Levo vs Kenevo? Head to head Specialized 2020 ebike review!

[@tvgfox123]

The struggle is real! After months of internal debate I decided to go with the Levo Comp with the 700w battery. Did some upgrades to make it more of a enduro sled. Rear shock Cane Creek DB coil inline. Increased front fork travel to 170 with two tokens. Swapped bars and stem to One Up Components 35 ML carbon bars. Added Cush core rim inserts front and rear. This bike kicks some serious ass now. Super nimble and playful. Fun on cross country rides but now has the confidence to smash my local DH and jump line trails.

[@gbarton800]

Great review, Rob! - Appreciate the details, while showing clips that support the points being made. Excellent approach that takes the review to a higher level. Worth the (likely laborious) editing and production efforts to provide content that’s more value-added.

[@lonnydavis6412]

I have owned both bikes. the Kenevo is so stable and holds it's line so precise. There is not really any more effort to ride a Kenevo. In fact, it took less effort due to how amazingly it handles all terrain and is always forgiving and stable. The Levo does handle a little quicker because of the head angle, and is very fast, however, the Kenevo doesn't handle badly at all. It just handles a little differently. The only thing i miss is the 29 inch rims that flatten the terrain, although they handle a bit slower and wagon-wheelish. Over all the Kenevo kills it in all categories and hands down is a better bike. I ride in Southern California with a lot of knarly down hill and technical stuff, fast and flowy stuff, and jumps. (the kenevo jumps so much better too). I loved my Levo, but the Kenevo opens a whole other level of riding.

[@levi2954]

This has been a really difficult decision for me but I am leaning towards the kenevo. Thanks for your honest reviews.

[@Mr123bjh]

Thanks for the review of these two bikes. I'm an older X downhill racer in the USA and getting back in to it. Put a deposit down on The Kenevo Comp with a 700hr battery upgrade. Can't wait to bomb down some trails!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Great stuff! Thats a good combo, with the 700Wh battery.

[@ckmolenaar]

Thank you Rob for the pros and cons of these two fantastic bikes

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheer! Hope it comes in useful!

[@andremassey73]

Great review Rob I have had my 2019 expert levo for a couple of months now and I absolutely love it!! Not sure I even want to try the kenevo as I just can't afford to own 2 bikes haha!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Andre massey 2019 Expert awesome bike!

[@JoseCastillo-cn4dc]

I purchased the Kenevo S3 2020. Your pro vs cons is spot on. If you want to jump bigger and go down faster on downhill trails the kenevo is your bike

[@fredrik7814]

I will go for the LEVO

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Boom! Enjoy 👍👍

[@chrisrichardson5345]

Neither, the YT Decoy! My CF Pro race just arrived and it’s immense. Your review was one of the main things that helped convince me, cheers 👍🏻😎

[@RobRidesEMTB]

I’m really looking forward to riding the Decoy again! Enjoy it man it’s well nice 👍

[@mogulhopper]

thank you Rob ........ much needed after your last video , testing both the Levo and the new Kenevo tomorrow , still leaning toward a Levo

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Great stuff Chris! Let me know how you get on 👍

[@bruceholland1288]

I hope Specialized realizes what a valuable salesman you are for them . I wanted a EMTB but had no ideal which brand or model to get until I watched your video reviews of the 2019 turbo levo . So last month I bought the 2020 Turbo levo . Thanks for your help :)

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Glad I could help. Many great bikes out there too not just Specialized 👊👊

[@mattmertely6393]

Have you received your bike yet or still waiting?

[@jonathannield]

Top video, really enjoyable and comprehensive. Invaluable real world advice thanks 👊🏼

[@enricobononi8655]

Thank you... great review/comparison. I would also add the fact that the levo is now a “old” project and I have the feeling they will revamp it next year....another reason to go with the kenevo

[@Megabear90]

The Levo has always been based on the Stumpjumper. The new Stumpjumper is expexted to arrive 2021 at the earliest, may even be 2022

[@pizzagorgonzola]

no the levo isn't old, the kenovo just caught up with it, now they are both 1 year old designs.

