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The Santa Cruz Chameleon R 27.5 Plus Mountain Bike 2019 is everything that's great about a Hardtail; versatile, capable and seriously fun.
The Santa Cruz Chameleon R 27.5 Plus Mountain Bike 2019 is everything that's great about a Hardtail; versatile, capable and seriously fun.
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Santa Cruz Chameleon R 27.5 Plus Mountain Bike 2019 Orange/Blue

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  1. You should always keep proof of postage and we advise you to use a ‘signed for service’ when returning goods.
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Leisure Lakes Bikes Returns,
Unit 1 Osprey Place
Titan Way,
Leyland,
PR26 7EW

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Leisure Lakes Bikes Returns,
Unit 1 Osprey Place
Titan Way,
Leyland,
PR26 7EW

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If you wish to return your bike to us please keep it in the box it arrived in and call us on 01772 644340 and we will arrange a collection.

Please note the following:

  • a) If we have sent you the incorrect bicycle, we will cover the cost of collection and delivery of the correct model.
  • b) If we have delivered the bicycle you ordered, but upon inspection you decide it is not the bike for you, we will charge you £50.00 for the collection.

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When returning the item please use Royal Mail1stClass Recorded* so that you have a tracking reference just in case! If your item arrived faulty we will refund your postage cost. If the item was in full working order at the time of delivery to you, we can not refund your return postage cost.

*In the event that you return a faulty/incorrect item we will refund your postage charge as long as it is 1stClass Recorded or a lesser value service. We do not refund premium services.

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Refunds will be made for faulty or incorrect items, including any delivery charge incurred by the buyer (excluding ‘Special Delivery’) in the return of the item. If the products you ordered are delivered to you in good condition but you wish to return them for any reason we will refund the full value of the goods excluding any carriage charge upon receipt of your returned goods.

Items won’t be considered lost until after 15 working days of items beingdispatched. Once the 15 working days are up we will issue a refund or replacement.

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If you have not received your order please call us on 01772 644340 and a member of staff can confirm the shipping date. Unfortunately we cannot consider an item to be lost until 15 working days has passed (according to Royal Mail procedure). Once the 15 working days have passed we will be able to issue a full refund or resend your order.

Santa Cruz Chameleon R 27.5 Plus Mountain Bike 2019 Orange/Blue

Season:2019

Brand:Santa Cruz

Code:58-19132-105-567-005201

The Santa Cruz Chameleon almost needs no introduction, a classic in the Santa Cruz line-up that's built for everything from dirt to asphalt, it really lives up to its moniker of Chameleon. Built around an interchangeable dropouts system, the Chameleon can run 27.5+ & 29" sized wheels, as well as geared or as singlespeed, without compromise.

The geometry itself has been made longer & slacker, running on 120mm of travel the head tube angle comes out at 67.3-degrees on 29" wheels and 67.6-degrees with 27.5+. Instead of sliding horizontally, the adjustable dropouts work through a pivot point, this means that when fully extended they add around 15mm of length to the Chainstay and wheelbase measurements. Further adjustments can be made thanks to the ability to fit up to 140mm of travel up front.

All of this leads to a ride that is supremely versatile, the stiff and light aluminium triangle wants to be pushed as hard as possible through the corners, whilst its short rear end delivers a playful side that's big on traction. The low centre of gravity keeps the weight of the Chameleon feeling low and stable. 

Santa Cruz Chameleon 2019 Features

  • 29" & 27.5+ Compatible
  • Aluminium frame
  • Can be run with gears or as single speed
  • Slack, smooth and seriously fun

Santa Cruz Chameleon R+ 2019 Build Highlights

  • Fox Rhythm 34 120mm fork
  • SRAM NX Eagle groupset
  • WTB ST i40 TCS rims with Maxxis Rekon tyres
  • SRAM Level T brakes
  • RaceFace AEffect dropper post

Santa Cruz Chameleon 7.0 Frame Features

  • Interchangeable dropouts for gears (with 148mm x 12mm axle) or single speed (with 142mm x 12mm axle)
  • Stealth dropper post routing
  • Two bottle cage mounts
  • Threaded Bottom Bracket
  • 3.0" Max tyre clearance
Technical Information

Santa Cruz Chameleon 7.0 Frame Features

Suspension System Hardtail
Front Derailleur Direct to Frame
Headset/Headtube Integrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post 31.6mm
Fork Compatibility 120mm-140mm
BB Shell Standard
Max Tire Size 3.0"
Brake Types Disc
Water Bottle Mounts 2x bottle cage mounts

