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Shop all Santa Cruz Bicycles Shop sale Santa Cruz BicyclesThe Santa Cruz Bicycles Chameleon 8 A R Complete Mountain Bike is a versatile bike for the rider seeking hardtail response and efficiency without going full XC racer. It's beefy enough to shred singletrack without blinking an eye, climbs like a champ, and is a blast to get in the air. The 130mm Fox Rhythm 34 fork and aluminum frame are a perfect match for its playful geometry, muddying the lines between riding genres. Whether it's a singletrack hog, a jump line demon, a cross country stallion, or a bikepacking mule, the Chameleon will have you living the hardtail life in style.
Aluminum Frame
Two Bottle Cage Mounts – Including option for a cargo cage mount under downtube.
Integrated Headset
Threaded Bottom Bracket
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
ISCG-05 Tabs for Chainguide Compatibility
Convertible Between 29 and 27.5+ Wheels
Clearance for Up to 3.0" (27.5+) or 2.5" (29) Tires
Fox Rhythm 34 – Designed for the aggressive trail rider, the 34 Rhythm features a GRIP damper, FLOAT air spring, and super lightweight chassis. The 34 provides proven trail performance that instills confidence and control.
Fork Adjustments – FIT GRIP 3-Position Lever (Open, Medium, Firm), Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound
SRAM NX Eagle™ – It's how you start that matters. Whether you're discovering the mountain for the first time or you're an MTB lifer searching for a no-nonsense, no-worries 1x drivetrain, SRAM NX Eagle is ready for action and ready to take you there. NX Eagle brings you a wide range of gear choices engineered for simplicity and durability, so you can focus on what matters most-the ride ahead. German engineered and proudly bearing the SRAM Eagle stamp of approval, NX Eagle is ready to let the world know what real riding feels like.
SRAM Guide T Brakeset – Guide T brings the consistent performance that you have come to expect from SRAM's lightweight Guide four-piston caliper. Pair this with MatchMaker™ for a clean looking bar set-up, plus the ease of use with SRAM's Bleeding Edge™ drip-free bleed port and you have a smart budget minded brake that keeps you in control.
Avid CenterLine Rotors – The new CenterLine Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.
Maxxis Minion DHF Front Tire – The Minion DHF was designed for the often loose and muddy conditions of aggressive all-mountain terrain. The DHF incorporates ramped knobs for low rolling resistance and channel-cut knobs to increase gripping edges, giving straight-line control and precise cornering.
Maxxis Aggressor Rear Tire – The Aggressor is designed for high-speed, hard-packed, rocky trails. It rolls fast but still has aggressive side knobs for solid cornering stability.
Race Face AR Offset 30 29" Rims Laced to SRAM MTH Hubs – Tough hubs connected to light and burly aluminum rims--this is a trail-ripping setup that's ready to absorb all the trail action you see. With great feel and even better durability, these wheels won't disappoint.
SDG Tellis Dropper Post – An absolute workhorse. A dropper post and remote combo with unsurpassed durability, reliability and simplicity all in one competitively priced package.
Price and Spec Subject to Change
Size | S | M | L | XL |
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Top Tube (mm) | 596 | 621 | 643 | 669 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 |
Stack (mm) | 620 | 629 | 638 | 647 |
Reach (mm) | 420 | 445 | 465 | 490 |
Standover Height (mm) | 682 | 682 | 686 | 708 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 65.0 | 65.0 | 65.0 | 65.0 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 74.1 | 74.3 | 74.4 | 74.6 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1154 | 1184 | 1208 | 1237 |
Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |