MSRP | $2,999 | $1,999 | $2,900 |
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Where to Buy | $2,999 At Mike’s Bikes | — $1 At | |
Category | Trail | Trail | Trail |
Weight | 28.6 lbs | 28.9 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 | Fox Rhythm Float 36 | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 29″ / 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | GX Eagle | XT, SLX | GX Eagle, X1 |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 130mm | 140mm | 130mm |
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Summary | The Santa Cruz CHAMELEON S / Aluminum, Trek Roscoe 9, and Specialized Fuse Expert 29 are all aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The CHAMELEON S / Aluminum has a better fork, the Roscoe 9 has 29″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and a bigger fork, and the Fuse Expert 29 has better components. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | CHAMELEON S / Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Matte Blackout | Alpha Gold Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05, threaded BB, Boost148, 12mm thru axle BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Matte Blackout | Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, adjustable dropout, SS compatible, tapered head tube, internal cable routing BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Matte Blackout |
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Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance, 130mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air | FOX FLOAT 34 Rhythm, GRIP damper, two position Sweep adjustment, 15x110mm Kabolt axle, 44mm offset, 130mm of travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom | |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Size: S, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise |
Handlebar | Burgtec Alloy Bar | Size: S, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width | Stout Riser, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 750mm / 780mm width, 31.8mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width | Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm |
Seatpost | OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 | Size: S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 470mm length | TranzX Dropper, 34.9mm, XS-S: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | Shimano XT M8100, long cage | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
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Crank | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t | Size: S, M, ML, L, E*thirteen Helix, 30T steel ring, 73mm spindle length, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: XL, E*thirteen Helix, 30T steel ring, 73mm spindle length, 52mm chainline, 175mm length | SRAM, X1 Alloy Eagle, 12-speed, 32T |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12 speed | SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed | SRAM, NX Eagle, 12-speed |
Brakes | SRAM G2 R | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano M6120 4-piston hydraulic disc; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper | Front: SRAM G2, 4 Piston, 180mm XS-M, 200mm L-XL, Rear: SRAM G2, 4 Piston, 160mm XS-M, 180mm L-XL |
Rims | Front: RaceFace AR Offeset 30, 29", Rear: RaceFace AR Offeset 30, 29" | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve | Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 29mm internal width, 28h |
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Spokes | Stainless, 14g | ||
Front Hub | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h |
Rear Hub | DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, Rear: Maxxis Aggressor 29"x2.5"WT, EXO | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60'' | Front: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6" |
Disc Rotors | Front: Avid Centerline, 180mm, Rear: Avid Centerline, 180mm | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm |