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2009 Specialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29 Frameset vs 2011 Specialized Camber Elite 29er

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Camber Elite 29er

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
+51 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29 Frameset numbers we have for size 18 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29 Frameset 18Specialized Camber Elite 29er LDifference
Head tube angle71°70°−1.0°
Seat tube angle72°71°−1.0°
Chainstay length440mm447mm+7 mm
Wheelbase1096mm1147mm+51 mm
BB height304mm330mm+26 mm
Standover795mm784mm−11 mm
Seat tube length457mm483mm+26 mm
Reachnot listed439mm
Stacknot listed620mm

Differences are the Specialized Camber Elite 29er minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29 Frameset. Full charts: 2009 Specialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29 Frameset, 2011 Specialized Camber Elite 29er.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29 FramesetSpecialized Camber Elite 29er

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29 FramesetMarathon 29 FramesetSpecialized Camber Elite 29erElite 29er
FrameSpecialized SJ HTnot listed
Forknot listedRockShox Recon TK 29 Gold
Rear shocknot listedRockShox Ario RL
Shifternot listedShimano Deore M430
Derailleurnot listedShimano Deore M660, Shimano SLX M772 Shadow
Cassettenot listedShimano HG30
Chainnot listedKMC X9
Cranksetnot listedShimano Deore M521
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano BB-ES25
Tirenot listedSpecialized Captain Control, Specialized Captain Sport
Hubnot listedSpecialized Hi Lo
Brakenot listedAvid Elixir 3, Avid Elixir 3 SL
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Rival

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