![]() I'm not a huge fan of plus tires on pavement, and the tires aren't exactly cheap either. If you end up buying it, you might consider spending a minimal amount of money to get your 29er up and running (brake bleed, chainrings, chain, cables, etc.) or do the SS conversion, as was mentioned. The only thing it's really missing is a dropper post. The Chameleon is a pretty sweet looking bike. But you'll also notice more traction, and that's why I like bigger tires. I know a lot of people still on 2.1's and they prefer that. Most people I know who race or otherwise hammer aggressively don't like bigger tires at all. But whether that matters will depend on your riding style. My current FS is a fatbike (26x4" tires) so plus bikes feel super fast to me. You're likely to find that 27.5+ tires are heavier than 29er tires, and you're going to notice that on acceleration efforts. I have ridden full suspension bikes for a lot of years, and I find myself wanting to add a more trail-oriented hardtail to the mix. I'll definitely be giving one a try the first time I get to put my paws on one. I haven't ridden one of the new Chameleons, but I like the way it looks. The shop where I work PT has done a number of them (Like older Giant Anthems from when they were still 29ers). Any thoughts and opinions are appreciated.Ĭlick to expand.Are you sure about that? Many older 29ers CAN be converted to 27.5+. ![]() But one thing I can't change on it is to convert it to a 27.5+. I can get away about $400 cheaper building up my Jamis 29er. Also, has anyone gone from a hardtail 29er to a hardtail 27.5+? What did you gain? What did you lose? Was it a good choice? I'm trying to make up my mind on what to do. If I buy it, I'll either sell my old Jamis Dragon, or convert it to a SS and play with it around the neighborhood.ĭoes anyone have any experience with the Chameleon 27.5+? I know they are brand new bikes. The Chameleon seemed to fit the bill in every regard. I'm very serious about dropping 30-40 lbs and I want to be on my bike 5 days a week, whether it be road or mountain. I want a bike I can ride on trails, have fun on, ride around the neighborhod with my sons and pull my daughter in a bike trailer. That being said, I'm 6'1", just over 200 lbs and 39 yrs old. I can get one for $1700 out the door, msrp is $2k. It turned/cornered better, and just felt more nimble and fun than my current bike. I can get the front wheel up with ease and ride it a distance with very little effort. Due to the shorter chainstays and back wheel tucked under you more, it is much easier to actuallly PLAY on this bike. But, all that I've missed being on a 29er came rushing back to me. I didn't expect to like the 27.5+ setup.but I loved it! With the wider tires, I had the same rollover I have on my 29er. I climbed on it and took it on a ride outside the store. THEN, I accidentally wandered into a LBS, and happened across the Santa Cruz Chameleon. I've been pricing that out, because I really do love the bike. ![]() My first thought was to tear it down and rebuild it from the frame up. Also just isn't shifting as crisp anymore. ![]() It has Sram x7 3x9 drivetrain, and it's starting to have problems: chain drop, chain suck, etc. I'm still running old Avid Juicy brakes on it, and they are horrible. But, as my kids get bigger, and start riding bikes, I find myself, more and more, climbing back on my mountain bike to ride around the neighborhood with them and I'm realizing I really miss riding my mtn bike. ![]() In the meantime, I bought a nice road bike and have really enjoyed riding it. We had 3 kids in a row and it got very hard to get out on the mountain bike with little babies. For the past few years, I haven't ridden it much. I've been riding a steel hardtail 29er (Jamis Dragon Sport 29) for the past 5-6 years. ![]()
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