Chase Element Expert (2023) / Blue / 20TT

Chase Element Expert (2023) / Dust / 20TT

Highlights

Race proven Answer Dagger carbon fork
Hydraulic disc brake
Geometry from Connor Fields and Joris Daudet
Custom-style 20 x 1-3/8" wheelset

Description

We expect the 2023 Chase Element Expert bikes will likely sell as fast as this model from the past couple of years with this range from Chase having established itself as incredible value for the racer looking to step up from an entry level bike and onto a race machine capable of winning at state and national level racing.. Out of the box, the Element Expert sports components that includes gear like race proven Answer carbon fibre Dagger forks, along with a hydraulic disc brake system. It's the first step in the Element range, a perfect race rig for riders coming up through the ranks from something like a junior bike and is not quite ready to take the plunge to a full custom, ground up build. Not that the Chase Element will leave the rider wanting for anything with the part's list continues with legit brands like Elevn, Insight and Tioga used for key components on this super quick complete race bike.

With design cues from the top end alloy Chase RSP frame series, the Element's geometry has input from Olympic champion Connor Fields, and 4X USABMX title winner Joris Daudet. The Expert runs a wheelset that mimics how we would build a custom Expert (or Expert XL) with a 20x1-3/8th wheel and tyre combo, rather than the more commonly found 20x1.5 set up found in competitor's bikes at this level. It's this type of specifications that places the Chase Expert above the other bikes in this size bracket.

Even with a little customisation to dial this bike in for the rider, this bike won't lose out to racers on bikes costing two or three times as much as the value for money Chase. You won't be disappointed when you roll down the hill the first time with a massive smile on your face!

Features

Race proven Answer Dagger carbon fork. The Dagger Carbon Pro with alloy dropouts, 3/8" axle, 1-1/8" alloy steerer and alloy top cap comes fitted, so the rider starts on race proven gear.
Hydraulic disc brake. A hydraulic lever and calliper on a 120mm rotor with resin pads and a lock disc adaptor, fitted as standard.
Geometry from Connor Fields and Joris Daudet. Design cues from the top end alloy Chase RSP frames, with input from an Olympic champion and a four-time USABMX title winner, in 7005-T6 alloy.
Custom-style 20 x 1-3/8" wheelset. Tioga Fastr X tyres on 28H Sun Ringle ICI-1 rims, the combo we would build on a custom Expert instead of the usual 20 x 1.5.
Light build with legit brands. Excess LSP 165mm two-piece cranks with a press fit BB, Insight 42T ring and grips, Elevn Pivotal seat and a KMC chain: 8.2kg with pedals.

Specifications

Size: 20" wheels, 20.00" top tube
Frame: Chase Element Expert, 7005-T6 alloy, integrated 1-1/8" head tube, enclosed rear dropouts and chain tensioner system
Top tube: 20.00"
Bottom bracket height: 11.0"
Fork: Answer Dagger Carbon Pro, alloy dropouts, 3/8" axle, 1-1/8" alloy steerer tube, alloy top cap
Headset: Chase integrated sealed bearing
Stem: Chase Element 45mm, 31.8mm bar clamp, 6061 T6 alloy, CNC laser etched logo
Bars: Chase Element 31.8mm, 5.75" rise, 26.25" wide, 10° back sweep, 2° up sweep
Grips: Insight C.O.G.S 130mm, alloy clamps, PVC end plugs
Brakes: Hydraulic lever and calliper, 120mm alloy rotor, resin pads, lock disc adaptor
Cranks: Excess LSP 2-piece, 165mm alloy arms, 4 bolt spider, chromoly pedal inserts, alloy chainring bolts and nuts
Bottom bracket: Press fit 68/73mm, cartridge bearings
Chainring: Insight 42T, 4 bolt, 104mm BCD, 1/2" x 3/32", 5mm alloy ring
Chain: KMC Z1 narrow, 1/2" x 3/32"
Pedals: Nylon platform, 9/16"
Front hub: Chase Element, 3/8" axle, M6 bolts, 28H, sealed bearing
Rear hub: Chase Element ISO, 3/8" axle, M6 bolts, 28H, sealed bearing, steel cassette body, 3 pawls at triple angle engagement for 24T ratchet
Rear cog: 16T
Rims: Sun Ringle ICI-1, 28H, 20 x 1-3/8", no brake surface, Presta valve
Tyres: Tioga Fastr X 20 x 1-3/8"
Seat: Elevn PC Pivotal
Seat post: Chase Aero Pivotal 27.2 x 260mm alloy
Seat clamp: Chase Aero QR alloy, 31.8mm
Gearing: 42 x 16 (54.77" gear ratio)
Weight: 8.2kg (with pedals)
Note: Supplied with flat pedals; the Shimano clip pedals shown are for display purposes only.

