VIBE V.D.T. - Vertical Damping Technology is a common theme on Element hardtails. It indicates the passive rear suspension (vertical flex ) designed into the rear stays of the frame.

• ．Vertically Compliant for Comfort

• ．Laterally Rigid for Efficiency and Tracking

MAXIMUM VIBE for Carbon

• ．Radical horizontal cross-sections which flex vertically like a ski .

• ．Size-specific fiber lay-ups....smaller sizes have greater flex for lighter riders.