1998 Santa Cruz Chameleon
The Santa Cruz Chameleon was designed as an all-purpose bike, capable of serving as a hardtail, a fully rigid lightweight, or a single speed with convertible horizontal dropouts. In a small size, the bike could be used for dirt jumping or trials riding, as this bike is set up. The trials configuration is typical of the era, with short cage rear derailleur, tight road bike cog set, and Magura rim brakes. The top of the seattube has been trimmed so the saddle can drop a bit lower. A double chainring up front allows the bike to be ridden to sessions, and a long seatpost facilitates riding wheelies.
The Build
Year: 1998
SN: 98ZC000573 Frame: Santa Cruz Chameleon Fork: Trek Unicrown Stem: Azonic Shorty CNC Headset: Chris King Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN-72 Handlebar: Club Roost Riser Shifters: Shimano Deore MT62 Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX M566 Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 Brake Levers: Magura HS-33 Race Line Front Brake: Magura HS-33 Rear Brake: Magura HS-33 Crankset: White Industries by Sugino Chainrings: QBP / Vuelta 22-30 Pedals: VP Platform Hubs: LX / Shimano Silent Clutch Rims: Campagnolo Kilimanjaro / Sun Rhyno Lite Tires: Panaracer FireXCPro 1.8/IRC Kujo DH 2.25 Wheel QR: Shimano Seatpost: Ringle Moby Deuce Saddle: SDG Bel-Air Grips: WTB Lock-On Cogs: Shimano Ultegra 12-23 Chain: SRAM PC-68 |
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