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2005 Santa Cruz Chameleon R

Launched at $1,578

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What a used one is worth

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New

$232

$106 to $333

Like new

$221

$100 to $316

Excellent

$209

$95 to $299

Good

$174

$79 to $249

Fair

$128

$58 to $183

For parts

$70

$32 to $100

From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand
Santa Cruz
Model family
Chameleon
Model year
2005
Category
Mountain · trail
Frame material
aluminum
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Launch MSRP (US)
$1,578

Drivetrain

Groupset
Shimano XT
Chainrings
3
Electronic
false

Build

Fork
Duke XC
Stem
Easton
Tires
Kenda Karma 1.95
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 5; levers Avid Speed Dial 5.0
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Comp
Wheels
Mavic XC 517 rims hand-laced to LX hubs with DT spokes
Crankset
Shimano M 572 (LX) 22/32/44
Seatpost
Easton EA50
Shifters
Shimano M570 (LX)
Handlebar
Easton EA70
Rear derailleur
Shimano M 750 SGS (XT)

Kit components, kit names and US prices from the Santa Cruz US site (model page kit tab, kit spec frames and price list frame) on web.archive.org. Model year from the capture date: the page names no year, and January to August captures show the current model year. Sizes and frame material from the maker's product support page for this frame generation (chameleon-3, production 2003 to 2007). Built to order: frame plus the R kit and a choice of fork; the entry records the lowest priced fork option. Fork options (powdercoat frame): Duke XC $1578; Sid Team $1836; Sid Team Remote $1917; Marathon SL $1869; Skareb Super SPV $1852; Minute 2:00 $1901; F100 RL $1852; F100 RLC $1901; V125 RLC $1812; Talas $1990. Kit front derailleur Shimano M 570 (LX). msrp_usd from the maker's US price list captured 2005-03, inside the model year's launch window.

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