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2015 Specialized

Camber Comp 29

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 110 / 110mm
ForkRockShox Reba
ShockFox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX7, X5
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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nimblestable
Camber Comp 29
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Camber Comp 29

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Summary

The Specialized Camber is a versatile cross-country bike that excels in climbing efficiency and offers surprising capability on descents despite its limited travel. It features active suspension with technologies like the Brain system for improved performance, and integrates thoughtful details such as the SWAT storage. While it handles technical terrain well, some reviews note limitations in fork stiffness and travel for aggressive riding.

Pros
  • Efficient climbing with active suspension

  • Surprising descent capability for its travel

  • Integrated SWAT storage system

  • Confident handling and nimble feel

  • High-quality components and build

Cons
  • Limited suspension travel for technical terrain

  • Fork can bottom out or feel flexy under load

  • Steep head angle may feel twitchy initially

  • Higher price point on some models

Key Quotes
The Camber punches above its weight class. That’s always a good thing.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
the new Camber is a completely different animal, it’s faster, it climbs like a rocket, it seems to be more capable, and with SWAT it’s certainly more versatile
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Specialized’s Camber Comp Carbon 29 blends mile-munching speed with surprising rough-stuff confidence
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The Specialized Camber is a tolerant trail bike, happily tearing up the trails without much effort and handing out shedloads of confidence to less experienced riders.
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine logoEnduro Mountainbike Magazine

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Specialized Camber Carbon Comp 29 Review

Jul 2016 · Christoph Bayer

The Specialized Camber is neither a purebred competition bike nor an aggressive trail bike, so what exactly is it? Could it represent the compromise?

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BikeRadar
Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29 review

Apr 2016 · Tom Marvin

A superbly thought-out high-speed, low-stress all-rounder for fans of traditional handling. Buy if you want a fantastically well-rounded trail bike that oozes traditional virtues

Highs
  • Capable and consistently controlled considering its travel and initially twitchy feel, neutrally-efficient pedalling, low weight and 29er wheels maximise speed and shrink distance, outstandingly user-friendly details

Lows
  • We’d like it even more with a slacker head angle and stiffer fork for opening up its aggro potential

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29

Mar 2016

The smartly redesigned Specialized Camber Comp 29 proves that the ‘Big Red S’ actually stands for ‘Slayer.’

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Flow Mountain Bike
Flow's First Bite: Specialized Camber Expert Carbon 29

Dec 2015

Let’s take a quick look at the new Camber before we get it real dirty. Full review coming soon. The Camber is available in carbon and aluminium, ranging from $2799 up to the S-Works for $12999, check out the full range here: Specialized Camber. Our review of the 2015 Camber Expert Carbon EVO: Camber EVO …

Highs
  • Totally dialled parts spec.

  • Trademark Specialized quality.

  • Bloody beautiful.

Lows
  • Big bucks.

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MTBR
First Look: 2016 Specialized Camber

Jul 2015 · Francis Cebedo

The Camber has upped its climbing prowess with the integration of the new Brain rear shock and the RockShox RS-1 fork. But does it come at the expense of descending ability? - Mtbr.com

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Bicycling
Specialized’s Redesigned Camber Hits a Sweet Spot

Jul 2015 · Ron Koch

New bike borrows from the Epic and the Stumpjumper so you can ride fast and tackle tough trails

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Dirt Mountainbike
Specialized Stumpjumper 2016 and SWorks Camber

Jul 2015

2016 Specialized Stumpjumper and Sworks Camber tested out in California

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Bikerumor
Destination Trail: Specialized Introduces All New Camber with a Brain

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 …

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

M5 hydroformed tubing, 29"" geometry, tapered headtube, threaded BB, internal Command Post BlackLite routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, bolt-on cable guides, 110mm travel

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Fork

Custom RockShox Reba RC 29, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, compression and rebound adjust, 110mm travel

Travel110mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Custom FOX Float CTD Evolution w/ AUTOSAG, air spring, lockout, rebound adjust, 197x48mm

Travel110mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP XR, 73mm

Headset

1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized Trail, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 8-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized XC, mini rise, 6000 butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Specialized alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Resin test ride, w/ toe clips, CEN std.

Grips

Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, Others: XL

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X5, 10-speed, mid cage

Front Derailleur

SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull

Crank

Custom SRAM S-1250, GXP spindle, 36/22, 104/64mm BCD spider

Shifters

SRAM X5, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/ MatchMaker clamp

Cassette

SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36

Chain

SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish

Brakes

Front: Shimano Deore BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads, S/M: 180mm rotor, Others: 200mm, Rear: Shimano Deore BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads, S/M: 160mm rotor, Others: 180mm

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore BL-M506, hydraulic, alloy lever

Wheels
Rims

Roval 29, alloy, 21mm inner width, 32h

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry, stainless

Front Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, 4 sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

Tires

Front: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3"", Rear: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.1""

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