[@chm1701]

Enrico Bononi. OR... perhaps just wait for the new version of the Levo? The Kenevo sounds like a really big bike though, with the Levo sounding like the better all round choice. However, the Kenevo would make a great DH bike replacement, or for ones who love long travel and suffer the ups to enjoy the downs.

[@earlteigrob9211]

Thank you so much for this review!!!. You have helped me to make the choice between them for my son and my brother. My son is 6' and my brother is 6'7" and I just put my money down on 2 Kenevo Expert S5 for them. They are both very excited about riding these bikes. I am thrilled with my 2020 Levo but will enjoy trying the Kenevo as well:)))

[@TheShmooty]

Earl Teigrob you adopting by any chance?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

haha

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Very lucky son and brother!

[@5492sparky]

Excellent look at the two bikes Rob.

[@vivrose6873]

Excellent comparison; thanks. I’m recovering from knee surgery, but hope to be able to try a Levo when fit again.

[@naikicoul5210]

Yet another great review from Mister Rob. ;) I've tried the Levo twice, the 2019 and the 2020 bikes. And i loved each time i've been on them. I would definitively buy one if i had the money right now. Anyway for now, i'm enjoying my 2019 Alloy Stumpjumper. I wanted to try the Kenevo but my local dealer won't get any. Not the kind of bike people would ride here. Here's the review I needed to get an idea of this bike. I'm quite tall (1m85) so a "big" bike like the Kenevo would rather be good for me. But what you said about giving more pedaling on the Kenevo really frightens me. Event if i get more stability on the Kenevo, i think the Levo would be a much more playful bike to me than the Kenevo. I'm more a trail-xc rider than a DH one. Thanks again for this review, Rob and keep the good work. Cheers.

[@bobmurray5576]

Great review Rob. I have a 2019 Levo Comp and thought about a Kenevo but because of reliability problems and the fact that I had to fit tyres as soon as I bought the bike I decided to try something else. Today I ordered a Whyte E180RS. Sorry Specialized but lost confidence in your build quality. The Whyte is a fantastic bike, best of both worlds, bad news is I won't get it till February. Cross my fingers with the Levo for a couple of months.......

[@codym8079]

I bought a comp to and returned it in 25 days for a full refund. Two electrical failures and a rear shock explosion

[@bobmurray5576]

Here we go again, seat post has lost it's pressure now! Back to the dealer again, 120 mile round trip, drop off the bike, lose it for a week then 120miles again. Getting cheesed off now.

[@codym8079]

@@bobmurray5576 I demanded a full refund.

[@Yorku_testuje]

I love my Kenevo Expert. It is heavy, it is different, requires more energy but for what I love to do - DH/hard enduro this is perfect machine

[@TombOfNazerick]

How do you get this incredible 1st person camera angle? It's by far the best I've seen out of any mountain bike videos! Great video! Thanks mate. Helped me choose a 2021 levo over a 2018 Kenevo, and I'm very happy with the choice!

[@Ukmongoose3]

Nice video Rob 👍

[@davidross8709]

Hi Rob, thanks for a very informative review about them 2 awesome bikes. I broke my old alloy frame and specialized gave me a full refund which I put towards the new 2020 levo comp. Great company to deal with 🤟

[@HarryKuloh]

Wow, how did you end up breaking the aluminum frame?

[@davidross8709]

@@HarryKuloh I honestly don't know, I was loading it up on the back of my campervan and noticed 2 cracks at the welds on the rear triangle. The bike was a stumpjumper m5 and was 10 years old.

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

Great review Rob. Really tricky decision to choose.

