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Hi All,
My first post here, and I'm after a bit of advice.
I currently have an old large Santa Cruz Chameleon, I'm not sure how old it is but it is an American made frame. I purchased the frame of Ebay back in March 08 and it's still hanging in my garage. It's pretty tatty, has a hairline crack at the seat collar, so has seen a bit of action.
The misses has noticed it's been sitting around for some time now and thinks I should sell it. The thing is, I couldn't afford to replace it and doubt it would fetch much second hand anyway.
Basically I'm asking, are these frames really that good? I have an old mid 90s Kona Kula that I could donate parts from and I could find a local paint shop to poweder coat it for me and bring it back to life. So for not a lot of cash I get it rolling, but then again, I've not done anything with it for getting on two years!!!
Anyone sold one a since regretted it? I just hate letting things go!
What's the crack like? Any pics it might not be worth saving if the crack is bad.
they are that good, they are very versatile bikes. The only reason I stopped using mine so much was becuase either rides became longer or I am getting older and the harshness would be too much after 15 miles or so. However, for short rides and playing they are ace. I have been contemplating selling mine but more than one person has told me I'd regret it. Not sure about a crack though.
It's a hairline crack made by the previous owner trying to get the stuck seat post out!!! It's tiny (couple of MMs) and runs down from the open part of the seat collar. I think it could be easily sorted as it's not structural or failing at any joins! Think i've explained that correctly.
I would drill out the crack to prevent it growing should be pretty simple and effective.
If you cant bring yourself to do it I'm sure a local engineering firm could. But I would keep that frame if I were you.
I've a chameleon of about that vintage, don't sell it./ Make it into a singlespeed. SS chameleons *ROCK*, especially black ones
Agree with nbt, they are superb frames. So much fun.
I still have my 2000 XL chameleon despite it being relegated to second bike in 2003. It's not been used as much as I'd have liked. It's done it's turn as a singlespeed (red though cos that's way faster than black) and now has a 1*9 set up and it's ready to rock the BMX track on Sunday when me and Wippersnapper up there go for a hungover jump-stumble.
It's glory days were the summer of 2001 round Glentress and the streets of Edinburgh - don't think I'll ever let it go............
Have had mine for nearly 4 years, and wont be gettting rid, even if it gets replaced I'll singlespeed it or something.
Red ones are fastest BTW 😉
its rubbish not worth £10 but as I am feeling charitable I will give you £20 and send a courier for it!!!!!! 😀
Best bike I have ever owned, genuine "do-it-all" bike. Strong and light, nice neutral handling, really can't fault it.