Getting used to the new Chameleon, longer and slacker hardtail For reference, I'm 5'7 150lb, Medium size frame. Front: DHF, 21psi Rear: Agressor, 24psi #hardtail #chameleon #mtb #mountainbike
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@dansartin2 жыл бұрын
Been riding a 2006 Chameleon 26" for the last 10 years, think it's about time for an upgrade. I ordered a 2022 Chameleon MX in October, still waiting for it to come in. Can't wait! Looks like it's a lot of fun.
@MountainDooo013 ай бұрын
these trails are sick af
@isaiahmoya97422 жыл бұрын
I have the older copper chameleon and love that bike! My dog likes it as well. Keep up the good riding!
@muller080492 жыл бұрын
Wow,awesome looking trails!!!
@patrickbikeph91652 жыл бұрын
Nice trail buddy.. Ride safe 👍👍🤘🤘
@porterdallenbach16392 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah. Just went last week!
@jny782 жыл бұрын
Lol. Thanks for the response! Made my day!
@HaywardFamilybuilding2 жыл бұрын
Just started looking into these bikes.
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
Great bike! I recommend it
@demonmtbmx2 жыл бұрын
wow very good trails!
@kiethpederson7558 Жыл бұрын
This place is rad af
@SirBender2 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I´m searching for a versatile Hardtail that I could equip with slimmer tires, to also use it for longer bike packing tours. Do you think this fun looking SC will work for that?
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
oh yeah for sure. I have an extra wheelset I use for trail/commuting. Schwalbe Racing Ralph and Racing Ray work for me. 2.2
@joachimvervliet8322 жыл бұрын
Nice playground! :-) How does it handle corners when compared to your Roscoe, especially when they become very sharp and tight? Is the 65' HTA not getting too slack when trails are not that aggressive?
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
Comparing it to my Roscoe I noticed a big difference while climbing and cornering, it does feel too long in some tight turns, you just gotta shift your body a bit more forward to make turning easier. Going downhill, cornering is really good, I think I can take corners faster than my Roscoe.
@michaelsher90832 жыл бұрын
Where are your riding??? Looks great!
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
@@michaelsher9083 Beacon Hill Spokane WA, PNW land
@ElGonzaloski Жыл бұрын
@@dkbikerides6123I’m on the fence between a chameleon and a roscoe 9 / could you give more info on a comparison? How do they pedal on flat? Which is more fun to ride? Thank you
@dkbikerides6123 Жыл бұрын
@@ElGonzaloski The new Roscoe 9 is a 29er I had the older Roscoe 8 27.5, but I think the Roscoe 9 will be very similar to that Chameleon, both fun bikes, both would pedal the same. Just pull the trigger you will be happy with either.
@mp29k Жыл бұрын
I’m considering between 22 Trek Roscoe 8, and 22 SC Chameleon Al 29 R. The chameleon is on sale for 25% off right now, making it same price as the Roscoe 8. What would you recommend? I’ll mostly be riding techy XC trails and maybe going to lift assisted place a few times a year. I ride on the east coast, so lots of tight, rocky and rooty (often wet) trails. The only thing turning me off the Chameleon is the shorter fork (130 vs 140), and the shitty choice of Wheelset/rear hub (Roscoe has better hub engagement). Help me decide.
@dkbikerides6123 Жыл бұрын
Go with the Roscoe, I think it has a better fork than the low spec chameleon what I got.
@mp29k Жыл бұрын
@@dkbikerides6123 interesting! They are both Fox Rhythm forks, I believe they are the same. I’m looking at the R level Chameleon, not thr entry level D
@dkbikerides6123 Жыл бұрын
@@mp29k I see, I thought you were looking at the low spec Chameleon. If they’re the same price I’d go with the Chameleon but I think they’re both great bikes
@alexanderbarboa-reidy13152 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna test ride one tomorrow
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
enjoy!
@jsv4382 жыл бұрын
I hope you were as blown away on your "test ride" as I was on my test-rides. I was aiming for the "AL D" and ended up w/the "R" build. This thing is seriously sick! I have a whole new love for HTs now because of this bike. It really doesn't feel as slack as the profile looks. They kept the stays short enough to get this thing moving around when you want it to. It gives me a little bit of the feeling of my Stumpjumper but in a HT ride. I didn't think it would be this perfect for me. BTW I got the full 29er in XL. I rode the MX as one of my test rides but never really thought I'd go for that one anyway. The MX is noticeably a bit more playful, but I wanted a touch more planted and monster-truck feeling. I can't see going any more than 2.5" width on these tires though even if I had wider rims. 2.5 seems to be the butter zone for this bike. I could see some riders even liking it w/a bit narrower tires too. I'd like to know if you were feeling good on it during the test ride? ~JSV
@benjaminkossick44142 жыл бұрын
@@jsv438 I test rode the Mullet in a L (I'm 6' 185). Felt real small and cramped to me. Would have tried an XL but they hadnt built up the only one they had. I'm leaning toward that size personally in 29er singlespeed. Can I ask your height/wgt for considering the xl and what it rides like when you get it? Thx. Great video!
