3D Configurator

Road bike -
You can fit both front and rear racks on most road bikes without needing extra adjustment parts.

Mountain bike -

You can fit both front and rear racks on most hardtail and full-suspension mountain bikes. The front rack may require a few adjustment parts.

Fat tire bike -

You can fit both front and rear racks on most fat tire bikes. The front rack may require a few adjustment parts.

Folding bike -

The front rack only fits if the distance between the handlebar and the fork is less than 474mm.

The rear rack only fits if the clear area on the seat stays is longer than 151mm.

Carbon fiber frame -

Front Rack (Handlebar and Fork Mounted): Generally safe for carbon fiber forks, as clamps don't need excessive tightening.

Rear Rack (Seatstay Mounted): Not recommended for carbon fiber seatstays due to the significant tightening required to secure the load. Avoid mounting anything on carbon fiber seatstays.

Future Development: We are developing wheel axle adapters, which will be ideal for carbon fiber frames.

Pets -
You can carry a small pet if they are safely secured in a bag or carrier that fits within the basket’s dimensions. Please ensure your pet is comfortable and harnessed. We are currently working on a dedicated pet-carrying module as a priority for our future lineup.

Children -
No. Chamelion is not rated for child transportation. Under no circumstances should you use the racks or baskets to carry children.

We use advanced 3D printing (powder bed fusion and deep-dye coloring) for our customizable, lightweight, and colorful components. This high-mix, low-volume strategy allows greater flexibility and customization than injection molding, enabling small batches and rapid improvements. Delaying injection molding lets us incorporate early adopter feedback, which directly shapes the brand. The 3D-printed aesthetic is a visual badge of honor for these early supporters. While this increases cost per unit, it eliminates wasteful molds and overproduction, promoting personalized, sustainable cycling gear. Profits from these early sales will fund future injection molds for a broader, more accessible version.

Planned future developments include -

Open Source Initiatives:

• Gradual release of an open-source template for creators to design additional accessories.
• Gradual release of open-source parts suitable for desktop FDM 3D printing.

Chamelion Products:

• More Chamelion-designed accessories.
• Introduction of a heavy-duty version.

We're starting with the customizable version for the Kickstarter campaign. It offers a fun, easy, and engaging building experience with our Chamelion 3D instructions. We'll offer the convenient, pre-configured, assembled version later on.

Our commitment is to "Progress over Perfection," which guides the evolution of our sustainability strategy through three key phases:

Now (Minimal-Waste Production):

We utilize 3D printing, eliminating the material waste associated with traditional mass-production tooling. This approach means we only produce items as they are ordered, and we are able to recycle up to 80% of our raw materials within the production process.

Next (Validated Scaling):

Once user feedback perfects a design, we will transition to injection molding. This shift allows us to incorporate high-strength, sustainable materials like Recycled PA12 and Bio-based PA11 (derived from castor beans) to significantly lower our carbon footprint without compromising product durability.

Future (Circular Loop):We are developing a "Take-Back" program, in partnership with industrial recyclers such as TerraCycle. This will enable customers to return old parts for industrial processing, earning credits toward future purchases and ensuring our polymers remain on bikes and out of landfills.

Here is a breakdown of where our parts are manufactured -

Powder-based 3D printed parts:
Currently produced in the USA, with future manufacturing partnerships planned in Italy and the Netherlands.

Aluminum alloy tubes and sheets:
Manufactured in either Taiwan or the USA.

Fasteners:
Produced in Taiwan.

Bike Face Light Shell:
Made of transparent Polycarbonate (PC) using an injection molding process; manufactured in Taiwan.

We offer worldwide shipping. If your location is accessible by major delivery services such as DHL and FedEx, we can ship to you.

We are exploring additional options, particularly for the metal components. Color availability will include some colors that are limited edition, with the potential for more standard colors to be introduced based on customer demand.

Financial Perks:

• Discounted price when using gift cards offered to Kickstarter backers.
• A discount on the future mass production version.

Engagement & Influence:

• The opportunity to co-create by providing feedback.

Prioritization & Recognition:

• Lifetime privilege for prioritized access to newly released products.
• Recognition and appreciation from Chamelion, with occasional additional surprises.

The price for the mass production version is expected to be at least 30% lower once we transition to injection molding. However, we will ensure that the initial 3D printed version—for our early adopters—remains the most lightweight, aesthetic, and customizable option, allowing them to stand out. We plan to introduce the injection-molded version while still offering the 3D-printed option at a higher price point.