2016 Specialized S Works Camber 29

An uptight singletrack slasher or general duty trail machine the decision to choose between the specialized stumpjumper or camber for many people is an easy one.

2016 specialized s works camber 29. Specialized s works camber 29 back in issue 12 may 2011 we tested one of the very first camber 29ers. This creates a huge array of twelve models plus a thirteenth grom version that accepts 24 and 26 inch wheels. This is achieved by thoughtfully combining our full fact carbon fiber trail chassis with a carbon camber fsr rear end. The top shelf s works camber 29 combines 110mm of plush and efficient fsr suspension with a kashima coated fox float ctd factory series shock and premium component package for uncompromising and versatile trail performance.

With a slacker 68 5 degree head angle short 17 2 inch stays and 13 inch. Sram xx1 11 speed rear derailleur for premium shifting performance. Specialized command post ir w new single ring lever to adjust saddle height on the fly s works camber 29 2015. Nine thousand eight hundred american dollars.

Compared to the camber i reviewed in 2011 there really is no comparison this is pretty much an all new bike. S works fact carbon crankset w custom xx1 chainring for efficient power transfer. The camber line up is comprised of six price points with each one available in either 29er or 27 5 versions. At the top of the range is the s works camber with its full carbon fact 11m frame.

The concept behind the s works camber carbon 29 is pretty simple. Every mountain bike rider lusts for the mythical one bike to rule them all that bike is the 2016 specialized camber. The specialized camber saw big updates this year and i got the chance to ride the top drawer s works version at outdoor demo last week. Essentially it blends all of the trail bike characteristics that you want with the xc climbing prowess that you need.

The camber however is not only able to show up and compete in either but even shoot for the podium. If speed is your thing it s the only trail bike you re ever going to need. Shimano xtr hydraulic disc brakes are lighter and more powerful than ever. Component report the s works camber is a fantastic bike partly because it is so perfectly specced.

S works camber carbon 29 and 650b 9 800 i was especially anxious to jump on the big wheeled version because a 2014 camber evo 29 has been my go to bike between testing other rigs since we reviewed it in sedona for our 2014 bible of bike tests i liked it too much to send it back to specialized. It was a late comer to the specialized stable designed to bridge the gap between the epic and the stumpjumper in terms of travel geometry and riding style.