Chameleon
MBR
"Santa Cruz's Chameleon, like all of its frames, has been gradually refined since it was first released."
"Santa Cruz's reasoning behind its chunky non-replaceable derailleur hanger is to remove the flexing and subsequent shifting irregularities that a breakaway hangar can cause."
"...tight and chuckable frame"
"...general handling was sharp, and it was helped further by the fairly steep 71-degree head angle and high front end"
"...it's great for flowing trails and airborne stuff, seated or standing. With its strengthening gusset and over-built chainstays and bridge, it has been built tough enough to survive tough hits and landings while also providing the rigidity for rapid forward progress and railing bends."
"If you're not a pure play-biker or jumping enthusiast but like to ride trails too, the Chameleon is versatile enough to do both."
"...the formula for success has been retained from the bike we tested two years ago."
"Although it has XC pretensions, the bottom line is that the Chameleon began its days as a jump frame and that's what it does best."
MBR Verdict
Frame: 5/5
Performance: 5/5
Value: 5/5