@LAFooFrmLA2 жыл бұрын
@@benjaminkossick4414 just picked mine up in an L yesterday. I'm 6'1" and much heavier than you 🤣. Size felt perfect and seating position is very comfortable. My 2021 Fathom felt cramped and uncomfortable
@porterdallenbach16392 жыл бұрын
Love Eddie bomber
@xennialguy90742 жыл бұрын
I’m getting ready to pull the trigger and get one of these dope hard tails. What trail is this ?
@davidgeiger86202 жыл бұрын
Juuuuwwwwww😅
@alanlau49412 жыл бұрын
Still riding this? How’s it?!
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
It's even better, fun bike all around, from climbing to downhill mode and everything in between, especially jumps
@paulv84532 жыл бұрын
Where is this bike park? Looks amazing
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
That's in Beacon Hill Spokane WA
@paulv84532 жыл бұрын
@@dkbikerides6123 Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Before purchasing the Chaeleon, what other HT bikes were you comparing it to or even tested?
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
@@paulv8453 Well I have a Trek Roscoe 8 hardtail which compared to this Chameleon is shorter and lighter. But this new bike is more for aggressive riding according to myself :) I have the Roscoe 8 for sale
@paulv84532 жыл бұрын
@@dkbikerides6123 Thanks
@secretloamface2 жыл бұрын
might have to sell all my bikes and go back to hardtail now hmm
@damianpiotrowski79442 жыл бұрын
Sucks this thing is so overpriced here in Canada
@bubbastank3108 Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, it's overpriced here as well
@charlesmolina78002 жыл бұрын
Is it okay to install 110travel suspension?
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
Its 130
@mohomoho12 жыл бұрын
Where are these trails?
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
Spokane WA, beacon hill
@diversicanal822 жыл бұрын
Hi, what's the price for It?
@darcikheysaucedo71082 жыл бұрын
2300
@diversicanal822 жыл бұрын
@@darcikheysaucedo7108 Thanks
@julianmiddleton72942 жыл бұрын
Are you riding it in its 29er or mullet set up?
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
I got the mullet set up, but I also have the 29er drop-outs for full 29er swap
@julianmiddleton72942 жыл бұрын
@@dkbikerides6123 thanks for the reply. I’ve ordered my Santa Cruz but I can’t get it till January, can’t wait. I’m leaning towards a 29er set up off the bat (buying frame only), seems all reviews at the moment are in the mullet form. I hope it rides just as well as the mullet
@Cassienope2 жыл бұрын
@@julianmiddleton7294 I don't have this bike but I have a steel hardtail that's similar. Biggest difference between mullet and 29er is speed on flatter terrain. The 27.5 rear wheel just doesn't match the speed of a full 29er setup. When it's steep enough it doesn't matter. But more XC a 29er is faster easier and the mullet is more playful.
@gearbox18582 жыл бұрын
Coming from my bmx background I absolutely hated this new version. They took away the pop. Just too long and slack for how I ride. If I wanted an enduro bike I would buy one 👎
@wardwillis9127 Жыл бұрын
I typically ride a large, but popped for a medium and find it playful. I'm not a BMXer though.
@ericrollins46072 жыл бұрын
Which build?
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
I got the R build, low end but I'm upgrading wheels and fork soon
@czechnolike2 жыл бұрын
@@dkbikerides6123 do you wish you would have went with the r build instead of the d right away?
@dkbikerides61232 жыл бұрын
@@czechnolike yes, I wished I could've gone with the R or S kit right away but they didn't have it.
@czechnolike2 жыл бұрын
@@dkbikerides6123 I think I should be patient and get the R build.
@kiethpederson7558 Жыл бұрын
@@dkbikerides6123isnt the d build the low end, thats what im grabbing, hope i made right decision , well I think I have I can’t justify spending over 2000 for a bicycle
@jny782 жыл бұрын
could of done without all the yewing
@jeremyprovonsil78862 жыл бұрын
He could probably do without your dopey opinion. Safe to assume he’s stoked on his new bike. Don’t hate, appreciate! 👍🏽