Santa Cruz Chameleon (updated now a singlespeed steed)

[FSR-Si]

Always wanted one of these, And both look excellent

 

[g_baz]

See what you mean, mines defo a medium tho.

 

[Emoco]

Do you know if the green is the same as the Green Manitou Palmer SX TI forks?

 

[Max P]

SC only ever made these in four sizes and still do. They always measure centre BB to very top of seat tube in 2" increments. S=14", M=16", L=18", XL=20".

Mine's a medium 16"!

Odd that headtube thing though - what prefix is your frame number g_baz?

Lots more Chameleon pics here:

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=9820&page=4

 

[g_baz]

The tape measure says 16" so it's a medium! Phew I've not lost it. . . yet

 

[mikef350]

WOW! two great bikes there guys.thats what iam going to be aiming for with my 96 gt avalanch modern components with the old frame.great work guys

 

[g_baz]

Re: Santa Cruz Chameleon

Well I've been meaning to update this for a while as the old Chameleon has gone through a few changes since this was posted way back in '08. I've been running it as a singlespeed for the last couple of years and I think other than the frame, headset, saddle and crank everything else has been changed. A few parts went onto the Kilaeua when it was built, the rims finally gave up and the 9 speed XT parts were sold on. Any way, heres a picture from this morning and an updated spec list. Still puts a smile on my face!

Frame: Santa Cruz Chameleon
Fork: Salsa Cromoto (Black)

Headset: Chris King Black (Gold Cap Bolt)
Stem: Thomson Elite Black (Gold Ti Bolts)
Handlebar: Easton Monkey Lite XC Carbon
Grips: Superstar Lock On

Brakes: Shimano XT BR M770
Brake Pads: Uberbikes
Brake Cables: Jagwire Ripcord (Carbon)
Brake Levers: Shimano XT BR M770 (Gold Ti Bolts)

Cassette: Chris King Alloy 17t Cog Silver Token Lockring
Chain: KMC Z510
Cranks: Shimano XT FC M752
Crank Bolts: Black One Key Release
Chainring: FSA DH Alloy CNC 3mm - 34t
Chainring Bolts: KCNC Black Anodised
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT
Pedals: Shimano PD M540 SPD

Hub Skewers: Pewter Ringle Twister (Front), Silver Bolt Through (Rear)
Rims: Mavic 317 (Silver)
Hubs: Hope Fatso, Hope Ti Glide (Blue)
Nipples: Brass
Spokes: Sapim
Tyres: Continental Explorer 2.1
Tubes: Continental

Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Ti (Black)
Seatpost: Thomson Elite Layback 27.2 Black
Seatpost Binder: Thomson 31.8 Black

 

[PeteC]

Great frame. I've had two. One set up as a light weight single speeder, in yellow. The other was more of a DJ/DH/Freeride rig with a 6 inch fork, disc brakes and 1x9 gears. Wish I kept pics of 'em. Actually, I really wish I still had them.

 

[PeteC]

oops-double post. then again, I owned 2. so it's kind of fair, right?

 

[g_baz]

Yeah they're fab frames. Never fails to put a smile on my face whenever I go for a ride. Wouldn't mind another one set up as a play bike to re-live my youth!