Size: Extra Large
Frame: Carbon CC
Color: Gloss Carbon
Fork: DVO Diamond *Downsized to 140mm
Shock: N/A
Headset: Chris King
Stem: PNW 50mm
Handlebars: PNW
Brakes: Shimano XT 4 Piston
Rotors: Shimano IceTech 203mm
Rims: ENVE M735
Hubs: Project321 Boost *Quiet (Rear: 148mm Boost, Front: 110mm Boost)
Front Tire: Width = 2.8 Brand/Model = Maxxis Rekon+
Rear Tire: Width = 2.8 Brand/Model = Maxxis Rekon+
Shifter: Sram GX
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Sram GX
Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle
Chain: SRAM XO1 Eagle
Seat: Specialized Power Comp 155mm
Dropper: PNW Rainier 200mm
Crank: SRAM XX1 Eagle Carbon Black
Bottom Bracket: SRAM
Chainring(s): 34t Oval
Pedals: Pedaling Innovations
Backstory: I was looking for something to make some of my normal trails a little more fun and challenging. I decided it would be fun to try a hardtail since I hadn’t ridden one since the 90’s. Initially I purchased the aluminum version of the Chameleon and had a blast riding it. I didn’t think it mattered to have a carbon frame because in my mind it was just extra money to save weight. After riding the AL version for awhile I realized it wasn’t only about weight. On the AL version I could see the bottom bracket sway when I was hammering down on it or even just putting my foot on the pedals stopped. I sat on a buddies carbon hardtail and boom, next thing you know I was looking at carbon frames. I ended up putting all the stock parts back on the AL and sold it for about what the new carbon frame cost. I also decided to upsize the frame to an XL. I figured since I was in between sizes it may be a little more stable on the chunk with the XL frame. Overall I’m on the fence as to whether or not I should have upsized the frame, but as far as the bike goes it’s been a ton of fun. I can’t believe that my fastest downhill times on a fairly chunky local trail is just as fast on my hardtail as it is on my full suspension. I won’t hesitate to tell anyone to go out and try a hardtail. It definitely spruces up some of your trails because you choose lines differently and it has helped me realize how overbiked I was most of the time riding the Bronson.