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Santa Cruz Chameleon Carbon C R

Santa Cruz Chameleon Carbon C R
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The tin lizard has ascended the evolutionary ladder and is now a fully-imagined carbon fiber creature. It’s Darwinism in action.

We took the fun-loving, shreddy spirit and adjustability of the beloved aluminum Chameleon and added a lighter, faster, more advanced version of the species. It’s a do-it-all hardtail that is as happy making the most of backyard booter (mis)adventures as it is fully-loaded with camp gear and a color-matched dangle mug.

Speaking of color-matched, the carbon chameleon features custom blue Hope hubs and headset on the SE kit making this reptile stand out from the crowd. Two bottle cage mounts, including a triple-bolt cargo cage mount under the downtube mean you can escape from the crowds, too.

The Chameleon changes to suit its environment. Twenty-niner or 27-plus, geared or single-speed, this adaptable hardtail utilizes a suite of simple, swappable dropouts to convert it from aggro trail charger to single-speed racer to husky bikepacking mule, or anything in between.

Depending on setup and skill level, the Chameleon is capable on a wide range of terrain—aggressive trail riding to jump lines to all-around use. Going for maximum speed and rollability? Go 29er. Riding mostly loose terrain? Get some Plus tires that provide traction for days.

The most versatile bike in our range ticks even more boxes.

- Carbon C frame
- FOX Rhythm 34 fork
- SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain
- WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29 rims with SRAM hubs
- Maxxis tires
- Race Face Aeffect dropper seatpost

A dropper seatpost allows you to quickly lower and raise your seat to give you an ideal riding position. Dropping your seat creates a lower center of gravity for better control and maneuverability on steep descents, while raising it puts you at normal riding height for efficient pedaling.

Construction can include either hydraulic- or cable-actuated systems and the post’s travel can either be infinitely adjustable or stopped at set intervals, depending on the model.

Dropper seatposts come in standard lengths and diameters and vary by the amount of travel.

Specs

Frame Carbon C
Fork FOX Rhythm 34
Headset Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Axles Front: 15x110mm
Rear: 12x148mm
Rims/Wheels WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" Rims
Hubs Front: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110mm, 32h
Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148mm, 32h
Spokes DT Competition (32)
Tires Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3" EXO TR
Rear: Maxxis Ardent Race 29x2.35" TR EXO
Crankset SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB
Chainrings 30T
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Chain SRAM NX Eagle
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle
Cassette/Rear Cogs SRAM PG1230 11-50T
Shifters SRAM NX Eagle
Handlebars Race Face Ride 35x760mm
Tape/Grips Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Stem Race Face Ride 50mm
Brakes SRAM Guide T
Saddle WTB Silverado Race Saddle
Seat Post Race Face Aeffect 150mm

* Subject to change without notice.

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