Meet the Women's Camber - Video by Specialized

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hifiandmtb (Oct 28, 2016 at 19:13)

Was the little jogging segment thrown in there to show how much more fun riding a bike would have been?

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Murbahman (Oct 29, 2016 at 2:18)

Probably but you do that on a Spec anyway so it's part of their marketing

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jclnv (Oct 28, 2016 at 23:46)

Worst marketing vid in mountain bike history.

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fracasnoxteam FL (Oct 29, 2016 at 14:55)

"this is an ad" written in big letters all long. Show this to my wife, she said: "And is it possible to see the bike instead?"

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katdw (Oct 29, 2016 at 13:21)

That vid belongs on a REI or Patagucci website. I don't need to be sold on the "women are rad living the outdoor lifestyle" scenes. I want to see what that bike can do, and some closer views of the bike to see the geometry etc. As a woman that rides, it is nice to see more ladies on bikes out there, but still disappointing to see the "women specific" marketing so cheesy.

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evostumpy (Oct 30, 2016 at 6:04)

Women's specific geometry is a joke. Just look at the specifications for geometry between similar men's and women's bikes from Specialized. Geometry and measurements are right on par with the men's sizes. What you do get is a fat seat which sucks if you really ride. I would suggest that women buy a men's version for better components within the same price range and of course better resale value.

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stiksandstones (Oct 31, 2016 at 21:49)

See Leigh Donovan on the new Liv Hail launch video, that will show what the bike/rider can do...that being said, this was cool, showed the multi-sport lifestyle a lot of ladies are leading.

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fernrob (Oct 30, 2016 at 13:39)

Showed this one to the wife... she's been going on for about 15min now about how much she hates jogging.

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fattyheadshok (Oct 28, 2016 at 21:08)

I'm confused here... Why were they running through the only actual gnar in the video and riding only on very smooth wide open flow trail??? There was no shredding at all going on here.

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gibbon-on-an-orange (Oct 29, 2016 at 1:50)

Because they don't ride with their brothers...

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Murbahman (Oct 29, 2016 at 2:17)

That's woman's MTB apparently. Fury animals, other sports, guitar strumming fireside, "running" -blah, blah, blah - rubbish

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CJSelig (Oct 29, 2016 at 18:36)

While I agree that this is super lame, it is the Camber. The Camber is a budget "trail" bike- for the recreational rider. I used to sell the men's version when I worked for a shop- it has stable geometry (won't win races up or down any hills) and mid-range components. No one buys a Camber to shred the gnar. I'm guessing they were trying to channel that with the REI-type advert.

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blowmyfuse (Oct 29, 2016 at 19:25)

@gibbon-on-an-orange: heh

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danny5555 (Oct 30, 2016 at 9:30)

Good video my wife and daughter both liked it and thought it was cool. They both have cambers and like to get out and ride them. They are not really hard core riders but they get out about 3 or 4 times a month and the bikes work perfect for what they do. No world cup racing but they have fun on them!!

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SCCC120 (Oct 28, 2016 at 18:43)

Not sure that video allowed me to meet the camber, but it sure did sell me on the lifestyle

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likeittacky (Oct 28, 2016 at 19:06)

That music was bad ! Music in video is supposed to help define the nature and essence of the subject. Not contrary to.

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spencerbrawn (Oct 31, 2016 at 7:21)

"Meet the Camber"? I think we only got to see the top tube in a truck. What's the purpose of this video?

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Lipster94 (Oct 28, 2016 at 15:00)

Aside from the color and the addition of an XS frame size, what makes this bike Womens specific?
A different shock tune that anyone can easily change?

Big S has alot of catching up to do compared to what Liv has to offer.

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parallaxid (Oct 28, 2016 at 15:15)

yes, they need to change all their colors to purple and magenta in their women's line, and they will be competitive with Liv.

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birdoboards (Oct 28, 2016 at 16:17)

Yah its sort of a joke. The frame sizes are different, but the geo and components are all the same. Minus the shock tune and colors. Also the frames only go to medium, because there are no woman over 5'7.

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Lipster94 (Oct 28, 2016 at 16:26)

@parallaxid: Liv's bikes are completely different geometry, parts spec, and suspension spec than their men's counterparts.
To the best of my knowledge, the only mountain bike's of their kind in the industry.

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ryetoast (Oct 28, 2016 at 17:11)

@birdoboards: I think "women's specific" bikes in general are a bit of a marketing gimmick. I mean what part of the bike are you gonna operate with your... Moving right along, I suspect there is just as much difference in geometry and setup preference within the sexes as between them, but if women's specific marketing gets more women out on the trails, great!

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birdoboards (Oct 28, 2016 at 17:22)

@ryetoast: I agree to an extent, but reach definitely needs to be shorter for women. Also a suspension tune for Women's generally lower weight. We have a sport that is often a little to "bro" oriented and bikes that really fit women well will only encourage more female riders.

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jclnv (Oct 28, 2016 at 23:44)

@birdoboards: Wrong. My wife has a longer torso to leg ratio than average and benefits from longer reach.

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bootyking (Oct 29, 2016 at 1:49)

Specialized has ladies saddles, smaller diameter grips and suspension tunes for lighter riders on their ladies bikes. Contact point are what make it gender specific, not color or spec.

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Murbahman (Oct 29, 2016 at 2:19)

@jclnv: bragger

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tomgibson (Oct 29, 2016 at 8:20)

its called 'pink it and shrink it'. Every womens sport industry does it

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birdoboards (Oct 29, 2016 at 19:50)

@jclnv: I mean there is always exceptions. The same can be said about mens bikes and how the longer reach isn't perfect for everyone. Its awesome how there are choices for everyone at this point no matter torso length, riding style, gender, height, and weight.

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jclnv (Oct 31, 2016 at 9:12)

@birdoboards: Totally. Everyone is different which is why the women's specific thing (with the exception of suspension tune) is mostly a load of crap.

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BykerMike (Oct 31, 2016 at 9:15)

Well, that was 59 seconds of my life I can never get back...

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a-m-c (Oct 28, 2016 at 22:45)

tried to distract us with rock climbing and running?

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cmcrawfo (Oct 29, 2016 at 17:45)

What a joke.

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joeninety (Oct 28, 2016 at 13:55)

Nice video .. short but nice.

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Murbahman (Oct 28, 2016 at 13:01)

Cake crew

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topsedit (Oct 28, 2016 at 14:44)

Go ladies!

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Danpyo (Oct 28, 2016 at 18:45)

i hope someday i can live the dream. Bringing my climbing Gears along, grab my lovely bike, go wild..

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Murbahman (Oct 29, 2016 at 2:24)

Any other dyslexics? - "Lick"

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dirtlady (Oct 29, 2016 at 3:58)

That commercial was insultingly lame. I'll stick with Liv.

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foggeloggliod (Oct 29, 2016 at 8:40)

specialized blows