[@mxengineer1]

Great review Rob! I am fortunate to have an 18 Levo Carbon Comp and 19 Kenevo Expert. I've ridden them back to back many times and love the extra confidence and stability of the Kenevo. With the longer travel suspension I can carry more speed over the roots and bigger bumps and it shows in my lap times of my favorite loop. I am about 2.5 minutes quicker on the Kenevo. I was curious about longer travel and decided to try the Kenevo and glad I did. I also thought I would not "need" 180 mm of suspension travel but once I rode the Kenevo I was hooked. The Ohlins rear spring rear shock is impressive and allows me to maintain traction. I need to ride the 2020 Keneval as on paper the 2019 model is a little more compact and agile dimension wise plus the Ohlins rear shock on the 2019 model works great. Pretty cool to see how much you enjoyed 180mm of travel. The Keneval is a very capable bike! Keep up your great reviews!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers! Yeah I agree the Kenevo is super capable. Interesting you are faster on the Kenevo over Levo :-)

[@gerrystroobants1654]

Great review Rob, I have now two Levo’s but I like the looks of the Kenevo so much. Only I don’t have the trails like you guys where I live in Belgium so I think a 180 mm travel will be overkill. But I like it when a bike ride very smooth. That’s why I bought a DT Swiss fork after seeing your review about it and it’s so much beter then de OEM RockShox 35 29, DebonAir spring fork on te Levo.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

That DT fork is buttery smooth!

[@alanw.4511]

Why not Fox?

[@TheCliff670]

Thanks Rob.. Great review 😎😎

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers Cliff!

[@bbarker5766]

Decisions decisions so many excellent choices.... That's why I pulled my hair out!!!

[@mtbtracks]

nice video rob, all the people is doing the same question

[@darrenlevinfam]

How does the Kenevo climb, on technical stuff, compared to the Levo.

[@blapplejuice2219]

Thanks for the video Rob! You make the best E-bike reviews out there. This has been a REALLY hard decision for me too. I currently have a Levo Expert Carbon, and it's so sweet, but I'm trying to decide whether I trade it for the Kenevo Expert. Rob, are you still riding the Kenevo, and has it completely replaced your need for the Levo, or do you find yourself at times wishing you had the Levo instead? Also, a cool video would be a drag race between the Kenevo and the Levo. I test drove the Kenevo Expert at my local shop and it felt like the acceleration was a bit slower than the Levo. Possibly just the 27.5 wheels that are causing that, but it was noticeable to me. For those struggling with this Levo / Kenevo decision, I found these two videos to be helpful. I come from a motocross/dirt biking background, and the Kenevo seems to be the closest thing to a dirtbike. Big forks and can take a beating. 1.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZLbe6h7jLWCf7M 2.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3q5kGupo9CZarM

[@Mick_Say_Trail_Sports]

Very helpful Rob: I am going to buy either. Levo expert, kenevo expert or cube 2020 Stereo Action team. Simply cannot make up my mind....

[@vathuroughbred]

same here.. what did you decide on?

[@jbsocal4764]

Rob, isn’t the Levo a 29er and the Kenevo a 27.5...for folks like me that are slower and prefer plus tires...can you squeeze 2.8 or 3.0 tires on both? Didn’t last years Kenevo come with plus tires?

[@kr_dmitriy]

Thank you for review)

[@poketfull]

Awesome rob!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

👊👊😊

[@poketfull]

Rob Rides EMTB I’m watching g it right now. Remember my jersey order! Medium, give me a shout about how I can get one (put me on your pre order list mate)

[@RobRidesEMTB]

For sure!! I’ll email as soon as!

[@ggaattzz]

Great vid Rob! Thanks for the review! You mentioned Kenevo as better for tall and aggresive riders,.. what about for "short" and aggressive riders? (PS. Is your cam GoPro 7Black? what settings do you use please?) Cheers

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cam is GoPro Max 👍 Yeah aggressive short rider no probs!

[@tomquimby8669]

thanks, but tried the levo and the weight is the decider for me, lighter is easier to lug onto trains and back of my car. not going to be hitting difficult trails so do not need the 180 travel

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Perfect!

[@rationalthinker9181]

Kenevo can do everything the Levo can and more. Like saying I won't buy that car its too powerful I have owned both, now on Kenevo. If kenevo is around the levo becomes relatively redundant. Only area the levo is better is it uses less battery and in turbo there is a little less power on the kenevo which I'm sure is a function of the suspension and weight. The rest I would just buy a kenevo unless I was a super sedate fire road rider.

