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2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR M5 vs 2012 Specialized Camber Elite

The L is the Specialized Camber Elite size closest to your L Specialized Stumpjumper FSR M5. 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 M5 in L, the Specialized Camber Elite in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+7 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR M5 (L) and 2012 Specialized Camber Elite (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR M5 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Camber Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1147

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR M5, LSpecialized Camber Elite, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR M5 LSpecialized Camber Elite LDifference
Reach452mm462mm+10 mm
Stack594mm589mm−5 mm
Head tube angle68.5°68.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle70.5°71°+0.5°
Chainstay length420mm420mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1147mm1154mm+7 mm
BB height335mm335mm±0 mm
Standover753mm764mm+11 mm
Seat tube length483mm483mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Camber Elite minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR M5. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR M5, 2012 Specialized Camber Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR M5Specialized 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 FSR M5M5Specialized Camber EliteElite
Rear shockFox Brain ShockRockShox Ario RL
Forknot listedRockShox Recon TK Gold
Shifternot listedShimano Deore M430
Derailleurnot listedShimano Deore M660E, Shimano SLX M772 Shadow
Cassettenot listedShimano HG20
Chainnot listedKMC X9
Tirenot listedSpecialized Captain Sport
Hubnot listedSpecialized Hi Lo
Rimnot listedDT Swiss 445D
Brakenot listedAvid Elixir 3, Avid Elixir 3 SLR
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Riva

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