Assembly information

Your race bike ships mostly assembled in the box. Finishing it takes most people 10 to 20 minutes with basic tools, and the video above walks through every step.

Fit the handlebars and line them up with the front wheel
Fit the front wheel, pedals and seat post
Spin the rear wheel and check the rotor runs clear of the calliper
Check the brake and tyre pressure before the first ride

Disc brakes: keep your fingers off the rotor and pads, because oil from your skin contaminates the braking surface and takes the bite away. If the rotor rubs, loosen the two calliper bolts, squeeze the lever, then tighten them again with the lever held on. Bed the brake in with a few firm stops before you race it.

Tools: Allen key set and a 15mm spanner for the pedals. Check your axle hardware, since race bikes vary between bolt-on nuts and a thru-axle.

Rather have it done? Ask us about extra assembly before you order, or any local bike shop can finish the build for a small fee.

Chase Element Expert Bike

Name: Chase Element Expert Bike
Brand: Chase
SKU: 65CB230304EXPBLU
Price: 1424.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Recommended Rider Height:

130-170cm

Colour - Blue

Top Tube Length - 20

Race frames are sized by class, and the class you ride is set by rider height rather than age.

Size	Rider height	Top tube
Micro (18" wheels)	Under 120cm	16.25"
Mini (20" wheels)	110 to 140cm	17 to 18"
Junior	120 to 150cm	18.25 to 18.75"
Expert	130 to 170cm	19.5 to 19.75"
Expert XL	145 to 170cm	20 to 20.75"
Pro	150 to 175cm	20.25 to 20.75"
Pro XL	165 to 180cm	21 to 21.25"
Pro XXL	170 to 185cm and up	21.5 to 21.85"
Pro XXXL	175cm and up	22"
Pro XXXXL	180cm and up	22.5"
Cruiser (24" wheels)	175cm and up	21.5" and up

Heights overlap between classes on purpose. Where you land in two, a growing rider is usually better on the larger, and a rider who wants the bike to turn faster on the smaller. Some brands label the Pro size Pro L, with the same fit.

How to measure

Stand your rider against a wall in the shoes they ride in, heels flat, and mark the top of their head. Measure from the floor to the mark.

Between two sizes and still growing? Take the larger size.
Racing gates and wanting the bike to turn faster? Take the smaller size.
Top tube is the number that actually changes the fit, so compare it against the bike they ride now.

Not sure? Send us their height and we will tell you what we would put them on.

Read the full buying guide

Race frames are sized by class, and the class you ride is set by rider height rather than age.

Size	Rider height	Top tube
Micro (18" wheels)	Under 120cm	16.25"
Mini (20" wheels)	110 to 140cm	17 to 18"
Junior	120 to 150cm	18.25 to 18.75"
Expert	130 to 170cm	19.5 to 19.75"
Expert XL	145 to 170cm	20 to 20.75"
Pro	150 to 175cm	20.25 to 20.75"
Pro XL	165 to 180cm	21 to 21.25"
Pro XXL	170 to 185cm and up	21.5 to 21.85"
Pro XXXL	175cm and up	22"
Pro XXXXL	180cm and up	22.5"
Cruiser (24" wheels)	175cm and up	21.5" and up

How to measure

Stand your rider against a wall in the shoes they ride in, heels flat, and mark the top of their head. Measure from the floor to the mark.

Between two sizes and still growing? Take the larger size.
Racing gates and wanting the bike to turn faster? Take the smaller size.
Top tube is the number that actually changes the fit, so compare it against the bike they ride now.

Not sure? Send us their height and we will tell you what we would put them on.

Read the full buying guide

Chase Element Expert Bike - Blue / 20