[@stevewhite4192]

Good review Rob. You ever thought of turning the flip chip in your kenevo to see the difference in riding characteristics?

[@kimlyons7992]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@davidgibbs6438]

Hay Rob, what’s yours thoughts on the 2022 gen 3 levo vs the 2022 Kenevo?

[@richslaney]

I would love to know your thought between the Kenevo and the Haibike XDuro Nduro 10.0 as that's 180mm too and kicks out 120nm as well.

[@gbrewin9295]

Awesome video Rob so excited to buy kenevo. What size do you recommend for me as I'm 186 which is about 6 foot 1

[@johnglynn7795]

Hello Rob, thanks for the informative video. Waiting to hear back so we can chat one on one Ie Scottish Highlands. Thanks.

[@obsespool]

Very good report! But, Kenevo aside, I am currently stuck between purchase of 2020 Levo Comp vs. 2020 Levo Expert carbon. I understand the component upgrades but could you shed any light on the differences one could expect in the experience of the carbon frame and the different riding angle and which, between those two, might be better for what?? Thanks in advance!

[@GH-lv6xm]

Exactly the question I’ve been asking as am down to these two bikes...I think the kenevo too just because it gives you something extra in the geo that a trail oriented bike can’t give. Was also between the commencal meta and YT decoy but the 500 vs 700 battery difference is too much to ignore...I expect next year all the competition will have to be up to 700wh to compete

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yeah I agree, the 700 seems to be the sweet spot for range / weight.

[@GH-lv6xm]

Ha! Embn literally just uploaded a vid on exactly the same topic!

[@madmountainman5197]

Hi Rob, great to see a tall rider reviewing the bikes. I;m currently riding a Guerilla Gravity Trail Pistol which has a 515mm Reach, so the 520 on the Kenevo is of interest to me. I'd like to ask if you've ridden any of the competition's bikes, in XL and with longer reach, and how do they compare. Rotwild's new R-X750 and Commencal are two that come to mind.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Not ridden either of those but am testing 2020 Mondraker this week. Long reach too. Vid out next week on it.

[@scrutch666]

i want to buy a emtb so i can go more often up and down my favorite trails and so i can learn within a day more then usualy going down technical trails. i used to ride a lot , from bike marathons to crosscountry to dirt bike . but the dirt bike aspect i never really fully developed and still would consider myself a noob . so even though my heart says Kenevo i feel like since i doubt i will do big jumps to start with levo . my question would be if i can upgrade the suspension later and make it as capable as the Kenevo ?

[@bikebrostouring]

Expert with SC Fork would be my deal. But the Boxxer will be not so easy to sell 😆

[@fledermann]

Good review

[@Jayt750]

Seriously considering selling my Levo at Berkshire Cycles and buying a comp Kenevo... but swapping out my 700 battery of course!

[@LukeWeb1992]

Thank you for your review. I've been looking for the best bike for around the 6k Mark and this ticks alot of the boxes. Can you review a mandraker :)

[@cat1600k]

Is there much difference in the 2021 models? i currently have a 2017 levo expert in xl - and looking at levo in XL or Kenevo in S5 (have a 2021 stumpy in s5 which feels nice) - I am starting to try more drops and jumps now so cant decide if the Kenvo would make more sense ? - There seems to be stock in both 2021 versions now 6.3K vs 7.2K

[@levi2954]

Do you think specialized will ever release a carbon version of the kenevo?

[@jay8miller]

Yes Rob team kenevo! Might have to save my pocket money for a 700wh now though

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Haha! Only if you need it!

[@jay8miller]

Rob Rides EMTB who doesn’t need it?

[@davenawahine6934]

Haven't seen much on the Kenevo comp? I've only seen one review on the comp. I have a Kenevo comp on order and my lbs doesn't know when it will arrive, I was told end of November. we're now in December.

[@williamzoom9200]

Did you ever get your Kenevo Comp? How do you like it?

