Gideondv Posted November 14, 2013 Share Hi guys, I would like to hear what you guys say about the Camber 2014 model & If there are maybe "better" options? (give reasons). Yes, all depends on riding style + where you ride. In short Jonkershoek (90% of the time) & surrounding trails in Cpt. Currently on a HT , but keen to get something more play full / comfy / easier on my lower back BUT also still "race ready" to do a couple of stage races & one day events. All the reviews I have read are very positive, but there is no review like a thehub review Price will be +- R60k for the expert ( R40k for the carbon comp) Here is a cool video Bike info & spechttp://www.specializ...bon-29#features Edited November 14, 2013 by Rebelking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G e r h a r d Odendaal Posted November 14, 2013 Share Awesome bike, if you're going to ride mainly trails. Owned one of these but sold it because I liked the more open road fast rides. Go ahead and buy it, best trail bike you can get in my opinion. That brain rear shock is just awesome, can't be compared to any other rear shock setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted November 14, 2013 Share You sure this has the rear brain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted November 14, 2013 Share buy it. if it has the magura brakes then ask the shop to fit the 7.2 pads from the start Edited November 14, 2013 by flat29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideondv Posted November 14, 2013 Share Awesome bike, if you're going to ride mainly trails. Owned one of these but sold it because I liked the more open road fast rides. Go ahead and buy it, best trail bike you can get in my opinion. That brain rear shock is just awesome, can't be compared to any other rear shock setupno brain on the camber expert. Fox CTD front and back avalanx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideondv Posted November 14, 2013 Share buy it. if it has the magura brakes then ask the shop to fit the 7.2 pads from the startIt comes with Formula T1 S brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G e r h a r d Odendaal Posted November 14, 2013 Share no brain on the camber expert. Fox CTD front and back Oh sorry, I had the pro version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideondv Posted November 15, 2013 Share I was expecting my 1st reply to be.... Santa Cruz tallboy 2 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTM SA Posted November 15, 2013 Share Hi there, Perhaps an alternative is to look at our 4 carbon options from KTM as well. Scarp Prestige:http://www.ktm-bikes.co.za/2013-dual-suspension/scarp-prestige.html Scarp Prime:http://www.ktm-bikes.co.za/2013-dual-suspension/scarp-prime.html Scarp Master:http://www.ktm-bikes.co.za/2013-dual-suspension/scarp-master.html or Scarp Elite:http://www.ktm-bikes.co.za/2013-dual-suspension/scarp-elite.html Let me know if you need any further info. Regards, KTM SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted November 15, 2013 Share Giant Anthem Advanced 27.5 should be more "playfull" with shorter chainstay and wheelbase. Giant Maestro suspension is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted November 15, 2013 Share Hi there, Perhaps an alternative is to look at our 4 carbon options from KTM as well. Scarp Prestige:http://www.ktm-bikes...p-prestige.html Scarp Prime:http://www.ktm-bikes...carp-prime.html Scarp Master:http://www.ktm-bikes...arp-master.html or Scarp Elite:http://www.ktm-bikes...carp-elite.html Let me know if you need any further info. Regards, KTM SA You clearly missed his request in the very first paragraph...If there are better options, state your reasons. Whats better about your bike mr ktm sa? mrbaker, Bat and Gideondv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 15, 2013 Share You clearly missed his request in the very first paragraph...If there are better options, state your reasons. Whats better about your bike mr ktm sa? They are better spammers than the other importers. Ramrod and ChUkKy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideondv Posted November 15, 2013 Share Giant Anthem Advanced 27.5 should be more "playfull" with shorter chainstay and wheelbase. Giant Maestro suspension is superb.I'm 194cm so 27.5 is definitely out. Also the Trance will not be a good balance of trail & race in my opinion.Just to play the Trance will be awesome for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevief Posted November 15, 2013 Share Consider Tallboy and Pyga and the Cannondale Trigger seem pretty handy Danger Dassie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouette3 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Don't rule out the Trance, that pedals like no other and climbs like s mountain goat! I've got the old 26 inch and it's awesome. Don't judge a bike by wheel size, just make sure the frame size is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymakestv Posted November 15, 2013 Share I have the 2014 camber expert. It's a winner. No brain, CTD front and back. Comes with the command post internal routed dropper which is awesome and looks way cleaner and cooler than the older droppers. I found out that the Fork is actually a 120mm fork with a spacer so you can adjust it to make it 120mm but I have no intention of doing that because on descend mode it's pretty plush. I really like the bike so far. And the wheels it comes with are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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