Chameleon

Designed for : XC / All Mountain

Frame Pricing

Please Note, Prices, specs and colour options are currently being updated, contact your local dealer for 2012 prices and options.

  • Standard Colour: £499 -
  • Optional Colours: £579
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Chameleon

It can't change color, and it's made out of metal, but the name is still appropriate.

With a stiff and sharp handling aluminum frame designed around the ability to run any length fork from 100 to 160mm, an eccentric bottom bracket to allow the option of geared or singlespeed use, enough material to stick some hard landings but still light enough to climb like it means it, the Chameleon is the kind of bike that can be built to be at home in whatever surrounding you might have in mind. Do you want your lizard to run fast, or jump real high? Your call.

Frame Weight

  • Frame weight (Medium) : Approx 4.7lbs

2011 Catalog

BULLETS

  • Compatible with fork sizes 100 to 160mm
  • 1-1/8” Headtube
  • Recommended rear max tire size - 2.35"
  • Disc brake specific design, rotors up to 203mm
  • Eccentric bottom bracket housing and vertical dropouts for optimal geared or singlespeed use with no adapters needed
  • Frame weight – Approx 4.7lbs

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What size fork is recommended for the Chameleon?

It is designed primarily around 120-140mm forks. 100mm will probably be too low and quick. The largest fork you can use and still be covered by warranty is 160mm.

What size headset does the Chameleon use?

1 1/8"

What size seatpost do I need?

The chameleon uses a 30.9mm seatpost. Make sure it is always inserted a minimum of 4" (100mm)

What size seat collar do I need for the chameleon?

34.9mm (supplied with frame)

Why does the Chameleon use an eccentric bottom bracket?

The eccentric bottom bracket can rotate to tension the chain, so the bike can be setup as a single speed if you wish. If you are using a typical 27speed drivetrain, just setup the eccentric in the 6 o'clock or 12 o'clock and build it up as you normally would.

What size front derailleur do I need?

A shimano 34.9 top swing/ top pull. Anything but saint should do the job.

What size BB do I need?

The Chameleon uses a 68mm bottom bracket shell, and a 50-51mm chainline. Pretty much any of the newer external bottom bracket cranks will mount up without issue. The Truvativ stylo and shimano Deore XT are our favorites. If you are using an ISIS setup, you need a 68x113mm bottom bracket.

What size tire will fit in the Chameleon?

2.5" is about the max.

What size rotor can I use?

We recommend a 160mm or 185mm rotor, but a 203 will fit in there if you wish.

I want to setup my chameleon as a single speed, but that derailleur hanger looks silly with no derailleur on there. What do I do?

Just get our single speed hanger. Nice and clean, and you still get the bottle opener. Check out our online store to order.

What kind of rear hub do I need for the Chameleon?

Any 135x10mm QR hub will work just fine. No need for bolt-on singlespeed hubs, as the Chameleon has vertical dropouts.