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Camber 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | X7, Deore |
| Brakes | Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Camber is a versatile trail bike that excels in efficiency and handling, offering a blend of speed and rough-terrain confidence. Its FSR suspension and thoughtful design details, like the SWAT storage compartment, make it a standout for riders seeking a do-it-all mountain bike. While some reviewers note a desire for a stiffer fork and slacker geometry for more aggressive riding, the Camber is praised for its climbing prowess and descending capabilities.
FSR suspension for consistent traction and comfort
SWAT door storage compartment for convenience
Efficient pedaling and climbing performance
Slackened head angle and shorter chainstays for improved handling
Versatile for a range of trail conditions
Some testers desired a stiffer fork for aggressive riding
Steering can feel twitchy initially
Not ideal for extremely rowdy terrain
I picked the Camber Expert Carbon EVO 29 as my favorite of all 34 bikes in that year’s test issue.
BIKE MagazineSpecialized’s Camber Comp Carbon 29 blends mile-munching speed with surprising rough-stuff confidence
BikeRadarThe Camber is brilliantly well put together.
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Jul 2017 · Alan Muldoon
The 2017 Specialized Camber Comp 29 is still a rapid, fun bike though, and with tweaks to the specification it could bump it’s rating up a notch.
Fast, fun ride.
Rear suspension lack support.
May 2017 · Emily Schaldach
The Camber’s 27.5-inch wheel platform accommodates a wide range of rider sizes, and it steamrolls over just about everything. 130 millimeters of travel
Mar 2017 · Wil Barrett
Slotting in between the Epic XC race bike and the long-travel Stumpjumper, the Camber aims to be the trail bike for all.
Aug 2016 · Tyler Benedict
There’s something to be said for getting a kid started on a fully rigid hardtail. But if your local trails are super gnarly, there’s also a pretty darn good argument for getting them suspended as quickly as possible. Traction aside, it’s more about comfort and safety, assuming the weight penalty isn’t too grand. If you …
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.’
Feb 2016
Now a few seasons into its evolution, the Camber platform has seen some big changes for 2016; it’s now available in both 650B and 29er wheel sizes, with two different travel lengths (130mm for 650B, 120mm for 29″ wheels), and the frame and shock technology has leapt ahead massively. Our test bike is the 120mm-travel Expert …
Excellent efficiency.
Incredibly slick construction.
Innovative storage solutions.
Feature packed!
Small chain ring won't suit every trail.
| Frame | M5 alloy, Trail 29 Geometry, threaded BB, 142mm dropouts, internal shift cable routing, w/ Taco Blade, 120mm travel BB Standard: BSA, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver 29, Solo Air spring, 120mm travel, TurnKey compression adjust, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Lite thru-axle Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom X-Fusion 02 Pro RL, air sleeve, rebound adjust, lockout, 205x53mm Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP XR, 73mm |
| Headset | Hella Flush, 1-1/8"" and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper w/ 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized Trail, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 8-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized, butted 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Henge Comp, Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Alloy, two-bolt clamp, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon platform pedal with reflectors |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow, 9-speed, SGS long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7, mid direct mount, w/ Taco Blade |
| Crank | Custom SRAM S-1255, GXP spindle, 10-speed, 36/22T, 104mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | Shimano Alivio, 9-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-920, 9-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic disc, resin/metallic pads, S/M: 180mm rotor, L/XL: 200mm rotor, Rear: Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic disc, resin/metallic pads, S/M: 160mm rotor, L/XL: 180mm rotor Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic, reach adjust |
| Rims | Alex XD, 650b, 24/28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Hub | Specialized, Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, Hi Lo disc, 4x sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 28H |
| Tires | Front: Purgatory Control 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"", 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, Rear: Ground Contro 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"", 60TPI, folding bead |
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Last updated July 9
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