MTBGuy125

I'd like to ride a '12 Specialized Camber FSR Comp before I buy it to see if it fits and which size I should get. An XL size seemed the obvious choice but after some reading about this, I shouldn't probably even be looking at the XL, not even with my 6'2'' (188cm) height and 275lb (125kg) weight. Anyway, the thing is, as this Camber is a '12 model, they don't have it anywhere for me to try, only in online stores that are located far away. So I'd like to ask you guys whether there are any '13 Spech models very similar to the '12 Camber FSR Comp in geometry and sizing which I could try instead and they would still give me a good idea about the '12 Camber.

Thank you in advance for your replies.

jimc101

Specialized has gone 29er only for the Camber 2013, which at present is looking like an almost suicidal move for the company, as 29er's are on the verge of becoming obsolete with 27.5 being the next big thing.

Plenty of other options out there, really too may to go through, as nowadays, full suspension bikes are just about sorted in design, and there really aren't any bad ones other there for 2013. All depends on your budget, if you want value for money, have a look at bikes from Cube, Rose, Felt or any other Germany based brands, as at the moment, they are offering very good value for money.

MTBGuy125

Thanks for your reply jimc. The bike was selling out pretty fast (two out of seven stores I contacted told me they sold it out completely in the past few days) so I had to act quickly. I test rode it and bought it a few hours ago. It's an L (was the only size they had) and it seems alright. Like the bike so far.

From what I've read about 29ers, it surprised me that their 2013 Camber lineup is pure 29er as well. Haven't ridden one yet though.