Product Description
Brand |
Santa Cruz Bicycles |
Category |
MOUNTAIN |
Seller |
Backcountry |
The all-new range busting Santa Cruz Chameleon 29 R Mountain Bike has us taking on park days, trail days, and even backpacking days with new rigor. This 'one-size-fits-all' bike from Santa Cruz shows its commitment to versatility by being the bike that can replace anything in our stable. The long and slack geometry lends itself to downhill terrain while the svelt 130mm fork gets us quickly through twisty singletrack. A plentitude of mounts on the frame makes light use backpacking a breeze while the 29in wheels munch through various terrain. Whatever the trail throws at us we stay comfortable and confident aboard Santa Cruz's new fun-loving and rowdy-having hardtail. Geometry on the 29er Chameleon sees slacker numbers, longer numbers, and numbers we're doing a double-take on thinking they belong on something with a lot more travel. The big-wheeled version of the bike gets a 65-degree head-tube angle which means better rollover capability and more confidence on steep terrain. Wheelbase numbers are no joke either with the Chameleon enjoying a 1207mm wheelbase on a size large, a number that just 5 years ago we would've seen on downhill bikes. The big 29er hoops tempt us to find flat-out speed wherever we can while out on the trail. Made for going just about anywhere the Chameleon receives 4-piston hydraulic brakes to control big descents along with a wide range drivetrain for the climbs. Big hills are barely a challenge with SRAM's reliable groupset outfitted with an 11-50t cassette in the rear. Made for charging the chameleon gets a 130mm Fox Rythem 34 up front to handle all the technical trails we can find. The rear end of the bike doesn't come with suspension, but it does get the same 4-piston rotor and large 180mm rotor to keep things in control out back. The frame also receives ISCG-05 tabs on the bottom bracket for chain guide mounting, meaning our dreams of taking a hardtail to an enduro race are that much closer to reality. We can't think of a better bike...
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