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Camber 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | GX, Deore |
| Brakes | Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Camber is a versatile trail bike praised for its maneuverability, efficient suspension, and value. It excels in technical sections with its slackened head angle and shorter chainstays, though some riders desire a beefier fork. The bike's FSR suspension and SWAT door storage are frequently highlighted, but opinions vary on its climbing efficiency and component spec.
Maneuverable with slackened head angle and shorter chainstays
Efficient FSR suspension system
SWAT door storage compartment
Good value for carbon front triangle and components
Versatile for both XC and trail riding
Some riders prefer a beefier fork
Mixed reviews on climbing efficiency
Component spec varies across models
Can feel sluggish on steep climbs
Lacks a dropper post in some builds
I picked the Camber Expert Carbon EVO 29 as my favorite of all 34 bikes in that year’s test issue.
BIKE MagazineThe Camber is less prone to wallow than rival machines.
CyclistThe 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 MagazineThe Camber is a svelte XC and Trail machine
MTBR130 millimeters of travel seems to hit the sweet spot for a nimble trail bike too.
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Oct 2018 · Joseph Delves
A well-specced good value machine that would be ideal as a first MTB
Apr 2018 · McCoy
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Specialized loves to build mountain bikes. Specialized is best known for its iconic Stumpjumper and
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.
Jun 2017 · Seb Stott
A comfy climber and singletrack slayer (after a stem swap), but limited on really rough terrain. Buy if you want an eager and agile, fast-climbing trail bike, but aren't too bothered about technical descending and don't mind swapping that stem
Great climber despite relatively high weight
Snappy handling once fitted with a sensible stem
Long stem ruins the stock ride
Flexy fork and wheels plus steep head angle limit aggro potential
Jun 2017
We love these type of reviews, where we carefully set both bikes up and jump between them multiple times over a few solid rides to feel the differences, then we sit back and pick the finer details apart taking into consideration everything that would concern a potential buyer. Specialized Camber Expert Carbon 29er: $7000, 12.82kg. …
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 …
| Frame | M5 alloy, Trail Geometry, threaded BB, internal cable routing, 12x142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sektor Silver RL 29, Solo Air, lockout and rebound adjust, 15x100mm Maxle Lite thru-axle, 51mm offset, 120mm travel 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 |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon platform w/reflectors |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shadow design, SGS cage, 9-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM GX, Bottom Pull |
| Crank | SRAM 2x, alloy, 9-speed |
| Shifters | Shimano Alivio, 9-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-920, 9-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X10, 9-speed w/reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180/200mm rotor, Rear: Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180/160mm rotor Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Specialized 29, alloy, 24mm inner width, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Hub | Specialized disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings,15x100mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings,12x142mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Purgatory, Control casing, 29x2.3"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready, Rear: Ground Control, Control casing, 29x2.3"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready |
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