Felix Burke has ridden on the Rocky Mountain XC race program for 5 years, specializing in endurance and adventure events. If the event requires racing long distances on technical trail, you can bet Felix will be fighting at the front of the pack. He’ splits his season between spending time in both Québec and BC, to not only sample a wide variety of trails but also to appreciate both the Anglophone and Francophone riding culture.

“The Element gives me a lot of confidence when it comes to racing and is without a doubt a huge advantage. It is incredibly light and efficient but somehow rides like a trail bike, a combination that eliminates any weak points and allows to push on all sections of a racecourse. Outside of racing, I love the feeling of being way the hell out there! The Element is perfect for that, you can cover ground all day without holding anything back.” – Felix Burke

Frame: Element, size Large, RIDE-4 Position 4 
Fork: Fox 34 Float EVOL FIT4 Step-Cast Factory Series 120 
Shock: Fox DPS 190x45mm, with Rocky Mountain shock bearing eyelets  
Stem: Race Face Turbine 50 reach, 35mm clamp  
Handlebar: Race Face Next M 760mm width, 35mm clamp, 20mm rise  
Grips: Race Face Love Handle 
Brakes: Shimano XTR 4-Piston Finned Metal Pads RT86 180mm Fr RT86 180mm Rr  
Shifter: Shimano XTR 12-speed  
Derailleur: Shimano XTR 12-speed  
Crankset: Shimano XTR 175mm 34T 
Cassette: Shimano XTR  
Chain: Shimano XTR  
Pedals: Shimano XTR  
Wheels: Race Face NextSL 28H 
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO 29x2.5WT Fr / Maxxis Rekon EXO 29x2.4WT Rr 
Seatpost: Fox Transfer 150mm 30.9 
Saddle: Reform Technologies 

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