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The Brand New 2022 Santa Cruz Chameleon MX - 25 Years In The Making - World Premiere/First Look
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2 жыл бұрынThe 2022 Santa Cruz Chameleon MX is here. In this video we take a first look at Santa Cruz's modern take on the trail hardtail. 25 years in the making, this chameleon has some up-to-date touches: 65* hta, adjustable dropouts to be run singlespeed or geared, 29er or MX wheelsize, threaded bb, ISCG tabs, 130mm travel with a Fox 34, SRAM UDH, bottle bosses on the top and bottom of the downtube, and the trusty aluminum frame we've all come to love.
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@Perception_ 2 жыл бұрын
I like seeing some colors again. That trend with washed out and pale matte frames never sat well with me. Even the 5010 got some flair to it with the mustard yellow. Love it.
@buckroger6456 2 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on this. Love flashy colors for bikes.
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
@@buckroger6456 Agreed. WE WANT BRIGHT COLORS! :)
@amhtxc2960 2 жыл бұрын
@@hardtailparty Specially if you have painted your background wall in dark grey...That chameleon is paradoxically popping out a lot!
@drwang699 2 жыл бұрын
i love the matte frames
@drwang699 2 жыл бұрын
@@marseille5488 ya probably
@davidh7414 2 жыл бұрын
It says a lot about your thorough honest reviews that SC gave you a bike to review before release. Congratulations Steve. I hope more brands do that.
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David, I'm thrilled they thought of me
@broadneydangerfield 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I got the email from Santa Cruz, dropped my kids at school, came home and saw Steve's new video up about the bike. Two surprise releases on the same day! Lovin it!
@SCnative64 2 жыл бұрын
I hope more and more brands prioritize getting demos to you Steve. You have a great and unique channel that speaks to most riders out there!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
@@SCnative64 thank you so much Daryl, that means a lot.
@user-lc2mu9jk2b 2 жыл бұрын
Your grin reveals your love to it. Actually, your two reviews of the Chameleon on your channel are what caused me to be a fan of yours. Waiting for your ride review.
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
A few more thoughts: Thanks to all the great people commenting, I've learned the front axle can be adjusted by putting an Allen key on the lever side. Glad to hear it, that's even easier than the old one. Also, I'm told the yellow ones are shipping to your dealers now, so they should hit bike shop floors soon. Blue ones won't be far behind. Yes, it's expensive. You can find other hardtails with better parts for cheaper. However, the previous chameleon was more expensive than it's competition, but it blew those bikes away. A special frame is worth an extra $500-1000 to me. The jury is still out on whether this is a special frame or not, but don't write it off yet just based on price. I feel like this video is more relevant than ever: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bs90eKpnzsill2w.html&ab_channel=hardtailparty Thanks for all the comments, i can see that many if you are as excited as I am for this one.
@ThunderStruckMTB 2 жыл бұрын
As a 29er Chameleon owner I'm looking forward to your ride review. Also, great job SC for making a solid trail hardtail instead of jumping on the hardcore enduro trend. I have no plans on retiring my Lizard any time soon, but it's great to see SC moving forward while still keeping it in the same genre.
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
100% agree.
@dannyh3335 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Santa Cruz for having Steve show us the new chameleon.. best channel for Hardtail action!
@Marc28031984 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the review 🤙🏼 The Medium is basically what I ride since 2019
@krachlavitch 2 жыл бұрын
The best mtb channel on KZfaq. You are awesome Steve, can't wait for the review!
@adenjames736 2 жыл бұрын
I've never been so excited for a hardtail! I had the old aluminum model and loved it so much.
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The previous gen is still one of my all-time favorite hardtails
@Levi_Allen 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. This model looks incredible. Excited to hear what you think of rear end stiffness. This might be my next frame after my honzo. I feel like I’ve spent a lot of time trying to make my honzo feel like what this chameleon will feel like out of the box.
@reptilezs 2 жыл бұрын
Turn the 4mm at the end of the front axle to adjust the tension. Do this while open
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'll try that.
@christianbitto46 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I believe Fox went to the Marzocchi method of adjusting the front axle as it generally got better reviews for being simpler to adjust.
@theshredneck7296 2 жыл бұрын
New shop looks great. I was a tad worried the grey would lose the tires rims in video but it still pops. Speaking of pops, that yellow frame! Great job
@MightyFireL 2 жыл бұрын
I was reading the SC's website about the Chameleon earlier today, and I got Steve's little voice in my head saying "130mil fork, nice, 65 degree head angle I love it, sliding dropouts and downtube bosses really cool, and what tire size can I fit on this? Ooh this has a short seat tube" Looking forward for the ride impressions 😁
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
You know me well!
@MightyFireL 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe I spent too much time watching your reviews... :)
@nickdellar3468 2 жыл бұрын
Stoked for the Moab footage on this one!!!😀🤙🏽
@rangi0072 2 жыл бұрын
Yep ....65* head angle👍 I’m pretty sure I’ll be needing one of these !!
@o1o1oo1o 2 жыл бұрын
Just sold my 2019 Chameleon and actually was waiting for your next review to chose my new Hardtail and watching this makes me want to buy this new model! Hope can get one soon! Thanks Steve!
@carltonpenaloza1395 2 жыл бұрын
Also just sold my 2019 Chameleon AL R 27.5+!!! Also hoping to get this new model! Hope it’s even more fun
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
@@carltonpenaloza1395 I will compare the two in my review.
@carltonpenaloza1395 2 жыл бұрын
@@hardtailparty Awesome! Can’t wait! They’re already on sale 🤩. I’m considering just getting a frame and building my first bike. Or getting the R version. We’ll see
@johnnydoe66 2 жыл бұрын
The Chameleon has been one of the bikes that I hope to own day day, I always liked the blue color. As far as bar width and reach, I spent some time using graph paper using scale measurements to determine what stem length and bar width I could go to without going too far. I ride a Trek Roscoe 8 and swapped to a 780mm wide bar and a 40mm stem and if my calculations are correct, my reach from the seat to grips only went up 10mm+/-. It definitely made turning those 2.8's much easier in the rough.
@devonoesterling5156 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome sneak peek of the 2022 Chameleon updates! Glad to see the Chameleon remain relevant. Congrats to SC for 25 years of success with these rad little reptiles and for HP scoring the pre-release review. I bought my 2021 Chameleon R in Raspberry Sorbet n Grey, July 2021 and freakin love it!! Like Steve alluded, the Gen. 7 is no obsolete dinosaur quite yet. Such a fun, versatile, and absolutely beautiful bike. Has a unique, pink hue in full light and a deeper red in low light. Gets lots of compliments. Ride it daily on our 700+ miles of trails near Tallahassee and it’s already gotten pretty rowdy in Pisgah and DuPont. Fun on the local pump track. Santos and CO are next. Highly recommend the SC Chameleon. HUGE THANKS to Steve for his first Chameleon review and all of the fun, thorough, and unpretentious content on this channel! Put a sticker up for sale next dude!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Stickers are for sale on Patreon That raspberry chameleon is one of my all-time favorites. I want one bad.
@ryanhenderson4868 2 жыл бұрын
Welp. Bought my frame and gonna build out a Chameleon because of this review! I was literally seconds away from clicking and buying a Kona Honzo and thought, maybe I'll watch a youtube video or two on it. And yeah, found your Honzo review then ultimately found your Chameleon review...Can't wait until she's done!
@thomaskuhn6541 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the review on this one, hope you're also going to do some testing with the Chameleon as a full 29er.
@buckroger6456 2 жыл бұрын
I second this!
@Theriver56 2 жыл бұрын
Knowing Hardtail Party, it's going to be an epic 45 minute review covering everything
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
@@Theriver56 I don't have 29er dropouts at the moment, but I've reached out to Santa Cruz to get ahold of one. I'll probably end up doing a handful of video reviews of this bike so we can see how it rides in every configuration.
@shawnclone5143 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the review on this! Been thinking a Chameleon might be my next bike, now I have to see how this new one is! Also seems.kind of fitting for this to be the first bike vid from the new studio.
@alunpiggott6452 2 жыл бұрын
I have one on order already. Can’t wait.
@Kevin-ex2yb 2 жыл бұрын
The new studio looks awesome. That yellow frame really pops.
@juanpiantino9182 2 жыл бұрын
OK I'm halfway through the review but I HAVE to stop and get a Hardtail Party T-shirt. I started riding hardtails thanks to this channel, and I just finished building a Hayduke. Steve, I am grateful for the work you do, and it's time for me to show my love out there hahaha.
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Welcome to the party. Thanks for watching.
@oklahotb3217 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Rhythm 34 as well I got a couple of years ago for a steal of a price. I've been very pleased with it as well
@Babel368 2 жыл бұрын
This channel is amazing. I’ve been mountain biking for 30 years and find this great to watch but it is also fun for the novice rider. Greetings from The Netherlands!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words.
