applies to my 2020 Levo. I feel so save on it and it is so fast. I call it, because of the motor, the muscle bike. It is such a brute. Nice review, keep up the good content and stay safe.

Getting this for Maldon, Abomb, Hero, Derby and NZ. Keeping the Camber for all mountain Enduro XC and back country. We are very happy Together don’t want to ride shebike in these trails. This bike seems perfect for me to progress my riding to bigger stuff. Plus self shuttle......

Pretty good review. I own one and it’s a weapon/freight train. Love it on the DH but the levo is the one for day to day riding🤘ridden both a lot and it take the levo just for the fun.

Another great video Sam. Congrats! you're building an amazing e-bike channel with lots of valuable information. Would also love to see more videos about other products like protection gear and other related content. Keep sending cheers

About time & yes it is

Hi Sam, Thanks for this great review! I decided to go for the Kenevo. I have 2 questions: 1. Comp or Expert? Is it worth the upgrade? 2. Size? S3, S4, S5? I am 184 cm and my weight is 75 kg. I like to go downhill as much as possible and I like to keep it playful. Unfortunally nobody in my surroundings owns a Kenevo and the local dealers are sold out. Thanks in advance for the tips! Cheers, Fré 🤙

Black mamba of trails ! 🐍

Downside is that with the current low value of the Pacific Peso, its $13000!!! Great bike though... I'm still getting to know me Levo, but it continues to surprise me on every ride as I explore that bit harder.

Hi Sam, I was about to go to the specialized dealer after considering the bike and then all hell broke loose with the coronavirus! Have to wait now and hope for the best. The price is steep but maybe when the stores and shops reopen could get a good deal.. after a test ride.. Stay safe Sam.

u show the comp with the air shock the expert has the coil shock trust me i want a 700 watt comp but cant spend 8k

Fuck yeah great vid mate - getting better with each one.

Shimano motor is far more reliable and tuneable than a brose s mag, i have had my bike with the shimano motor for 2 years and had zero problems, I have read multiple postings on individuals that own levos, and thee amount of people having multiple motor replacements is unbelievable, 1 said they had had 5 motor replacements, another had decided to get shot of the bike after 2 motors and bought a shimano driven motor, 9 times out of 10 it is belt related issues, i have had my shimano motor de restricted for about 6 months, it is tuneable via an app, As for that brose s mag, i bet it would last even less if you put a planet 3 ring on it to de restrict it, i really dont see many who have bought levos or kenevos bigging them up on social media, Just those given them to test ride or those that are sponsored, i do like the look of levos and kenevos, good looking bikes, but in reality, looking past that exterior look, they are overrated, overpriced and badly specced usually ridden by old blokes with a good pension 😂

I recently had the opportunity to ride a speicalized E-MB not the Kenevo but the older generation. I must say I don't get it. The bike is heavy, the motor in tight technical pulses, so when you have flat pedals and are slowing to navigate a tight turn the bike "jumps" or does little mini lunges forward underneath you. Your weight naturally moves slightly on the pedals which causes the motor to "pulse". I felt like I was fighting the bike. Sure on the flat it is fun and fast. Maybe E-Mountain Biking is just not for me. However for over 8k in cost I think the whole thing is really totally ridiculous. Just my opinion. If you have an E-MB and love it hey great! Just get out if you can right now and enjoy the ride. The point is to have fun no matter what you ride...Cheers!

I do like the style of Big Ken,I'm not sure why more e-bikes dont come with duel crown forks on there big hitter bikes , even if I could afford this thing I would find it pretty hard to fork out $11k NZ or there abouts for a alloy frame, GX 11spd. spec wise the big battery and fork are bonus points and I;m sure it rides like a beast in the rough. I thought they would have the motor sorted for 2020 but hearing people still killing them,one guy lost engine in less than 3 weeks, Specialized would destroy the E market if that motor was reliable, has great torque and pretty quite. Another option could be buy a different brand big hitter and put a boxxer on it save a few pennys and have a higher spec bike. Good review thanks for sharing

I have a 2018 Kenevo. Really good bike but people need a really good relationship with their LBS because the motors blow up regularly. The 2020 motor is slightly worse than the old one

only the expert has the 700 watt battery an its 8k usd the comp is the one everyone is buying its under 6 grand no one can afford the expert unless ur rich its like owning a rolex lol

Sweet video Sam, quick question I’m going to order one tomorrow & what size would you recommend for me @ 185 tall 85kg?

Hey Sam...diggin your videos. I’m in the game for a Emtb, torn between the Giant Reign and Kenevo, help hahah btw, I’m 5.6

Aside from the review, serious question, how do you deal with your lazy eye ? I also have a lazy eye and people look at me funny and it actually sorta bothers me. Any tips ?

Hi Sam out of the yt decroy and the kenevo which is bigger and better .

When you can do a review of the Devinic AC?

What pedals are those you have on it?

Let me know if you would like to test an Airprofork.com bashguard for your Levo!

Hi everyone, is there a new kenevo expert for 2021

The latest shimano ep8 has 85 nm now.also browse motor not very reliable

Couple of aussie kangaroos on the trail

back in Adl ie Radalaide?

But how dose it compare to the decoy

Yeah I wanna ride a bike and not have to put much effort in..

The fact they think they can sell you a alu frame for this money with such a bad spec is a joke. Well corona is about to hit them with a dose of reality as the global recession brings pricing reality home with a big bang

“Listen to your governments advice” probably the worst health advice I’ve ever heard.

Nothing but blown motors. Wouldnt touch a Specialized EMTB, ever! Sorry!

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