Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
1999 Santa Cruz Chameleon LX/XT
Value Guide market data · 1999 Santa Cruz Chameleon LX/XT
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Price over time - 1999 Santa Cruz Chameleon LX/XT
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All Chameleon model years
2024$2,789 - $3,239▲ 123% vs. 1999
2023$2,790 - $3,240▲ 123% vs. 1999
2022$2,789 - $3,239▲ 123% vs. 1999
2021$2,789 - $3,239▲ 123% vs. 1999
2020$5,300 - $6,155▲ 324% vs. 1999
2019$2,975 - $3,455▲ 138% vs. 1999
2018$2,185 - $2,537▲ 75% vs. 1999
2016$1,859 - $2,159▲ 49% vs. 1999
2015$1,673 - $1,943▲ 34% vs. 1999
2009$4,226 - $4,908▲ 238% vs. 1999
2008$4,092 - $4,752▲ 227% vs. 1999
2007$4,017 - $4,665▲ 221% vs. 1999
2004$3,309 - $3,843▲ 164% vs. 1999
2001$1,831 - $2,127▲ 46% vs. 19992000$1,208 - $1,403▼ 3% vs. 19991999$1,251 - $1,453Currently viewing
1998$1,163 - $1,350▼ 7% vs. 19991999 Chameleon LX/XT lineup
Overview
About this bike
1999 Santa Cruz Chameleon LX/XT value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy XC, 3.15inch travel
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1999 Santa Cruz Chameleon LX/XT
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano Deore LX, 110mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy Uno, 27.2mm diameter
- Saddle
- Bontrager, chromoly rails
- Handlebar
- Titec XC riser
- Handlebar Stem
- Titec aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Aheadset DL
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
- Rims
- Bontrager Red Label, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch IRC Mythos XC kevlar
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, Lime Green, Metallic Green, Metallic Silver, Orange, Polished, Red, Sid Blue, White, Yellow
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 23.5
- Sizes
- Extra-large, large, medium, small
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.