ColourWhiteBlack
SizeSmallMedium Large X Large
Build KitD AMR AM + $340.00
Fork OptionRockShox Recon Silver Solo Air R 120mm QR BlackRockShox Sektor R Solo Air 150mm QR Black + $50.00RockShox Revelation RL Dual Air 150mm QR15 Black + $250.00Fox 32 Float RL 120mm QR Black + $240.00
Santa Cruz Chameleon Like the Heckler, V10 and Superlight, the Chameleon is a classic in the Santa Cruz Bike lineup that has built quite the reputation over the years for being a solid, high quality choice for mountain bikers looking at a versatile hardtail. It represents stunning value, especially in the age of "carbon this", "tapered that" and brings a beautiful simplicity to a market that is dominated by expensive dual suspension superbikes. Built around Santa Cruz's balanced off-road geometry, the Chameleon frame is put together with a combination of multi-shaped 6069 butted Aluminum tubes that ensures everything is laterally stiff and capable of taking up to a 160mm fork up front, while removing excess material to keep frame weight under 5 lbs. You can use a 100mm fork up front too (and anywhere in between) if you're after a more XC style bike with sharper angles and quicker steering for tight singletrack, though around 130mm will give you the best balance of the frames abilities. The short and snappy chainstays will bring an eye-opening amount of zip to riders used to riding full-squish bikes, with the short rear-end providing instant acceleration and a nimbleness on the climbs that just can't be beaten. Bearing in mind the frames ability to last you a very long time, Santa Cruz Bicycles have kept everything nice 'n' standard on the Chameleon, like the regular 1 1/8" head tube, 135mm dropouts and threaded BB shell that will give you years of service as components come and go. If you're looking for the very latest in cutting-edge suspension and frame technology - you're probably better off looking at options like the Blur XC or the Nomad Carbon - but if you're after a simple, tough and reliable frame that you will be able to rely on for many seasons to come no matter what componentry you decide to throw on it, the Chameleon will adapt to any setup and any riding style. From Santa Cruz: “It can’t change color, and it’s made out of metal, but the name is still appropriate. With a super stiff, sharp handling aluminum frame designed to run forks with anywhere from 100 to 160mm travel, an eccentric bottom bracket allowing for either geared or singlespeed use, enough beef to handle some hard abuse, but still light enough to climb like it means business, the Chameleon can be built up to do whatever you want.” The Santa Cruz Chameleon features:
D AM Build: If your riding conditions demand a tougher build to stand up to rockier terrain or you're just after a more solid wheelset and tyres for the rigours of back country riding, the D AM build is ideal. Combining a dependable Shimano SLX/Deore drivetrain with a Easton finishing kit and Avid Elixir hydraulic disc brakes will give you confidence that your legs will give up long before the bike does.
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