Muttley Posted November 5, 2015 Share Hi guys (including Spec haters ), So I've had me 2015 Specialized Camber Comp Carbon for a few weeks now and really loving it but even as a newbie, one can't help getting all caught up in the "need to upgrade hype". Having said this, would you guys be able to help budget and plan the upgrades on my bike. Specs are as follows (plus spez bottle cage, tubeless conversion and freebie shimano cleat pedals ): FRAMEFACT 9m carbon front triangle, 29" geometry, FACT IS construction, M5 alloy rear triangle, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal cable routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 110mm travelREAR SHOCKCustom FOX Float CTD Evolution w/ AUTOSAG, air spring, lockout, rebound adjust, 197x48mmFORKFOX Float CTD Evolution 29, air spring, tapered steerer, Climb, Trail, Descend settings and rebound adjust, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm travelHEADSET1-1/8 and 1-1/2" threadless, Hella Flush style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearingsSTEMSpecialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree riseHANDLEBARSSpecialized XC, mini rise, 6000 butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mmGRIPSSpecialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, Others: XLFRONT BRAKEShimano Deore BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads, S/M: 180mm rotor, Others: 200mmREAR BRAKEShimano Deore BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads, S/M: 160mm rotor, Others: 180mmBRAKE LEVERSShimano Deore BL-M506, hydraulic, alloy leverFRONT DERAILLEURSRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pullREAR DERAILLEURShimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS long cageSHIFT LEVERSShimano SLX, 10-speed, triggerCASSETTESRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36CHAINSRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finishCRANKSETCustom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed AM double, PF30 spindle, 36/22, 104/64mm BCD spiderBOTTOM BRACKETSRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridgePEDALSResin test ride, w/ toe clips, CEN std.RIMSRoval 29, alloy, 21mm inner width, 32hFRONT HUBSpecialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32hREAR HUBSpecialized Hi Lo disc, 4 sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 32hSPOKESDT Swiss Industry, stainlessFRONT TIRESpecialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3"REAR TIRESpecialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.1"SADDLEBody Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mmSEATPOSTSpecialized alloy, single bolt, 30.9mmSEAT BINDERSpecialized 7050 alloy, single bolt, 34.9mmSize MMuchos Gracias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted November 5, 2015 Share Carbon bars and better brakes. Then carbon wheels. Muttley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylon Posted November 5, 2015 Share Upgrade those heavy wheels first. Expensive but will make the biggest difference to your ride. If you can't afford carbon look at something like the AC Wide Lightnings which are good value for money and would roll nicely on your camber. Edited November 5, 2015 by Cylon Muttley, nonky and Speeltyd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 5, 2015 Share wheels, brakes, fork. Wide Lightning, SRAM Guide, RS Revelation 130mm nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wepat Posted November 5, 2015 Share Wheelset - Crest/Fow - Hope Hubs XT Brakes Fork - Revelation 120/130mm GX 1-11 BTW I have this bike as well nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 5, 2015 Share Wheelset - Crest/Fow - Hope HubsXT BrakesFork - Revelation 120/130mmGX 1-11 BTW I have this bike as wellNo need to change the drivetrain... XT slx is just fine nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 5, 2015 Share Oh and a dropper... Muttley and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted November 5, 2015 Share Upgrade those heavy wheels first. Expensive but will make the biggest difference to your ride. If you can't afford carbon look at something like the AC Wide Lightnings which are good value for money and would roll nicely on your camber.I think Carbon wheels are rather pricey + I've never ridden a bike with them so not sure what effect they would have- I have however heard that they are amazing - I suppose for the price that you pay for them, they should be epic! I'll deff look into the Wide Lightnings as recommended- Thanks wheels, brakes, fork. Wide Lightning, SRAM Guide, RS Revelation 130mmThanks for the input Wheelset - Crest/Fow - Hope HubsXT BrakesFork - Revelation 120/130mmGX 1-11 BTW I have this bike as wellAgain, thanks for this- I've read that if you upgrade the front fork, you need to upgrade the rear shock so that the travel in the same? What about a command post/dropper post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 5, 2015 Share Again, thanks for this- I've read that if you upgrade the front fork, you need to upgrade the rear shock so that the travel in the same? What about a command post/dropper post?No. Rear travel stays the same. I don't know where you read that, but it's a pile of dog turd. As for the dropper. Command post or giant dropper. Both perfect Muttley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wepat Posted November 5, 2015 Share No need to change the drivetrain... XT slx is just fine ?? Drivetrain is not XT/SLX Muttley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 5, 2015 Share ?? Drivetrain is not XT/SLXX7 fd (equivalent of slx) slx shifter and XT RD. Sram 1250 crank (equivalent of slx / xt) So ja, it is. No need to upgrade Edited November 5, 2015 by Myles Mayhew wepat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted November 5, 2015 Share X7 fd (equivalent of slx) slx shifter and XT RD. Sram 1250 crank (equivalent of slx / xt)So ja, it is. No need to upgradeAre you guys still speaking English- Eish ???? I'm completely lost on what you suggested above. I'm still a newbie at this.. wepat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 5, 2015 Share Are you guys still speaking English- Eish I'm completely lost on what you suggested above. I'm still a newbie at this..FRONT DERAILLEURSRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pullREAR DERAILLEURShimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS long cageSHIFT LEVERSShimano SLX, 10-speed, trigger CRANKSETCustom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed AM double, PF30 spindle, 36/22, 104/64mm BCD spider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 5, 2015 Share Hi mtb new guy. So you have a fairly decent stock standard new bike. Rode the damned thing the way it is for now and get a good feel for the bike and how it handles first before you start throwing money away on needles upgrades. If you really want to upgrade, get yourself booked into a good skills clinic and invest in your bike handling skills first and foremost. By the time you have a decent skill level you will also know more about how you ride, or want to ride, and would have a better understanding of what would benefit you as a rider. In my mind, the order of importance to get right. Good frame in the right size and good geometry. Best suspension you can affordBeat wheelset you can afford.Best brakesGood tyre selectionAfter this all drive train components are expendable items, so ride what you have till it is kaput and then buy new upgraded parts. Muttley, Danger Dassie, Deepblue1993 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 5, 2015 Share Oh,dropper post's rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriS Posted November 6, 2015 Share My 2014 Camber's upgrades to date: XT brakesAmerican Classic Wide Lightning wheelset (awesome!)Eventually replaced groupset with 2x11 XTCarbon handlebar and stem Muttley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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