The Mid-Spec and Rowdy Chameleon MX R Hardtail.

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The Mid-Spec and Rowdy Chameleon MX R Hardtail.

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00:00 Santa Cruz Chameleon 2022
00:36 8th Generation Chameleon
01:54 Chameleon MX R Spec
02:31 Sliding Rear Dropout
03:36 130mm Front Suspension
03:59 Frame Geometry
04:27 Cockpit Components
05:16 R-Spec Drivetrain & Brakes
06:02 Wheels & Tires
06:44 Actual Weight
06:59 Conclusion
A Hardtail that Shape Shifts
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@harrygrimley4352 2 жыл бұрын

That's a pretty bike. I don't think I'd change a thing. If I could afford it. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@norcalchrismeister 2 жыл бұрын

Cool vid. I'm glad you're showing the blue Chameleon cause all other vids I've seen are of the yellow one. Thanks

@MarkLangen Жыл бұрын

Got my new Chameleon R-Kit out on my local trails last week for a first ride. I really like the fork - it's a big upgrade from my old bike. The tires didn't work for me. If you ride aggressive steep downhill prolly have no problem, but for my less spirited riding the stock tires are slow with a lot of rolling resistance. I'm swapping out the stock tires with a set of faster downcountry-XC tires to better match my riding style. Except for the tire issue (but that's just me) this is a fun bike.

@RunBikeMike 2 жыл бұрын

Such a cool hard tail. But man the cost of bikes is bonkers these days.

@summerlinpublic5673 28 күн бұрын

I have the 2022 Santa cruz chameleon 29, With chester pedals in comes in at 33.8lb!

@ThunderStruckMTB 2 жыл бұрын

My Gen 7.1 Lizard is my only bike and is simply amazing. Nice review!

@coastalhillbilly3419 8 ай бұрын

Nice bike, my 1999 Chameleon still going strong after many miles, a few blown up back rims, currently running single speed at 25lbs

@Jamesthebikeguy 8 ай бұрын

Very nice!

@johnhalminski6221 Жыл бұрын

Great video review. Just bought mine on sale and will have it in a couple weeks. Can’t wait to mount this steed.

@redball4093 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Descriptive yet concise. On point. Thank you.

@jasonlewis6914 2 жыл бұрын

I almost got this bike. Ended up getting niner air 9 aluminum hardtail. Already upgraded it industry nine aluminum trail 1/1 wheelset and magura m8 pro brakes.

@ThunderStruckMTB 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like the M8 Pros? Can you compare then to a 2 or 4 pot Shimano brake in terms of feel and overall power? Lastly, how is the rotor/pad clearance.... any rubbing?

@jasonlewis6914 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThunderStruckMTB they are really awesome once I broke them in. I really wanted Shimano xtr brakes but was 2 times the money. Those are unreal stoping power.

@DanielRodriguez-jz1id 10 ай бұрын

What size (mm) is the dropper post on that medium chameleon? Thank you

@lucaneuburg976 28 күн бұрын

Hello...I am 5,7 tall, do you think that this MEDIUM frame would feel long and give a stretched position ?

@Jamesthebikeguy 27 күн бұрын

medium is the correct size at 5'7"

@marcov9808 Жыл бұрын

Do you know when Santa Cruz usually release their next year model? They announced the current model around this time last year.

@ianlandry72 11 ай бұрын

If anyone is here in August 2023, Jenson has these as well as the step down for 25% off!!! Much better value for your money on a dope bike

@robertdewar1752 3 ай бұрын

Does this come with the spare D/Os or are they easy enough to source from SC?

@Jamesthebikeguy 3 ай бұрын

Easily sourced

@komoonkh 2 жыл бұрын

Santa Cruz is always on point. No wonders, because they are based on a skateboard company, so their bikes are made for fun riding

@pepeanza6187 2 жыл бұрын

Expensive for what it is almost 3k you are paying for the santa cruz logo better to buy a giant fathom and change the fork and you Still save money

@iLuvNegrosO. 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a review on the trek xcaliber 8 and 9 2022 as well?

@BasicBeachCommunity1 Жыл бұрын

do you ride the bikes??? I mean for reviews??

@truer870 2 жыл бұрын

The most problem of this frame is fastening of dropout. It looks very fragile. As i know breakings happened already. Just look at these thin places of edges where screws go in. It's rediculous. It's hard to think up the worst fastening thing than Santa Cruz made.

@dadbod4life Жыл бұрын

The frame has a lifetime warranty and also most owners set it and forget it. Its not something i plan to ever move on mine. Set as short as possible and am leaving it for life. I guess time will tell if its an issue. I have not seen or heard of issues yet on any of the owners pages.

@CasperRc81 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing but it fastens bolt to but the frame and drop outs are through holes. Idk I feel the same when I was thinking on the timberjack

@colinferguson972 3 ай бұрын

Lifetime warranty

@flashfive23 2 жыл бұрын

4:10 size large reach of 782? 🤔

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Clearly called out at your time stamp as mistake and infact the Front Center measurement.

@tobiasbernhard2959 2 жыл бұрын

Liked the previous generation chameleon more.

@thedungeon1288 2 жыл бұрын

It looks just like a Roscoe except for more money. Why would someone want mixed wheel sizes.

@Sangram-IND 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥👍 thankyou bro

@300WINMAG360 2 жыл бұрын

So torn between the Chameleon, Specialized Fuse, and Trek Roscoe 7 or 8.

@jamiecmoore 2 жыл бұрын

Chameleon by far, better geo and a more optional bike as far as interchangeable. the chameleon will be more playful.

@300WINMAG360 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamiecmoore That's good to hear because I just ordered the Chameleon yesterday.

@jamieb2865 2 жыл бұрын

They make great bikes, but way too over priced. Should be $1000 less than MSRP. Pretty much true for the while range.

@pingpongballz5998 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@nmbc-video-rides-show Жыл бұрын

Nice

@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@rolis.j 2 жыл бұрын

this is nise bike

@dennisbaltazar5821 Жыл бұрын

Wow

@ordinarypeople801 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, but it's really annoying when people just wave hands in from of the camera like that..... (not a hate, just to point its annoying). Cheers!