Santa Cruz Chameleon S Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,199$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
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
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Chameleon S Plus / Aluminum / 27.5
Suspension Fork
FOX 34 Float Performance 130
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)
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD
Wheels
Front Hub
DT 370 15x110 32H
Rear Hub
DT 370 12x148 32H
Rims
Race Face AR Offset 40 27.5" Rims
Spokes
DT Competition (32)
Tires
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO 3C TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level TL
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
Handlebar
Race Face Ride
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 High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL Low | XL High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.48 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Front Center | 703 mm | 703 mm | 730 mm | 728 mm | 754 mm | 748 mm | 782 mm | 787 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 46 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 93 mm | 92 mm | 93 mm | 92 mm | 93 mm | 99 mm | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Stack | 620 mm | 624 mm | 625 mm | 624 mm | 634 mm | 632 mm | 633 mm | 643 mm |
| Reach | 419 mm | 419 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm | 464 mm | 467 mm | 494 mm | 494 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 603 mm | 608 mm | 629 mm | 633 mm | 653 mm | 656 mm | 689 mm | 691 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.8 ° | 72.8 ° | 72.8 ° | 72.8 ° | 72.8 ° | 72.8 ° | 72.8 ° | 72.8 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 390 mm | 390 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 490 mm | 490 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1119 mm | 1122 mm | 1146 mm | 1147 mm | 1170 mm | 1167 mm | 1201 mm | 1204 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Standover Height | 702 mm | 696 mm | 718 mm | 703 mm | 740 mm | 728 mm | 747 mm | 755 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Chameleon S Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 is part of the Santacruz Chameleon model. 57 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2019 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1799$. Santa Cruz Chameleon SE Plus / Carbon C / 27.5+ 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 5699$.
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.
Trail bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Santa Cruz released this model in 2019, its price was 3199$. Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that Chameleon S Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 price is 15.82% higher.
Overview of components
Fork
Santa Cruz Chameleon S Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 2019 bike is equipped with the Fox Performance Float 34 fork, and has 120mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Chameleon S Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Chameleon S Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 comes with 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.
Dropper post
Santa Cruz Chameleon S Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 includes 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!