Turbo Kenevo Expert
Specialized
Downhill
Turbo Kenevo Expert is an alloy electric downhill mountain bike (2023), by Specialized, from the Turbo lineup. It suits riders who want a more active, performance-leaning off-road feel, with a sporty, active riding position, while being more at home in gravity-focused bike park riding. Based on the metrics, key strengths are capable suspension support for rougher terrain and strong climbing friendliness for sustained uphill riding. Relative to category specialists, the trade-off is a firmer ride feel than comfort-first options and less emphasis on outright speed than speed-focused builds. Next step: compare this bike with other downhill models on MatchBikes.com.
7.7
Rating

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Score Summary
Performance
7.9
Value
7.1
Fit
7.7
Performance
Built for speed and efficiency
Speed
4.6
Very Low
Climbing Efficiency
8.8
Climber
Suspension
9.0
Extreme rough-terrain ready
Fit
Dialed-in Fit & Comfort
Riding Position
7.1
Sporty
Fit Flexibility
6.9
Moderately Adjustable
Ride Comfort
8.3
Firm
Value
Value for Money
7.1
Fair Value
Surface Range
Bike ParkBattery
Battery
3.5
Commutes
Specifications
General
Brand
Specialized
Model
Turbo Kenevo Expert
Year
2023
Price
$9,000
Category
E-bikeMountain
Sub Category
Downhill
Groupset
X01 Eagle, Praxis
Wheels
27.5"
Frame
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
Suspension Fork
RockShox Boxxer Select RC, 27.5, DebonAir, 20x110mm Boost™, 35mm chassis, 180mm of travel
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select Plus, 230 x 62.5mm
Suspension Type
Full
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM XO1 Eagle trigger, 12-speed, single click
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
Crank
Praxis forged M30, custom offset, 160mm, SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 104BCD, 32T, steel
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm, 28h
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Rims
Roval 27.5" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 32h, tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Tires
Front: Butcher Grid Gravity 2Bliss Ready T9, 27.5 x 2.6", Rear: Butcher Grid Gravity 2Bliss Ready T9, 27.5 x 2.6"
Brakes
Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Brake Description
Front: SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 220mm, Rear: SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 220mm
Cockpit
Stem
Descendant 35mm Direct Mount Stem, 50mm length
Handlebar
Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35mm clamp
Grips
Deity, Knuckleduster, Black
Seat
Saddle
Bridge, 155/143mm, Hollow Ti-rails
Seatpost
OneUp, Dropper Post-V2, MMX lever, 34.9 (S2: 120mm, S3: 150mm, S4: 180mm, S5: 210mm)
E-Bike Components
Motor
Specialized Turbo Full Power System 2.2 Motor
Battery
Specialized M2-700, integrated battery w/rock guard, 700Wh
Charger
Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V
Range
3.5
Geometry
| Measurement | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.338 mm | 1.286 mm | 1.24 mm | 1.198 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 351 mm | 351 mm | 351 mm | 351 mm |
| Front Center | 780 mm | 809 mm | 838 mm | 868 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 125 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Stack | 602 mm | 611 mm | 620 mm | 629 mm |
| Reach | 450 mm | 475 mm | 500 mm | 525 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 578 mm | 605 mm | 632 mm | 659 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 78 ° | 78 ° | 78 ° | 78 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 465 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.5 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 454 mm | 454 mm | 454 mm | 454 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1234 mm | 1263 mm | 1292 mm | 1322 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Standover Height | 799 mm | 799 mm | 799 mm | 799 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 165 cm | 172 cm | 177 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 172 cm | 180 cm | 188 cm | 193 cm |

























































