Santa Cruz Chameleon SE Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,799$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork Fox Performance Float 34
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Groupset GX Eagle, X1 -
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 SE Plus / Carbon C / 27.5
Suspension Fork
Fox 34 Performance 130
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T
Crank
SRAM X1 Eagle 148 Dub, 30t - 170mm (S), 175mm (M-XL)
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD
Wheels
Front Hub
Hope Pro4 15x110 28h
Rear Hub
Hope Pro4 12x148 28h
Rims
Santa Cruz Reserve 37 27.5" Carbon
Spokes
DT Competition Race (28)
Tires
Front: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO 3C TR, Rear: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO 3C TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide R
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
Handlebar
Race Face Aeffect R 35x780
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Headset
Hope IS 41/52
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Pro
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
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 |
Model Overview
Chameleon SE Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 belongs to the Santacruz Chameleon model. Santa Cruz released 57 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Santa Cruz Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 2020 has a starting price of 1799$. Santa Cruz Chameleon SE Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4799$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, you could also get a good Trail bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4799$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Chameleon SE Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 price is 73.75% higher than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Chameleon SE Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 components
Fork
Santa Cruz Chameleon SE Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 2020 bike is equipped with the Fox Performance Float 34 fork, and has 130mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. 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 SE Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 model has 27.5″ carbon wheels. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Chameleon SE Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 152 cm – 198 cm (4.99 ft – 6.5 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. 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.