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8 - Santa Cruz Chameleon
8 - Santa Cruz Chameleon
The Santa Cruz Chameleon is the “budget…ish” pick on my list—because it’s not cheap, but it’s the kind of hardtail people buy to keep for a long time. If you want a proven platform that you can ride hard and upgrade as you go, this one belongs in the conversation.
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Pros
- +Long-term keeper hardtail platform
- +Great base if you want to upgrade over time
Cons
- -Higher price than most budget hardtails
- -Not the best choice if you only want the cheapest way to start
