The Santa Cruz Bicycles Chameleon 8 A R MX 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, especially when paired with the mixed wheel sizing on this build. 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.
Mixed Wheel Sizing – The mixed "mullet" wheel sizing of top level racers has trickled down to the rest of us: with a 29" wheel up front for maximum grip and rollover clearance, you'll have a smoother and more solid stance through rough stuff and turns. The smaller 27.5" rear wheel helps you initiate those turns, while keeping the rear end maneuverable and out of your shorts.
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 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
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 | Mixed Wheel | Mixed Wheel | Mixed Wheel | Mixed Wheel |