Riders I hope you like this video if you have any question just ask... S

I got the orbea rise h15 and love it! Bumped the fox 36 to 160mm and put 4 pot brakes on and it’s plenty capable.

Good comparison as always.👍

@SamsBikes

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Rider

Very good synopsis Sam! I was hard pressed to decide between the KSL and the Yeti 160E (not apples-to-apples) and I went with the 160E, mostly because I have been a 15 year Yeti owner. My LSL is still a great bike, and I just wanted something different, but if I was on the fence, I’d go with the KSL! BTW, what is your current tire choice? Still Eddy C 2.4?

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John for the kind words in the world of ebikes its getting hard to pick that dream bikes... I run Magic Mary Ultra soft in Gravity casing 29x2.4 front and Magic Marry Soft in Gravity casing back 2.4. i wish Schwalbe made the Eddy in 2.4 for the back.

Great video bro.

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bro

Hi Sam, how much drag does the Mahle motor give on the SL when motor isn’t engaged? One downside using an eMtb with no power vs a non Ebike is the crank drag associated with turning gears. Ok downhill only but anything else feels…a drag. Still enjoying my 29/29 full fat Kenevo. It’s definitely not just a 27.5 bike as 29 fits the rear with plenty of clearance. Probably what Spesh realised all along. A quick offset bushing later and it’s probably one of the best all mountain eMtb …a 180mm 29/29 bike that climbs like a goat and drops like a buzzard after prey. All you need to do is tinker, what I’ve done for decades with my mountain bikes. That’s what they are designed for ;-) Super vid mate. A good angle for an eMtb for sure. Creative. Enjoy.

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jules thanks for the kind words, ok the SL motor has some drag but it really isn’t much, if I was worried about the drag I would put the range extender on and it ride in 10% power in micro tune and the battery will last all day and take away the drag.

@julesharman6427

2 жыл бұрын

@@SamsBikes thanks Sam…that’s what i enjoy most about Specialized software and motors. Firstly the natural feel (especially with lower acceleration response setting) and ability to make the bike “neutral” in terms of countering gear drag with low support. Likewise even on a 90nm motor with a 700wh battery set to 15-20% support you can go all day unless climbing is technical and steep. Or set a HR threshold and the software dynamically adjusts, although I always set the HR threshold lower as it seems to over egg it a bit. All the best, keep this coming ….must be hard generating such good quality content.

Hey Sam! maybe the new Transition Relay will be your next favorite bike 🙂

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

That does look interesting I need to test this new motor and banters

nice work sam. i have a 2021 enduro and love it. I wanted to get more laps in so i picked up the ksl. your precise analysis of the ksl helped me pull the trigger. i'm going to travel to NZ at the end of the year, so i'll be taking the ksl and two range extenders. cheers, mate!

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris I love when I hear these comments! Enjoy NZ on the beast

Sam, not sure you are supposed to be using the ebike without the battery. I assume the rigidity of the battery attached to the frame is lost when removed. Any comments on this?

@rezenclowd3

2 жыл бұрын

The battery is only held in by 2 screws, it is not acting as a structural member.

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

To be honest I thought the same but I asked a few structural engineers and they said it’s totally fine!

Awesome review Mate! What do you think of the Santa Cruz Heckler? Forgive me if you have reviewed this bike. I’ve been on it for 2 years and crush everything!! Up and down !

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, yes I’ve tested the Heckler I only had 30 minutes it was ok 👌

I have just spoken to Easyjet who said that the Lithium Ion battery limit is 100 Wh not 300 Wh.

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you miss understood, you need to take the 320wh out and you can’t fly with with but you can take 2 160wh range extenders with you. Well atleast that is my understanding and it worked a treat when I went to poland

@derekjohnson3445

2 жыл бұрын

@@SamsBikes Yes, thanks for that and on my 2nd call to them I described my bike as a mobility device (I do have bad asthma) and my battery carriage has now been confirmed.

Looking at a stumpy evo at present and a base mountain bike but you’ve just mashed my grey matter. Oh well back to the drawing board

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Go test a Levo SL or Kenevo SL you will love it!

