[bcf811]

im looking into getting a new bike and an 08 element 50 has my attention, was wondering if anyone runs a 120 mm fork on an element, as i like a little extra up front

 

[rockyuphill]

It would slacken the head angle about 1 degree, and depending on the frame size, you might start to risk the top tube, downtube and headtube joints. The smaller frames where the top tube and downtube are mitered and welded together before they meet the HT could likely take the extra leverage better than the 19" and 20.5" where those tubes have a space between them where they meet the head tube.

 

[Flat Ark]

You might try running a 650b up front. That would help to smooth it out a little. Tubeless would help even more.

 

[bcf811]

thanks.....also is the element a good every day bike, i do not race just like trail riding but dont want to pedal around more bike than needed

 

[chukarhntr1]

I ride an Element 10. It's a great every day trail bike. If your riding style isn't strictly bombing down hill, the bike will suit you well. My favorite trail has about a 1100 ft climb then a good downhill stretch. The bike handles it great. I wouldn't hesitate at all to buy an Element for an every day trail bike.

 

[Geovanni]

I want to run a 110mm on a 2008 RM Element 90. Hopefully it works OK.