Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2016 Santa Cruz Chameleon D
Value Guide market data · 2016 Santa Cruz Chameleon D
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Price over time - 2016 Santa Cruz Chameleon D
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All Chameleon model years
2024$2,789 - $3,239▲ 50% vs. 2016
2023$2,790 - $3,240▲ 50% vs. 2016
2022$2,789 - $3,239▲ 50% vs. 2016
2021$2,789 - $3,239▲ 50% vs. 2016
2020$5,300 - $6,155▲ 185% vs. 2016
2019$2,975 - $3,455▲ 60% vs. 2016
2018$2,185 - $2,537▲ 18% vs. 2016
2016$1,859 - $2,159Currently viewing
2015$1,673 - $1,943▼ 10% vs. 2016
2009$4,226 - $4,908▲ 127% vs. 2016
2008$4,092 - $4,752▲ 120% vs. 2016
2007$4,017 - $4,665▲ 116% vs. 2016
2004$3,309 - $3,843▲ 78% vs. 2016
2001$1,831 - $2,127▼ 1% vs. 20162000$1,208 - $1,403▼ 35% vs. 2016
1999$1,251 - $1,453▼ 33% vs. 2016
1998$1,163 - $1,350▼ 37% vs. 20162016 Chameleon D lineup
Overview
About this bike
2016 Santa Cruz Chameleon D value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Santa Cruz custom-butted aluminum, 142x12mm thru-axle
- Fork Brand & Model
- RS Recon Silver TK 27.5 130mm-travel, 15mm thru-axle
- Fork
- RS Recon Silver TK 27.5 130mm-travel, 15mm thru-axle
- Frame
- Santa Cruz custom-butted aluminum, 142x12mm thru-axle
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2016 Santa Cruz Chameleon D
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore M617
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano Deore HG50, 10-speed: 11-36
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano M618
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX M675 GS Shadow Plus
- Chainrings
- 22/36
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore SL
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- SRAM DB1
- Brakes
- SRAM DB1, Avid G2 CS 180mm rotors
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Raceface Ride, 30.9x375mm
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Sport
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 series tapered, cartridge bearing
- Stem
- Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp
- Handlebars
- Race Face Ride 760mm, 35mm clamp
- Tape/Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- SRAM; Front: MTH 716; Rear: MTH 746
- Tires
- Maxxis, tubeless; Front: Minion DHR2, 27.5x2.3; Rear: Ardent, 27.5x2.25
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Champion
Accessories
- Accessories & Extras
- Includes Stan's NoTubes sealant for tires
- Rims/Wheels
- WTB STi23 TCS
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.