Went in to the local LBS today - they're having a big spring sale on lots of 2014 models - and came across the Specialized Camber 29er, base model. I'm new to the sport and my budget is capped at about $1800 +/- a small amount and so after riding this and the Trek Fuel EX5 I put a deposit down on the Camber, mostly because the two felt pretty similar to me and the Camber was less $.
BUT, coming home and reading up on it, the 2014 Camber is getting not-so-hot reviews b/c of its fork. Is it really that bad? I'm not familiar with the tech yet (still learning!). Should I deal with it and save up for a better fork or scrap the purchase entirely and get my deposit back?
I suppose I'm asking for opinions on those who have ridden the base model Camber and whether or not the spec is worth the $
Thanks!
Specialized Bicycle Components
BUT, coming home and reading up on it, the 2014 Camber is getting not-so-hot reviews b/c of its fork. Is it really that bad? I'm not familiar with the tech yet (still learning!). Should I deal with it and save up for a better fork or scrap the purchase entirely and get my deposit back?
I suppose I'm asking for opinions on those who have ridden the base model Camber and whether or not the spec is worth the $
Thanks!
Specialized Bicycle Components