Maintains geometry from the previous Element model, offering excellent climbing and descending, and hits well above its weight category

New flex stay design sheds some weight, improves pedalability, and means one less pivot point that needs to be maintained and replaced. This comes at no real loss to the rider

It still has a massive main triangle with room for multiple bottles or a big frame bag

Impressively lightweight

Ride-4 chip allows for geometry and fit shifts you can actually feel

Thoughtful build kit has no real shortcomings

Suspension bearings are now pressed into sleeves and linkage, not the carbon itself.

Press-fit bottom bracket could be a deal-breaker for some. Logan has had creaking issues, but I haven’t yet

The most affordable build costs $4,499 USD, which isn’t exactly cheap

No more aluminum options due to flex stay limitations, which means the Element will be out of reach for many

Water bottle mounts tailored per size

Fully enclosed cables

Weight savings from flex pivot rear triangle (350g)

Climbs very well

Balanced geometry gives confidence without lethargy

No frame storage

Fox Grip X damper feels inferior to Grip2

Size-specific shock tune but not full frame kinematic tuning