Santa Cruz Chameleon 8 A D Complete Mountain Bike 2024
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The Santa Cruz Bicycles Chameleon 8 A D Complete Mountain Bike is made to stand out. Whether you keep it a 29er or affix a mixed-wheel setup, it offers a super customizable chassis for a variety of disciplines from trail riding to bikepacking. This version features SRAM NX and SX components for an affordable yet functional setup that's easy to fine tune. With progressive geometry and easy-to-interchange parts, this versatile bike is king of the hardtail world.
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
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Biking Type:
Mountain
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Biking Type
Mountain Mountain 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.
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Used For:
Trail
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Used For
Trail Trail 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.
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Suspension:
Hardtail
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Suspension
Hardtail As 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.
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Frame Material:
Aluminum Alloy
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Frame Material
Aluminum Alloy Aluminum 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
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Fork:
RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Fork
RockShox Recon Silver RL With 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
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Shifters:
SRAM NX Eagle
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Shifters
SRAM NX Eagle The 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
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Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS, 12-Speed The 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
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Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle DUB, 32t Quality 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
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Brake Levers:
SRAM Level
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Brake Levers
SRAM Level The 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
- Stem: RaceFace Chester
- Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium, Steel -or- WTB Volt
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Seatpost:
SDG Tellis Dropper 31.6mm
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Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper 31.6mm The 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
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Wheelset
WTB ST i30 ST 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"
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Front Tire:
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, WT
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Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, WT With 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.
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Rear Tire:
Maxxis Aggressor 2.5" | EXO, WT
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Rear Tire
Maxxis Aggressor 2.5" | EXO, WT The 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
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
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| Rider Height | 5'0" - 5'5" | 5''5" - 5'9" | 5'9" - 6'1" | 6'1" - 6'4" |
| Reach (mm) | 420 | 445 | 465 | 490 |
| Stack (mm) | 620 | 629 | 638 | 647 |
| Effective Top Tube (mm) | 596 | 621 | 643 | 669 |
| Seat Tube (mm) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 |
| Head Tube Angle (°) | 65.0 | 65.0 | 65.0 | 65.0 |
| Seat Tube Angle (°) | 74.1 | 74.3 | 74.4 | 74.6 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 437 | 437 | 437 | 437 |
| Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1154 | 1184 | 1208 | 1237 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 682 | 682 | 686 | 708 |
| Complete Weight (lbs) | 31 | |||
| Complete Weight (kg) | 14.06 | |||
| Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |