Mountain Bike Monday - SPECIALIZED CAMBER 29

Today we are going to discuss the Specialized Camber 29.  Even though we have some crappy weather for a couple of days, the sun will be returning shortly, the trails will be drying out, and you can use the Camber 29 for some great riding at Hunter's Creek, Sprague Brook, Ellicotville, or any other location that you want to hit on a solid Full Suspension Mountain Bike.

Let's see what Specialized has to say:


Designed to get out and explore, the Camber is a classic well rounded trail bike every rider will enjoy. With a custom RockShox Monarch RL shock with AUTOSAG, Tektro Draco 2 hydraulic disc brakes, and Shimano 9-speed drivetrain, the Camber 29 create a lightweight full suspension bike that is comfortable on any trail.

• New M5 alloy FSR frame with 29er-specific geometry has 110mm of travel, 142+ dropouts, an all new concentric sealed cartridge shock link and features internal cable routing for the Command Post BlackLite to create a lightweight and responsive trail weapon
• RockShox Monarch RL air shock with Specialzied's proprietary AUTOSAG smooths the trail and is simple and accurate to set up
• Responsive RockShox XC 30 29 coil spring fork with 100mm of travel uses externally adjustable rebound, Turn Key damping, and lockout for fine-tuned bump performance
• Specialized Hi Lo disc hub has a higher flange on the disc side, which stiffens the 29er wheel in this high-stress area. Combined with 142+ spacing, OS28 end caps, and sealed cartridge bearings, this wheelset punches well above its weight
• The 2.3" Ground Control tire has a fast rolling and versatile tread for premium traction on technical trails
• The 700mm-wide Specialized XC Mini Riser handlebar is built to control rough trail riding
• All-new Sip Grip, a lock-on, Aramid infused, half-waffle MTB grip boosts durability, comfort and control
• Tektro Draco 2 hydraulic disc brakes/levers with Light Wave rotors create increased control and superior stopping power for more confident descents
• The 9-speed Shimano Shadow rear derailleur shifts super crisp and has increased clearance from trail obstacles
• Specialized Body Geometry Riva features patented BG design for increased blood flow to sensitive areas

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME:  M5 hydroformed tubing, 29" geo., Command Post routing, 142mm dropouts, tapered HT, cartridge bearing pivots, disc only, replaceable der. hanger, bolt-on cable guides, 110mm travel

REAR SHOCK:  Custom Monarch RL with AUTOSAG, air spring, LO and rebound adj., 197x48mm

FORK:  RockShox XC 30 29", TurnKey damper, coil spring, alloy steerer, LO and reb adj., disc only, 100mm travel

HEADSET:  1-1/8 and 1-1/2" threadless, 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings

STEM:  Specialized XC Trail, 6061 alloy, 4-bolt, 8-degree rise, 31.8mm

HANDLEBARS:  Specialized XC Mini-Riser, 6061 butted alloy, 700mm wide, 10mm rise, 4-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS:  Specialized Sip Grip, S/M: Regular, Others: XL thickness

FRONT BRAKE:  Tektro Draco 2, alloy backed ceramic pads, Light Wave rotor, S/M:180mm; Others: 200mm

REAR BRAKE:  Tektro Draco 2, alloy backed ceramic pads, Light Wave rotor, S/M:160mm; Others: 180mm

BRAKE LEVERS:  Tektro Draco 2 hydraulic disc

FRONT DERAILLEUR:  Shimano SLX M660, E-type for DMD, top-swing, bottom-pull,

REAR DERAILLEUR:  Shimano Deore Shadow M592, 9-speed, SGS long cage

SHIFT LEVERS:  Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, trigger

CASSETTE:  Shimano CS-HG20, 9-speed, 11-34

CHAIN:  KMC X9, 9-speed, nickel plate, w/ reusable Missing Link

CRANKSET:  Shimano Alivio, Octalink spline, replaceable rings, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

BOTTOM BRACKET:  Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73x118mm

RIMS:  Custom for SBC, alloy disc, 24mm wide, 32h

FRONT HUB:  Specialized Hi Lo disc, OS28 end caps, sealed cartridge bearing, QR, 32h

REAR HUB:  New Specialized Hi Lo disc, 4x-sealed cartridge bearing, 142mm spacing, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

SPOKES:  Stainless, 14g

FRONT TIRE:  Specialized Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 60TPI, aramid bead, 29x2.3"

REAR TIRE:  Specialized Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 60TPI, aramid bead, 29x2.1"

INNER TUBES:  Ultralight presta

SADDLE:  Body Geometry Rival, 143mm width

SEATPOST:  Specialized 6061 alloy, 2-bolt micro adjust setback, 30.9mm, S/M:350mm, others:400mm

SEAT BINDER:  Specialized 7050 hard anodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm, black

NOTES:  Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual

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