Specialized Camber Comp Carbon

[Craig Armstrong]

I'm on the brink of buying a 2017 Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29er.

 

The reviews are all a bit iffy, which makes me hesitant... but I think that from the 2nd hand markets perspective, rather than new, there's a better value proposition.

The main issue seems to be with the 120mm Revelation, they're all saying its not stiff enough.

 

Who here rides/has ridden a Camber? What did you think?

[Dexter-morgan]

I had a 26" camber and loved it.

[Markellis]

I had a 2016 Camber expert and absolutely loved it. Can't remember what fork was on it though.

 

Was in the market again now and was a toss-up between a 2018 S-works Camber and the Pyga Stage. Landed up with the stage just because I found an incredible deal on a very upgraded bike.

 

I will always recommend a Camber when ever I can, most comfortable and capable bike I have rider. (Only done a small ride on the Stage so can't comment Long term)

[Eugéne Alberts]

I have a 2016 camber far with Reba 120mm fork and SLX all around

 

Won't swop it for anything

[Dusty]

It's a good all round bike Craig.

[thisismyotherbike]

My wife rides the 2017 Camber Comp Carbon in 27.5. Can't fault it!

 

She has upgraded the drivetrain to GX Eagle and swapped the grips for ESI. Stock otherwise.

[HuckNorris]

I have the specialized camber carbon 29 2018 , and love it !!!

 

Only thing I have changed is to upgrade to GX Eagle as well , the standard did 

a respectable 4100 km .

[PieterJvR]

I have a 2017 Camber Comp Carbon, very happy with the bike and enjoy it a lot (coming from a old Scott Spark).  It is a little bit on the heavy side but I do have a XL frame and I am around the 100kg mark so don't really bother me that much. 

Have done about 5000km on it including three 24 hour events, and have had no major issues.

 

I did initially find the fork a little bit too soft - although I never bottomed it out.  Not sure if I adapted my riding style or if it was setup differently but after the first service where seals and oil were replaced it felt a lot better and didn't run through the travel so quickly.

[Robbie Stewart]

I have a 2017 Camber Comp Alu, also with the Revelation 120mm fork. No issues from me, and I am a big boy (_{1.90m, 118kg as of last weigh-in}). 

 

I ride techy trails, and love to jump tables and the odd gap with it, and have in the 2 and bit years I've had it not encountered any iffy moments. The suspension, front and back, easily handles everything I throw at it, and I have a tendency to ride my bikes hard.

 

On the days I just want a long slog in the saddle with no technical sections involved, it performs stellar, also on the climbs.

In short, you won't regret going for the camber.

[NicoR]

Also got the 2017 Camber Comp Carbon with GX 1x12 upgrade.

 

Same as everyone else said: Can't fault it.

[gummibear]

 

The main issue seems to be with the 120mm Revelation, they're all saying its not stiff enough.

 

Who here rides/has ridden a Camber? What did you think?

The Camber is an awesome bike and not sure what they are comparing the Revelation to as it's plenty stiff enough.