Santa Cruz CHAMELEON D 29 / Aluminum 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,599$
Weight | 14.06 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
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 - 166cm
MD
164cm - 179cm
LG
177cm - 186cm
XL
184cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
CHAMELEON D 29 / Aluminum
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Silver RL, 130mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Crank
SRAM X1 1000 Eagle 148 DUB, 30t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rims
Front: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29", Rear: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29"
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Aggressor 29"x2.5"WT, EXO, TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level
Cockpit
Stem
RaceFace Chester, 40mm
Handlebar
RaceFace Ride, 760mm
Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Steel
Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.48 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.32 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Front Center | 729.4 mm | 758.6 mm | 782.8 mm | 812.1 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 125 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Stack | 617.1 mm | 626.2 mm | 635.2 mm | 644.3 mm |
| Reach | 417 mm | 442 mm | 462 mm | 487 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 593.1 mm | 618.3 mm | 640.4 mm | 665.8 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.1 ° | 74.3 ° | 74.4 ° | 74.6 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65 ° | 65 ° | 65 ° | 65 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 mm | 1180 mm | 1204 mm | 1234 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 56 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm |
| Standover Height | 679 mm | 679 mm | 683 mm | 705 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| 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 D 29 / Aluminum is part of the Santacruz Chameleon model. 57 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz CHAMELEON D MX / Aluminum 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2599$. Santa Cruz CHAMELEON S 29 / Aluminum 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 3749$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Trail bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Santa Cruz released this model in 2023, its price was 2599$. Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that CHAMELEON D 29 / Aluminum price is 6.27% lower.
Average weight for Trail bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Trail bike is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 14.06 kg (31 lbs), the CHAMELEON D 29 / Aluminum model is a bit heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Trail bike weighs 8.32% less than CHAMELEON D 29 / Aluminum.
Overview of components
Fork
The CHAMELEON D 29 / Aluminum comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork. This has a travel range of 130mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels size
The CHAMELEON D 29 / Aluminum 2023 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The CHAMELEON D 29 / Aluminum 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.
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, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
Santa Cruz CHAMELEON D 29 / Aluminum 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!