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Shop all Santa Cruz Bicycles Shop sale Santa Cruz BicyclesWhen it comes to riding the Santa Cruz Bicycles Chameleon A R+ Complete Mountain Bike, the term "less is more" will become your new mantra. This single-squisher is taking mountain bike minimalism to a whole new level with its voluminous rubber and no-nonsense rear end. Boasting an aluminum alloy frame with Boost spacing, this lightweight trail slayer has a super stable foundation for all sorts of bike adventures. Add in a SRAM Eagle drivetrain, a 130mm Fox fork, and water bottle/pack mounts and this steed just jumped to the top of the versatility list. Quit compensating with all that suspension and take it back to the basics with the Santa Cruz Bicycles Chameleon A R+ Complete Mountain Bike.
Aluminum Hardtail
Two Bottle Cage Mounts – Including option for a cargo cage mount under downtube.
Geared and Single Speed Dropouts
Integrated Headset
Threaded Bottom Bracket
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
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
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) | Rebound Adjust | Air Spring Pressure
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.
WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 Rims Laced to SRAM MTH Hubs – 32 DT Swiss Competition spokes are triple-crossed to SRAM's aluminum trail hubs, giving you solid trail feel, quick engagement, and all-mountain durability.
Maxxis Rekon Plus Tires – The Rekon+ is an aggressive trail tire inspired by the Ikon+ for intermediate and technical terrain. Wide knobs down the middle provide control under braking and L-shaped side knobs assure support when carving loose turns. With confidence like this you can race more and scout less with the Rekon+.
Race Face Aeffect Dropper Post – A rock solid option for riders wanting to enter the dropper market. A sealed damping system wrapped in 7075 aluminium makes for a lightweight dropper that can take the hits, complete with internal cable routing compatible with modern frame design.
Size | S | M | L | XL |
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Reach (mm) | 412 | 437 | 457 | 487 |
Stack (mm) | 613 | 618 | 627 | 636 |
Effective Top Tube (mm) | 596 | 623 | 646 | 684 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 390 | 420 | 450 | 490 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 67.3 | 67.3 | 67.3 | 67.3 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 72.7 | 72.7 | 72.7 | 72.7 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1117 | 1144 | 1168 | 1201 |
Standover Height (mm) | 691 | 708 | 730 | 748 |