Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2024 Santa Cruz Chameleon 8 AL
Value Guide market data · 2024 Santa Cruz Chameleon 8 AL
12-month trend
11%
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Price over time - 2024 Santa Cruz Chameleon 8 AL
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All Chameleon model years
2024$2,789 - $3,239Currently viewing
2023$2,790 - $3,2400% vs. 2024
2022$2,789 - $3,2390% vs. 2024
2021$2,789 - $3,2390% vs. 2024
2020$5,300 - $6,155▲ 90% vs. 2024
2019$2,975 - $3,455▲ 7% vs. 2024
2018$2,185 - $2,537▼ 22% vs. 2024
2016$1,859 - $2,159▼ 33% vs. 2024
2015$1,673 - $1,943▼ 40% vs. 2024
2009$4,226 - $4,908▲ 52% vs. 2024
2008$4,092 - $4,752▲ 47% vs. 2024
2007$4,017 - $4,665▲ 44% vs. 2024
2004$3,309 - $3,843▲ 19% vs. 2024
2001$1,831 - $2,127▼ 34% vs. 20242000$1,208 - $1,403▼ 57% vs. 2024
1999$1,251 - $1,453▼ 55% vs. 2024
1998$1,163 - $1,350▼ 58% vs. 20242024 Chameleon 8 AL lineup
Overview
About this bike
2024 Santa Cruz Chameleon 8 AL value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- RockShox Recon Silver RL, 130mm
- Frame
- Aluminum
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2024 Santa Cruz Chameleon 8 AL
- Crankset
- SRAM X1 Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- Chain
- SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
- Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Cassette/Freewheel
- SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Level
- Rotors
- Avid Centerline, 180mm
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Medium, Steel -or- WTB Volt
- Handlebar
- RaceFace Ride
- Headset
- FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10
- Stem
- RaceFace Chester
- Tape/Grips
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h<br>SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Rims
- WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29"
- Rear Tire
- Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO<br>Rear Tire: Maxxis Aggressor 29"x2.5"WT, EXO
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Front Tire
- Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO<br>Rear Tire: Maxxis Aggressor 29"x2.5"WT, EXO
Accessories
- Color
- Matte Blackout
Weight & Sizing
- Size
- Medium
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.