Chameleon 29 D Mountain Bike - 2022
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Why We Like The Chameleon 29 D Mountain Bike
The Chameleon has always been an adaptable bike, be it trail riding, dirt jumps, or an urban session, the Chameleon lives up to its namesake by being the one bike we can take out knowing we'll have fun wherever we go. Now in its 8th generation, the Chameleon remains a jack-of-all-trades type of bike that's positioned right up there with the best all-around hardtails on the market. It's available with either 29-inch wheels or a mixed-wheel setup, with this version getting 29in wheels front and rear. This bike is outfitted with Santa Cruz's base-level build kit, utilizing components that perform well on the trail without blowing our budget.
The 8th gen Chameleon is much slacker than its predecessor, coming with a 65-degree head tube and a low-slung top tube that lets us carry speed with confidence, balanced with short chainstays that maintain the agility we've always enjoyed from the Chameleon. The bike can be setup geared or single-speed like past models, but the dropout system has been greatly simplified and is more user-friendly than ever. It's also a great rig for bikepacking, as it comes with a triple-bolt bottle mount on the downtube for a wide range of cargo-carrying options. And as always, buying a Santa Cruz means you get their industry-leading lifetime warranty, letting us enjoy our Chameleons for years to come knowing Santa Cruz has our backs.
*Due to unprecedented demand in the global supply chain and the bike industry over the last 18 months, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be minor. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.
Details
- The 8th generation Chameleon is a versatile modern hardtail
- 29-inch wheels front & rear for steamrolling over obstacles
- Aluminum frame for no-nonsense durability
- Progressive geometry provides stable, confident handling
- Triple-bolt bottle mount opens up your carrying options
- Can be setup single-speed, geared, and mixed wheel size
- Simplified dropout and derailleur hanger system
- Item #SNZK1E2
- Frame Material
- aluminum
- Suspension
- hardtail
- Fork
- RockShox Recon RL
- Front Travel
- 130mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS
- Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM SX Eagle
- ISCG Tabs
- ISCG-05
- Crankset
- SRAM X1 Eagle 148 DUB
- Chainring Sizes
- 30t
- Crank Arm Length
- [small] 170mm, [medium, large, x-large] 175mm
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB BSA (English threaded)
- Cassette
- SRAM PG-1230 NX Eagle
- Cassette Range
- 11 - 50t
- Chain
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Brakeset
- SRAM Level
- Brake Type
- 2-piston hydraulic
- Rotors
- Avid Centerline
- Handlebar
- Race Face Ride
- Handlebar Width
- 760mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz House Grips OR Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
- Stem
- Race Face Chester
- Stem Length
- 40mm
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Comp
- Seatpost
- SDG Tellis Dropper
- Seatpost Travel
- [small] 125mm, [medium, large] 150mm, [x-large] 170mm
- Wheelset
- [rims] WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0
- Hubs
- [front] SRAM MTH 716, Torque Cap, 32h, [rear] SRAM MTH 746, 32h
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tire Clearance
- 29 x 2.6in, 27.5 x 2.8in
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Minion DHF 3C MaxxGrip EXO TR, [rear] Maxxis Aggressor EXO TR
- Tire Size
- 29 x 2.5in
- Pedals
- not included
- Extras
- 3-boss mount for cargo, chainstay protector
- Claimed Weight
- 31lb
- Activity
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame] lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 1 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 7, 2022
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I got this bike (yellow colored) early in the season when it first came out and it's been a great ride. I feel super connected to the trail as if it can read my mind. I also have a dual-suspension MTB but have found myself riding this hardtail more often, and considering selling my DS. Not sure why the mix-wheeled version of this received just a single star, but this bike has exceeded my expectations.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
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