Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2018 Santa Cruz Chameleon 29 R Aluminum
Value Guide market data · 2018 Santa Cruz Chameleon 29 R Aluminum
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Price over time - 2018 Santa Cruz Chameleon 29 R Aluminum
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All Chameleon model years
2024$2,789 - $3,239▲ 28% vs. 2018
2023$2,790 - $3,240▲ 28% vs. 2018
2022$2,789 - $3,239▲ 28% vs. 2018
2021$2,789 - $3,239▲ 28% vs. 2018
2020$5,300 - $6,155▲ 143% vs. 2018
2019$2,975 - $3,455▲ 36% vs. 20182018$2,185 - $2,537Currently viewing
2016$1,859 - $2,159▼ 15% vs. 2018
2015$1,673 - $1,943▼ 23% vs. 2018
2009$4,226 - $4,908▲ 93% vs. 2018
2008$4,092 - $4,752▲ 87% vs. 2018
2007$4,017 - $4,665▲ 84% vs. 2018
2004$3,309 - $3,843▲ 51% vs. 2018
2001$1,831 - $2,127▼ 16% vs. 20182000$1,208 - $1,403▼ 45% vs. 2018
1999$1,251 - $1,453▼ 43% vs. 2018
1998$1,163 - $1,350▼ 47% vs. 20182018 Chameleon 29 R Aluminum lineup
Overview
About this bike
2018 Santa Cruz Chameleon 29 R Aluminum value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- FOX Rhythm 34 120
- Frame
- Aluminum
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- SRAM NX
- Cassette
- SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T
- Chain
- SRAM PC1110
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect 30T
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX Long Cage
- Shifters
- SRAM NX
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Level T with Avid Centerline 180mm
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Race Face Ride 35x760 bar
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Seatpost
- Race Face Aeffect 31.6 Dropper
- Stem
- Race Face Ride 50mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Wheels & Tires
- Axles
- Front: 15x110mm, Rear: 12x148mm
- Front Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Crossmark II 29X2.25 DC EXO TR
- Hubs
- Front: Novatec D711, Rear: Novatec D462 (XD)
- Rims
- WTB ST i23 TCS 29
- Spokes
- DT Competition (28) with Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28)
Accessories
- Accessories & Extras
- Stan's Sealant 2oz
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.