Specialized Camber Comp 29 '12

Specialized Camber Comp 29

'The 110mm-travel Camber Comp 29 utilizes an M5 alloy frame, custom SRAM S-1250 XC Trail double crankset and 110mm of travel to create an ultra-capable trail machine.'
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Upgrades from Specialized Camber 29

• The Camber Comp's M5 alloy frame is even more optimised than the standard Camber's M4 frame.
• Fox shox front and rear are even more dependably plush.
• Roval rims on Specialized cartridge sealed bearing wheels spin fast and free.
• More gnarly Specialized tyre combo - Purgatory Control 29 x 2-2 inch front, Ground Control 29 x 2.1 rear, both with Aramid beads, both 2Bliss ready.
• Avid Elixir 7 brakes save a few grams over Elixir 3s and they feature tool-free reach adjustment.

'The 100mm-travel Camber 29 utilizes an M5 alloy frame, a RockShox Recon Gold fork for and custom Avid Elixir 3 R SL hydraulic disc brakes for a versatile trail package.
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Mountain Bike Sizing Guide.

Same as Specialized Camber 29

The Camber represents the latest development in Specialized FSR - one of the best proven and most highly evolved suspension systems in mountain biking. The Camber's simple, ingenious inline shock placement means that bump forces through the axle are dealt with instantaneously. Making the suspension pivot points an integrated part of the frame (rather than welded-on components) highlights the benefits of Specialized’s hydroformed frame construction expertise.

29ers
The word from the USA is that hardtails and XC dual suspension bikes with 29 inch tyres (AKA 29ers) are beginning to outsell mountain bikes with traditional 26 inch tyres. Here’s why.

Pros:

• Bigger tyres offer more cushioning and better traction.
• Momentum gained via the wheels’ greater rotational mass can get you through tough sections that might slow down smaller wheels.
• The benefits of enhanced rotational momentum are especially noticeable on longer rides and when riding uphill.
• A larger wheel makes contact with trail obstacles at a shallower angle. The result is that you float over roots & rocks that you might have once stuttered over.
• Bigger wheels cover the ground quicker once they get up to speed - this is especially noticeable on climbs.
• With over a decade’s experience developing 29”-wheeled MTBs, America’s most progressive bike companies have totally nailed the geometry. 29er’s higher bottom bracket helps you clear obstacles.
• However this bottom bracket will actually be lower in relationship to the wheel hubs so this can make the bike more stable.
• Another advantage of 29er geometry is that even tall riders on larger bikes can enjoy the extra clearance benefits of a frame with a sloping top tube.
• Although the majority of 29ers are hardtails, a number of progressive bike companies are now integrating 29” wheels with full suspension. In fact they have done so with such success, 29er converts will tell you that their 100mm-travel Giant Anthem 29er or their 110mm-travel Specialized Camber 29er can downhill almost as well as a 26”-tyre 140mm-travel trail bike.

Con:

Big (therefore heavier) wheels take more time to get up to speed and they might not be quite as nimble when you have to weave through tight twisty sections.

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