Element Nerone - Review

The Element Nerone is built on a super lightweight full Carbon frame. The geometry is race focused and is aggressive, which is needed for fast and compact rides. This frame has a tapered head tube, smoothly welded frame and an integrated seat post clamp. The aero dynamic tube profiles make sure the trailing edges to aid in the smooth reintegration of air.The Aero flattened Carbon fork was bladed which helped with keeping the front of the bicycle light.

The Element Nerone is equipped with a Shimano 15 R7 rear derailleur. 15 is Shimano's entry into full performance drivetrain. During the test ride both the Sensah 2-Speed front derailleur and Shimano 15 11-Speed rear derailleur shifted cleanly, smoothly and quietly. I never missed a gear or felt the shifter being unresponsive when I needed to change gears quickly. The 2x11-Speed integrated Sensah paddle shifters were easy to use with feather light pushes to change the gears.

Element's designs are cutting edge and futuristic with smooth welding of the tubes. The Bicycle we test rode came in a Black gloss finish frame with subtle Grey and Red as the secondary colours for the graphics. The aero tube profiles along with the bladed Carbon fork and an integrated seat tube clamp immensely enhanced the aesthetics of this Bicycle.

The Luce branded Road Caliper brakes handle the braking on the Element Nerone. These brakes were lightweight components and powerful on flat tarmacs and balanced on even wet roads.The Alloy drop handlebar was of the perfect length for optimum control over the Cycle on steep turns and also provides the rider with a compact riding posture.

The CST 7x25C slick tires on the Element Nerone are race specific tires built to be lightweight and reliable. These tires provide good traction on dry and wet tarmacs. They are well supported by lightweight deep-dish alloy rims.The Element Road Bicycle specific saddle was not only stylish, but has the perfect level of support that suits the rider on faster rides just as much as long distance rides. The integrated seat post clamp was shaped aerodynamically.