Santa Cruz Bicycles are back with the seventh iteration of their classic alloy hardtail, the Chameleon. The latest version takes its shape-shifting persona to new levels with capabilities that range from hardtail ripper to bike-packing mule and everything in between. Adaptable from 29er to 27.5-plus, geared or single speed, the Chameleon utilizes a series of swappable dropouts to change modes and match its terrain. Throw in a low stance and laid-back geometry, and the Chameleon delivers that stable trail bike feel, all in an affordable aluminum package.

With a low stance and laid back geometry, the Chameleon delivers that stable feel that defines the modern trail bike.

Chameleon Version 7

Chameleon Features

Trail Bike Geometry

67.5-degree head angle

120mm travel fork

Internal dropper routing

Two water bottle mounts

6000-series aluminum

Low direct FD mount

Threaded 73mm BB

Geared or single speed

Color: Olive Green

27.5+ complete - $1,599-$1,999 USD

29 complete - $1,599-$1,999 USD

Frame-only - $749 USD

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Wheel Size-Specific Swappable Dropouts

Wheel size-specific swappable dropouts maintain the same geometry while allowing the use of 27.5+ or 29er wheels in geared or single speed configurations. Geared options use 148mm Boost spacing while the single speed options use 142mm spacing to accommodate dedicated single speed hubs.

Build Kits

Chameleon 27.5+ Geometry

Frame Size Reach Stack HT Angle HT Length ST Angle ST Length RC//Chainstay FC BB Height BB Drop Wheel Base (short) Wheel Base (long) S 415 615 67.5 100 73 390 415-430 704 315 50 1,115 1,130 M 440 615 67.5 100 73 420 415-430 729 315 50 1,140 1,155 L 460 614 67.5 100 73 450 415-430 749 315 50 1,160 1,175 XL 490 624 67.5 110 73 490 415-430 783 315 50 1,193 1,208 F Travel

AC R Spacing FD Headset BB ISCG05 Wheel Size







120

530.0 148x12 Low Direct IS Threaded 73mm No 27.5+









Chameleon 29er Geometry

Frame Size Reach Stack HT Angle HT Length ST Angle ST Length RC//Chainstay FC BB Height BB Drop Wheel Base (short) Wheel Base (long) S 412 617 67.3 100 72.8 390 415-430 703 315 55 1,115 1,130 M 437 617 67.3 100 72.8 420 415-430 728 315 55 1,140 1,155 L 457 617 67.3 100 72.8 450 415-430 748 315 55 1,160 1,175 XL 487 627 67.3 110 72.8 490 415-430 782 315 55 1,194 1,209 F Travel

AC R Spacing FD Headset BB ISCG05 Wheel Size







120

530.0 148x12 Low Direct IS Threaded 73mm No 29









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For more information, visit www.santacruzbicycles.com

Action photos: Gary Perkin // Studio photos: Mike Thomas // Rider: Seb Kemp