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Camber Expert
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Camber is a well-regarded trail bike that offers a lively and confident ride, with user-friendly geometry and impressive suspension performance. It's praised for its sorted handling and robust feel, though some riders note the 2x10 front chainring configuration takes getting used to and the fork lacks through-axle. The bike is often compared to the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR and Epic, highlighting its position in the trail bike category.
Lively and confident ride
User-friendly geometry
Impressive suspension performance
Sorted handling
Robust feel
2x10 front chainring configuration takes getting used to
Lacks through-axle fork
Rear shock felt sluggish and slightly over-damped
It's a decent weight at under 27lb and delivers a lively yet confident ride.
Cycling NewsThe Camber is a perfect example of how a bike’s capability is dictated at least as much by its shape as by its travel.
Cycling NewsTicks every ‘must have’ box
BikeRadarThe whole package is really light for the money too
BikeRadarThat fact that it looks great and is under $3000 is just icing on the cake.
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Oct 2012 · MBA Action
It's no secret that here at MBA we have touted the 29er's benefits in many cross-country and trail situations. But with the recent push for longer-travel
Mar 2012 · Danny Milner
Specialized has made revisions to the top-end 26in wheel Camber frame for 2012, but has it gone far enough to fend off the competition?
Dec 2011 · Guy Kesteven
The shock can be squishy, but this is a hugely entertaining and enthusiastic trail bike for the money
Nov 2010 · What Mountain Bike,
All-new ride for 2011
| Frame | M4 hydroformed tubing, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, disc only, Command Post routing, replaceable deraileur hanger, bolt on cable guides, 120mm travel |
|---|---|
| Fork | Custom RockShox Reba TK, Turn Key damper, Solo Air, alloy steerer, rebound adj. w/ LO, disc only, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom Fox Triad II for Specialized, custom on-the-fly 3-position switch 1) lock out 2) Open 3) ProPedal, rebound adj. 7.875x2.0"" Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing |
| Headset | 1 1/8"" upper and lower campy style cartridge bearings for integrated alloy HT |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC low-rise bar, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized BG Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width |
| Seatpost | 6061 alloy, 2-bolt micro adjust, setback head, 30.9mm, S/M:350mm, others:400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std. |
| Grips | Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Other: Rocca |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RD-M772 Deore XT Shadow, 10-speed, long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano FD-M660-10E SLX, 10-speed, E-type for DMD, top swing, bottom pull |
| Crank | Shimano FC-M552, Hollowtech, 10-speed triple, replaceable rings, S: 170mm, others: 175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano SL-M660-10R SLX, 10-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | Shimano HG81, 10-speed, 11-36t |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reuseable Missing Link, nickel plates |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Avid Elixir 5 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, G3 Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 185mm, L/XL: 203mm, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 5 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, G3 Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic |
| Rims | Custom DT Swiss 445D, alloy disc, double wall, pin joint, eyelets, 24mm, 28/32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 1.8mm (15g) stainless |
| Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, OS 28 end caps, sealed cartridge bearing, RWS, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, lasere-etched logo, double sealed cartridge bearing, QR, 32h |
| Tires | Front: S-Works ""The Captain"", 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0"", Rear: Specialized ""The Captain"" Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0"" |
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Last updated July 9
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