2020 Santa Cruz
Chameleon SE / Carbon C / 29
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,799| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, X1 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'6"
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Nov 2019 · Tom Marvin
Tom sets out to prove that the venerable hardtail is still a worthy addition to anyone's bike fleet
Incredibly fun, super versatile, laugh a minute ride
Even with a recent price reduction, the price (or value) is eye-watering
May 2019 · Logan Watts
Just unveiled, the Santa Cruz Chameleon C is a carbon version of their bikepacking-friendly trail hardtail. Here's our first ride report with photos...
Dialed geometry makes it well-balanced and highly maneuverable on the trail
Adjustable/pivoting dropouts allow you to change the bike’s chainstay and wheelbase depending on the type of riding you’ll be doing; this is especially interesting for tweaking between trail riding and longer bikepacking outings
Swappable dropout inserts maintain the bike’s intended geometry for both 27.5+ and 29er wheels/tires
SE build is really nice, though expensive
Three-pack mounts under the downtube; take note, other hardtails!
Nice color and graphics
Expensive, especially for a hardtail
Wish it cleared 29 x 2.6” tires (and had swappable dropouts for that configuration)
Curved seat tube creates a slacker effective seat tube angle for long-legged folks, like myself; but, then again, without that, you couldn’t have that sweet 415mm chainstay length
Jan 2019
Does the Chameleon live up to the name now that it's hewn into smooth lines and arcs of carbon fibre?
Jan 2019 · Antony de Heveningham
There can't be many models of mountain bike out there which can claim to have the longevity of the Santa Cruz Chameleon.
Mar 2017
The Santa Cruz Chameleon has received an overhaul. Here are the details on the 2017 version.
Mar 2017
This new Chameleon from Santa Cruz has been spotted in several Santa Cruz dealers. It not only looks promising but the the rumored pricing is attractive as well. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Chameleon SE / Carbon C / 29 BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Bronze and Blue; Gloss Carbon and Green |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance 120 Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Headset | Hope IS 41/52 |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 50mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect R 35x780 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1 Eagle 148 Dub, 30t - 170mm (S), 175mm (M-XL) |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Santa Cruz Reserve 27 29" Carbon Rims |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition Race (28) |
| Front Hub | Hope Pro4 15x110 28h |
| Rear Hub | Hope Pro4 12x148 28h |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion 29x2.3" DHF 3C EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Ardent Race 29x2.35 TR EXO |
| Disc Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm |
Last updated May 19
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