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Ever heard "less is more"? Well, when it comes to the Santa Cruz Bicycles Chameleon C S+ Complete Mountain Bike that would be an accurate statement in more ways than one. For the first time ever the "tin lizard" is offered in a carbon frame with burly carbon wheels, taking mountain bike minimalism to a whole new level. Boasting a signature carbon C frame with Boost spacing, this light weight trail slayer has a super stable foundation for all sorts of bike adventures. Add in a SRAM Eagle drivetrain, 130mm of Fox front travel and water bottle/pack mounts and this steed just jumped to the top of the versatility list. Quit compensating with all that suspension and take it back to the basics with the Santa Cruz Bicycles Chameleon C S+ Complete Mountain Bike.
Carbon C Frame – A minimal weight gain of approximately 250 - 280 grams (0.6 lbs) for the C frame over the CC due to the different grade of carbon used. Whether you're riding a carbon CC or C frame, you get exactly the same legendary strength and stiffness because Santa Cruz uses exactly the same manufacturing facility and techniques.
Two Bottle Cage Mounts – Including option for a cargo cage mount under downtube.
Geared and Single Speed Dropouts Compatible with Alu Chameleon
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
Internal Brake and Dropper Cable Routing
Fox 34 Float Performance – Performance forks retain the same black anodized 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Performance Elite, but have a different damper (FIT GRIP) with fewer adjustments. A Performance Series graphics package is found on these forks to continue the black-on-black look.
Fork Adjustments – FIT GRIP 3-Position Lever (Open, Medium, Firm) | Rebound Adjust | Air Spring Pressure
SRAM GX Eagle™ – SRAM Eagle™ drivetrains are the only 1x drivetrains that are fully system engineered for optimal performance. Eagle™ drivetrains are designed, tested and proven to deliver the lightest, highest-performing, most durable systems for all riders on any trail. Eagle™ technology provides an expanded, optimum, gear range that allows you to realize your bike's potential beyond where it has ever been. Every SRAM GX Eagle™ component is 100% compatible with all levels of SRAM Eagle™ drivetrain systems.
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.
Race Face AR Offset 40 27.5" Rims Laced to DT 370 Hubs – A light and tough alloy wheel made for the demands of the EWS Enduro series, these are trail-tested to be durable and responsive. At 30mm internal width, they pair well with today's wider trail tires.
Maxxis Rekon Plus Tires – The Rekon+ is an aggressive trail tire inspired by the Ikon+ for intermediate and technical terrain. Wide knobs down the middle provide control under braking and L-shaped side knobs assure support when carving loose turns. With confidence like this you can race more and scout less with the Rekon+.
RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Seatpost – Don’t let its familiar good looks fool you—Reverb is a whole new weapon. Its internals have been completely re-engineered to improve on its already legendary performance and to offer enhanced reliability: all the smallest details, down to the single seal, have been re-evaluated and updated to pass the hardest and longest durability tests. Additional bushing overlap also improves performance over time. This is the brand-new Reverb, engineered for the next-generation mountain biker.
Oversize Item – Ships within the continental U.S. for $69. HI and AK shipping available. Please call for details.
Size | S | M | L | XL |
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Reach (mm) | 411 | 436 | 456 | 486 |
Stack (mm) | 614 | 618 | 628 | 637 |
Effective Top Tube (mm) | 596 | 623 | 646 | 684 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 390 | 420 | 450 | 490 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 67.2 | 67.2 | 67.2 | 67.2 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 72.7 | 72.7 | 72.7 | 72.7 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 314 | 314 | 314 | 314 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1117 | 1144 | 1168 | 1201 |
Standover Height (mm) | 693 | 709 | 731 | 746 |