Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2: suspension setup & specs
The Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 is an e-enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 170 mm at the rear. It is powered by Specialized SL 1.2. Below you will find all 3 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comp | RockShox ZEB Select Charger RC (170 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | 230x62.5 | 170 mm | Specialized SL 1.2 320 Wh | – | €5,199 | Setup → |
| Expert | RockShox ZEB Select+ | RockShox Vivid Select+ | 230x62.5 | 170 mm | Specialized SL 1.2 320 Wh | – | €5,999 | Setup → |
| Öhlins Coil | Öhlins RXF38 m.2 TTX18 (170 mm) | Öhlins TTX Coil | 230x62.5 | 170 mm | Specialized SL 1.2 320 Wh | – | €7,799 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 is right where the “e-enduro bike” category usually is: 170 mm up front against a median of 170 mm from 56 bikes. Travel is the same front and rear at 170 mm each. Among Specialized’s e-mountain bikes, the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 is the model with the most fork travel. The frame is made of carbon.
Entry costs €5,199 for the Comp build – less than the category median of €6,900. For the Öhlins Coil build, Specialized asks €7,799. Depending on the build, fork and shock come from RockShox and Öhlins. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox ZEB Select Charger RC to the Öhlins RXF38 m.2 TTX18. The Öhlins Coil build uses a coil shock (Öhlins TTX Coil), so SAG is set with the spring rate rather than air pressure. Drive comes from Specialized SL 1.2, paired with 320 Wh of battery capacity.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox ZEB Select Charger RC): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: turn the red RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Coil shock (Öhlins TTX Coil): SAG is determined by the spring rate. Only add enough preload to stop the spring from rattling.
- Shock (RockShox Super Deluxe Select): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Specialized take priority.
170 mm fork, 62.5 mm shock stroke (Comp, Öhlins Coil)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 17.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 18.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 16.9 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Butcher Grid Gravity 2.3; Butcher Grid Gravity 2.4.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.