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Camber Comp EVO 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X9, X7 |
| Brakes | Formula Hydraulic Disc |
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?
Nov 2014 · Guy Kesteven
One of the most versatile XC/trail 29ers around, but not cheap and needs changes to unleash its full-gas EVO potential
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.
Jul 2014 · Alan Muldoon
Read the full review of the Specialized Camber Comp Evo.
We love the Evo attitude because it takes the Camber to the next level
We hate the fact that there is no dropper post as standard
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.
| Frame | M5 hydroformed tubing, EVO geometry, tapered headtube, PF30 BB, internal Command Post BlackLite routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, bolt-on cable guides, 120mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, alloy tapered steerer, lockout and reb adj. 15mm thru-axle, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float CTD Evolution, w/ AUTOSAG, air spring, lockout and reb adj. 197x51mm Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge |
| 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, 750mm 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 X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull |
| Crank | Custom SRAM S-1250, 10-speed Trail double, PF30 spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X7, 10-speed, w/ MatchMaker clamp |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36 |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: Formula C1, alloy caliper, metallic pad, S/M: 180mm, L/XL: 200mm rotor, Rear: Formula C1, alloy caliper, metallic pad, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 180mm rotor Type: Formula Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Formula C1, hydraulic disc, tooled reach adj. |
| Rims | Roval 29, alloy disc, 26mm wide, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Industry Stainless, 3X front/rear 2.0 |
| Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, 15mm thru-axle, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, 4x-sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 142+ spacing, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Butcher Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"", foldable aramid bead, dual-compound, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Purgatory Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"", foldable aramid bead, dual-compound, 60 TPI |
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Last updated July 9
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