Chameleon 27.5+ D Mountain Bike
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As one of the longest standing bikes in Santa Cruz's line, the Chameleon is a perennial favorite for its lively handling, ability to wheelie with ease, and versatility across a wide variety of trail ecosystems, ranging from flowy singletrack in the woods to rocky descents high above treeline. Santa Cruz recently revamped the Chameleon to be longer, lower, and slacker than ever with its lengthy front end, low-slung 12.4-inch bottom bracket, and relaxed 67.5-degree head tube angle. This Chameleon 27.5+ D Mountain Bike carries all of these updates with fresh color schemes for 2021, making it an an absolute blast to rail around corners, plunge into steep descents, and even pedal a few laps around the bike park.
Originally conceived as a heavy-duty hardtail that could handle the rigors of bike parks and slalom courses, the Chameleon has evolved into a fun-loving trail bike that's compatible with multiple wheel sizes and moonlights as a practical solution for long-distance bikepacking missions. It's offered here as a 27.5+ trail bike for voluminous traction and greater compliance over rugged trails with its 2.8-inch Maxxis Rekon Tires, but it can be run as a fast-rolling 29er with its interchangeable dropouts. Also, these interchangeable dropouts allow you to swap out the gears for single-speed use, should you desire a no-nonsense drivetrain or live in an area without major elevation changes. Note, you'll need to purchase separate dropouts if you'd like to convert it to singlespeed use or a 29er.
Seeing the Chameleon is designed to be a more utilitarian, low-maintenance trail bike, it's made from aluminum for optimal strength-to-weight, but without the added cost of carbon. This gives the Chameleon broader appeal than many of the full-suspension bikes, which is great considering it lowers the bar to entry for riders on a budget. This D-spec build is the most affordable build offered by Santa Cruz, offering a nice selection of parts for reliability and performance, but without incurring significant cost. The RockShox Recon RL 130-millimeter Fork smoothly tracks over rocky, root-latticed trail sections by soaking up all the bumps along the way. It's finished with a SRAM NX 1x11 drivetrain that offers a wide selection of gears for long climbs and descents, all without requiring a 2x drivetrain that only clutters your bars and adds unnecessary complexity.
*Due to unprecedented demand in the global supply chain and the bike industry over the last 18 months, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be minor. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.
Details
- A do-it-all hardtail for trail riding, jumps, and bikepacking
- 67.5-degree head tube angle boosts stability at high speeds
- Longer front end pairs with short chainstays for a nimble feel
- 27.5+ wheels offer total traction and compliance over rough terrain
- RockShox Recon RL fork offers 130mm of plush control for rowdy trails
- Interchangeable dropouts enable you to switch 27.5+ for 29in hoops
- SRAM SX Eagle offers 12 speeds without X01 pricing
- Aluminum frame maximizes your dollar while optimizing strength-to-weight
- Item #SNZK19U
- Frame Material
- aluminum
- Fork
- RockShox Recon RL, 130mm
- Front Travel
- 130mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS
- Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
- ISCG Tabs
- ISCG-05
- Crankset
- SRAM SX Eagle 148 DUB
- Chainring Sizes
- 30t
- Crank Arm Length
- [small] 170mm, [medium - x-large] 175mm
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB
- Cassette
- SRAM PG-1210 SX Eagle, 12spd
- Cassette Range
- 11 - 50t
- Chain
- SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
- Brakeset
- SRAM Level
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- Avid Centerline 180mm
- Handlebar
- Race Face Ride
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale
- Stem
- Race Face Ride
- Stem Length
- 50mm
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Comp
- Seatpost
- SDG Tellis dropper
- Wheelset
- [rims] WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0, [spokes] Sapim Race
- Hubs
- [front] SRAM MTH 716, Torque Cap, 32h, [rear] SRAM MTH 746, 32h
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tires
- Maxxis Rekon EXO TR
- Tire Size
- 27.5 x 2.8in
- Pedals
- not included
- Extras
- chainstay protector
- Claimed Weight
- 31.9lb (14,500g)
- Activity
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame] lifetime
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