Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
1998 Santa Cruz Chameleon
Value Guide market data · 1998 Santa Cruz Chameleon
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Price over time - 1998 Santa Cruz Chameleon
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All Chameleon model years
2024$2,789 - $3,239▲ 140% vs. 1998
2023$2,790 - $3,240▲ 140% vs. 1998
2022$2,789 - $3,239▲ 140% vs. 1998
2021$2,789 - $3,239▲ 140% vs. 1998
2020$5,300 - $6,155▲ 356% vs. 1998
2019$2,975 - $3,455▲ 156% vs. 1998
2018$2,185 - $2,537▲ 88% vs. 1998
2016$1,859 - $2,159▲ 60% vs. 1998
2015$1,673 - $1,943▲ 44% vs. 1998
2009$4,226 - $4,908▲ 263% vs. 1998
2008$4,092 - $4,752▲ 252% vs. 1998
2007$4,017 - $4,665▲ 245% vs. 1998
2004$3,309 - $3,843▲ 185% vs. 1998
2001$1,831 - $2,127▲ 58% vs. 19982000$1,208 - $1,403▲ 4% vs. 1998
1999$1,251 - $1,453▲ 8% vs. 19981998$1,163 - $1,350Currently viewing1998 Chameleon lineup
Overview
About this bike
1998 Santa Cruz Chameleon value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy T2
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift SRT-600
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Azonic
- Stem
- Titec aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2
- Saddle
- Bontrager
- Seatpost
- Kalloy Uno, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano STX-RC
- Rims
- Bontrager Red Label, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Black, lime green, metallic green, orange, polished, red, Sid Blue, white, yellow
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24
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.