[@Chuckolicious]

Awesome, thanks for this! Got a question, what’s your camera setup for the long top tube shots? Seems like something on your chest with a super wide angle. Gimbal? 360 camera in 180? Please do tell!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

GoPro MAX on a chesty mount. So wide!

[@Chuckolicious]

@@RobRidesEMTB Ha! so 360 running for 180 footage. It's amazing and seems to negate some of the GoPro effect on the steeps. I assume you run it with one lens facing forward so there's no stitch line, right? And on a totally separate note, you have to get your hands on the Trust Shout and run it on your Levo for a review.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Chase Emmons yep! Run in 180, position like a regular GoPro. Looks pretty cool right?! I have a Motion Linkage fork you test right now!

[@russellwhitlow6787]

Orbea Rise M-Team vs Specialized Turbo Levo Expert?

[@Dukesy]

im 6ft 4 and have a 2011 demo 8. What one would you pick for danbury and surrey hills?

[@abencoadostumpjumper3877]

If kenevo was a 29er i would have it already

[@ribinrobin8925]

This swayed me each way over and over but by end I still don't know what I want 😂

[@hvarcz]

Invest some money and rent them for a day

[@ribinrobin8925]

@@hvarcz nah got a decoy now and very happy 😊

[@Jonnyboaterboy]

Thanks for the review Rob, im just about to buy a Levo Expert Carbon...... i had some money i needed to get rid of 😳😳😳 but just watched this.... now my head tells me to stick with the Levo but my heart wants the evil..... before i do anything else i should look at?

[@andymcdixonad6684]

Helpful again, I'm 5ft 6in and looking for compact poppy kind of ride so I'm thinking YT Decoy, Levo or the new KTM Macina prowler, I'm also thinking small because of the standover

[@lekkerpruven887]

I had the stumpjumper XL, but after more and more riding I found that a L would be more agile. (rode different bikes in Canada mostly L). XL feels safer, but also more boring in the long run). My next bike will be a shorter reach to have a more playful bike. I guess if you are more experienced and not scared quickly, a smaller bike is the way to go if you are in between sizes.

[@danrodcr]

Hi. I am deciding between a 2020 Levo Comp and a 2020 Kenevo Comp. My riding time is 60% Flowy trail/30% technical trail /10% bike park. What bike would you recommend? Is the Kenevo kind of boring for flowy trails? Thanks.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Probably Levo unless you’re very tall?

[@johnnorth11]

@@RobRidesEMTB How tall is "very tall"? I am 6'2'''

[@firdausamin7382]

Will this fit a 5’2” teenage boy?

[@markgrainger5727]

Another great vid fella 👍 but can’t help thinking if they combine the two.? Would they end up with an “evil kinevil “ ? Sorry I’ll get me coat 🤭

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Hehe!

[@MrScrofulous]

I reckon that's where the Kenevo name came from. We are now a Levo Kenevo family !

[@geraldbesnard7806]

Hello Could you compare kenevo and range vlt 2020 please. Thank you Ben

[@NXAussie500]

I don't think they have Norco bikes over there in UK as they've never mentioned them

[@johnnorth11]

So Rob, if you could only have one of these bikes right now today, which would you choose?

[@johnnorth11]

Because I want both but can only have one!

[@jagoutube]

Thanks Rob - very useful insight! - What about Payload / max rider weights though? Can both the Levi and Kenevo take heavier riders (100kg+) ? Or is the Kenevo built stronger with the extra weight in the forks and spring etc? Cheers

[@wayne2064]

Also wondering about this exact question. Rob?

[@wayne2064]

@Rob Rides EMTB?

[@topwater22]

Same question! Just zero content out there from heavier aggressive riders on emtbs. I am about to go kenevo expert 2021. Also torn between S3 and S4 at 5'11" with both BMX and DH background

[@urg0nnah8me]

Evil Kenevil! I wonder if Specialized did that on purpose. Still struggling with a purchase, by the way. It's worse now because the SL is out and all of the DTC brands. I don't know that I'll ever get a new bike.

