Santa Cruz Chameleon Frame

Santa Cruz Chameleon Frame Overview

The Santa Cruz Chameleon Frame is an aluminum hardtail mountain bike frame built around 29 inch wheel sizing. It uses a 73mm threaded bottom bracket shell, Post Mount 180 rear brake fitment, integrated IS41/52 headset, and 31.6mm seat post diameter. The frame weighs 5.63 lbs / 2.55 kg and comes in Matte Blackout.

This hardtail frame is designed around 130mm – 140mm fork compatibility with a 42mm fork offset. It includes ISCG-05 chainguide standard, no front derailleur compatibility, a 34t maximum chainring size, and two water bottle mounts. Tire clearance is 29″x2.6″ or 27.5″x2.8″, with tire and rim model affecting final clearance.

Key Features of Santa Cruz Chameleon Frame

• Aluminum frame construction gives the frame a dedicated hardtail mountain bike build platform.
• 29 inch wheel sizing matches the stated wheel format for this Chameleon frame.
• 73mm threaded bottom bracket shell provides a clean bottom bracket standard.
• Post Mount 180 rear brake mount supports the stated rear brake fitment.
• ISCG-05 chainguide standard gives the frame a defined guide mounting format.
• 130mm – 140mm fork compatibility gives the frame a clear fork travel range.
• Integrated IS41/52 headset fitment keeps the front-end specification clearly defined.
• Two water bottle mounts are built into the frame layout.
• Matte Blackout finish gives the frame a clean single-color option.

Frame Use

This frame is built for a hardtail mountain bike build. Its aluminum construction, 29 inch wheel sizing, 130mm – 140mm fork compatibility, and 73mm threaded bottom bracket shell define it as a mountain bike frame platform. The frame also includes ISCG-05 chainguide standard, Post Mount 180 rear brake fitment, and two water bottle mounts.

Why Choose This Frameset

The Santa Cruz Chameleon Frame combines aluminum construction, hardtail frame simplicity, and clear mountain bike frame standards in a dedicated frame package. It uses a 73mm threaded bottom bracket shell, integrated IS41/52 headset, 36.4mm seat clamp diameter, 31.6mm seat post diameter, 34t max chainring size, and 29″x2.6″ or 27.5″x2.8″ tire clearance, with tire and rim model affecting final clearance. Santa Cruz offers a lifetime warranty on frames and rigid forks for the original owner. Paint, finishes, and decals are covered for 3 years. Pivot bearings, Santa Cruz carbon handlebars, bottle cages, and Reserve carbon rims are covered for life for the original owner.