Santa Cruz Chameleon R Plus / Aluminum / 27+ 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,649$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork Fox Rhythm Float 34
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Groupset NX Eagle -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
152cm - 166cm
MD
164cm - 179cm
LG
177cm - 186cm
XL
184cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Chameleon R Plus / Aluminum / 27+
Suspension Fork
FOX Rhythm 34, 130mm, 29"
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Crank
SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 30t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rims
WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5"
Spokes
Sapim Race
Tires
Front: Maxxis Rekon 27.5"x2.8", EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Rekon 27.5"x2.8", EXO, TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide T
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Ride Stem
Handlebar
Race Face Ride
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race
Seatpost
SDG Tellis
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Front Center | 707 mm | 732 mm | 756 mm | 790 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Trail | 96 mm | 96 mm | 97 mm | 97 mm |
| Stack | 625 mm | 625 mm | 635 mm | 644 mm |
| Reach | 418 mm | 443 mm | 463 mm | 493 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 605 mm | 630 mm | 654 mm | 687 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.6 ° | 72.6 ° | 72.6 ° | 72.6 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 390 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 490 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.1 ° | 67.1 ° | 67.1 ° | 67.1 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1126 mm | 1151 mm | 1174 mm | 1208 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Standover Height | 693 mm | 709 mm | 726 mm | 745 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 164 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 179 cm | 186 cm | 198 cm |
Model Overview
Chameleon R Plus / Aluminum / 27+ is a Santacruz Chameleon model. Santa Cruz launched 57 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Santacruz Chameleon bikes models from 2022, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27+ 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2149$. On the other hand, Santa Cruz CHAMELEON S / AL / 29 2022, is the most expensive and costs 4140$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2022 and its price was 2649$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 4.27% smaller.
Chameleon R Plus / Aluminum / 27+ components
Fork
This bike has the Fox Rhythm Float 34 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 130mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Chameleon R Plus / Aluminum / 27+ model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Chameleon R Plus / Aluminum / 27+ has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 152 cm – 198 cm (4.99 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
Dropper post
The Santa Cruz model is also equipped with a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.