Inspection
Frame condition
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Santa Cruz
2016 Santa Cruz Chameleon R
Previous used estimate
$576 - $593
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2016 Santa Cruz Chameleon R
12-month projected trend
3%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2016 Santa Cruz Chameleon 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▲ 247% vs. 2016
2023$1,786 - $1,838▲ 210% vs. 2016
2022$1,736 - $1,786▲ 201% vs. 2016
2021$1,504 - $1,548▲ 161% vs. 2016
2020$2,037 - $2,095▲ 253% vs. 2016
2019$1,248 - $1,284▲ 117% vs. 2016
2018$811 - $835▲ 41% vs. 20162016$576 - $593Currently viewing
2015$492 - $507▼ 15% vs. 2016
2009$982 - $1,010▲ 70% vs. 2016
2008$976 - $1,005▲ 69% vs. 2016
2007$949 - $976▲ 65% vs. 2016
2004$708 - $728▲ 23% vs. 2016
2001$409 - $421▼ 29% vs. 2016Compare Chameleon R models
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Overview
About this bike
Shred the trails, flow the dirt jumps, smoke your buddies back to the trailhead on a hardtail; own it all with Santa Cruz's Chameleon. This versatile shredder is ready to get the job done with plush, fast 27.5-inch wheels. And, the interchangeable dropouts make it a breeze to switch between singlespeed and multiple-speed gearing. The 2 x 10-speed Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain is fast, precise, and offers light action so you can focus on the trail. WTB rims and super grippy, tubeless Maxxis tires go together like good times and trail rides, giving you everything you need to get rowdy in the turns. Good standover, a slack head angle, and nimble geometry make the handling spot on, whether you're jumping in the park, slashing berms, or charging through gnar that is usually reserved for full-suspension bikes. It's not called the Chameleon for nothing.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Rockshox Sektor Gold RL 130mm Solo Air w/15mm thru-axle, tapered steerer
- Component Hubs
- SRAM; Front: MTH 716; Rear: MTH 746
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp
- Product Family
- Chameleon
- Component Chain
- KMC X10.93
- Component Color
- Matte Black/Silver
- Component Frame
- Santa Cruz custom-butted aluminum, 142x12mm thru-axle
- Component Brakes
- Shimano Deore M615, Shimano RT66 180mm rotors
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Component Headset
- Cane Creek 10 series tapered, cartridge bearing
- Component Crankset
- Shimano Deore M617
- Component Seatpost
- Raceface Ride, 30.9x375mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano SLX M670
- Component Handlebar
- Race Face Ride 760mm, 35mm clamp
- Component Chainrings
- 22/36
- Component Front Tire
- Maxxis, tubeless; Front: Minion DHR2, 27.5x2.3; Rear: Ardent, 27.5x2.25
- Component Tape Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano Deore M615
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M786 GS Shadow Plus
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano M618
- Component Accessories Extras
- Includes Stan's NoTubes sealant for tires
- Hubs
- SRAM; Front: MTH 716; Rear: MTH 746
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore M617
- Chain
- KMC X10.93
- Seatpost
- Raceface Ride, 30.9x375mm
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Handlebar
- Race Face Ride 760mm, 35mm clamp
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 series tapered, cartridge bearing
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano M618
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M786 GS Shadow Plus
- Stem
- Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp
- Accessories & Extras
- Includes Stan's NoTubes sealant for tires
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Deore M615
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore M615, Shimano RT66 180mm rotors
- Chainrings
- 22/36
- Fork
- Rockshox Sektor Gold RL 130mm Solo Air w/15mm thru-axle, tapered steerer
- Frame
- Santa Cruz custom-butted aluminum, 142x12mm thru-axle
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX M670
- Tape/Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on
- Color
- Matte Black/Silver
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Maxxis, tubeless; Front: Minion DHR2, 27.5x2.3; Rear: Ardent, 27.5x2.25
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
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.