@tsalesto 2 жыл бұрын
That new studio is working great.
@SWFBrickbox 2 жыл бұрын
Man good stuff to Santa Cruz for sending this to you for an honest review!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, it was really cool of them to think of me for this.
@Mill72 2 жыл бұрын
With the wait on my allocated 2021 Chameleon R, I recieved notification yesterday if I wanted to switch my order to the new 2022 Chameleon 29er without no added cost. I accepted and first to order one. Should be here next couple weeks.
@paulmulryne8405 Жыл бұрын
Great advice on bar width... something to consider on my hardtail which feels really stretched, despite being a medium and me being 5’11”. Love this channel. My go to.
@dl6860 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the bar width tip. Your suggestions are simply the best and I'm gonna keep commenting until you reach 1m subs, lol.
@capeljov2666 2 жыл бұрын
nice, the Chameleon is truly becoming a true icon, a frame to own for life. and a nother spot on rewiev! Tnx m8 :)
@sixate 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the ride review on this. Nice to see they updated the geo. I lust after Santa Cruz bikes for some reason. Always wanted to get one. If I ever get back on a short travel 29er it would be a Tallboy.
@newenglandskier13 2 жыл бұрын
As usual, Santa Cruz has ridiculously high pricing compared to similar bikes from other brands.
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but a bike is so much more than the spec for the price. I'd also argue that some companies offer far more features than others. For example, Santa Cruz offers lifetime free bearing replacement on their FS bikes, lifetime warranties, they stock replacement parts for YEARS for each of their models. You definitely pay more for these high-end frames, and I agree that this bike is pricier than its competition, but I'm also a huge believer in buying a bike with the right frame first, not the right groupset. I'd rather have this bike than two commencal meta HT AMs
@newenglandskier13 2 жыл бұрын
@@hardtailparty Fair enough. I just don't think I could ever justify spending that much on a hardtail with those specs. Personally, I think I'll stick with bikes such as Kona's Honzo line.
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
@@newenglandskier13 That's fair. The last chameleon was noticeably overpriced compared to its competition, but it was one of the few cases where I thought it was completely worth it for the price. That bike was special. All that said, there are some incredible bikes at far less money these days.
@thomasmcdermott8858 2 жыл бұрын
The thing is they hold their value better than other brands, in my experience. Like, since 2012 I've gone through 3 frames. A new factory blemish 2012 Tallboy 1 CC ($1500, sold for $1070), used 2015 Tallboy 2 CC ($1390, sold for $950), and a 2016 Hightower 1 CC ($900, current bike). That's $1770 I have into SC frames over 9 years, and I could sell the Hightower frame today for that much, so literally 9 years of top-notch carbon frame ownership for free. Maybe I'm just good at buying low and selling high, but the reality is the used market for Santa Cruz frames is and always has been very strong.
@stanleychan1340 2 жыл бұрын
I just built up my '22 Chameleon and it cost me $5000 USD, and this is not even a top shelf build. Components are just plain expensive these days..
@yasonkkk8344 2 жыл бұрын
Ignored what seemed like 900 people on Pinkbike calling this bike a rip-off and ordered the MX R in yellow today based off your review !! Fired up to join the Hardtail party
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Atta boy
@pauls3616 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Good on Santa Cruz for seeing the value of your reviews. The new shop looks great and the sound was good on my iPad. Looking forward to the MX review. Thanks Steve.
@peterliuify 2 жыл бұрын
Some of the best reviews. Honestly answered all of my questions.
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter!
@MW-ud8zp 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my this is a tempting bike. Can't wait for the review.
@Cotictimmy 2 жыл бұрын
Love this channel! Looking forward to that review ride! Never ridden a Chameleon but had a 2010 Superlight for a few years. On the topic of hardtail demos: I used to go the the Cotic ones in Sherwood Pines, U.K. back in the day (2006-2010 maybe.) They were a great day out - I rode the Soul, Soda, & Hemlock and loved them all. One time, I even rode someone's customised Rolhoff Soul on a loop of the singletrack. 😀
@joaquinsanchez7857 2 жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS BIKE AND VIDEO
@qualm43 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 6'1", and will probably end up buying one of these frames in MEDIUM. Looks awesome.
