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Camber Expert Carbon 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1, GX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX 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 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
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 …
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
| Frame | FACT 9m, carbon front chassis, M5 alloy rear end, Trail Geometry, SWAT™ Door integration, PF30 BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, Concentric Pivot link, 12x142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm of travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 34 Performance 29, air spring, 3-position lever adjust, tapered steerer, 15x100mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT Performance, Rx Trail Tune, AUTOSAG, DPS damper, rebound and 3-position compression adjust, 205x53mm Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | PF30, press-fit |
| Stem | Specialized Trail, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 750mm width, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Command Post IRcc, 12 position micro-height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL lever, 30.9mm, S: 100mm, M/L/XL: 125mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Resin Test Ride w/toe clips |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1 Type 2.1, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | RaceFace Aeffect, 6000-series alloy, 24mm spindle, 49mm chainline, 28T, Race Face, direct mount, 28T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed w/PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Deore SLX M7000, hydraulic disc, metallic pad, 200/180mm rotor, Rear: Shimano Deore SLX M7000, hydraulic disc, metallic pad, 180/160mm rotor Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Traverse 29, hookless alloy, 29mm inner width, 24/28h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Traverse, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 100mm spacing, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Traverse, DT Swiss internals, sealed cartridge bearings, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 142mm spacing, 28h |
| 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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Last updated November 6
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