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Camber Pro
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XTR, X7 |
| 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 · Alan Muldoon
With the 26 no more, 2013's Camber 29 has big boots to fill
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
Nov 2010 · What Mountain Bike,
All-new ride for 2011
Nov 2010 · Mike Davis
A well specced bike with sorted handling that delivers a great ride and inspires confidence on the trail
| Frame | M4 hydroformed tubing, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, disc only, Command Post routing, replaceable deraileur hanger, bolt on cable guides, 120mm travel |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox F120 RL, air spring, reb adj. LO, standard drop-outs, disk, 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 | SRAM GXP, outboard 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, 7050 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 | 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 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-M980 XTR Shadow, 10-speed, long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X.7 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull |
| Crank | Custom SRAM Carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC Trail double, GXP spindle, removeable spider, 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 R SL, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, stainless hardware, G3 Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 185mm, L/XL: 203mm, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, stainless hardware, G3 Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid Elixir R SL hydraulic, tool-less reach adj. |
| Rims | Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 1.8mm (15g) stainless |
| Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, OS 24 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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