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Camber Expert Carbon EVO 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X01, XX1 |
| Brakes | Formula Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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.
Aug 2014 · Alan Muldoon
The weight suggest an XC machine but it downhill and you realise its wider remit
The confidence the Pike fork instills on the descents is incredible, and combined with great geometry and a killer build-kit, the Camber EVO redefines what’s possible on a 120mm bike.
Not being fit enough to push the 32T chainring on the longest climbs sucks, and I’d like the full 125mm-drop Command post, not the shorter 100mm option.
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 | FACT 9m carbon front triangle, EVO geometry, FACT TM construction, M5 rear triangle, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal shift/brake/post routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike 29, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, comp, lockout, and reb adj. 15mm thru-axle, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom FOX Float CTD Factory, w/ AUTOSAG, Climb, Trail, Descend settings w/ Trail 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, Hella Flush style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC Mini Riser, 7050 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 Command Post IR, 3-position, internally routed adjustable height w/ air spring, remote operated, single bolt head, 30.9mm, S:100mm, Others: 125mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: regular, Others: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 32T XX1 style single ring, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X01, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM X01, 11-speed, 10-42 |
| Chain | SRAM XG 1195, 11-speed, hollow plates/pins, PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Formula T1 S, metallic pad, S/M: 180mm, Others: 200mm rotor, Rear: Custom Formula T1 S, metallic pad, S/M: 160mm, Others: 180mm rotor Type: Formula Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Formula T1 S, hydraulic disc, tool-less pad contact (FCS) and reach adj. SRAM compatible MiXmaster shifter mounts |
| Rims | Roval Traverse 29, alloy disc, 28mm wide, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless |
| Front Hub | Roval Traverse 29, 15mm thru-axle end caps, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Traverse 142+, XX1 driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 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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