News bot Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Trail riding encompasses all of the sweet spots of mountain biking— getting outdoors, climbing with friends, and descending amazing trails that put an ear-to-ear smile on your face. We've lived the trail riding life since we released our first trail bike in 1981, and the feeling has never been lost. We're excited to announce the all-new Camber. Click here to view the article L.T.G 1
nonky Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 my next bike.slack, wide rims, dropper - PERFECT trail bike.
igg Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 USD forks with no bash protection?Those could cost a bit to service... Looks like I need to start saving.
Baracuda Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) SWAT Door? for stashing smokes or what? This year's gimmick. The promotional videos are a hoot "Since I can now store my tube and bomb inside the frame, SWAT has transformed by life, who I am, the way I am" Useful for smuggling dagga into Afrika Burns. Edited July 7, 2015 by Baracuda Fisan 1
linuxlg Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Looks stunning, but I have to agree, forks require a bash plate
Odinson Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Gorgeous bike! Can't wait to ogle the rest of the range. Spez definitely firing on all cylinders with their 2016 range of bikes. Saag and L.T.G 2
linuxlg Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 travel?120mm travel with the 29er and 130mm with the 650B
L.T.G Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Gorgeous bike! Can't wait to ogle the rest of the range. Spez definitely firing on all cylinders with their 2016 range of bikes.I haven't been able to stop drooling since this news surfaced...But.....I think I'll be hanging on to my 2014 model for a quite a while now, I have a feeling 2016 prices are going to unfriendly The fun stuff doesn't end with the bikes, looks like there'll be loads of new gear too.Like the new 2FO shoes... and these Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Odinson 2
Odinson Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 I'm aching for this Camber, but I already have my heart set on the 2016 Specialized Fuse. http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/2016-early-launch-bikes/fuse-2016-early-launch/fuse-expert-6fattie Review: http://enduro-mtb.com/en/first-ride-the-all-new-specialized-fuse-expert-the-hardtail-comeback/ Will undoubtedly test ride the Camber before making the leap.
Odinson Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Very good review of the new Camber by bikemag.com: http://www.bikemag.com/gear/bikes/trail-bikes-gear/first-look-2016-specialized-camber/ Nice to see that the Comp Carbon version (basically the lowest spec carbon version) has a SRAM GX 1X11 drivetrain and dropper. At $3,800, it's not cheap though. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
L.T.G Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 I'm aching for this Camber, but I already have my heart set on the 2016 Specialized Fuse. http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/2016-early-launch-bikes/fuse-2016-early-launch/fuse-expert-6fattie Review: http://enduro-mtb.com/en/first-ride-the-all-new-specialized-fuse-expert-the-hardtail-comeback/ Will undoubtedly test ride the Camber before making the leap. I might just have to "test ride" the Fuse, Camber and Stumpy for MONTHS before being able to make up my mind (but I think I'm with you there on the Fuse) Odinson 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Very good review of the new Camber by bikemag.com: http://www.bikemag.com/gear/bikes/trail-bikes-gear/first-look-2016-specialized-camber/ Nice to see that the Comp Carbon version (basically the lowest spec carbon version) has a SRAM GX 1X11 drivetrain and dropper. At $3,800, it's not cheap though.at $ 3,800 it's very well priced for a carbon framed bike. Remember that the Trance Advanced sits at approx R 38,000 so if Spaz SA retain the $ pricing model, we'll be seeing the Camber at R 47,500 or so ($ dependent) - next best carbon bike doesn't even come close. Patchelicious, Skinnyone and Rudi Pollard 3
Odinson Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 at $ 3,800 it's very well priced for a carbon framed bike. Remember that the Trance Advanced sits at approx R 38,000 so if Spaz SA retain the $ pricing model, we'll be seeing the Camber at R 47,500 or so ($ dependent) - next best carbon bike doesn't even come close. Very true. It's not often that you get a bike in that price range that ticks all the boxes of what modern trail bikes should have standard: 1X drivetrain, dropper, wide rims, trail-specific fork and so on. If I were to buy that bike, there is nothing that I can think of changing.
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