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2011 Specialized

Camber Comp

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver TK
ShockRockShox
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetSLX, Alivio
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

50 km/h

Camber Comp

42 km/h

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Reviews

Summary

The Specialized Camber is a well-regarded trail bike that offers a lively and confident ride, with user-friendly geometry and impressive suspension performance. It's praised for its sorted handling and robust feel, though some riders note the 2x10 front chainring configuration takes getting used to and the fork lacks through-axle. The bike is often compared to the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR and Epic, highlighting its position in the trail bike category.

Pros
  • Lively and confident ride

  • User-friendly geometry

  • Impressive suspension performance

  • Sorted handling

  • Robust feel

Cons
  • 2x10 front chainring configuration takes getting used to

  • Lacks through-axle fork

  • Rear shock felt sluggish and slightly over-damped

Key Quotes
It's a decent weight at under 27lb and delivers a lively yet confident ride.
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The Camber is a perfect example of how a bike’s capability is dictated at least as much by its shape as by its travel.
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Ticks every ‘must have’ box
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The whole package is really light for the money too
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That fact that it looks great and is under $3000 is just icing on the cake.
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BikeRadar
Specialized Camber Comp review

déc. 2012 · Mike Davis

Totally dialled trail performer that’s just a couple of component tweaks from perfection

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29er

oct. 2012 · MBA Action

It's no secret that here at MBA we have touted the 29er's benefits in many cross-country and trail situations. But with the recent push for longer-travel

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MBR
Tested: 2012 Specialized Camber Comp 29 £2,400 - MBR

févr. 2012 · Danny Milner

The fact that there’s a carbon version of the Camber 29 and more models than in the 26in version, speaks volumes of Specialized’s commitment to 29in wheels.

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MTBR
Specialized Camber Pro – Extended Review

nov. 2011 · Francis Cebedo

- Mtbr.com

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Cycling News
First look: Specialized Camber Pro | Cyclingnews.com

nov. 2010 · What Mountain Bike,

All-new ride for 2011

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Specs
Build
Frame

M4 hydroformed tubing, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, disc only, Command Post routing, replaceable deraileur hanger, bolt on cable guides, 120mm travel

Fork

RockShox Recon Silver TK, Turn Key damper, Solo Air, alloy steerer, rebound adj. disc only, 120mm travel

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Ario RL, air spring, rebound adj. and LO, 7.875x2.0""

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing

Headset

1 1/8"" upper and lower campy style cartridge bearings for integrated alloy HT

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise

Handlebar

Specialized XC low-rise, 6061 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up, 31.8mm

Saddle

Specialized BG Rival, 143mm width

Seatpost

6061 alloy, 2-bolt micro adjust, setback head, 30.9mm, S/M:350mm, others:400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Alloy platform, 9/16""

Grips

Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Other: Rocca

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano RD-M662 SLX Shadow, long cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-M660 SLX, E-type for DMD, top swing, bottom pull

Crank

Shimano FC-M430, Octalink spline, replaceable rings, S: 170mm, others: 175mm

Shifters

Shimano SL-M430 Alivio, 9-speed, trigger

Cassette

Shimano HG30, 9-speed, 11-34t

Chain

KMC X9, 9-speed, w/ reuseable Missing Link

Brakes

Front: Tektro Draco, hydralic disc, ceramic pad, Light Wave rotor, S/M:180mm rotor, L/XL:203mm, Rear: Tektro Draco, hydralic disc, ceramic pad, Light Wave rotor, S/M:160mm rotor, L/XL:180mm

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro Draco hydralic

Wheels
Rims

Custom DT Swiss 445D, disc, double wall, pin joint, eyelets, 24mm, 28/32h

Spokes

1.8mm (15g) stainless

Front Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, QR, 28h

Rear Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, double sealed cartridge bearing, QR, 32h

Tires

Front: Specialized ""The Captain"" Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0"", Rear: Specialized ""The Captain"" Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0""

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