Carbon Chameleon is now out!!

[UPSed]

No revelance but funny nonetheless.

 

[Cyclotourist]

Good review: https://bikepacking.com/bikes/santa-cruz-chameleon-c-review/

 

[JordanHMay]

30 % chance I might be able to take it for a ride tomorrow. I installed a SMP seat and Renthal Fat bars. If you know of a better fitting frame bag than this one please let me know.

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I can get a small size Revelate Designs dangle frame bag inside the triangle of my large size chameleon. Using the specialized side load bottle cage I can still get in a full-size bottle under it as well. Works great for long days when I don’t want a pack. Holds everything I would bring in my backpack.

 

[Cyclotourist]

I can get a small size Revelate Designs dangle frame bag inside the triangle of my large size chameleon. Using the specialized side load bottle cage I can still get in a full-size bottle under it as well. Works great for long days when I don’t want a pack. Holds everything I would bring in my backpack.

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Smart idea! I have a Tangle, but I think it's a medium or a large. I have a one of their Ranger bags, and it fits great, but forces you to lose the water bottle.

 

[JordanHMay]

Smart idea! I have a Tangle, but I think it's a medium or a large. I have a one of their Ranger bags, and it fits great, but forces you to lose the water bottle.

Did you have an aluminum chameleon before? I’m curious how the ride differs. The frame weight difference only seems to be about a half pound. When you get some rides in I hope you share the difference if any. Cheers

 

[Cyclotourist]

Did you have an aluminum chameleon before? I’m curious how the ride differs. The frame weight difference only seems to be about a half pound. When you get some rides in I hope you share the difference if any. Cheers

I only have an aluminum one. Coming from the steel bike it is definitely stiffer and more jarring.