![]() ![]() The Chameleon Reserve SE is a full carbon hard-tail, ideal for riders that like a solid, aggressive ride but don’t need – or want – rear suspension. Santa Cruz – Chameleon Carbon 27.5 Plus SE Reserve – MSRP $4,799 Backcountry Overall, it’s a good choice for a more affordable option in the Chameleon range, plus you get some decent Race Face finishings along with an SDG Tellis dropper post. Like all Fox forks, it’s smooth on press and snappy on the release but you might need to fine-tune the air compression to your specific needs. ![]() Like other Chameleon’s, the 7 C R-Kit comes with 120mm of travel, this time courtesy of Fox’s mid-range Rhythm 34 fork. They lock on to WTB ST i25 rims with SRAM Boost hubs and Maxxis Minion 2.3″ tires. The R-Kit version is fitted with SRAM’s Guide T hydro disc brakes – slightly more affordable than Guide R but still four-piston with Bleeding Edge technology and a Direct Link lever. Just like previous versions, it features aggressive geometry designed to take on rougher terrain than hardtails can typically handle. The Chameleon 7 C 29er R-Kit is another version of Santa Cruz’s killer carbon hardtail, fitted with SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain and available with both 27.5″ and 29″ wheels. Santa Cruz – Chameleon ‘2021 7 C 29 R – MSRP $2,699 The aluminum Chameleon frame retails for $799 We hope to see this trend continue as riders demand stronger, lighter, and more aggressive bikes from the world’s top manufacturers. The Chameleon Reserve SE is just one such example of how Santa Cruz is dedicated to constantly improving and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on a mountain bike. The new ‘Reserve’ line-up promises to catapult Santa Cruz even further into the limelight as one of the leading mountain bike brands in the world. This has helped reduce weight across the board as Santa Cruz introduces lightweight carbon-wheeled models in its downhill, trail, gravel, and all-mountain models. ![]() Recently, Santa Cruz has upped its game in the carbon world, introducing its own carbon wheels in 29, 27.5, 700c, and 650b sizes. Santa Cruz has always been a boutique brand that, despite moving much of its frame manufacturing to China and Taiwan, still has all its bikes assembled in California. It’s in no way a downhill bike but you’ll feel confident enough weaving between rocks on medium descents. The geometry is unique, providing excellent maneuverability upfront even on relatively steep descents – something seldom found in hardtails. Now, the Chameleon is an exciting but well-balanced all-rounder, designed for high-speed trail riding. The original Chameleon got the nickname Tin Lizard, serving as a compatible freeride hardtail and single-speed XC bike but several upgrades have occurred since then. The full-carbon versions come in at just under 13kgs, making them some of the lightest MTBs available but even the 29″ aluminum Chameleon weighs only an impressive 13.6kg. It’s available in both aluminum and carbon, with 27.5″ or 29″ wheels, and several different build specs ranging from $1949 to $2699 in price. The Chameleon has long been a favorite of aggressive trail riders and represents Santa Cruz’s flagship hardtail MTB.
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