Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2004 Santa Cruz Chameleon R
Value Guide market data · 2004 Santa Cruz Chameleon R
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Price over time - 2004 Santa Cruz Chameleon R
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All Chameleon model years
2024$2,789 - $3,239▼ 16% vs. 2004
2023$2,790 - $3,240▼ 16% vs. 2004
2022$2,789 - $3,239▼ 16% vs. 2004
2021$2,789 - $3,239▼ 16% vs. 2004
2020$5,300 - $6,155▲ 60% vs. 2004
2019$2,975 - $3,455▼ 10% vs. 2004
2018$2,185 - $2,537▼ 34% vs. 2004
2016$1,859 - $2,159▼ 44% vs. 2004
2015$1,673 - $1,943▼ 49% vs. 2004
2009$4,226 - $4,908▲ 28% vs. 2004
2008$4,092 - $4,752▲ 24% vs. 2004
2007$4,017 - $4,665▲ 21% vs. 2004
2004$3,309 - $3,843Currently viewing
2001$1,831 - $2,127▼ 45% vs. 20042000$1,208 - $1,403▼ 63% vs. 2004
1999$1,251 - $1,453▼ 62% vs. 2004
1998$1,163 - $1,350▼ 65% vs. 20042004 Chameleon R lineup
Overview
About this bike
2004 Santa Cruz Chameleon R value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Custom Butted 6066 aluminum
- Fork Brand & Model
- Fox V125 RLC, 85-125mm adjustable travel
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, single crown suspension crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2004 Santa Cruz Chameleon R
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Shimano LX RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 24/32/44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-ES51
- Rear Cogs
- 9, 11 - 34 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Easton EA50, 27.2mm diameter
- Saddle
- WTB Rocket V-Comp
- Handlebar
- Easton EA50
- Handlebar Stem
- Easton
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia Compe HS0218
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Mavic XC517
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Kenda Karma
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not applicable
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, Gray, Orange, Polished, Red, Rootbeer, Trans Blue, Trans Red, White
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge
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.