Santa Cruz Chameleon 8 A D Complete Mountain Bike 2023
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Santa Cruz Chameleon 8 A D Complete Mountain Bike 2023
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You're free to choose with your Santa Cruz Bicycles Chameleon 8 A D Complete Mountain Bike. Strap some stuff to it and become an overlanding bikepacker for the weekend, drop the seatpost and try and keep up with the big bikes on downhill, line up for a local XC race. The Chameleon is up for anything, truly. Known for its versatility and customization options, this is a bike that will continually surprise you with its skill set. The fun hardtail from Santa Cruz that just won't quit, the Chameleon is classic mountain biking through and through.
Product Details
Frame/Shock
Aluminum Frame
Two Bottle Cage Mounts – Including option for a cargo cage mount under downtube.
Integrated Headset
Threaded Bottom Bracket
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
ISCG-05 Tabs for Chainguide Compatibility
Convertible Between 29 and 27.5+ Wheels
Clearance for Up to 3.0" (27.5+) or 2.5" (29) Tires
Fork
RockShox Recon RL – Recon has set the benchmark for value-based performance time and time again. With a beefier chassis and stout 32mm Fast Black steel upper tubes, Recon is best recipe for the perfect off-road success.
Fork Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure, Low Speed Compression to Lockout, External Rebound Adjust
Drive Train
SRAM SX Eagle™ with NX Eagle™ Shifter
Brakes
SRAM Level Brakeset – 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.
Avid CenterLine Rotors – The new CenterLine Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.
Wheelset
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" Rims Laced to SRAM MTH Hubs – A trail-worthy wheelset that's down for the bumps and bruises of rowdy riding, this aluminum offering is light and durable.
Maxxis Minion DHF Front Tire – The Minion DHF was designed for the often loose and muddy conditions of aggressive all-mountain terrain. The DHF incorporates ramped knobs for low rolling resistance and channel-cut knobs to increase gripping edges, giving straight-line control and precise cornering.
Maxxis Aggressor Rear Tire – The Aggressor is designed for high-speed, hard-packed, rocky trails. It rolls fast but still has aggressive side knobs for solid cornering stability.
Additional Features
SDG Tellis Dropper Post – An absolute workhorse. A dropper post and remote combo with unsurpassed durability, reliability and simplicity all in one competitively priced package.
Price and Spec Subject to Change
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:
Cross Country, Trail
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Used For
Cross Country With speed and pedaling efficiency in mind, cross country (XC) bikes are the lightest mountain bikes with the least suspension travel (typically 0 - 120mm). 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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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 RL
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Fork
RockShox Recon RL Recon has set the benchmark for value-based performance time and time again. With a beefier chassis and stout 32mm Fast Black steel upper tubes, Recon is the best recipe for the perfect off-road success.
Fork Adjustments - Air Spring Pressure, Low Speed Compression to Lockout, External Rebound Adjust - Stanchion Diameter (mm): 35
- 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 SX Eagle, 12-Speed
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Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-Speed This new SX Eagle derailleur is your entry point to the SRAM Eagle Ecosystem. Sharing many features with the rest of the Eagle Ecosystem like the proven SRAM 1x-specific X-HORIZON™ body design, it can accommodate both 11-50T and 10-50T cassettes. The SX Eagle is cross compatible with much of the Eagle Ecosystem, making it easy to personalize and upgrading your ride when you are ready. -
Crankset:
SRAM X1 Eagle DUB, 30t
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Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle DUB, 30t 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™.
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Cassette:
SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 11-50t
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Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 11-50t Ride anywhere with the wide-range PG-1230, 11- to 50-tooth Eagle cassette. The NX cassette gives riders every bit of the climbing range that the Eagle™ ecosystem affords with a simple upgrade to splined-drive body wheels. - Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-Speed
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded
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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: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
- Stem: Race Face Chester
- Saddle: WTB Silverado Comp Saddle or WTB Volt
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Seatpost:
SDG Tellis Dropper
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Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper 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. - Hubs: SRAM MTH 716 15x110 Front / SRAM MTH 746 12x148 Rear
- Rims: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0
- Spokes: Sapim Race
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Front Tire:
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" | 3C, EXO, TR
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Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" | 3C, EXO, TR 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.- EXO: A cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls.
- Tubeless Ready (TR): Tubeless tires allow riders to run lower air pressures for improved traction, lower rolling resistance, and less chance of flatting.
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Rear Tire:
Maxxis Aggressor 2.5" | EXO, TR
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Rear Tire
Maxxis Aggressor 2.5" | EXO, TR 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.
- Tubeless Ready (TR): Tubeless tires allow riders to run lower air pressures for improved traction, lower rolling resistance, and less chance of flatting.
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime (Frame and Bearings Only)
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
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| Reach (mm) | 420 | 445 | 465 | 490 |
| Stack (mm) | 620 | 630 | 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) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| 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 |
| Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |