DOWNHILL eBike - Specialized Kenevo SL Dream Build Park EMTB

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In today's video we build my brand new Kenevo SL2 into a crazy Downhil / Bike Park ebike using the best Electric mountain bike parts

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Chapters
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00:00 Kenevo SL Dream Build Downhill / Park Bike
00:22 Why build a Downhill Park Bike out of a Specialized Kenevo SL
03:11 Ohlins DH38m.1
04:17 Ohlins TTX22m.2
04:55 Magura MT7
06:15 I9 Industry Nine Grade 300 V2
07:14 Forx 155mm ebike cranks
08:24 Sam Hill Enduro Flat Pedals
08:54 Schwalbe Magic Mary Radial
09:35 Renthal Fatbar
10:34 Specialized Phenom
13:33 Building the Kenevo SL2 into a Downhill Dream Ebike

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[SamsBikes]

Riders what do you think of my DH KSL? this has to be my best build EVER!

[sirktm]

Your excitement for this build is contagious Dude, Super Stoked for You Man 🥳🥳🥳

[thewrx]

I am a sucker for those yellow MT7's, and have them on almost all of my bikes, and all of my ebikes.

[RideEverythingEverywhere]

You should try to do the same on a levo sl gen 2.
Cascade link + 216/63 shock and all the flip adjusting parts ( including offsets )
You’ll get, imho, the best eDH rig possible.
184/190 travel

[ChupacabraOffroad]

I threw a 190mm Fox 40 on my Kenevo SL this Summer… I run the geo high and steep for day to day rides, and long low for the parks… it’s pretty sick, I had to slam my bars as stack was super high. Overall it’s pretty sick… stoked to hear your review. Like you said at 180 fork your stack should be identical to the stock 170mm 38… this bike handles flat sweeping corners like no other 🤌🏼

[germantoledano]

The most beautiful bike you’ve built so far. Congratulations mate, another outstanding video.

[christiansteinmuller]

Man I like!! … did almost the same some weeks ago 😉 the Öhlins suspension feels so much better… I just think about to coil the fork as well… cheers

[PabloOlea]

I loved the look of the first Kenevo SL, but man, this thing is difficult to beat… looking forward to seeing it in action hahaha

[rdorado]

Hi Sam, thanks for your videos. Are amazing.
About the kenevo update y have some questions…
1.- why change to double crown vs upgrade travel to 180 o 190 in current fork.
2.- did you used low settings with 180 front travel and shorter crank sets?
3.- a shorter crank means more effort to climb. Did you measure this delta force need?
4.- finally did you find any kind of rear suspension link upgrade like for the enduro model?
Thanks for all and greetings from Chile!
Rick
PD: I bought a year ago 4:49 SL after your reviews…and travel hints!

[artificialgrassspain]

Great video Sam
Bike looks sick A F. Kudos on the bits.

[BorisQUILLIOU]

Nice build! How do you set up the flip chip and headset cup?

[trailsidesam]

Find it funny we are both named Sam, and I am about to buy a kenevo SL and do the exact same mods to it 😆😆

[nigelrandtoul]

Bloody beautiful mate, all the kit I would choose too, one question if you have time, as you've tried all the brake types, how do you find bleeding the maguras?, I hear horror stories about them, but I think it's more about getting the process right.

[jens_r]

Great build 🤩
I love my KSL Expert (Gen. 1). Wich settings do you ride at „normal“ Enduro riding?
I actually ride in low Position and middle position head angle.

[paulandersson]

Absolute dreambuild @SamsBikes! 🤩 Just got the new 2025 Kenevo SL S-Works replacement frame (looks sick with the raw carbon and small s-works decals) and always wanted to do this exact build with dual crown with 180 travel. I know that you and Marshall spoke about this but have Specialized specified why a dual crown would void the warranty on the Kenevo SL?? (The frames construction seems bombproof and a limit to 180 on a dual should be ok in my head)

[shaneycarter]

Needs an Avinox motor. Lightweight, full on power 💪

[datractor]

Bike turned out amazing, but not as cool as the Bike Glendhu tee shirt 🔥

[Martin-ghuq]

Why not changing shock stroke to 65mm? This would make rear suspension almost 180mm. Can be done without issues!

[leonardoongetta]

Great build. This is a sl2 correct? How do you feel compared to the gen1? Does it drain more battery due to the increased power? Any comparison video out yet?
Thanks for your work.

[pewpewpew]

wowie, seems pretty potent, did you get a chance to weigh it? the parts/colors made it seem like something that could have been stock, but.. cooler