Santa Cruz Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27+ 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,149$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset SX Eagle, NX Eagle -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
152cm - 167cm
MD
164cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
XL
184cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27+
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon RL, 130mm, 29/27+
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG1210, 12spd, 11-50t
Crank
SRAM SX Eagle 148 DUB, 30t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 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 Level
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 Comp
Seatpost
SDG Tellis
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm |
| Front Center | 704 mm | 731 mm | 755 mm | 789 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm | 95 mm |
| Stack | 621 mm | 625 mm | 635 mm | 644 mm |
| Reach | 418 mm | 443 mm | 463 mm | 493 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 603 mm | 630 mm | 653 mm | 691 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.7 ° | 72.7 ° | 72.7 ° | 72.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 390 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 490 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.2 ° | 67.2 ° | 67.2 ° | 67.2 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124 mm | 1151 mm | 1175 mm | 1208 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Standover Height | 700 | 716 mm | 738 mm | 753 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 164 cm | 176 cm | 184 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm | 198 cm |
About this model
Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27+ belongs to the Santacruz Chameleon model. 57 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Santacruz Chameleon bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27+ 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2149$. Santa Cruz Chameleon R Plus / Carbon C / 27+ 2021 on the other hand costs 2999$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2149$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 28.52% lower.
Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27+ components
Fork
The RockShox Recon Silver RL is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 130mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Santa Cruz Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27+ 2021, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Santa Cruz Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27+ has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Santa Cruz Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27+ bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 152 cm – 198 cm (4.99 ft – 6.5 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.
Dropper post
Santa Cruz Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27+ includes a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.