2023 Santa Cruz Chameleon R vs 2022 Specialized Fuse 27.5
The Specialized Fuse 27.5 size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Fuse 27.5
Compared with the Santa Cruz Chameleon R in M, the Specialized Fuse 27.5 in M places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Chameleon R numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Chameleon R M | Specialized Fuse 27.5 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 440mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 629.2 | 603mm | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0° | 66° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.3° | 74° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 621.3 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1183.6 | 1160mm | −24 mm |
| BB height | 315 | not listed | |
| Standover | 682 | 739mm | +57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405 | 410mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 105mm | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 430mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 520mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse 27.5 minus the Santa Cruz Chameleon R. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Chameleon R, 2022 Specialized Fuse 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Chameleon RSpecialized Fuse 27.5
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Santa Cruz Chameleon RR | Specialized Fuse 27.527.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Rhythm | X-Fusion MIG 27.5 |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | microSHIFT Advent |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | microSHIFT Advent |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | microSHIFT Advent |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC X9EPT |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB | Specialized Stout |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF WT, Maxxis Aggressor WT | Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | Race Face AR Offset 30 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide T | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar | Specialized Stout |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Specialized Stout |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | not listed |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
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