Santa Cruz Chameleon 8 A D Complete Mountain Bike 2024

Product Details

Key Features

Aluminum Alloy Frame– With alloy bikes, you get all the ride performance of Santa Cruz´s carbon bikes but at a lower price point. They try to integrate similar features (like internal cable routing, flip chips, geometry) and still offer the legendary Santa Cruz lifetime warranty too.

Travel– 130mm Front

Wheel Size | 29´– Options for full 29 or MX setups means you can opt for speed and comfort for hauling or quick and nimble handling. Bike comes standard with 29" wheels.

Single Speed or Gears– Adjustable dropouts make it a multi-geared trail charger to single-speed racer to bikepacking mule...and pretty much anything imaginable in between.

A Mule That Rules– Tougher and stronger than any race horse, the Chameleon blends stamina with agility to create a whole new kind of beast. A triple-bolt cargo cage mount under the downtube and additional mount within the frame ensures the Chameleon is ready to play wherever The Wild Things Are.

Specs

• Biking Type: Mountain More

  Biking Type

  
  
  MountainMountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride.
  
  
  
• Used For: Trail More

  Used For

  
  
  TrailTrail bikes are the quintessential “mountain bikes.” If you’re heading into the woods expecting to do it all on two wheels – climbing, technical sections, AND fun descents – you’re looking for a trail bike.
  
  
  
• Suspension: Hardtail More

  Suspension

  
  
  HardtailAs the name suggests, hardtail bikes feature a rigid frame with front suspension only. This means that the rear wheel lacks any form of suspension, hence the term "hardtail."
  
  Hardtail mountain bikes are renowned for their efficiency in transferring power from the pedals to the rear wheel, making them excellent choices for climbing and maintaining speed on smoother trails or paved surfaces.
  
  
  
• Frame Material: Aluminum Alloy More

  Frame Material

  
  
  Aluminum AlloyAluminum is the second lightest material per cubic inch, after carbon, but it is significantly more affordable. It offers versatility, strength, and durability that works well in all trail disciplines.
  
  
  
• Gearing: 1 x 12
• Water Bottle Mounts: 2
• Fork: RockShox Recon Silver RL More

  Fork

  
  RockShox Recon Silver RLWith optimized material concentrated at the brace and seal area, outstanding stiffness and steering precision, axle spec of either 9QR, 15x100mm, or 15x110mm, and available eMTB configured fork options with fender mounting points (OE only), Recon Silver is an all-around performer suited for any MTB or eMTB bike.
  
  Fork Adjustments - Air Spring Pressure / Low Speed Compression to Lockout
  
  
• Stanchion Diameter (mm): 32
• Fork Travel (mm): 130
• Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle More

  Shifters

  
  SRAM NX EagleThe NX Eagle™ trigger shifter means on-demand gear selection throughout the entire wide range Eagle™ cassette. The massive range means you never have to worry about having the right gear for the terrain.
  
  
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS, 12-Speed More

  Rear Derailleur

  
  SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS, 12-SpeedThe Rival XPLR eTap AXS rear derailleur is a dedicated 1x-specific unit designed for use with the XPLR 10-44 cassette. It makes for an uncluttered drivetrain that takes on pavement and singletrack with equal aplomb. Wireless and proven eTap shift logic, AXS connectivity and advanced chain management mean this derailleur does exactly what you want when you need it.
  
  
• Crankset: SRAM X1 Eagle DUB, 32t More

  Crankset

  
  SRAM X1 Eagle DUB, 32tQuality and durability combine in the SRAM X1 crankset to deliver consistent performance every time out. Featuring SRAM’s X-SYNC™ tooth profile, the X1 crankset is engineered for complete chain control. And with five available chainrings, you can personalize your gear range to match the way you ride.
  
  FEATURES
  • All new fully featured Eagle crankset. Now offering more Eagle™ options than ever before.
  • DUB technology option.
  • Steel Eagle™ direct mount ring — as seen on NX Eagle™.
  
  
  
• Cassette: SRAM PG-1230, 11-50t
• Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-Speed
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
• Pedals: Not Included
• Brake Levers: SRAM Level More

  Brake Levers

  
  SRAM LevelThe SRAM Level brake levels the playing field with power and reliability stuffed into a lightweight package. This is a no-nonsense performer, but don´t let its understated disposition fool you - Level gives you the art of braking in minimalist form.
  
  
• Brake Calipers: SRAM Level
• Rotors: Avid Centerline, 180mm
• Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10
• Handlebar: RaceFace Ride
• Bar Tape/Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
• Stem: RaceFace Chester
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium, Steel -or- WTB Volt
• Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper 31.6mm More

  Seatpost

  
  SDG Tellis Dropper 31.6mmThe SDG Tellis Dropper is an absolute workhorse. A dropper post and remote combo with unsurpassed durability, reliability and simplicity. This post features a fully sealed cartridge system that´ll operate smoothly in the wettest, coldest, and muddiest conditions.
  
  
• Wheelset: WTB ST i30 More

  Wheelset

  
  WTB ST i30ST rims create an affordable solution to the previously cost-prohibitive hurdle of tubeless mountain biking. UST compliant bead hooks border a tape and sealant-driven inner rim profile, providing standards-based, repeated tubeless consistency. Enjoy the benefits of tubeless riding without breaking the bank. Disc brakes only. Tubeless Ready.
  
  
• Hubs: Front: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h | Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
• Rims: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29"
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, WT More

  Front Tire

  
  Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, WTWith a tread design that deftly balances rolling speed with braking and cornering traction, it’s no wonder why the Minion DHF is one of the most imitated tires in mountain biking.​
  • 3C MaxxGrip: The stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber Maxxis offers.
  • EXO: A cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls.
  • Wide Trail (WT): Optimizes the tire´s tread layout and profile for today´s modern, wider rims.
  
  
  
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Aggressor 2.5" | EXO, WT More

  Rear Tire

  
  Maxxis Aggressor 2.5" | EXO, WTThe Maxxis Aggressor is designed for high-speed, hard-packed, rocky trails. It works especially well as a rear tire paired with a Minion DHF or Assegai in the front.​
  • EXO: A cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls.
  • Wide Trail (WT): Optimizes the tire´s tread layout and profile for today´s modern, wider rims.
  
  
  
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime