Description
A stalwart of the Santa Cruz range, the Chameleon almost needs no introduction these days.
Dirt or asphalt, mountain or urban, geared or singlespeed—the moniker Chameleon has never rang more true than on this updated-for-2017 Santa Cruz classic. Upsized to either 29-inch or 27.5+ wheels, the Chameleon shifts from trail-worthy hardtail to bikepacker to garbage-weather weapon of choice with simple, elegant aplomb. The wheel change is accomplished via interchangeable dropouts, and there's a singlespeed version for each wheel size—geared dropouts are 148mm-spaced, and singlespeed are 142mm.
- 27.5 Plus-Compatible
- 29" wheels
- Aluminum frame
- Interchangeable dropouts for gears (with 148mm x 12mm axle) or single speed (with 142mm x 12mm axle)
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Stealth dropper post routing
- Threaded Bottom Bracket
- Two bottle cage mounts
Specifications
Kit | D+ | D | R+ | R |
Price | $1699USD | $1699USD | $2349USD | $2349USD |
Wheel Size | 27.5+ | 29 | 27.5+ | 29 |
Fork | RockShox Recon RL 120 | RockShox Recon RL 120 | FOX Rhythm 34 120 | FOX Rhythm 34 120 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Long Cage | SRAM NX Long Cage | SRAM NX Long Cage | SRAM NX Long Cage |
Shifters | SRAM NX | SRAM NX | SRAM NX | SRAM NX |
Crankset | Race Face Aeffect 30T | Race Face Aeffect 30T | Race Face Aeffect 30T | Race Face Aeffect 30T |
Cassette | SRAM PG1130 11-42T | SRAM PG1130 11-42T | SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T | SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T |
Chain | SRAM PC1110 | SRAM PC1110 | SRAM PC1110 | SRAM PC1110 |
Brakes | SRAM Level | SRAM Level | SRAM Level T | SRAM Level T |
Brake Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm | Avid Centerline 180mm | Avid Centerline 180mm | Avid Centerline 180mm |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Bars | Race Face Ride 35x760 bar | Race Face Ride 35x760 bar | Race Face Ride 35x760 bar | Race Face Ride 35x760 bar |
Stem | Race Face Ride 50mm | Race Face Ride 50mm | Race Face Ride 50mm | Race Face Ride 50mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Front Hub | Novatec D711 Front Hub 15x110 | Novatec D711 Front Hub 15x110 | Novatec D711 Front Hub 15x110 | Novatec D711 Front Hub 15x110 |
Rear Hub | Novaec D462 Rear Disc Hub 12x148 (HG) | Novaec D462 Rear Disc Hub 12x148 (HG) | Novatec D462 Rear Disc Hub 12x148 (XD) | Novatec D462 Rear Disc Hub 12x148 (XD) |
Rims | Race Face AR 40 27.5 32h | WTB ST i23 TCS 29 | Race Face AR 40 27.5 32h | WTB ST i23 TCS 29 |
Spokes | DT Competition (28) | DT Competition (28) | DT Competition (28) | DT Competition (28) |
Nipples | Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28) | Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28) | Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28) | Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28) |
Front Tire | WTB Ranger 27.5x3.0" Light/High Grip | Maxxis Crossmark II 29X2.25 DC EXO TR | WTB Ranger 27.5x3.0" Light/High Grip | Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF EXO TR |
Rear Tire | WTB Ranger 27.5x3.0" Light/High Grip | Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF EXO TR | WTB Ranger 27.5x3.0" Light/High Grip | Maxxis Crossmark II 29X2.25 DC EXO TR |
Tubes | Stans Sealant 2oz | Stans Sealant 2oz | Stans Sealant 2oz | Stans Sealant 2oz |
Seat Post | Race Face Ride | Race Face Ride | RF Aeffect 31.6 Dropper | RF Aeffect 31.6 Dropper |
Saddle | WTB Volt Sport | WTB Volt Sport | WTB Volt Race | WTB Volt Race |
