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2024 Santa Cruz Chameleon D
Mountain bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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- Original MSRP
- $1,899.00
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Matte Blackout
- Weight
- 31 lbs / 14.06 kg
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000303
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
The fork provides the documented suspension, so fork setup and rear-tire pressure are the main adjustments for balancing the two ends of the bike. The 455% cassette range describes the available gearing more clearly than the component-group name alone. On the alloy frame, dents and hairline cracks around welds matter more than cosmetic scratches. Pay closest attention near the head tube, bottom bracket shell, dropouts and other heavily loaded junctions.
Suspension setup
Front only
Fork settings affect the front while rear-wheel behavior remains dependent on tire and wheel setup.
Gearing
455% cassette range
Calculated from the published 11–50-tooth sprocket span.
Frame material
Aluminum / alloy
Dents and cracking around welds at the head tube, bottom bracket shell and dropouts deserve attention.
Wheel standard
29 in · 622 mm
Rim width and frame or fork clearance remain important beyond nominal diameter.
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 12-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2024 Santa Cruz Chameleon D · Mountain · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Aluminum Frame · Fork: RockShox Recon Silver RL, 130mm
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RockShox Recon Silver RL, 130mm
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd · Rear derailleur: SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd · Crankset: SRAM X1 Eagle 148 DUB, 32t · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB · Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t · Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: SRAM Level
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29 · Rims: (F) WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" / (R) WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" · Hubs: (F) SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h / (R) SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h · Front tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO · Rear tire: Maxxis Aggressor 29"x2.5"WT, EXO
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 · Handlebar: RaceFace Ride · Stem: RaceFace Chester · Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 · Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium, Steel -or- WTB Volt
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Aluminum Frame |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL, 130mm |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle 148 DUB, 32t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes
| Brakes | SRAM Level |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | RaceFace Ride |
| Stem | RaceFace Chester |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, Steel -or- WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h / (R) SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h |
|---|---|
| Rims | (F) WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" / (R) WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Aggressor 29"x2.5"WT, EXO |
| Wheel Size | 29 |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm |
| Top tube | 596.1 mm | 621.3 mm | 643.4 mm | 668.8 mm |
| Head tube | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74.1° | 74.3° | 74.4° | 74.6° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425-437 | 425-437 | 425-437 | 425-437 |
| Wheelbase | 1154.4 mm | 1183.6 mm | 1207.8 mm | 1237.1 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 56/40 | 56/40 | 56/40 | 56/40 |
| Bottom-bracket height | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Reach | 420 mm | 445 mm | 465 mm | 490 mm |
| Stack | 620.1 mm | 629.2 mm | 638.2 mm | 647.3 mm |
| Standover height | 682 mm | 682 mm | 686 mm | 708 mm |
| Front center | 729.4 mm | 758.6 mm | 782.8 mm | 812.1 mm |
Geometry source: Manufacturer HTML geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
The archived table contains multiple manufacturer geometry states. Velopedia preserves source order and analyzes each state separately rather than averaging the published values.
S geometry
Configuration
Riding position
The 620.1 mm stack is tall relative to the 420 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit.
Handling tendencies
A 65° head angle combined with a 1154.4 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 425 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration increases bottom-bracket drop by 16 mm and shortens the rear center by 12 mm.
Archive context
The chainstay of 425 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. The seat angle of 74.1° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 56 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
Riding position
The 620.1 mm stack is tall relative to the 420 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit.
Handling tendencies
A 65° head angle combined with a 1154.4 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration reduces bottom-bracket drop by 16 mm and lengthens the rear center by 12 mm.
Archive context
The seat angle of 74.1° sits toward the more relaxed end. The chainstay of 437 mm sits somewhat longer than typical. Its stack of 620.1 mm sits somewhat taller than typical.
M geometry
Configuration
Riding position
The 629.2 mm stack is tall relative to the 445 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit.
Handling tendencies
A 65° head angle combined with a 1183.6 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 425 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration increases bottom-bracket drop by 16 mm and shortens the rear center by 12 mm.
Archive context
The chainstay of 425 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. The seat angle of 74.3° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 56 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
Riding position
The 629.2 mm stack is tall relative to the 445 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit.
Handling tendencies
A 65° head angle combined with a 1183.6 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration reduces bottom-bracket drop by 16 mm and lengthens the rear center by 12 mm.
Archive context
The seat angle of 74.3° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its reach of 445 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. Its stack of 629.2 mm sits somewhat taller than typical.
L geometry
Configuration
Riding position
A 465 mm reach paired with 638.2 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end.
Handling tendencies
A 65° head angle combined with a 1207.8 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 425 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration increases bottom-bracket drop by 16 mm and shortens the rear center by 12 mm.
Archive context
The chainstay of 425 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. The seat angle of 74.4° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its reach of 465 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Riding position
A 465 mm reach paired with 638.2 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end.
Handling tendencies
A 65° head angle combined with a 1207.8 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration reduces bottom-bracket drop by 16 mm and lengthens the rear center by 12 mm.
Archive context
The seat angle of 74.4° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its reach of 465 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its wheelbase of 1207.8 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
XL geometry
Configuration
Riding position
A 490 mm reach paired with 647.3 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end.
Handling tendencies
A 65° head angle combined with a 1237.1 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 425 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration increases bottom-bracket drop by 16 mm and shortens the rear center by 12 mm.
Archive context
The chainstay of 425 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its reach of 490 mm sits toward the shorter end. The seat angle of 74.6° sits toward the more relaxed end.
Riding position
A 490 mm reach paired with 647.3 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end.
Handling tendencies
A 65° head angle combined with a 1237.1 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration reduces bottom-bracket drop by 16 mm and lengthens the rear center by 12 mm.
Archive context
Its reach of 490 mm sits toward the shorter end. The seat angle of 74.6° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its wheelbase of 1237.1 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
Geometry describes frame proportions and likely tendencies, not a ride test. Rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension settings, wheel configuration, and component choices can materially change how a bicycle fits and feels.
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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.