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2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite vs 2012 Specialized Camber Elite

The XL is the Specialized Camber Elite size closest to your XL Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite. 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 Elite in XL, the Specialized Camber Elite in XL places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−8 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−6 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 Elite (XL) and 2012 Specialized Camber Elite (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Camber Elite is the colored outline on top.J 1181

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite XLSpecialized Camber Elite XLDifference
Reach474mm479mm+5 mm
Stack606mm598mm−8 mm
Head tube angle68°68.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle70°71°+1.0°
Chainstay length420mm420mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1181mm1175mm−6 mm
BB drop1mmnot listed
BB height338mm335mm−3 mm
Standover761mm769mm+8 mm
Seat tube length523mm534mm+11 mm
Head tube length150mmnot listed

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EliteSpecialized 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 EliteEliteSpecialized Camber EliteElite
ForkFox Evolution 140 TALAS RLRockShox Recon TK Gold
Rear shockFox BrainRockShox Ario RL
ShifterShimano Deore M660Shimano Deore M430
DerailleurSRAM X-7, Shimano XTR M985 Shadow PlusShimano Deore M660E, Shimano SLX M772 Shadow
CassetteSRAM PG-1050Shimano HG20
ChainKMC X10KMC X9
CranksetSRAM S-2200not listed
TireSpecialized Purgatory Control, Specialized Ground ControlSpecialized Captain Sport
HubSpecialized Hi LoSpecialized Hi Lo
BrakeAvid Elixir 7 SLAvid Elixir 3, Avid Elixir 3 SLR
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post BlackLitenot listed
SaddleSpecialized HengeSpecialized Riva
Rimnot listedDT Swiss 445D

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