Us Bike Dealers Test the NEW Specialized 2011 Camber and 2011 Stumpjumper

A gathering of 600 dealers were not dissapointed when they tested the Specialized 2011 line of bikes during a product launch in Colorado late last month. Seeing the awesome 2011 lineup encouraged bike shop owners in what has already been a good season for bike sales. Specialized introduced a new mountain bike called the Camber, which they call, "a pure XC trail bike," creating a hybrid of the Epic and the Stumpjumper FSR platforms. Generally, the pricing of the Camber will be just below the Stumpjumper line. But, even without a brain shock, the design is similar to the stumpjumper, with models varying as far as crankset and frame size.

The 2011 Specialized Camber, a mountain bike for mountain bikers, closes the gap in Specialized lineup, replacing the Stumpjumper FSR with 120mm of travel (100mm for 29er versions). Pro models have a custom SRAM carbon 2x10 crankset with Shimano XTR 10-speed derailleur. Lower models get triples.

The 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR models see few changes save for a retuned S140 fork (26″) with no Brain inertia valve. The Fox shock trades Pro Pedal settings for a shock that’s designed around pedaling when on with multiple compression damping settings when turned off, In order to allow tuning of the shock's characteristics for descending more than climbing.



 


 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper S-Works 29er Carbon

The Stumpjumper hardtails don’t see too many changes other than spec updates. Like the Epic, the S-Works models get carbon-rimmed Roval Control SL wheels, along with the more modern 2×10 drivetrain. The mid- and high-end models have stiffer wheels due to  Specialized’s updated 90mm travel Future Shock with dropouts. These wheels are compatible with Specialized and Rockshox forks, and they have a OS24 caps in order to make them compatible with Fox forks.

The S-Works carbon frames weigh in 100g less than the 2010 model, at 1,055g for the 29er and 920g for the 26″ model. Shaped seatstays combined with a slim 27.2mm seatpost provide vertical compliance for both models. The 2011 Stumpjumper FSR and S-Works Carbon are great additions to the Stumpjumper line.