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2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR vs 2012 Specialized Camber Elite

The XL is the Specialized Camber Elite size closest to your XL Specialized Stumpjumper FSR. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Camber Elite

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR in XL, the Specialized Camber Elite in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+2 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR (XL) and 2012 Specialized Camber Elite (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Camber Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1173

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, XLSpecialized Camber Elite, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR XLSpecialized Camber Elite XLDifference
Reach474mm479mm+5 mm
Stack603mm598mm−5 mm
Head tube angle68.5°68.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle70.5°71°+0.5°
Chainstay length420mm420mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1173mm1175mm+2 mm
BB height335mm335mm±0 mm
Standover777mm769mm−8 mm
Seat tube length533mm534mm+1 mm

Differences are the Specialized Camber Elite minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, 2012 Specialized Camber Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSRSpecialized Camber Elite

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 FSRS-WorksSpecialized Camber EliteElite
ForkSpecialized Future Shock S140TARockShox Recon TK Gold
Rear shockFox Brain ShockRockShox Ario RL
ShifterSRAM XXShimano Deore M430
DerailleurSRAM X.0, SRAM XX XX SLShimano Deore M660E, Shimano SLX M772 Shadow
CassetteSRAM XXShimano HG20
ChainSRAM PC-1090KMC X9
WheelsetRoval Controlnot listed
TireSpecialized S-Works Purgatory, Specialized Captain ControlSpecialized Captain Sport
HubRoval Control SLSpecialized Hi Lo
BrakeAvid XXAvid Elixir 3, Avid Elixir 3 SLR
StemSyntace F109not listed
SaddleSpecialized Henge ExpertSpecialized Riva
Rimnot listedDT Swiss 445D

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