Santa Cruz Chameleon S / Carbon C / 29 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,299$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork Fox Performance Float 34
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Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo -
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 S / Carbon C / 29
Suspension Fork
Fox 34 Performance 120
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T
Crank
SRAM Stylo 7k 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
DT 370 15x110 32H
Rear Hub
DT 370 12x148 32H
Rims
Race Face AR 27 29 32h
Spokes
DT Competition (32)
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Ardent Race 29x2.35 TR EXO
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide T
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
Handlebar
Race Face Aeffect R 35x780
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
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 | 1.48 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Front Center | 703 mm | 730 mm | 754 mm | 787 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 101 mm | 101 mm | 101 mm | 101 mm |
| Stack | 620 mm | 625 mm | 634 mm | 643 mm |
| Reach | 419 mm | 444 mm | 464 mm | 494 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 603 mm | 629 mm | 653 mm | 691 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.8 ° | 72.8 ° | 72.8 ° | 72.8 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 390 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 490 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1119 mm | 1146 mm | 1170 mm | 1204 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Standover Height | 702 mm | 718 mm | 740 mm | 755 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| 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 S / Carbon C / 29 is part of the Santacruz Chameleon model. There are 57 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1799$. Santa Cruz Chameleon SE / Carbon C / 29 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 4799$.
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.
Trail bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
At the moment of the release date, Santa Cruz Chameleon S / Carbon C / 29 price was 3299$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 19.44% higher.
Chameleon S / Carbon C / 29 components
Fork
The Chameleon S / Carbon C / 29 comes factory-installed with the Fox Performance Float 34 fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels
The Chameleon S / Carbon C / 29 2020 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Santa Cruz Chameleon S / Carbon C / 29 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Santa Cruz Chameleon S / Carbon C / 29 bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 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
Santa Cruz Chameleon S / Carbon C / 29 comes with a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!