Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2001 Santa Cruz Chameleon X (01)
Value Guide market data · 2001 Santa Cruz Chameleon X (01)
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Price over time - 2001 Santa Cruz Chameleon X (01)
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All Chameleon model years
2024$2,789 - $3,239▲ 52% vs. 2001
2023$2,790 - $3,240▲ 52% vs. 2001
2022$2,789 - $3,239▲ 52% vs. 2001
2021$2,789 - $3,239▲ 52% vs. 2001
2020$5,300 - $6,155▲ 189% vs. 2001
2019$2,975 - $3,455▲ 62% vs. 2001
2018$2,185 - $2,537▲ 19% vs. 2001
2016$1,859 - $2,159▲ 2% vs. 2001
2015$1,673 - $1,943▼ 9% vs. 2001
2009$4,226 - $4,908▲ 131% vs. 2001
2008$4,092 - $4,752▲ 123% vs. 2001
2007$4,017 - $4,665▲ 119% vs. 2001
2004$3,309 - $3,843▲ 81% vs. 20012001$1,831 - $2,127Currently viewing2000$1,208 - $1,403▼ 34% vs. 2001
1999$1,251 - $1,453▼ 32% vs. 2001
1998$1,163 - $1,350▼ 37% vs. 20012001 Chameleon X (01) lineup
Overview
About this bike
2001 Santa Cruz Chameleon X (01) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 7005 aluminum, double-butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom 80, 3.15inch travel
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2001 Santa Cruz Chameleon X (01)
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Single Digit 5 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy Uno, 27.2mm diameter
- Saddle
- Bontrager, chromoly rails
- Handlebar
- Azonic riser
- Handlebar Stem
- Titec Big AL
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Aheadset DL
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore
- Rims
- Weinmann, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.00inch Hutchinson Python
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Aluminum nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- Colors
- Scuba Yellow, SID Blue, Silver
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24.5
- 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.