Santa Cruz Chameleon SE / Carbon C / 29 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 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
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 / 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 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 27 29" Carbon Rims
Spokes
DT Competition Race (28)
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion 29x2.3" DHF 3C EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Ardent Race 29x2.35 TR EXO
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 | 1.48 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 SE / Carbon C / 29 is a Santacruz Chameleon model. Santa Cruz launched 57 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Santacruz Chameleon bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Chameleon D Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1799$. Santa Cruz Chameleon SE Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 4799$.
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.
Trail bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Santa Cruz released this model in 2020, its price was 4799$. Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that Chameleon SE / Carbon C / 29 price is 73.75% higher.
Chameleon SE / Carbon C / 29 components
Fork
Santa Cruz Chameleon SE / Carbon C / 29 2020 bike is equipped with the Fox Performance Float 34 fork, and has 120mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Chameleon SE / Carbon C / 29 model has 29″ carbon wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Santa Cruz Chameleon SE / Carbon C / 29 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
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 short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
The Santa Cruz model is also equipped with a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.