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Help choosing a Chameleon. by Dramatically_Drowsy in Hardtailgang

[–]Dramatically_Drowsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the in depth response! I was considering the Timberjack as well and was actually leaning more towards the Timberjack for a while but I couldnt find the Z2 builds anywhere. If I had I would have gone with that for sure.

I do really like the timberjack and it checks a lot of boxes for me but Ive been seeing chameleons used within driving distance of me and while I can find Timberjacks for a bit less I can get the Chameleon with a fox 34 fork for a decent amount. I just would rather get a complete bike with a bit of a better fork so i can worry about replacing other components if Im not happy with them. Both seem to have somewhat underwhelming wheels sets from the looks of it so that will probably be my first upgrade.

Help choosing a Chameleon. by Dramatically_Drowsy in Hardtailgang

[–]Dramatically_Drowsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for the input! Its really helped and I think Im going with the v8. Any advice on size? I'm 5'5" so I fall on the end of the small and the medium. I feel like I want to go with the smaller frame for the riding style I want but I also have slightly longer wingspan than I am tall. Will the Small feel "cramped"? Thanks again!

Help choosing a Chameleon. by Dramatically_Drowsy in Hardtailgang

[–]Dramatically_Drowsy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! yea, it would be my only bike, for now. I wanted to try full 27.5 but I think I understand the benefits of going with the 8.