Chameleon R+ 2019 Build Kit

Wheelsize 27.5+
Fork FOX Rhythm 34, 120mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shifters SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Crankset SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 30t - 170mm (S), 175mm (M,L,XL)
Cassette SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Brakes SRAM Level T
Rotors Avid Centerline 180mm
Handlebar Race Face Ride {bar}
Stem Race Face Ride {stem}
Grips Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Headset Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Seatpost Race Face Aeffect, 31.6
Saddle WTB Silverado Race Saddle
Front Tyre Maxxis Rekon, 27.5"x2.8", EXO TR
Rear Tyre Maxxis Rekon, 27.5"x2.8", EXO TR
Front Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h
Rear Hub SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rims WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5
Spokes DT Swiss Competition
Sealant Stan's Sealant

 

Sizing Information

Santa Cruz Chameleon 7.0 Sizing Guide

Rider Height

Frame Size

5'0" - 5'5" S
5'5" - 5'10" M
5'10" - 6'1" L
6'1" - 6'6" XL

Santa Cruz Chameleon 2019 Geometry

27.5 Plus Wheels

S

M

L

XL

Reach 411mm 436mm 456mm 486mm
Stack 618mm 618mm 628mm 637mm
Head Tube Angle 67.1° 67.1° 67.1° 67.1°
Seat Tube Length 390mm 420mm 450mm 490mm
Front Center 707mm 732mm 756mm 790mm
BB Height 315mm 315mm 315mm 315mm
BB Drop 47mm 47mm 47mm 47mm
Wheelbase 1119mm 1144mm 1167mm 1201mm
Chainstay Length 415-430mm 415-430mm 415-430mm 415-430mm
Head Tube Length 100mm 100mm 100mm 110mm
Top Tube Length 598mm 623mm 647mm 680mm
Seat Tube Angle 72.6° 72.6° 72.6° 72.6°
Standover Height 686mm 702mm 719mm 738mm
 

29" Wheels

S

M

L

XL

Reach 412mm 437mm 457mm 487mm
Stack 617mm 617mm 622mm 627mm
Head Tube Angle 67.3° 67.3° 67.3° 67.3°
Seat Tube Length 390mm 420mm 450mm 490mm
Front Center 703mm 728mm 748mm 782mm
BB Height 315mm 315mm 315mm 315mm
BB Drop 55mm 55mm 55mm 55mm
Wheelbase 1115mm 1140mm 1160mm 1194mm
Chainstay Length 415-430mm 415-430mm 415-430mm 415-430mm
Head Tube Length 100mm 100mm 100mm 110mm
Top Tube Length 601mm 626mm 649mm 682mm
Seat Tube Angle 72.8° 72.8° 72.8° 72.8°
Standover Height 689mm 696mm 721mm 740mm

How To Measure Yourself

Measure Your Height

Our handy size charts match your height to the appropriate frame size so you need to be sure you’ve measured your height accurately.

  1. Take off your shoes and stand with your back against a wall.
  2. Make sure legs are together and your shoulders are back.
  3. Place a pencil on top of your head and mark the wall (the best and easiest way to do this properly is with a friend to help you).
  4. Measure from the floor to the pencil mark you have just made with a tape measure.

Range of Reach

For most people to get the right frame size, measuring your height will suffice. However, you may find that your height is on the borderline of the range we suggest for a particular frame. If this occurs you need to measure the range of your reach or “Ape Index”. This will ensure you get a comfortable distance between the handlebars and your saddle.

  1. Stand up straight with your back against a wall.
  2. Life your arms out horizontally either side of you.
  3. Measure the distance from fingertip of one hand to fingertip of the other. This will give you your arm span.
  4. Subtract your height from this figure to get your Ape Index.
  5. If the result is positive (your arm span is greater than your height) you should go for the larger size of bike.
  6. If the result is negative (your arm span is less than your height you need the smaller size.

Stand Over Height

You should also consider your inside leg measurement when choosing your bike to ensure adequate stand over height. Stand over height is the clearance between the top tube and the bottom of your crotch. For mountain bikes we recommend a distance of 2-4 inches and for road or hybrid bikes 1-2 inches of clearance is required. This will ensure comfort when you’re stopped and standing astride the bike.

Our bike sizing charts take stand over height into consideration but if you have a particularly long or short inside leg measurement in relation to your height you will need to bear this in mind when selecting your frame size.

Riding Style

The way you ride and the type of bike you are into will also impact the frame size you should choose. For example, a trail devotee looking for an aggressive ride may prefer a smaller, more manoeuvrable bike size. It all comes down to personal preference and how the bike feels to you.

Our sizing charts aim to be as specific as possible so you can look up the particular type, make and model of bike you’re looking for. Remember, the sizes given in our guides are suggestions and should be used for general advice only. For the best possible fit  we recommend popping in to your local Leisure Lakes Bikes store, or call 0800 083 0888 for expert advice tailored to you.

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