Chase Element Pro 2022 BMX Race Bike

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Building a custom Pro level race bike can be a difficult task while trying to stay within a budget. With the 2022 Chase Element, we did all the hard work for you... Read More

Building a custom Pro level race bike can be a difficult task while trying to stay within a budget. With the 2022 Chase Element, we did all the hard work for you. We wanted to offer a bike that our Chase Factory Pro riders could race right out of the box, while taking into consideration that the cost needs to be realistic for everyday racers who still want the best bike. With the new 2022 Chase Element, we have done just that, offering you the best bike for the price! The 2022 Element utilizes the same geometry as our Championship winning ACT and RSP race frames. The Element frame features Hydroformed and butted tubing, a new integrated chain tensioner/disc brake mounting system, a Press Fit Bottom Bracket, and a 31.8 Handle Bar/Stem combo.

For 2022, we are now offering 2 Colour Options – Slate or Sand – and incredible features such as Hydraulic Disc Braking with updated disc mounting system, CHASE Triple Precise clutch system rear cassette hub with ISO Brake disc rotor laced up on SUN RINGLÉ rims, TIOGA FASTR X tires, ANSWER Dagger carbon fork, ELEVN Aero Pivotal seat and post, EXCESS LSP cranks, INSIGHT chainring and grips, a BB86 Press Fit Bottom Bracket and a 31.8mm handlebar and stem. With all the parts together with this top notch frame, Chase was able to help make the ultimate Elite level complete race bike, what we feel is the best that is available today.

  • FRAME: CHASE Element Pro 20.5″ Top Tube, 7005 T6 Alloy, Integrated 1-1/8″ Head Tube , Enclosed rear dropouts and Chain tensioner system
  • FORK: ANSWER Dagger Carbon Pro, Alloy Drop Out 3/8″ Axle, 1-1/8″ Alloy Steer Tube, Alloy Top Cap
  • HEADSET: CHASE Integrated Sealed Bearing
  • HANDLEBAR: CHASE Element 31.8mm, 7.5″ Rise, 28″ Wide, 10° Back Sweep, 2° Up Sweep
  • GRIPS: INSIGHT C.O.G.S 145mm, Alloy Clamps Laser Etched Logo, PVC End Plug
  • STEM: CHASE Element 31.8mm, 50mm, 6061 T6 Alloy CNC Laser Etched Logo
  • BB: Press Fit 68/73mm Cartridge Bearings
  • CHAINRING: INSIGHT 43 Tooth 4 Bolts 104mm 1/2″x3/32″ 5mm Alloy Ring
  • CRANK: EXCESS LSP 2 Piece Crank 175mm Alloy Arm, 4 Bolt Spider, Cr-mo Pedal Inserts, Alloy Chain Ring Bolts / Nuts
  • PEDAL: Nylon Platform Pedal 9/16″
  • CHAIN: KMC Z1 narrow 1/2″x3/32″
  • COG: 16 Tooth
  • FRONT HUB: CHASE Element, 3/8″ Axle, 32H, Sealed Bearing
  • REAR HUB: CHASE Element ISO, 3/8″ Axle, 32H, Sealed Bearing, M6 Bolts, Steel Cassette Body with 3 Pawls at Triple Angle Engagement for 24T Ratchets
  • SPOKES: 14 Gauge 190mm Front / 186mm Rear
  • NIPPLES: Brass 14Gx5/8″
  • RIMS: SUN RINGLÉ Envy Lite 32H 20×1.50″ No Brake Surface Schrader Valve
  • FRONT TIRE: TIOGA Fastr X 20×1.85″
  • REAR TIRE: TIOGA Fastr X 20×1.60″
  • TUBES: 20×1.50/1.75″ Schrader valve
  • BRAKES: Hydraulic lever and calliper, 120mm disc rotor, Resin Pads, Lock Disc Adaptor
  • SADDLE: ELEVN PC Pivotal
  • SEAT POST: CHASE Aero Pivotal 27.2x260mm Alloy
  • SEAT CLAMP: CHASE Aero QR Alloy 31.8mm
  • WEIGHT : 20.4 LBS / 9.25 KG WITH PEDALS
  • RIDER SIZE : 4′ 11,8″ – 5′ 5,4″ / 1M52 – 1M66
  • Lead Time: 0
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FREESTYLE VS RACING BMX BIKES?

Choosing the correct bike for your discipline is extremely important, and sometimes for those new to the sport it can be difficult to know or decide, so we’ve broken down the main differences to help you make a decision. 

Freestyle bikes are designed for the skatepark, the streets or the trails.  They are constructed from strong, hard wearing materials and usually feature Steel or Chromoly frames.  This means that the bike can stand up to a certain amount of impacts and hard landings, but remember no bike is indestructible.  For riders looking to learn tricks and stunts, then a freestyle bike is the correct choice.

Race bikes are designed specifically with the track in mind, they are nimble lightweight machines for putting down quick lap times.  Typically, they are constructed from lightweight materials like aluminium and carbon fibre to keep the weight down and the rider at the front of the pack.  These bikes are strong enough for smooth landings on race and pump tracks but will not take the abuse that a freestyle bike would in concrete skateparks.  If you’re looking to set fast lap times or begin your competitive career on the track, a race bike is the right choice. 

WHAT SIZE BIKE WOULD I NEED?

Choosing the correct size BMX bike is very important, bikes that are too large will be cumbersome and hard to manoeuvre and bikes that are too small can feel cramped and hard to keep under control.  

Youth freestyle bikes are sized depending on the diameter of the wheel staring at 12” all the way through to 18”, at a 20” wheel the bike is considered an adult size.  Adult freestyle bikes are sized on top tube length, a 18.5” top tube is extra small for younger teenagers who have just moved up to an adult bike, a 20” top tube is small, 20.5” a medium and anything over a 21” is considered large.

Race bikes feature 20-inch wheels on all models, but the components and frame are sized dependent on age and height.  Youth race bikes start from a Micro size for very young riders and offer a range of sizes through to expert XL.  Pro size and upwards are considered adult bikes and are usually offered up to a Pro XXXL or larger for very tall riders. 

We recommend consulting our height charts from the link below to help you choose your perfect sized bike:

FREESTYLE HEIGHT CHART

RACING HEIGHT CHART

WHAT LEVEL DO I NEED?

Choosing the right level bike for your riding ability is important.  Components that are not suitable for your level of riding can wear or fail much sooner than expected.  Although BMX bikes can look very similar, under the surface components and materials used can vary greatly. 

All our bikes are cherry picked from the very best BMX specialist brands, and all our bikes are designed specifically for use at the skatepark or on the track. 

FREESTYLE BIKES

For first time riders new to the sport our entry level bikes, priced from £200-£400, are perfect, most of these are made from high tensile steel which means they are still relatively strong, but can be slightly heavier than higher end models.  You might find you’ll want to upgrade to something lighter sooner than you’d think.  If you are planning on using the bike in rain or bad weather, we do strongly advise choosing a model with fully sealed bearings all round. 

If you are already confident on a bike and have some experience in skateparks or performing tricks and jumps then we would recommend choosing a mid-range bike, priced from £400 to £700, with a full Chromoly frame, fork, and bars.  This will be lighter and stronger than an entry level model.

 For an experienced person that is already capable of performing most tricks and has previously owned BMX bikes then a high-end complete bike, or full custom would be suggested to meet the demands of this rider, these bikes are priced from £700 plus. 

RACE BIKES

Our range of entry level race bikes are perfect for first time racers, usually priced between £200 and £400 most of these are constructed of heavier steel rather than aluminium. These are great to get a feel for the sport but would not be able to keep up in a competitive environment. 

Our mid-range race bikes are the perfect for riders who are beginning their path to competitive racing.  Priced between £400 and £800 these are not quite the high-end steeds you see at national level races, but they all feature lightweight aluminium frames and are designed specifically with the racetrack in mind.

For experienced riders who are already racing confidently at a competitive level we offer a small range of high-end complete bikes.  These are usually priced between £800 and £1500 and feature many aftermarket components like carbon forks, disc brakes and folding tyres.  However, at this level we highly recommend building a full custom bike, usually costing between £1500 and £3000 all components can be chosen specifically with the rider in mind.  For help on building a custom bike give us a call or drop us an email!

CASSETTE OR FREECOASTER

One of our most frequently asked questions in freestyle is, which rear hub do I want, a freecoaster or a cassette?  Most experienced riders know their preference, but if you’re new to the sport it can be difficult to know which choice to make. 

The main difference between the two is the way the bike performs when going backwards.  A traditional cassette hub requires the rider to pedal in time with the rotation of the wheel while travelling backwards, while a freecoaster allows the rider to travel backwards while keeping the pedals level in the same position as riding forwards.

Although this may seem like a brilliant feature, it does come at a price!  Freecoaster hubs feature a “Slack” before engagement while pedalling forward.  This means that you can turn the crank a set amount (Usually an adjustable amount) before the drivetrain engages.  This is referred to as the “Slack”, when riding backwards you must keep your feet positioned within the slack, if your pedals rotate too much the drivetrain will engage and your pedals will start to rotate.  The smaller the slack, the harder it is to keep your pedal positioned within it while riding backwards.  This means that certain tricks are harder to perform, especially those that rely on pedal pressure, for example Tire Taps.

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