[@Ukmongoose3]

So much choice! I have a modded xduro pro Haibike (gen 1!) and I haven’t been able to make my mind up what next for 5+ years!!! Buying the Haibike back then was easy, it was pretty much the best one on the market and limited choice - but now? Whoooa there Neddy, you need about 4 to cover all the bases....... 😉

[@rickymartin2049]

hello, thanks for your Kenevo expert review. Guess this is my bike! Question to you: I normally ride size M, I am 174cm tall. What size (S1/S2) Kenevo do you recommend?

[@DeeJayEll]

Rob, have you had a chance to ride a longer Levo? I'd be interested to hear what you thought.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Longest is the XL with 480 reach. Stock was 150 travel, I changed to 160 fork. That’s the longest travel I tried on it.

[@Nilz4FR]

Both are incredible Bikes, but considering I get the Bulls E-Rush 2020 AM 1 for almost half the price the choice seems easy for me

[@finale5170]

Which one would you suggest for a beginner?

[@finale5170]

6’2” and 96kg

[@kcinbnavi]

I would like to see some serious hill climbing vids, not kust fownhill where a reGukar MTB CSN EASILY BE RIDEN. It would be great if they could reverse direction on those DH TRAILS, what use is a emtb if you don't outclimb regular mtbs.

[@ZOT369]

Thank you!

[@benhurst1666]

Rob I've been thinking you must feel a little big for your Levo ? spesh sizes always come up short in my opinion . I'm keen to buy a new Levo in XL but the reach still seems short to me at 6ft . Demoed the new decoy in Xxl a while ago and it felt bang on and rode lovely , bit worried about the direct sales though . Decisions decisions !!!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yeah for sure. Levo in XL isn’t *that* big really! Maybe next gen will be S based sizing 🤞

[@rdomain]

@@RobRidesEMTB I'm looking at getting a Levo/Kenevo soon and am 6 ft 6. I currently ride a Specialized Enduro XL and it fits perfect. This should translate across to the Levos or Kenevos. Currently leaning towards Levo due to 29 inch wheels. Cheers!

[@J4zero1]

will you get a chance to review the cheaper model?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Uncleseeger I’m going to try. Would you like to see it compared to the Expert?

[@J4zero1]

@@RobRidesEMTB I was thinking about buying the comp now then saving another 1.5k and putting some fox factory 40's on it, or just wait till i have the funds for the expert, not sure what to do.

[@1spiders1]

The Levo looks good to ride on

[@alen8918]

Camera view when you ride the kenevo is amazing :D Where you put it? Tnx

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers! GoPro Max on chesty

[@fredrik7814]

How do you change the fork to travel 160mm on the Levo?

[@HarryKuloh]

Well you...get a new fork.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Most forks can be internally adjusted. Dealer can sort, its quite quick / cheap.

[@der_hahnenkamm]

Single Crown Fork could be a good Option for trailoriented riders. 45 degree steering is not a good Deal in the Trail!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Great point. I’d like to test Comp.

[@PaulHoweCarlisle]

Levo vs orbea wild ?

[@aleksandarkruscich7339]

As a 195 cm lad I have decided to go for the kenevo.. Does anyone out there own a kenevo and is approx my size 6'5 as I am just very keen to find out what size I need to get.. The S5 or S6? I would go in to shop and size it myself but certain conditions mean I'm currently housebound somewhat.. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@Bumfluff-k2d]

Love your vids man what e-bike would you suggest for under £4000 I have looked at many bikes but can't decide thinking about getting the e - Sommet vrs or focus jam2 6.7 any suggestions?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Liked both of those bikes! Do you want integrated battery?

