Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL Comp Review

The Turbo Kenevo SL Comp is one of those e-mountain bikes that can hardly be distinguished visually from a conventional mountain bike. The low-slung shock provides a low center of gravity, influencing the bike's natural handling. The minimalist display was integrated into the top tube to be protected in case of falls. You can tell from details like this: the Specialized developers know what really matters in everyday life.
At steep sections, the rather weak Specialized motor requires a lot of initiative from the rider. The Specialized SL 1.1 gives off a well-rounded riding feeling. Fans of XXL tours are greatly restricted by the Turbo Kenevo SL Comp , because of its low range.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the Turbo Kenevo SL Comp in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (8000) .

Even nasty descents get smoothened by the good Fox chassis. Bad brakes reduce the riding pleasure. Fortunately, this is not the case with the Turbo Kenevo SL Comp. With their four pistons and large brake rotors the SRAM brake brakes good. For an Enduro , the Specialized tires with a width of #reifen_inch_breite inches are relatively narrow. In our opinion, Specialized could have put on wider tires. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, Specialized uses average parts. If you like to turn up the gas on the singletrail, you will appreciate the smooth character. Short chainstays and and a slack seat angle make the front end light in steep climbs. To keep the front wheel on the ground, you need to consciously lean forward. Overall, the Specialized developers have done a great job with a very god geometry. An e-mountain bike is most fun when it can be ridden on a single track like a bike without a motor. The combination of good weight and very pleasant geometry give the Turbo Kenevo SL Comp the same natural and nimble handling as you know from non-motorised mountain bikes. Really only a few manufacturers manage to get this right.

Value for money

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how much bike you get for 7900 €.

Conclusion


Expirience with the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL Comp

Overall, an excellent geometry, a good chassis and a good brake system speak a clear language. The Turbo Kenevo SL Comp is a good bike with mini-downhill DNA Specialized gives a warranty of 25 years on the bike.
Ludwig Döhl - emtb-test.com
Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL Comp Review
Ludwig Döhl
Bike enthusiast and founder of emtb-test.com

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technical Details

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S2
S3
S4
S5
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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618
626
635
644
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Reach
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435
460
485
510
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Top Tube Length
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Seat Tube Length
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400
420
440
465
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Seat Tube Angle
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76
76
76
76
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Head Tube Length
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105
115
125
135
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Head Tube Angle
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63,5
63,5
63,5
63,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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25
25
25
25
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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350
350
350
350
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Chainstay Length
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447
447
447
447
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Wheelbase
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1228
1258
1287
1316
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Standover Height
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779
779
792
802
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  • Motor Specialized SL 1.1
  • Display Mastermind TCD
  • Battery 320
  • Frame FACT 11m full carbon
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork FOX FLOAT 36 RHYTHM 29, GRIP damper, 44mm offset, 2-position sweep adjust, 15x110mm, 1.5" tapered steerer, 170mm travel
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper FOX FLOAT X Performance, LSR, 2-position lever, 62.5x230mm
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 12
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Crank Praxis, forged M30, custom offset, SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 94 BCD, 32T, alloy
  • Cassette SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
  • Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Brake Set SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 220mm
  • Brake Rotors 220/220
  • Rims Specialized 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready
  • Front Hub Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h
  • Rear Hub Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h
  • Tires Front Front: Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3",
  • Tires Rear Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
  • Saddle Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm
  • Seat Post X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SLR LE lever, 34.9mm, S2: 125mm, S3/S4: 150mm, S5: 170mm
  • Stem Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore
  • Handle Bar Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm width
  • Handle Bar Width 800
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