Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2021 Santa Cruz Chameleon AL D 27.5+
Value Guide market data · 2021 Santa Cruz Chameleon AL D 27.5+
12-month trend
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Price over time - 2021 Santa Cruz Chameleon AL D 27.5+
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All Chameleon model years
2024$2,789 - $3,2390% vs. 2021
2023$2,790 - $3,2400% vs. 2021
2022$2,789 - $3,2390% vs. 2021
2021$2,789 - $3,239Currently viewing
2020$5,300 - $6,155▲ 90% vs. 2021
2019$2,975 - $3,455▲ 7% vs. 2021
2018$2,185 - $2,537▼ 22% vs. 2021
2016$1,859 - $2,159▼ 33% vs. 2021
2015$1,673 - $1,943▼ 40% vs. 2021
2009$4,226 - $4,908▲ 52% vs. 2021
2008$4,092 - $4,752▲ 47% vs. 2021
2007$4,017 - $4,665▲ 44% vs. 2021
2004$3,309 - $3,843▲ 19% vs. 2021
2001$1,831 - $2,127▼ 34% vs. 20212000$1,208 - $1,403▼ 57% vs. 2021
1999$1,251 - $1,453▼ 55% vs. 2021
1998$1,163 - $1,350▼ 58% vs. 20212021 Chameleon AL D 27.5+ lineup
Overview
About this bike
2021 Santa Cruz Chameleon AL D 27.5+ value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- RockShox Recon RL, 130mm, 29/27+
- Frame
- Aluminum 29/27+ Hardtail
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- SRAM SX
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm
- Cassette
- SRAM PG1210, 12spd, 11-50t
- Chain
- SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
- Chainrings
- 30T
- Crankset
- SRAM SX Eagle 148 DUB
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
- Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Level w/Avid Centerline 180mm rotors
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- RaceFace Ride
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Comp
- Seatpost
- SDG Tellis
- Stem
- RaceFace Ride
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale
Wheels & Tires
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm thru-axle, Rear: 148 x 12mm thru-axle
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Rekon 27.5 x 2.8", EXO, TR
- Hubs
- Front: SRAM MTH 716, Torque Cap, 32h, Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 32h
- Rims
- WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5"
- Spokes
- Sapim Race
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.