Just (almost) finished my chameleon 3 SS build!

Parts:

  • Santa Cruz Chameleon 3 (03-07) frame

  • FARR handlebars & 70mm stem

  • SantaCruz house Grips

  • Exotic Carbon Fork 29 (suspension corrected for 130mm w/26” wheels)

  • Maxxis 26” DTH 2.3

  • SunRingle Inferno 29 laced to Shimano XT hubs w/ dt Swiss double butted

  • Raceface turbine crank set w/ 34t chainring (parts bin)

  • 10 speed xt derailleur as tensioner (might ditch and switch from QR to axle if I can make sure the rotor lines up alright)

  • TRP Spyre mechanical disk brakes

  • Knock-Off UltraLevers3 (might not keep these, but they look doap AF)

  • Brooks C17 (temporary from parts bin)

  • Gusset 450mm seatpost

Frame’s a little small for me, but it’s pretty enough that I’ll deal with it. It’s also geared a little high for the hilly area around here (34/16t), so I’m probably going to swap out the 16t for a 20t and I think it’ll be good.

But, she rides great and is so pretty.

by LukyDaDonky

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  1. This is so good. I’ve been tempted a few times to get one of those Farr stems as I love the old school bull moose stems. Hope you ride the snot out of it!

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