Chameleon MX R Mountain Bike - 2022
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Why We Like The Santa Cruz Chameleon MX R Mountain Bike
We can't think of a better name than Chameleon for this ultra-versatile Santa Cruz hardtail. From multi-day trips to dirt jumps, or long rides through old-growth forests, the Chameleon is the bike we choose when we want the efficiency of a hardtail and the capability of a modern trail bike. It's been a staple in the Santa Cruz lineup for two decades, and here we are now with the 8th generation bike that's more refined than ever. This mixed-wheel version offers the rollover capabilities of a 29in front wheel, while the 27.5in rear wheel makes cornering super intuitive. It's kitted out with Santa Cruz's base-level build kit that gets the job done without draining our whole season's riding budget.
The 8th gen Chameleon is much slacker than its predecessor, coming with a 65-degree head tube and a low-slung top tube that lets us carry speed with confidence, paired with short chainstays to maintain the agility we've always enjoyed from the Chameleon. The bike can be set up geared or single-speed like past models, but the dropout system has been greatly simplified and is more user-friendly than ever. It's also poised to be a great steed for bikepacking, as it comes with a triple-bolt bottle mount on the downtube for a wide range of cargo-carrying options. And as always, buying a Santa Cruz means you get their industry-leading lifetime warranty, letting us enjoy our Chameleons for years to come knowing Santa Cruz has our backs.
*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
- Santa Cruz hardtail that truly does it all
- 29in front wheel gives us speed and confidence over obstacles
- 27.5in rear wheel loves corners, wheelies, and jumps
- Aluminum frame for no-nonsense durability
- Progressive geometry provides stable, confident handling
- Triple-bolt bottle mount opens up your carrying options
- Can be set up single-speed or geared via interchangeable dropouts
- Simplified dropout and derailleur hanger system eases maintenance
- Item #SNZK1E8
- Frame Material
- aluminum
- Suspension
- hardtail
- Fork
- FOX Rhythm 34
- Front Travel
- 130mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
- Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Crankset
- SRAM Descendant Eagle 148
- Chainring Sizes
- 32t
- Crank Arm Length
- [small] 170mm, [medium, large, x-large] 175mm
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB 68.73mm threaded
- Cassette
- SRAM PG1230, 12-speed
- Cassette Range
- 11-50t
- Chain
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Brakeset
- SRAM Guide T
- Brake Type
- 4-piston caliper, disc
- Rotors
- Avid Centerline
- Handlebar
- Burgtec Alloy Bar
- Handlebar Width
- 800mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
- Stem
- Burgtec Enduro MK3
- Stem Length
- 42mm
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt
- Seatpost
- SDG Tellis Dropper
- Seatpost Travel
- [small] 125mm, [medium] 150mm, [large, x-large] 170mm
- Wheelset
- [rims] RaceFace AR
- Hubs
- [front] SRAM MTH 716, [rear] SRAM MTH 746
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Minion DHF, MaxxGrip, EXO, [rear] Maxxis Aggressor, EXO
- Tire Size
- [front] 29 x 2.5in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.5in
- Pedals
- not included
- Claimed Weight
- [small] 30.2lb
- Activity
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame] lifetime