Santa Cruz Chameleon 1998 Technical specs and features
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| Brand | Santa Cruz |
| Model | Chameleon |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Santa Cruz Chameleon Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)- 14 (inches)- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)- 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversShimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeBontrager Red Label |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Azonic |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Santa Cruz Chameleon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy T2 |
Other Specs of Santa Cruz Chameleon
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Black- lime green- metallic green- orange- polished- red- Sid blue- white- yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Uno |
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Santa Cruz Chameleon bike review
Santa Cruz produced the Chameleon bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,250.00.Chameleon bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 17 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Santa Cruz Mountain bike Chameleon can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, lime green, metallic green, orange, polished, red, Sid blue, white and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Red Label, 32-hole. Santa Cruz equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Santa Cruz used 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Azonic high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Chameleon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Santa Cruz, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.