@broadneydangerfield 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! 5'11" here, with a medium on my radar as well. Getting hard to make decisions with all of these stellar bikes!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I'm 5'6" and the medium fits me perfectly for how i like to ride
@broadneydangerfield 2 жыл бұрын
@@hardtailparty I always hope a size large has a shorter top tube, but they rarely do. I almost always feel better on a medium. Not sure i have a short wingspan, but it's right at my height and those 645+ mm ETT bikes always make me feel stretched out when seated.
@qualm43 2 жыл бұрын
@@broadneydangerfield Agreed. I'm 6'1" and miss my old 439mm reach (625tt) hardtail... Still a top-2 favorite bike of my lifetime.
@adrianconstantino375 2 жыл бұрын
can't wait for your review, ordered the yellow as well 🤙
@bearjewmtb4827 2 жыл бұрын
How did you order? They’re available to order already?
@adrianconstantino375 2 жыл бұрын
@@bearjewmtb4827 at my local mtb store.. I preordered for a 2021 version months before and 2wks ago I was informed I will be getting the 2022 now and have me choose between yellow or blue which I told the store I have to see a sample first.. now its out and chose yellow
@WOLFTICKVIDEOS 2 жыл бұрын
A mullet right out of the box!?! This is going to be good👍👍.
@wesleywermuth9545 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the ride review! Seems like a sweet bike!!!!!
@johnnykramolis7469 2 жыл бұрын
What a nice bike. Looking forward to the ride review.
@KHoElSegundo 2 жыл бұрын
Lol. I just did that with my rear non drive end cap when I got new ICAN F945's. There was play, the rotor kept rubbing, etc. The rotor bolts were rubbing the stranglehold dropout. Somebody in the Stache group pointed out that I might be missing an end cap. Luckily, I did not throw that insert away and found it still attached 🤣🤣🤣
@stuartmoseley 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 Chameleon like your original one. Recently replaced the dropper with a 200mm dropper from One up components. It’s a Large frame and the post collar went all the way to the seat clamp 👍🏼
@Allan_Varcoe 2 жыл бұрын
OMG! The sound quality in the new place is GREAT Steve!!! Great video as usual!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it's getting there. I'd like a few more sound panels one day, but it's a huge improvement over the previous one.
@blipblopride9024 2 жыл бұрын
@@hardtailparty have you looked up the DIY towel acoustic panels? It isn’t perfect or pretty, but as long as they aren’t in shot - whatever…
@mikejones420 2 жыл бұрын
Steve, that bike looks sick, love the color, can't wait for the review now.
@darrensmith9182 2 жыл бұрын
Man love your show ,santa cruz really know how to make bikes and that color is insane i gotta get one of these.
@ElevationEveryWeekend 2 жыл бұрын
Great looking bike, love the colors. Agree on the seatpost bottle bolts, just fit a 170mm dropper on my ICT and was only possible because of the lack of the bolts. Also agree on the Fox 34 rhythm, I ‘ve had great luck with it. I also have the Raceface AR wheels on my XC hardtail and they have been pretty good. New swap looks great BTW, keep ‘em coming!
@buckroger6456 2 жыл бұрын
The dropper post thing is always a odd one. You would think by now bike manufactures would understand this, it's not like droppers are a new thing like 10+ years ago.
@jasoniannone9675 2 жыл бұрын
Those are the most thoughtfully designed dropouts I've ever seen. The Snuggy is hilarious. Steve: I've ridden more modern hardtails than anyone on the planet. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Extraordinary Evidence: See Steve's YT channel.
@dansburns 2 жыл бұрын
Love the colors! Can’t wait to see your full review. I’m with you on stack and bar width. Party on! 🤙
@TomasJoaquinPoblete 2 жыл бұрын
We can get those Fox Rhythm forks eventually here in Argentina. As we have a non-stop inflation and it gets harder to buy stuff, some bike shops usually end up downgrading the forks on their bikes to make them cheaper and then they get the chance to sell Fox Rhythm forks separately for a great price as well. That's how i got my Rhythm 34 for my Santa Cruz Highball custom build. Great win win situation if you ask me...
@FinlandOutdoor 2 жыл бұрын
You can rotate the lever on the front axle by turning the hex end of the axle. Ive got a fox 34 on my bike, which I got early this year, and that was how I had to adjust the axle.
@clovergrass9439 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that looks awesome, I definitely want to get one someday. Can't wait for the review, love the content here, thanks!
@kimrice394 2 жыл бұрын
Pulled the trigger on a Spot Rocker SS frame. Thanks to your review, and my trust in your opinions. I took the leap. Dream frame for sure. I was at a point(physically) where I needed to go full suspension or find a supple hardtail. I know you’ve said but… What’s the most supple rear wheel? Your passion is obvious. Thank you. Love the drops on the Chameleon!
