20 Most Recent Bugaboo 'Cameleon' Stroller Questions & Answers

This is a common problem with the bugaboo's The brakes use a toothed brake shoe to fit in to a toothed inner rim, What happens is one shoe seems to alway fit into the toothed rim but while the other side always hits the top of the teeth causing the shoes and connecting rod to twist. Eventually you get the problem you describe. The brakes shoes are interconnected by an aluminum rod. The shoes have two splines that fit into slots in the rod and a phillips screw to lock them in. First try taking the back wheels off and getting a strong man to hold the shoe that doest lock while pulling the one that does back in to alignment. This quite often works. If the twist is to much I remove one shoe cut off the splines turn the shoe to align with the other shoe then drill a new hole for the locking screw.

Your Bugaboo is now out of warranty so Bugaboo won't be very helpful. Google to see if there is a local stroller repair agent if not try your local bike shop.

Speak to someone at Buggy Pitstop. They fix all Bugaboo problems.www.buggypitstop.co.uk

HiNo we would not recommend this combination. Only Quinny Buzz seat unit has been tested and approved for use with Quinny Buzz chassis.

Last week the brake was broken and my husband bought a new brake in ebay and it was so easy to change. He found many brake's sellers and he bought to the cheaper one. I leave the link where he bought it if you can help.http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=bugaboo+cameleon+brake&LH_PrefLoc=2&_sop=15

No video sorry but this has got pictures www1.fixya.com/support/r7805137-fix_bugaboo_white_seat_buttons I'm amazed at how many people view my solutions but don't bother to rate it. Good or Bad! Please don't be one of them. If I can find the time to answer your question surely you can find the time to tick a box. Sorry about the rave but I've got posted solutions with over 400 views and only 5 people rated it!

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They are a tricky thing to fit. First fit top cable this involves taking the two screws out and having the lever, spring and lock button all pop out. Cable is easy to fit now but a bit fiddly putting back together. Make sure cable stays in its groove around the lever base. Now fit bottom end of cable to the brake shoe. It is easier to do if you take the bolt holding the spring off first. You'll see the slot in the shoe for the cable you have to fit the cable almost 180 degrees from it's usual position then turn back to usual position. Now fit spring back , pull cable adjuster up past the bracket that holds and then slip cable though slot. Finally clip rest of cable to its frame clips than adjust.

Not worth the time trying to repair. Bugaboo sell the wheels as a spare part and there are lots of wheels secondhand on eBay.

There's one for sale here in tjhe UK http://www.buggypitstop.co.uk/Bugaboo-spares.html but they want 30 pound for it! Check out eBay broken frames come up for sale that still have good levers.If you find this helpful please rate it!

The wheels are held in place by www.starlock.nl/Products/Dome_capped.php you can pry them off with a couple of screwdrivers. It is best practice to replace them but you can usually panel beat the prongs back into a usable condition. I sell them 4 for $10 but shipping from New Zealand is twice that again so best to find locally.
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OK from your comment in your last question I'm guessing the wire rod is not moving inside the handle so the handle lock is not working? Here's my link to what your problem is. www1.fixya.com/support/r7805199-fix_bugaboo_handle_lock

You can buy a replacement cable on eBay for around $57 www.ebay.com/itm/BUGABOO-CAMELEON-2ND-GENERATION-CHASSIS-BRAKE-CABLE-/150663253719?
Or from buggypitstop in the UK for 30 pound www.buggypitstop.co.uk/Bugaboo-spares.html
Or check out my How to fix Bugaboo brakes. I fix them for $10.95 with parts you can order from your local bike shop. www1.fixya.com/support/r7805449-fix_bugaboo_brake
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I have a second hand chameleon and it feels like the frame is a little loose. Is there any way that you could tighten the frame up?

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No that should not happen. Bugaboo have very good customer service while in the two year warranty period that all turns to custard the day after it expires, So contact them now!