I like how most good Ebikes are becoming more rideable without power but at the same time there increasing range with bigger batteries.

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Totally mate

Love my KSL and compleatly agree with the synopsis you gave Sam. I've had a series of Specialized Enduro's and other "Enduro" bikes since my 05 Specialized Enduro. It's been a great rehab tool so I can still keep up with my old racing buddies after an illness that required multiple surguries and took a half decade of riding from me... untill now. I can track my watts and calories as it helps me get stronger. The most recent NFS (in the US) rulings feel like a slap in the face for people trying to manage disabilities and recoveries in a place meant to be "accessible to all." Maybe you can make an episode about the fight for EMTB class 1 access and those that need it.

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate thanks for the kind words and stoked your back on the bike and loving the KSL. So tell me what it going on in the States? I’ve missed this! I’ll help in anyway I can.

@acarp4766

2 жыл бұрын

@@SamsBikes the National forest service deemed that e-bikes are only allowed on motorized designated trails... This means we are relegated to only the same roads and single-track that dirt bikes use. It seems to be more of a suggestion as I know many e-bikers and Forest Rangers that are turning a blind eye but unfortunately many of my local MTB trail associations have taken an ignorant stance along with the forest service. Many local and state parks are starting to follow suite. I'm afraid there isn't enough public education on the capabilities and use of a class 1 E-bike. I now live in Southern California but my old racing buddy from Colorado, now owns and manages a successful trail building company that contracts with the U.S. Forest Service and many cities and counties around the U.S.. The Ironic thing is all his professional trail builders are using E-bikes to build a lot of these mentioned trails. Specialized has a great outreach program that they are involved in to help expand access for the sport. edit: www.fs.usda.gov/visit/e-bikes

Trying to decide between the KSL and the Levo Dam its hard. First world problems!

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Haha who do you ride with? Thanks if you ride with full powered ebike riders then go the Levo! If not go the kenevo don’t over think it!

@chrisrae1254

2 жыл бұрын

@@SamsBikes my riding buddies all ride analog bikes. I only know one with a FF ebike

@joebirkedale5442

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisrae1254 KSL all the way. I’ve got one and ride with analogue riders too. EVERYONE buys the Levo - go KSL and keep fit

Welcome to Sam's Bikes, where we only talk ebikes...except today. We talk about an analog bike too. 😉😂

You didn't video the enduro down hill? Just spoke about it

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Yep it was 3 years ago i tested the enduro

@neilelliston

2 жыл бұрын

@@SamsBikes ooh, not a back to back then. Would have been good to see the difference

wouldn't it make sense to compare super light analogue to a regular ebike? same price challenge with a fit rider.

@SamsBikes

4 ай бұрын

Not really as these are the same bikes more or less one with a motor one without

@markifi

4 ай бұрын

no you misunderstand me@@SamsBikes 8 grand bike with full xtr and suchlike without a motor, lighter than stock, vs. stock ebike for the same price

I do not undestand why ebike manufacturer did not develop and sale caribous battery size ... allowing raiders to optimize weight for distance ? I have a turbo levo ... quite different with 700w or 500w ... would be great with 250w ! Sam could you make something ?ay be you will be listen ... ?

@raphaellima9539

2 жыл бұрын

Would be great with 1000wts !!! 🤣⚡️🤘🏼🚀

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea Fred

I wouldn’t call it an « analog » bike, rather a mechanical bike vs electric one?

@dalelakusta8143

2 жыл бұрын

Amish bike vs ebike

720p ?!?

@SamsBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Dude I know I stuffed up sorry

the cheapest stock KSL is 20kg

@rezenclowd3

2 жыл бұрын

My Comp is 19.82 kg....

@mongkeefee5576

Жыл бұрын

I weighed my KSL Comp size S3 right out of the box, with the tubes still installed to find the baseline before starting my build changes, and it was 19.08 kg without pedals.

Well dont know why the took enduro to a sl class, but enduro should be able to have power to climb. The others kenevo are left behind because most of the riders are looking now for 29er or MX ebikes not fully 27.