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2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26 vs 2012 Specialized Camber Elite

The M is the Specialized Camber Elite size closest to your M Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26. 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 Carbon 26 in M, the Specialized Camber Elite in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−8 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−5 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26 (M) and 2012 Specialized Camber Elite (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Camber Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1123

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26, MSpecialized Camber Elite, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26 MSpecialized Camber Elite MDifference
Reach424mm429mm+5 mm
Stack587mm579mm−8 mm
Head tube angle68°68.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle70°71°+1.0°
Chainstay length420mm420mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1123mm1118mm−5 mm
BB drop1mmnot listed
BB height338mm335mm−3 mm
Standover744mm750mm+6 mm
Seat tube length430mm445mm+15 mm
Head tube length130mmnot listed

Differences are the Specialized Camber Elite minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26, 2012 Specialized Camber Elite.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26Specialized 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 Carbon 26S-Works Carbon 26Specialized Camber EliteElite
ForkSpecialized Future Shock S140TARockShox Recon TK Gold
Rear shockFox BrainRockShox Ario RL
ShifterSRAM XXShimano Deore M430
DerailleurSRAM X.0, SRAM XX XX SLShimano Deore M660E, Shimano SLX M772 Shadow
CassetteSRAM XXShimano HG20
ChainKMC X10KMC X9
WheelsetRoval Controlnot listed
TireSpecialized S-Works Purgatory, Specialized Ground ControlSpecialized Captain Sport
HubRoval Control SLSpecialized Hi Lo
BrakeAvid XX WorldAvid Elixir 3, Avid Elixir 3 SLR
StemSyntace F109not listed
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post BlackLitenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Henge ExpertSpecialized Riva
Rimnot listedDT Swiss 445D

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