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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Eastern Bikes Element and 2006 Eastern Bikes Element.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio2.78:1
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Ratio2.75:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Rear tire: 20×1.95.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2008 Eastern Bikes Element
2006 Eastern Bikes Element
Overview
Model Year
2008
2006
Brand
Eastern Bikes
Eastern Bikes
Model
Element
Element
Bicycle Type
BMX
Freestyle/jumping
Colors
White, Cream, Black
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Sizes
20.75" tt
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Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly
Chromoly
Fork
Eastern Nitrous
Eastern Atom
Fork Material
Chromoly
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
BMX
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Crankset
Eastern 3pc Raptor, 25 teeth
Eastern Electron chromoly 3-piece, 33 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Spanish
Sealed
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 9 teeth
1-speed, 12 teeth
Chain
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KMC Z410
Pedals
Wellgo DX Style
Wellgo DX Style
Brakes
Brakes
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Tektro Alloy U-brake rear brakes, Tektro rear levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Internal
1 1/8" integrated internal
Handlebar
8" Nitrous
2-piece
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Choker
Eastern Electron
Saddle
Pinner
Eastern
Seatpost
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Straight post
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Eastern LB9-II Birectional
Front: Formula aluminum 14mm axle, Rear: Eastern aluminum 14mm axle
Rims
Double Wall, 36-hole
Front: aluminum, Rear: aluminum double-wall, 48-hole
Spokes
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14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
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Brass nipples
Front Tire
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20 x 2.125" Kenda K-Rad
Rear Tire
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20 x 1.95" Kenda K-Rad
Wheel Size
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20" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.