Santa Cruz Chameleon A R Complete Mountain Bike 2022
Santa Cruz Chameleon A R Complete Mountain Bike 2022
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The Santa Cruz Bicycles Chameleon A R Complete Mountain Bike is a versatile bike for the rider seeking hardtail response and efficiency without going full XC racer. It's beefy enough to shred singletrack without blinking an eye, climbs like a champ, and is a blast to get in the air. The 120mm Fox Rhythm 34 fork and aluminum frame are a perfect match for its playful geometry, muddying the lines between riding genres. Whether it's a singletrack hog, a jump line demon, a cross country stallion, or a bikepacking mule, the Chameleon will have you living the hardtail life in style.
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
Fox Rhythm 34 – Designed for the aggressive trail rider, the 34 Rhythm features a GRIP damper, FLOAT air spring, and super lightweight chassis. The 34 provides proven trail performance that instills confidence and control.
Fork Adjustments – FIT GRIP 3-Position Lever (Open, Medium, Firm), Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound
Drive Train
SRAM NX Eagle™ – It's how you start that matters. Whether you're discovering the mountain for the first time or you're an MTB lifer searching for a no-nonsense, no-worries 1x drivetrain, SRAM NX Eagle is ready for action and ready to take you there. NX Eagle brings you a wide range of gear choices engineered for simplicity and durability, so you can focus on what matters most-the ride ahead. German engineered and proudly bearing the SRAM Eagle stamp of approval, NX Eagle is ready to let the world know what real riding feels like.
Brakes
SRAM Guide T Brakeset – Guide T brings the consistent performance that you have come to expect from SRAM's lightweight Guide four-piston caliper. Pair this with MatchMaker™ for a clean looking bar set-up, plus the ease of use with SRAM's Bleeding Edge™ drip-free bleed port and you have a smart budget minded brake that keeps you in control.
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 Ardent Race Rear Tire – The Ardent Race tire is ideally suited for technical XC race courses and endurance-length events. With its medium-height tread, the Ardent Race bridges the gap between the XC-oriented Ikon and the trail-oriented Ardent. The center knobs are ramped to reduce rolling resistance, and the side knobs are angled and stepped to provide great biting traction in corners. Choose the Ardent Race for your next demanding XC race or epic trail ride.
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.
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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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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:
Fox 34 Rhythm
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Fork
Fox 34 Rhythm The Fox 34 is the hard charging, do-it-all trail fork. Smoother, lighter, more tunable, and more capable than ever before; when it comes to a do-it-all trail fork the 34 is in a class of its own.
Rhythm Series forks retain all the same features as Performance Series except they feature 6000 series aluminum upper tubes and two-position GRIP sweep with infinite adjust instead of three-position GRIP with detents. - Stanchion Diameter (mm): 34
- Fork Travel (mm): 120
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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 NX Eagle, 12-Speed
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Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-Speed This new NX Eagle™ derailleur features the proven SRAM 1x-specific X-HORIZON™ design. The larger, 14-tooth X-SYNC™ lower pulley easily facilitates 11- to 50- and 10- to 50-tooth cassette capacity, and also adds to NX Eagle's overall smooth-pedaling feel. The Type-3 ROLLER BEARING CLUTCH™ provides quiet, consistent performance and durability. -
Crankset:
SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 30t
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Crankset
SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 30t The SRAM NX crankset delivers Eagle™ styling and performance to the newest addition to the Eagle™ ecosystem. Designed for SRAM's X-SYNC™2 chainrings, the NX crankset is engineered for complete chain control-each tooth's profile is precisely engineered to work quietly, efficiently and securely with the Eagle™ chain's inner and outer links. DUB™ technology features a better-engineered bottom bracket and a new spindle design, which together allows for a more uniform approach to bottom bracket fitment, better sealing against contamination and forward and backward compatibility. Now everyone can benefit from a new measure of performance and durability.
FEATURES- 6000 series forged aluminum arms
- DUB™ technology features a uniform approach to bottom bracket fitment, better sealing against contamination and is forward and backward compatible.
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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 NX Eagle, 12-Speed
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Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-Speed The basis of every Eagle drivetrain is its chain-and the NX Eagle chain is designed and manufactured using genuine SRAM's Eagle architecture, so it is fully compatible with every other component in the Eagle ecosystem. The NX Eagle chain features solid pin construction, Eagle PowerLock and smooth, efficient shifting that you can count on every time out.
FEATURES- Eagle PowerLock chain connector with FLOW LINK technology provides better chain-guiding and increased longevity.
- Unique features and design also provide significantly improved wear resistance on Eagle cassettes and rings.
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm
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Brake Levers:
SRAM Guide T
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Brake Levers
SRAM Guide T Guide T brings the consistent performance that you have come to expect from SRAM's lightweight four-piston caliper. Match this with MatchMaker™ for the cleanest looking bar set-up, plus the ease of use with Bleeding Edge drip-free bleed port and you have a smart budget minded brake that keeps you in control. - Brake Calipers: SRAM Guide T
- Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm
- Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
- Stem: RaceFace Ride
- Saddle: WTB Silverado Race
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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 2.3" | 3C, EXO, TR
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Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.3" | 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 Ardent Race 2.35" | EXO, TR
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Rear Tire
Maxxis Ardent Race 2.35" | EXO, TR The Maxxis Ardent Race shares many features with the Ikon – small, ramped center tread – but offers improved cornering performance with more substantial side knobs.- 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) | 411 | 436 | 456 | 486 |
| Stack (mm) | 618 | 618 | 628 | 637 |
| Effective Top Tube (mm) | 598 | 623 | 647 | 680 |
| Seat Tube (mm) | 390 | 420 | 450 | 490 |
| Head Tube Angle (°) | 67.1 | 67.1 | 67.1 | 67.1 |
| Seat Tube Angle (°) | 72.6 | 72.6 | 72.6 | 72.6 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 |
| Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1119 | 1144 | 1167 | 1201 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 686 | 702 | 719 | 738 |
| Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |