The Chameleon has the advantage of sliders over the Growler and that has a lot of value to me. I'd also go as far as to claim the frame has a nicer ride quality (nicer than any of my Honzo ST frames as well). BUT, how much that matters now in the age of 2.6" tires (vs. comparing the ride quality of two frames when we all have 30+ psi pumped into 2.1" tires) is a matter for debate certainly.
I think it's fair to say that the last aluminum Chameleon and this one have a wicked ride quality. I talked about it quite a bit in my previous aluminum Chameleon review. I'm very happy with the geo updates, personally.
Glad you enjoyed it! My goal here was to focus on the changes I've made (1st Look, 2nd Look) so that when I put together the final review it will be about the Chameleon instead of all this. It's one part holding myself accountable and one part keeping these pieces short enough to keep folks engaged.
Cheers,
Dec. 14, 2021, 2:11 p.m. - Andrew Major
The Chameleon has the advantage of sliders over the Growler and that has a lot of value to me. I'd also go as far as to claim the frame has a nicer ride quality (nicer than any of my Honzo ST frames as well). BUT, how much that matters now in the age of 2.6" tires (vs. comparing the ride quality of two frames when we all have 30+ psi pumped into 2.1" tires) is a matter for debate certainly. I think it's fair to say that the last aluminum Chameleon and this one have a wicked ride quality. I talked about it quite a bit in my previous aluminum Chameleon review. I'm very happy with the geo updates, personally. Glad you enjoyed it! My goal here was to focus on the changes I've made (1st Look, 2nd Look) so that when I put together the final review it will be about the Chameleon instead of all this. It's one part holding myself accountable and one part keeping these pieces short enough to keep folks engaged. Cheers,