Inspection
Frame condition
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Santa Cruz
2018 Santa Cruz Chameleon A R+
Previous used estimate
$779 - $801
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Santa Cruz Chameleon A R+
12-month projected trend
6%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
4%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2018 Santa Cruz Chameleon A R+
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Chameleon model years
2024$2,000 - $2,057▲ 157% vs. 2018
2023$1,786 - $1,838▲ 129% vs. 2018
2022$1,736 - $1,786▲ 123% vs. 2018
2021$1,504 - $1,548▲ 93% vs. 2018
2020$2,037 - $2,095▲ 162% vs. 2018
2019$1,248 - $1,284▲ 60% vs. 20182018$779 - $801Currently viewing
2016$576 - $593▼ 26% vs. 2018
2015$492 - $507▼ 37% vs. 2018
2009$982 - $1,010▲ 26% vs. 2018
2008$976 - $1,005▲ 25% vs. 2018
2007$949 - $976▲ 22% vs. 2018
2004$708 - $728▼ 9% vs. 2018
2001$409 - $421▼ 47% vs. 2018Compare Chameleon A R+ models
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Overview
About this bike
Dirt or asphalt, mountain or urban, geared or singlespeed—the moniker Chameleon has never rang more true than on this Santa Cruz classic. On either 29-inch or 27.5+ wheels, the Chameleon shifts from trail-worthy hardtail to bikepacker to garbage-weather weapon of choice with simple, elegant aplomb. The wheel change is accomplished via interchangeable dropouts, and there's a singlespeed version for each wheel size. The Chameleon R 27+ comes equipped with a Fox Rhythm 34 120mm fork, along with a SRAM 1x NX groupset and Level brakes that offer solid performance in a mid-level package. - 27.5 Plus - Aluminum frame - Interchangeable dropouts for gears (with 148mm x 12mm axle) or single speed (with 142mm x 12mm axle) - Stealth dropper post routing - Threaded Bottom Bracket - Two bottle cage mounts
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- FOX Rhythm 34 120
- Component Hubs
- Front: Novatec D711 Rear: Novatec D462 XD
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Race Face Ride 50mm
- Product Family
- Chameleon
- Component Axles
- Front: 15x110mm Rear: 12x148mm
- Component Chain
- SRAM PC1110
- Component Color
- Gloss Green and Purple
- Component Frame
- Aluminum
- Component Brakes
- SRAM Level T with Avid Centerline 180mm
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Component Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
- Component Cassette
- SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect
- Component Shifters
- SRAM NX
- Component Handlebar
- Race Face Ride 35x760 bar
- Component Seat Post
- Race Face Aeffect 31.6 Dropper
- Component Chainrings
- 30T
- Component Front Tire
- Front: WTB Ranger 27.5x3.0" Light/High Grip Rear: WTB Ranger 27.5x3.0" Light/High Grip
- Component Tape Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX Long Cage
- Hubs
- Front: Novatec D711 Rear: Novatec D462 XD
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect
- Chain
- SRAM PC1110
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Handlebar
- Race Face Ride 35x760 bar
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX Long Cage
- Stem
- Race Face Ride 50mm
- Axles
- Front: 15x110mm Rear: 12x148mm
- Brakes
- SRAM Level T with Avid Centerline 180mm
- Cassette
- SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T
- Chainrings
- 30T
- Fork
- FOX Rhythm 34 120
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Seat Post
- Race Face Aeffect 31.6 Dropper
- Shifters
- SRAM NX
- Tape/Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
- Color
- Gloss Green and Purple
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Front: WTB Ranger 27.5x3.0" Light/High Grip Rear: WTB Ranger 27.5x3.0" Light/High Grip
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.