Santa Cruz Chameleon Carbon C S
Details
The tin lizard has ascended the evolutionary ladder and is now a fully-imagined carbon fiber creature. It’s Darwinism in action.
We took the fun-loving, shreddy spirit and adjustability of the beloved aluminum Chameleon and added a lighter, faster, more advanced version of the species. It’s a do-it-all hardtail that is as happy making the most of backyard booter (mis)adventures as it is fully-loaded with camp gear and a color-matched dangle mug.
Two bottle cage mounts, including a triple-bolt cargo cage mount under the downtube mean you can escape from the crowds, too.
The Chameleon changes to suit its environment. Twenty-niner or 27-plus, geared or single-speed, this adaptable hardtail utilizes a suite of simple, swappable dropouts to convert it from aggro trail charger to single-speed racer to husky bikepacking mule, or anything in between.
Depending on setup and skill level, the Chameleon is capable on a wide range of terrain—aggressive trail riding to jump lines to all-around use. Going for maximum speed and rollability? Go 29er. Riding mostly loose terrain? Get some Plus tires that provide traction for days.
The most versatile bike in our range ticks even more boxes.
- Carbon C frame
- Fox 34 Performance 120 fork
- SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain
- Race Face AR 27 29 rims with DT 370 hubs
- Maxxis tires
- RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost
A dropper seatpost allows you to quickly lower and raise your seat to give you an ideal riding position. Dropping your seat creates a lower center of gravity for better control and maneuverability on steep descents, while raising it puts you at normal riding height for efficient pedaling.
Construction can include either hydraulic- or cable-actuated systems and the post’s travel can either be infinitely adjustable or stopped at set intervals, depending on the model.
Dropper seatposts come in standard lengths and diameters and vary by the amount of travel.
Pedals sold separately
Specs
| Frame | Carbon C |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance 120mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Axles |
Front: 15 x 110mm Boost thru-axle Rear: 12 x 148mm Boost thru-axle |
| Rims/Wheels | Race Face AR 27 29" 32h |
| Hubs | DT 370 |
| Spokes | DT Competition (32) |
| Tires |
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.3" EXO TR Rear: Maxxis Ardent Race 29 x 2.35" TR EXO |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB |
| Chainrings | 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12spd |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Handlebars | Race Face Aeffect R 35x780mm |
| Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 50mm |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro |
| Seat Post | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6mm |
* Subject to change without notice.