@clipless03 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, like the new shop too. That frame color really pops against the gray!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm loving how it turned out.
@JoseRodriguez-rl3ch 2 жыл бұрын
How fun are hard tails? I had bought a brand new Orbea Occam with140mm travel front and back, felt heavy and the trails weren’t as fun to ride because it dampened everything. I tried a friend’s Orbea ALMA hardtail…fell in love with it. Traded the Occam to him and swapped the 110mm fork for a 120mm. Best bike I’ve ever had. Long live hard tails. 👍 🚵♀️ Thanks for sharing!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the party. I agree, hardtails are so much fun.
@MikaelLirbank 2 жыл бұрын
Please please please! Drop the full ride review soon! That bike is a piece of art!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
I'm working on the review every day.
@MikaelLirbank 2 жыл бұрын
@@hardtailparty very cool! Take your time, no stress! Just excited to hear your thoughts about it!
@nathanb101 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy to see your channel grow Steve! Keep it up
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nathan!
@erghjunk 2 жыл бұрын
good gravy, I've not lusted after a bike this hard in a long long while.
@johnharrison6522 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the long term ride review. I am a bit surprised that it can't accommodate 27.5x3.0 in the back. My 2017 came stock with 3.0 tires, and with the longer chain stays on the 2022 I would think that 3.0 would fit easily.
@robxiixiix4834 2 жыл бұрын
Same adjustable backend identiti have used for a while now
@zoranspirkoski1342 2 жыл бұрын
Love the jersey idea! Have order one, can’t wait to wear it out around AUS 😊 Thanks for the great videos!
@cellphonenut 2 жыл бұрын
Just picked up the SC Bronson MX. Now I want that one also🥰
@BlankofMaterial 2 жыл бұрын
This channel is excellent. pulling things apart to see how they work, testing the limits of components like the 3.0 tire clearance. A+ Also, in Arizona, Sedona, I think, which is a beautiful place to ride. And a giant mitutoyo, ha.
@johnlesoudeur3653 2 жыл бұрын
Nice bike...agree entirely about your opinion on the current fashion for internal cables. I have even seen reviews for bikes that start with the "hidden" cables as if it is the main feature for buying it.
@james.shafiei 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the scoop, that’s awesome that SC gave it to you so early. Any chance on something from a smaller manufacturer soon? I’m thinking Kingdom Vendetta or the Nordest Bardino in Ti. Thanks for the video!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I will habe smaller manufacturers featured soon, but not form those two. I've reached out to them a handful of times but no luck.
@adamgroves2811 2 жыл бұрын
I was feeling smug about the sliding dropouts on my Pipedream Moxie but I love that SC design, at least mine has external cable routing. Top trumps mountain biking.
@buckroger6456 2 жыл бұрын
Really dig the hardtail party jersey. This is a pretty cool hardtail. Having sliding dropouts is something I like to see on more bikes. I'm with you on keeping the cables external. Now with the tire sealant you use I might have to switch over since we both know how AZ can dry out sealant. I hope to have a pretty sweet custom built titanium hardtail next year. Heck even more so now that my fsp rear shock just went out.
@AndrewGlade 2 жыл бұрын
It was awesome seeing you at outerbike looking forward to the review at Moab.
@87huntermac 2 жыл бұрын
just saw the Instagram post by SC and figured you "may" have a video discussing the specs... but to my surprise you already got the bike. Well done
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
I'm fortunate they sent this out a month ago
@87huntermac 2 жыл бұрын
@@hardtailparty Thats awesome! looking forward to the review videos and some tinkering. Not sure im sold on mullets yet but since i have an existing 29 with Gx groupset i figured i got nothing to lose if i go this direction as i could always swap in my 29ner. Also interested in a hardtail thats fun on a pumptrack. This bike always seems like it would be
@letsgo_inc 2 жыл бұрын
I love my 2020 Fuse but man, the hardtails coming out just keep getting better and better. I am going to try and slacken it out a little with a new fork and angleset if I can find it
@certainperfectratio 2 жыл бұрын
Me and this bike are inevitable. I hope they make available as a frameset soon
@ToxicTechpriest 2 жыл бұрын
Jeez I really want this frame, hope I can get it soon!
@chrisc9897 Жыл бұрын
Have you tried adjusting the sliding dropouts so the wheel sits further back and visa/versa, tucking the wheel up close to the seat tube. How would that change the handling?
