2019 Specialized

Turbo Kenevo Expert

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$8,225
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 180 / 180mm
ForkRockShox BoXXer Select
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGX, SRAM
MotorSpecialized 250W 90Nm mid-drive
BatterySpecialized 700Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Turbo Kenevo Expert

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
S2

5'2" – 5'8"

S3

5'5" – 5'11"

S4

5'7" – 6'3"

S5

5'10" – 6'4"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert first ride review

Mar 2020 · Tom Marvin

Specialized’s latest ebike could be its best yet

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert on test – bottle cage meets dual crown fork

Jan 2020 · Christoph Bayer

A bottle cage and a dual crown fork – thanks to the motor, these aren't contradictory features on the Specialized Turbo Kenevo. We were very excited to see if it could beat the competition.

Highs
  • Unlimited downhill capabilities

  • Confidence-inspiring on the descents

  • Powerful motor

  • Shuttle mode

Lows
  • Brakes are too weak for the intended use

  • Boring on easier trails

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E-Mountainbike Magazine
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert in Review

Dec 2019 · Felix Stix, Robin Schmitt, Jonas Müssig

The Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert is the only bike on test with a dual crown fork. Can it still climb?

Highs
  • No limits on the descents

  • Confidence inspiring on steep terrain

  • Great motor integration

  • Useful app to tune the support levels

  • Large selection of frame sizes

Lows
  • 11-speed drivetrain

  • Brakes not powerful enough for the bike’s hard-riding purpose

  • Boring on easy trails

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Electric Bike Review
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert Review

Nov 2019

Price: $7550.00 | Model Year: 2019 | A purpose built, strong and sturdy, full suspension, all mountain with some enduro, agile and balanced with it’s 50/50 weight distribution, smooth and powerful mid-drive electric mountain bike

Observations
  • A purpose built, strong and sturdy, full suspension, all mountain with some enduro, agile and balanced with it’s 50/50 weight distribution, smooth and powerful mid-drive electric mountain bike

  • This is an extremely sturdy and overbuilt setup, thanks to points of interest like this X bar frame design, the super wide 34.9mm seat post, and through axles in not just the wheels, but even the battery housing

  • Brose S ALU mid-drive motor with plenty of power and 3 modes of assist, paired with hydraulic disc brakes and SRAM GX 11 speed derailleur

  • You can’t really dump gears quickly with the SRAM GX setup, the bike is an expensive investment, and the battery can be removed by anybody with the right sized hex tool

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Bikerumor
First Ride: Specialized Turbo Kenevo sends like a big bike, but pedals like a trail bike

Oct 2019

After a few days of pure XC and then all out Enduro riding, Specialized had something different in mind for our final day in Tahoe. This would not only be the longest ride of the week, but it would have the most climbing – and it would all be done on an e-bike with a …

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MBR
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert: first ride review - MBR

Oct 2019 · Alan Muldoon

Riders have been running triple clamp forks on the old Kenevo, so Specialized decided to offer it as standard on the latest version, and for good reason.

Highs
  • Better sizing, geometry and handling than the old Kenevo. 700Wh battery and shuttle mode make for blisteringly-hot laps. Boxxer fork brings a new level of security and control.

Lows
  • The motor is louder than the old one. The bike is still pretty heavy so it's a good thing you don't need to hook it on a chair lift.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized M5 Premium Aluminum, 27.5 Trail Geometry, integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, Command Post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 180mm of travel

Fork

RockShox Boxxer Select RC, 27.5, DebonAir, 20x110mm Boost™, 35mm chassis, 180mm of travel

Travel180mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select Plus, 62.5x230mm, S2: 450lb, S3: 500lb, S4: 550lb, S5: 600lb

Travel180mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

Specialized Direct Mount DH Stem, two-piece, forged alloy, 45mm

Handlebar

Specialized, 7050 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm width

Saddle

Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Command Post IRcc, 16-position micro-height adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL lever, 34.9mm, S2: 130mm, S3/S4/S5: 160mm of travel

TypeDropper

Grips

Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed

Crank

Praxis forged M30, custom offset, 32T, custom steel

Shifters

SRAM S700, single-click lever

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t

Chain

KMC X11ET, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

Brakes

Front: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Roval 27.5" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 32h, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Hub

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm spacing, 32h

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 370, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

Tires

Front: Butcher, BLCK DMND casing, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.6", Rear: Butcher, BLCK DMND casing, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.6"

Electric Components
Motor

Specialized 2.1, custom Rx Trail-tuned motor, 250W nominal

Battery

Specialized M2-700, integrated battery w/rock guard, 700Wh

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Charger

Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug

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