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Today’s Deals2015 Specialized
Camber Expert Carbon EVO Frame
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120mm rear |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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 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.
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
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
The Camber punches above its weight class. That’s always a good thing.
BIKE Magazinethe 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
BikerumorSpecialized’s Camber Comp Carbon 29 blends mile-munching speed with surprising rough-stuff confidence
BikeRadarThe 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 MagazineFeedback?
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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?
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
Jul 2015 · Ron Koch
New bike borrows from the Epic and the Stumpjumper so you can ride fast and tackle tough trails
Jul 2015
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper and Sworks Camber tested out in California
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.
| Frame | FACT 9m carbon front triangle, 29"" EVO geometry, FACT IS construction, M5 alloy rear triangle, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal cable routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Shock | Custom FOX Float CTD Factory w/ AUTOSAG, custom EVO tune, Kashima coating, Climb, Trail, Descend settings w/ Trail and rebound adjust, 197x51mm Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | PF30, press-fit |
| Headset | 1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings |
| Seatpost | Command Post IR, 3-position height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, w/ remote adjust lever, 30.9mm, S: 100mm travel, Others: 125mm, includes standard/SRL levers Type: Dropper |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
Not listed for 2,530 days