Santa Cruz Chameleon D

We made the Chameleon for riders who like to sculpt their ideal bike and aren’t afraid to experiment. Whether 29er or mixed, geared or fixed, this bike adapts with ease via interchangeable dropouts. With a low-slung top tube and progressive geometry, it blends seamlessly into any environment—from ripping shortcuts through the city to escaping into the wild.

It transforms easily into a trail-ready machine thanks to the triple-bolt cargo cage mount under the downtube and bottle mounts within the frame. A flick of an Allen key and it’s ready for your next adventure.

Key Features

• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Weight: 31 lbs / 14.06 kg
• Wheel Size: 29"
• Suspension: Front only (Hardtail)
• Fork: RockShox Recon Silver RL, 130mm
• Drivetrain: SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed

Drivetrain Components

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded
• Crankset: SRAM X1 Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
• Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12-speed, 11-50t
• Chain: SRAM SX Eagle
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM SX Eagle
• Right Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle

Brakes

• Brakes: SRAM Level
• Rotors: Avid Centerline, 180mm (Front & Rear)

Cockpit

• Handlebar: RaceFace Ride
• Stem: RaceFace Chester
• Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
• Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium or WTB Volt
• Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6mm

Wheels & Tires

• Rims: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" (Front & Rear)
• Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap
• Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Aggressor 29"x2.5"WT, EXO

Additional Features

• Bottle Mounts: 2
• Cargo Mounts: Triple-bolt under downtube
• Frame: ISCG-05 chainguide standard
• Rear Brake Mount: Post Mount 180mm
• Fork Compatibility: 130mm–140mm travel
• Max Chainring Size: 34t
• Max Tire Clearance: 29"x2.6" or 27.5"x2.8"
• Headset Type: Integrated (IS41/52)
• Seat Clamp Diameter: 36.4mm
• Seatpost Diameter: 31.6mm

Geometry & Sizing