Santa Cruz Chameleon Mk1 Build | Early 1998 | Lizard Green

[Fam Allen]

I've never seen another green one in the flesh, but I agree it's a lovely colour. Interestingly I didn't choose my colour, the frame was given to me as a warranty replacement by Singletrack Cycles in Gloucester around '98 when I snapped my second club roost frame in a matter of weeks. I miss that shop.

So many great independents and small chain stores have fallen by the way side over the past 10-15 years. A real loss. I wonder whether the new world order with some of the big guys now going under, might open up new opportunities for well operated, knowledgeable independents. At least I'd like to hope.

 

[Fam Allen]

I have a freshly aqua blasted and powder-coated frame in lizard green!

 

[MCA4President]

I have a freshly aqua blasted and powder-coated frame in lizard green!

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What's your plan with decals? Last I saw MK.1 ones aren't available

 

[MR OX]

^ Totally this. Mines totally plain as I couldn't get decals anywhere

 

[Fam Allen]

What's your plan with decals? Last I saw MK.1 ones aren't available

Decided to create my own artwork for them. Sent over to Gil at Retrodecals and he printed them for me. They’re not 100% replicas but certainly close enough.

 

[Fam Allen]

^ Totally this. Mines totally plain as I couldn't get decals anywhere

Decided to create my own.

 

[MR OX]

Decided to create my own.

They looks great!

 

[Fam Allen]

Decals now on ... very satisfying!
And lacquered ... shiny!

 

[Peteroughton169]

that's sweet af! also maybe my next build

 

[MCA4President]

Looks cool . My USA flag is on the front of the seat tube under the top tube.