@tuco0x 2 жыл бұрын
My steel frame hardtail for urban use (stairs, curbs, gravel and pavement conditions) is configured similarly (eg dropper post, shocks) weights in at 30.2 lbs. I don't need big mud tires and large shocks for these conditions (have 700X50c MAXXIS Rambler tires and 120mm SID Select shocks) must be what helps keep the weight down.
@arben0906 2 жыл бұрын
On the threaded side of the front axle I believe there a Allen key hole where you can rotate the knob to adjust the location of the lever when tighed...My Marzocchi bomber Z1 has the same set up which I thought why on earth would they do that. Took me awhile to find out. It is actually way easy to adjust then the old style...
@sksinha1 2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the AL D MX in this color. Should be here in December! Can't wait!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, congrats! Such a rad bike.
@sksinha1 2 жыл бұрын
@@hardtailparty Thanks man! Your videos on it were the final tipping point!
@sksinha1 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that color looks sick on this bike!!
@SUPERCOOLZZ 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, great video. Speaking of trials, where is your trials video? You've had quite a bitof time since you built your trials bike to showcase your skills, which, by your own account, are considerable. Look forward to seeing them.
@bradleyjohnston3434 2 жыл бұрын
Ya boi, new Chameleon day!!
@kristophstjames4143 2 жыл бұрын
I had the last generation in S build, it wasn't for me, felt too monster truckish for my style - I ride XC single track fast so I sold it and bought the SC Highball, I love it!!! The HB is basically the HT version of my Blur- that being said, everything SC makes is the best for what they're designed to do!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Was yours the S or S+ build?
@kristophstjames4143 2 жыл бұрын
@@hardtailparty S build
@kathardt-holoch4361 2 жыл бұрын
sound is good. good job on the sound proofing.
@clementbarthes2817 2 жыл бұрын
I must own this calipers set! I promise to give up on consumerism lifestyle forever once in my possession. 🤤
@johnster187 2 жыл бұрын
Simply stunning bike, also love that yellow paint. ❤❤✌✌😁😁
@squishlefunke 2 жыл бұрын
New studio looks great!
@MrRedPony01 2 жыл бұрын
My new Fox axle has an adjuster in the threaded end to use for indexing the lever. You tighten or loosen it to change the index.
@MrBig617 2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with your thoughts on the fox 34 rhythm. That is such a great fork. Just a bit heavy which isn't a deal breaker. Are you going to try this Chameleon as a single speed???
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to. Im sure it won't change my review, but it'll be fun to see how it does.
@richardhulton8894 2 жыл бұрын
The new Fox axle is adjustable more like the rockshox now. look at that 5mm hex bolt in the end of it and give it a turn.
@ThunderStruckMTB 5 ай бұрын
Hey Steve, on the NDS top tube rubber cable grommet, how did you get 2 cables/hose in the grommet? Did you cut it or jam them both in?
@hardtailparty 5 ай бұрын
Its been a while, but I think it came this way from the factory.
@ThunderStruckMTB 5 ай бұрын
@@hardtailparty OK, thanks bud! I just got my 2024 frame and building it up now.
@dansartin 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Can't wait to watch the review.
@AesopRocks247 2 жыл бұрын
Saw Danny MacAskill pictured on this new chameleon a couple months ago. Definitely knew by looking at it that the HTA was going to be a bit slacker. Can’t wait to see what you think. Love my previous generation chameleon, but this new geo has me wanting the new frame.
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
I love the old one too. I want one of each.
@AesopRocks247 2 жыл бұрын
@@hardtailparty I was planning on eventually upgrading to a Paradox frame based on your review, but this new chameleon is making me re-think that decision. I’ll be patiently waiting for your review video.
@tomaburque 2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to seeing you ride Moab!
@benrj9 2 жыл бұрын
The new shop is looking good!
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm thrilled with how it turned out.
@leezal76 2 жыл бұрын
waiting for this
@lostman65 2 жыл бұрын
oh man! i have been completely content with my chameleon… but i wake up this morning to this! i go to my computer and santa cruz is spamming with the new chameleon news… i might have to pry open my wallet after all 😂
@hardtailparty 2 жыл бұрын
I want one of each
@benitezjosem30 2 жыл бұрын
I really like your merchandise. I want the the riding jersey.
@mjl325is 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to try this fork on my ragley Marley And would excited to see the ride review. A dirt jumper with a dropper is my goal and I feel like my ragley is close but want to try a Santa Cruz
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