Santa Cruz’s redesigned Chameleon—the company's seventh iteration of the frame—combines tried and true elements with adaptability.
The 6000-series alloy hardtail has replaceable dropouts that adapt the frame to either geared or singlespeed use. Those dropouts feature a rocker design that allows you to tension the chain in singlespeed mode, or adjust the chainstay length to your preferred measurement when used with gears.
In true transmogrifying form, the frame—laid out around a 120mm fork—is compatible with both 27.5+ and 29-inch wheel sizes. Personalize the __bike even more by taking advantage of its ability to accept an S1-style low-mount front derailleur, or use internal routing for a dropper post.
To accommodate both wheel sizes and drivetrain types, Santa Cruz uses a modular rear dropout with two different offsets. This keeps the BB height in the rideable range while easily allowing the frame to toggle between wheel sizes.
Like the Hightower and Tallboy 3 frames that use a flip chip system in the linkage to adjust BB height and head angle, the Chameleon’s dropouts raise or lower the head angle and BB height depending on the wheels you choose.
Learn more about the widely versatile, 135mm-travel Santa Cruz Hightower in this video:
Geared drivetrains benefit from Boost spacing (148x12mm) and the SS versions stick with 142x12mm due to that lack of dedicated singlespeed hubs in the wider spacing. Got a geared set of Boost wheels you want to convert to a single cog? Don’t worry, all versions of the modular drops allow you to tension the chain.
Lastly, the Chameleon uses a threaded BSA BB for noise-free riding, is able to accept two waterbottles, and is available in Olive Green. Sizes run S-XL.
- Trail __bike Geometry
- 120mm travel fork
- Internal dropper routing
- 6000-series aluminum
- Threaded 73mm BB
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