Elves Nandor Pro build thread

[xXROGXx971]

Hello there, this will be my second build so far (the first one was based on a Kinesis TY400s but it got stolen in January ) and my first carbon build.
Can't wait to finish it .

Here are the parts that i have ordered and got so far :
Nandor Pro frame "Glossy Blk&Matt Blk&3D Magic" in size L/19" (ordered 01.04.2024, got it 06.05.2024) - 1231g (frame) - 203g (seatpost) - $850
RYET Integrated Handlebar (this is basically a copy of the FSA KFX SIC) - 262g - $153
Kactus PF30 DUB bottom bracket - 114g - $29
ZRace 38T Boost chainring to check if the frame can really handle a 38T - 76g - $11
Lewis LV4 brakes (ordered 06.05.2024, got them 25.05.2024) - 485g - $264
RIRO MTB DUB carbon crankset - 424g - $130
Kinesis 7Plus aluminum rigid fork This is the fork i first used on my previous build until i swapped it a year after for a PIKE Ultimate 120mm. I may use it again for the built until i get something better - 1194g - $152
SHIMANO Deore XT Rear Derailleur RD-M8100-SGS - 281g - $99
SHIMANO Deore XT SL-M8100 shifter - 197g - $60
ESI GRIPS Soft Grip Chunky black with plugs - 65g - $28


I'll update the thread as i get new parts .

[xXROGXx971]

The frame was shipped with a carbon seatpost from Elves, a PF30 24mm bottom bracket with ceramic bearings, headset, a starnut with a cap, a thru axle, 2 derrailleur hangers, a chainstay protector, a DI2 battery holder and 4 integrated stem spacers. The packaging is very good and the frame was well protected.

[TidyDinosaur]

Damn that's a nice looking frame

[Chamomile]

Any ideas why this outdated standard chinese frame is 850usd? The color schemes are interesting, but what else?

[xXROGXx971]

Any ideas why this outdated standard chinese frame is 850usd? The color schemes are interesting, but what else?

Outdated standard because of the lack of UDH? Yeah, I do agree with that... I think the price is because Elves is a "big" brand in Asia and the fact that they do mainly road frames. Also, maybe the fact that it's their own design might explain the price.

[xXROGXx971]

So I got the integrated handlebar today . The packaging was very great and the handlebar even has a bag for some reason. I believe the headset that came with it is pretty much useless for this frame because there is a big gap between the frame and the headset cover. Only Lexon's frames are compatible but I can still use the handlebar with the other headset.

[xXROGXx971]

Today i got the crankset, the chainring and the bottom bracket .

[xXROGXx971]

The derailleur, shifter, grips and brakes are here and installed. It was a bit tricky to route the hoses through the frame and handlebar, but I really love the result .