[@Bumfluff-k2d]

@@RobRidesEMTB Just trying to get the best value possible i also liked the specialzed levo 2020 but don't really like the fork it has or the 150 mm of travel I am more looking for 180 ish

[@megane230f1]

i ride a focus jam 2 last years model in green, bought the tec pack for it as well, put it this way ive done 70miles on it with tec pack on and still had loads of power left on the tec pack, it is a very nice bike to ride with the shimano e8000 motor, well planted downhill, makes me feel confident when im on it

[@pizzagorgonzola]

hows the kenevo a better climber ?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Steeper seat angle really helps

[@codym8079]

Bought the levo and had three bad failures within 25 days.. quality control is a no go with them. Returned the bike. Wish I could tell a different story...

[@Yorku_testuje]

Kenevo is for the downhill guys and the Levo for Enduro guys. It's simple. I own Kenevo. I love it. peace

[@gap9992]

Exactly - it's as simple as that really. I am old and don't have the bottle to attempt trails that would benefit from what the Kenevo adds. The lower weight is much more important to me , plus I really like the 29" wheels on the Levo

[@barryadam2989]

How tall are you?

[@plotube6301]

so right!

[@thim8009]

Just stick a Fox x2, 210x55 shock, then put a slack r headset with a triple crown fork on a levo, then you will have the ultimate ebike.

[@14TacomaDR]

Wait untill next year or the next it will be even bigger and better ...on an on...

[@blakesmith5227]

Where did you buy that front mudguard from?

[@joegeiger4837]

so i will buy the kenevo comp!!! cheaper and 27 wheels!! thank you for your test.

[@chriskros8858]

Hmm nice bikes but I will tune up my E-Genius with new fork and wheels.

[@johnnorth11]

Do you like your Genius?

[@chriskros8858]

@@johnnorth11 Yes. very much particularly after derestricting. Two years of riding no issues bike is comfortable and stable. There are also some cons of course but considering the money and differences to others I would buy it again and did some personalization according to my needs.

[@severinoroseno4381]

Everything functions properly kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Nothing was damaged in the box aside from a decal on the fork. The decal was missing a piece of a corner but I ended up peeling them off anyways. Assembly is easy BUT make sure you tune up the derailleurs. Both the front and rear need adjusting. I'd advise going to a bike shop but I opted out and put in 10+ hours with the help of KZbin. Ended up fraying a shifter cable but all in all I learned from the experience. The Brakes work well but the front caliper needs adjusting or at least mine did because the rotor was rubbing against the pads. Make sure you swap out the seat, grips, and pedals. For the short run you'll be fine though. I've read that this bike isn't built yet for hard trails but I just need it for the city. PA has some of the worst roads and being in a mountain this was a great choice. Worth the investment!

[@downhilljedi]

Levo for trail riding.. Kenevo if you hit steeper and more aggressive trails. The kenevos slack and long Geo will not handle as well around tight switchbacks.

[@chickenclips]

Men = Kenevo Women and others = Levo

[@antifugazi]

A car would be cheaper, just waay too much money

[@WillN2Go1]

"Which one do you buy?" The £3000 one with the 700 watt battery.... (Yeah I know, I should be writing this to Santa.) I love the idea of an EMTB, but the prices are still too high. (I understand that maybe they have to be, it's just not yet within my reach) Consider: my Prius V which I bought used (10k miles) for $17,000, that's two of these expert level EMTBs, but my Prius has electric motors, disc brakes, great components, but also a gasoline motor, a much much bigger battery, seats four...granted it's not as good on trails-but it's range is 400 miles. And I can park it any where and with the touch of my finger know the chance of it being stolen, or it's components stripped is nil. So that's another grumble in the way of my EMTB dream-- security. If I spend $10k on a bicycle and lock it while I'm in a restaurant, is it going to be there when I come out? And while I'm rambling on. I'm a sea kayaker. Almost zero security problems. First my kayaks are all 18-19' long, second, there just aren't that many even in California. I've heard storied of kayaks being stolen, or one fell off a vehicle but by the time the owner looped around to get it.... All of these stories end with someone spotting the purloined 'yak and getting it back to the owner. It's close to this now with laptops and smart phones-software and comms instead of friends of friends. It needs to be this way with e-bikes. Thanks for the video. My mouth is watering.... I'll probably sublimate my EMTB hunger on breakfast....