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2024 Santa Cruz Chameleon S Kit vs 2022 Specialized Fuse 27.5

The L is the Specialized Fuse 27.5 size closest to your M Santa Cruz Chameleon S Kit. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Fuse 27.5

Compared with the Santa Cruz Chameleon S Kit in M, the Specialized Fuse 27.5 in L places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−14 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+15 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+2 mm
About the same
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 S Kit numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSanta Cruz Chameleon S Kit MSpecialized Fuse 27.5 LDifference
Reach445460mm+15 mm
Stack629615mm−14 mm
Head tube angle6566°+1.0°
Seat tube angle74.374°−0.3°
Wheelbase11841186mm+2 mm
BB drop56not listed
Chainstay lengthnot listed430mm
Standovernot listed744mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed455mm
Fork lengthnot listed520mm
Head tube lengthnot listed120mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse 27.5 minus the Santa Cruz Chameleon S Kit. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Chameleon S Kit, 2022 Specialized Fuse 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Santa Cruz Chameleon S KitSpecialized Fuse 27.5

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSanta Cruz Chameleon S KitSpecialized Fuse 27.527.5
Forknot listedX-Fusion MIG 27.5
Shifternot listedmicroSHIFT Advent
Derailleurnot listedmicroSHIFT Advent
Cassettenot listedmicroSHIFT Advent
Chainnot listedKMC X9EPT
Cranksetnot listedSpecialized Stout
Tirenot listedSpecialized Eliminator
Hubnot listedShimano MT400-B
Brakenot listedShimano MT200
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Stout
Stemnot listedSpecialized Stout
Seatpostnot listedTranzX Dropper
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Bridge Saddle

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