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Help w/ Chameleon build

gmac

Monkey
Apr 6, 2002
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Hey I got hold of an old 2000 Chameleon for $100 and want to build it up. And I need help. I want to ride it DJ, BMX, trail and errands.

What I've got:
Small frame w/ no disc mount so rim brakes in rear.
Mavic 721 to XT rear wheel
Mavic 721 20mm front hub (possibly can change this to QR)

Any ideas gearing or single speed ? Fork suggestions ? Parts to use ... ? Don't want it too gucci so I have to worry about it if I run in the store or leave it in my truck bed... Thanks !!!

Also I need info on painting it up myself. Kind of hideous blue right now.
 

jerseydirt

Turbo Monkey
May 6, 2007
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dirty jerz
thompson seat post
sdg i fly seat

if you want a "sleeper" profile ti spindle cranks but otherwise i would say xtr cranks

fox rlc 100 thru axel

juicy carbons 7 in front 6 rear

Drive train options:
single speed 32-14
shimano xtr/ sram x9
jagwire superduty cable
controltech carbon oversized bars/ easton monkey lite dh
easton dh stem 31.8

intense micro knobby tires

odi lock on grip

gamut chain guide

whatever pedals you prefer
 

gmac

Monkey
Apr 6, 2002
471
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Simple and cheap sounds good.

Here is where I'm @ now:

Chameleon
100mm x 20mm thru axle fork or Fox Float 130 dropped to 100mm QR
721 wheels
32x15 drive w/ maybe Shimano or Deity cranks
Rim V-brakes rear (maybe cable disc front)
Oury grips w/ wire & glue
Bars 2.5/3"rise
50mm block stem
Cheap saddle on Thomson w/ QR
Flats
Kenda small blocks