Chameleon 29 R Mountain Bike
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Why We Like The Santa Cruz Chameleon 29 R Mountain Bike
The Chameleon is a perennial favorite for its lively feel and adaptability to a wide variety of trail ecosystems, ranging from smooth-buffed singletrack to steep, rocky descents that would normally overwhelm a racier hardtail. The 8th gen Chameleon is longer, lower, and slacker than ever with its lengthy front end, low-slung bottom bracket, and relaxed 65-degree head tube angle. 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. Offered here as a 29er, we can roll faster down the trail and absolutely steamroll rocks and roots standing in our way thanks to the 29-inch wheel's larger angle of attack.
The Chameleon is designed to be a more utilitarian, low-maintenance trail bike, so 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 in Santa Cruz's line, which is great considering it lowers the bar to entry for riders on a budget. This R-spec build kit gives us a nice selection of parts, including a 130-millimeter Fox Rhythm 34 fork for smooth tracking and confident handling over rough trails, SRAM's NX Eagle drivetrain for a low-cost entry into a 1x12 set-up, plus a SDG Tellis dropper post for getting aggressive on rowdy descents. The Santa Cruz Chameleon 29 R Mountain Bike is built for anything and everything we can think up out on the trail.
*Due to a high demand in the global supply chain and bike industry since the start of the pandemic, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be of equal or better spec level. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.
Details
- Hardtail trail ripper ripe with the longer and slacker treatment
- Premium aluminum is lightweight and offers a lifetime of riding
- SRAM NX drivetrain provides a wide gearing range
- Fox Rhythm fork supports harsh trail riding
- Included chainstay protection enhances silences chain slap
- Rider-friendly dropouts allow 27.5in wheels or single-speed setup
- 4-piston Guide T brakes offer plenty of stopping power
- Threaded bottom bracket quiets creaks and is low maintenance
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- Frame Material
- aluminum
- Suspension
- hardtail
- Fork
- Fox Rhythm 34
- Front Travel
- 130mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
- Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- ISCG Tabs
- ISCG-05
- Crankset
- SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB
- Chainring Sizes
- 30t
- Crank Arm Length
- [small] 170mm, [medium, large, x-large] 175mm
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB BSA
- Cassette
- SRAM PG1230, 12-speed
- Cassette Range
- 11-50t
- Chain
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Brakeset
- SRAM Guide T
- Brake Type
- four-piston, hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- Avid Centerline, 180mm
- Handlebar
- Burgtec Alloy
- Handlebar Width
- 800mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz House or Burgtec Bartender Pro Minnaar
- Stem
- Burgtec Enduro MK3
- Stem Length
- 42mm
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race or WTB Volt
- Seatpost
- SDG Tellis Dropper 31.6mm
- Seatpost Travel
- [small] 125mm, [medium, large] 150mm, [x-large] 170mm
- Wheelset
- Race Face AR Offset 30
- Hubs
- [front] SRAM MTH 716, [rear] SRAM MTH 746
- Front Axle
- 15mm x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12mm x 148mm Boost
- Tire Clearance
- 29 x 2.6in, 27.5 x 2.8in
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Minion DHF 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, [rear] Maxxis Aggressor WT, EXO, TR
- Tire Size
- 29in x 2.5in
- Pedals
- not included
- Extras
- chainstay protector
- Claimed Weight
- 29.28lb
- Activity
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame] lifetime