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S-Works Camber 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 110mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XX1 |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| 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?
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
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
We’d like it even more with a slacker head angle and stiffer fork for opening up its aggro potential
Mar 2016
The smartly redesigned Specialized Camber Comp 29 proves that the ‘Big Red S’ actually stands for ‘Slayer.’
Oct 2015 · McCoy
The Camber is an efficient trailbike for a rider who wants a bike with cross-country roots that offers slightly more aggressive angles...
Sep 2015 · Danny Milner
We've got the new Specialized Camber Evo 29 on longterm test. Find out how we're getting on with it...
The perfect blend of handling prowess and mile-munching efficiency
Improved Spec and better looks for less money than last year
Still some of the best rear suspension in the business
Fork can become overwhelmed when you start to push
Stock stem is too long
Badly needs full internal dropper post routing
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
| Frame | FACT 11m carbon, 29” geometry, FACT IS construction, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal cable routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 110mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX Float CTD Factory 29, Kashima coating, FIT damper, air spring, tapered steerer, compression, lockout, and rebound adjust, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm travel Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom FOX Float CTD Factory w/ AUTOSAG and Boost Valve, Kashima coating, Climb, Trail, Descend settings w/ Trail and rebound adjust, 197x48mm Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis, 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 | Syntace F109, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC, mini rise, 7050 alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Command Post IR, 3-position height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, w/ remote adjust SRL, 30.9mm, 100mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Resin test ride, w/ toe clips, CEN std. |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, Others: XL |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | S-Works FACT carbon, custom XX1 chainring, OSBB, 30T, 104mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1, 11-speed, 10-42 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-XX1, 11-speed, w/ PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano XTR, hydraulic disc, Ti-metal pads, Ice Tech rotor, S/M: 180mm rotor, Others: 200mm, Rear: Shimano XTR, hydraulic disc, Ti-metal pads, Ice Tech rotor, S/M: 160mm rotor, Others: 180mm Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XTR, carbon lever |
| Rims | Roval Control SL 29, carbon disc, 22mm internal width, 24/28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Control SL 29, alloy hub body w/ Labyrinth design, 15mm thru-axle, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control SL 29 142+, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, XX1 driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3"", Rear: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.1"" |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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