The Chase Element frame use input and feed back from the riders on Chase USA Factory Pro team and working side by side with leading Aluminium frame engineers, we have one of the best frames in BMX for you, incorporate the Aero System shaping.
When races are won by a fraction of a second, every bit can contribute to a win.
The Chase Element frame is our second frame option and we did not cut any corners to bring you a great frame for huge value. Using innovations developed to help reduce times in road racing, Chase is excited to incorporate an Aero System Seat tube and seat post on the new Element Frame. When races are won by a fraction of a second, every bit can contribute to a win, and the aero design can help not only reduction of drag, but the new design also lightens up the overall weigh of the bike.
The 2016 Element feature 7005 T6 Alloy frame, with Butted and Hydrofromed tube, and Integrated head set, and our exclusive Aero Pivotal seat post and clamping system.
The 2016 Element frame is offered in our USA Pro Team Color Edition as well, with a polished frame and Blue graphics, to not only give you one of the best factory designed frames, but give you the factory team look as well.
Offered in 5 different sizes
4 options in 20″ frames :
Expert XL, Pro, Pro XL, Pro XXL
1 option in 24″ frames :
Pro Cruiser
COLOR OPTION :
Chase 2016 Element Frames require the ELEVN Aero Seat Post Clamp and Seat Post.
all use a 27.2mm ELEVN Aero Post and QR Seat Clamp
ELEVN also offers a Seat Post Extender for both frame sizes.
TECHNOLOGIES
Chase Bicycles introduces the Aero seat post tube, seat post, and seat post clamp into BMX racing with our new Element bikes and RSP 3.0 frames. This is to not only to help gain fractions of a second on the track with improved aerodynamics, but the Aero tubes also offers a slightly stiffer feel. We know BMX bikes don’t need to go fully aero testing into a wind tunnel, but when races are won or lost by fractions of a second, every advantage will help.
Hydroformed tubes have two main advantages. First, the narrow axis is a flatter surface, which means more surface area to carry the load, so it is stiffer & stronger across the minor axis. Secondly, the deeper axis is stiffer since the stiffness varies to the cube of the diameter, stronger to the square. When using an oval shaped tube on a typical BMX frame it helps reduce flex but only in one direction, but on the Chase frames, the tubes are oval in both directions in the main flex areas and these tubes help reduce flex in both main directions.
Born from some of the best alloys for building BMX race bikes, our special 7005-T6 SpeedLite alloy is the perfect blend for our Hydro-forming process, giving the Element frames the core strength needed to produce unmatched speed on the track, while keeping the overall weight of the frame down to a minimum.
While each rider is unique, Chase Bicycles has developed Bio Fit sizing for our frames to offer riders the ultimate size options for BMX racing. The sizing used for the Chase line has been carefully designed to give riders the optimum power output in the size range offered. Our commitment to details and offering many size options, gives you a custom fit BMX frame, that you can buy right at your local Chase BMX Dealer.
Chase Bicycles utilizes tapered tubing to offer you the most durable, yet light weight products, to help you achieve optimum results on the BMX race track. Our tapered items, use multiple thicknesses in the same tube, so the tube can be reinforced where needed with precision to help reduce stress areas where needed and lighten up the areas that don’t require extra materials. In aluminum the result are tube walls that eliminate stress points, boosting strength, reducing weight and improving fatigue life. The advantage is clear : Tapered tubes enhances strength and durability, at less weight.
GEOMETRIES
| Frame Size | TT | CS min | LR | AF | SA | HT | SPL | SP | BBH | Wheels | Weight |
| Expert | 20″ 508 mm |
13.5″ 342.9 mm |
1.5″ 38.1 mm |
73° | 70° | 4.7″ 120 mm |
8.8″ 223.5 mm |
aero 27.2 mm |
11″ 279.4 mm |
20×1-3/8″ | 1275 Grs 2 lbs 13 oz |
| Pro | 20.50″ 520.70 mm |
14.25″ 362.0 mm |
1.5″ 38.1 mm |
74° | 72.5° | 4.7″ 120 mm |
9.3″ 236.2 mm |
aero 27.2 mm |
11.5″ 292.1 mm |
20×1.50″ | 1500 Grs 3 lbs 4 oz |
| Pro XL | 21″ 533.4 mm |
14.3″ 363.3 mm |
1.5″ 38.1 mm |
74° | 72.5° | 4.7″ 120 mm |
9.3″ 236.2 mm |
aero 27.2 mm |
11.5″ 292.1 mm |
20×1.75″ | 1520 Grs 3 lbs 5.5 oz |
| Pro XXL | 21.50″ 546.1 mm |
14.5″ 368.3 mm |
1.5″ 38.1 mm |
74° | 72.5° | 4.7″ 120 mm |
9.3″ 236.2 mm |
aero 27.2 mm |
11.5″ 292.1 mm |
20×1.75″ | 1530 Grs 3 lbs 5.9 oz |
| Pro Cruiser | 21.25″ 539.75 mm |
15.25″ 387.4 mm |
1.5″ 38.1 mm |
73° | 69.5° | 4.7″ 120 mm |
10.6″ 269.2 mm |
aero 27.2 mm |
12″ 304.8 mm |
24×1.75″ | 1555 Grs 3 lbs 6.8 oz |
The Chase race frames were all designed to be strong enough for BMX Pro level racing but also as light as possible. Usage of a Disc brake and disc brake adaptor was not in the original design of these frames, therefor, it is not recommended to use such a brake on the frame, due to the stress these type of brakes put on the frame and dropouts.
Any use of a disc brake adaptor voids the warranty of the Chase frames, as this was not the intended purpose and only a V type brake is.