Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 78486
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Santa Cruz |
| Model | Chameleon |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 78486 |
| Original MSRP | $1,250.00 |
| Colors | Black, lime green, metallic green, orange, polished, red, Sid blue, white, yellow |
| Sizes | 14", 17", 19" |
| Weight | 24 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy T2 |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
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| Handlebar | Azonic |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Titec aluminum |
| Saddle | Bontrager |
| Seatpost | Kalloy Uno, 26.8mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano STX-RC |
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| Rims | Bontrager Red Label, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 576.6 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 419.1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043.9 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.