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Camber Comp 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 110mm |
| Fork | RockShox 30 Silver TK |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X5 |
| Brakes | Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Specialized Camber is a versatile cross-country bike that excels in both climbing and descending, offering a balanced ride with efficient pedaling and playful handling. Its suspension system is praised for being supple and active, providing excellent trail feel. However, some riders note limitations in extremely technical terrain and occasional issues with component performance.
Efficient pedaling and climbing performance
Playful and agile handling
Supple and active suspension system
Versatile for a variety of trail conditions
Well-designed geometry for confidence-inspiring rides
Limited performance in extremely technical terrain
Some components may require immediate maintenance
Not as plush on burly descents as longer-travel bikes
The Camber EVO exhibits the playfulness of a smaller-wheeled bike, yet offers the traction and rollover that comes with wagon wheels.
BIKE MagazineThe thing pedals really well, even while humping up long, technical climbs. It feels distinctly un-FSR, in a good way.
BIKE MagazineThe Camber truly exceeded our expectations as an all-rounder.
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Jul 2015 · Ron Koch
New bike borrows from the Epic and the Stumpjumper so you can ride fast and tackle tough trails
Jul 2015 · Zach Overholt
One of the raddest things about mountain biking is how the sport can be so many things to just as many different people. However, even with all of the different styles of riding most of us have the same end goal – to get out on the trail. Usually it doesn’t matter what or where …
Apr 2015 · Sim
A bike built for razzing around the woods? Where do we sign?
Aug 2014
We can tell you that the Camber is a great bike and Specialized’s FSR suspension design is tried and true. And that its engineers have spent countless hours perfecting the geometry.
Jun 2014 · MBA Action
At The Corner Of Cross Country And Aggressive It’s easy to see how the Specialized Camber EVO could be overlooked. Nestled in between the ever-popular
Apr 2014
Bike Test: Specialized Camber Expert Carbon Evo 29. Two testers, three locations, selfish motives, and a word from Specialized.
Jan 2014
This bike was never intended to be a review item for us here at Flow, but after a three-day love-in with the Camber Evo whilst filming for our next Flow Nation video in Mt Buller, we had to let you in on this bike’s dirty little secrets. A gentleman always tells. When planning our trip …
So much grip, Tarzan would be jealous.
Suspension of the gods.
Great wheels and drivetrain.
Bar shape is not our cuppa.
Long stays on tight switchbacks.
Dec 2012 · Mike Davis
Totally dialled trail performer that’s just a couple of component tweaks from perfection
| Frame | M5 hydroformed tubing, 29"" geometry, tapered headtube, internal Command Post BlackLite routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, bolt-on cable guides, 110mm travel BB Standard: BSA, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox 30 Gold Taper 29, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, rebound adj. 9mm QR, 110mm travel Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom Monarch RL w/ AUTOSAG, air spring, lockout and reb adj. 197x48mm Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded BB, sealed bearings |
| Headset | 1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized Trail, 6061 alloy, 4-bolt, 8-degree rise, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC Mini-Riser, 6000 butted alloy, 720mm wide, 10mm rise, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, S/M: 350mm, Others: 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: regular, Others: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X5, 10-speed, mid cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X5, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull |
| Crank | Custom SRAM S-1250, 10-speed Trail double, GXP spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X5, 10-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36 |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, TR-8 rotor, S/M: 180mm, L/XL: 200mm rotor, Rear: Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, TR-8 rotor, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 180mm rotor Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro Gemini |
| Rims | Roval 29, alloy disc, 26mm wide, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Industry Stainless, 3X front/rear 2.0 |
| Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, 4x-sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 142mm spacing, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"", foldable aramid bead, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"", foldable aramid bead, 60 TPI |
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Last updated July 9
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