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Chameleon D PLUS
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,599| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Santa Cruz Chameleon is a versatile and adaptable trail bike, praised for its adjustable dropouts that allow for different wheel sizes and drivetrains, enhancing its customization and ride quality. Its lightweight frame and balanced geometry make it a responsive and enjoyable ride across various terrains. While it offers great value and performance, some reviewers note its aluminum frame can feel harsh compared to carbon options, and its price point may not compete with other hardtails in its category.
Versatile with swappable dropouts for different wheel sizes and drivetrain options
Lightweight frame and balanced trail geometry
Adjustable rear center for customization
Internal dropper routing and two water bottle mounts
Surprisingly smooth in rough terrain for an aluminum bike
Aluminum frame can feel harsh compared to carbon options
Price point may not compete with other hardtails in its category
Basic fork on some builds may limit performance
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Dec 2017 · Guy Kesteven
The latest version of this classic hardtail is a category, character and wheel-size-blending beauty
Mar 2017
The Santa Cruz Chameleon has received an overhaul. Here are the details on the 2017 version.
Mar 2017 · Francis Cebedo
Still aluminum and more versatile than ever, the new Santa Cruz Chameleon is here with plus tire compatibility, configurable dropouts, and very modern geometry. - Mtbr.com
Mar 2017
The new Santa Cruz Chameleon has a lot going on - for a hardtail. It's slack; it's light; it's surprisingly smooth in the rough. There's tonnes of tire clearance for a 29" or 27+ wheel with short chainstays. It has rotating dropouts that make it simple to single speed with a rear center adjustable from 415mm to 430mm.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX Rhythm 120 Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Included w/ crankset |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 Series; integrated |
| Stem | Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Race Face Ride 760mm, 35mm clamp |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Seatpost | Race Face Ride 31.6x400mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect AL, 30 Tooth |
| Shifters | SRAM NX |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1150 10-42 |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T Type: SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Race Face AR 40 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Front Hub | Novatec D711; 15x110mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D712; 12x148mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon EXO TR; 27.5x2.8, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Exo; 27.5x2.8 |
| Disc Rotors | Avid Centerline; 160mm |
First added March 23
Last updated March 23
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