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Re: Elves Falath EVO 2023 I joined this forum relatively recently to get an insight into users' experiences of different frames.

I had an itch to buy a new alternative justified by 3 disc brake bikes, and 4 of my family riding Flanders next spring - yes it's tenuous!

Originally looked at the Yishun 1088 but just couldn't get excited despite the good feedback, by the design, and if I wanted custom colours and a one piece cockpit, costs with delivery into the UK were similar to the Elves Falath.  So that's what I've gone for.

I like different.  My main bike is a 3T Strada, which in its 1 X form seems to polarise opinion.  In the long and distant past when I raced I had an Ian White low profile frame in lugless oval/teardrop 753 which attracted attention and an Omega lugless track frame with small front wheel (for bunch/sprint races).  So the unique (ish) of the Elves appealed.  Slammed and 1 x with mechanical I reckon I can get it to around 6.5kg (my Strada is 6.1).  Only downside for me was the gap at the rear end.... For someone used to fag paper time trial bikes it just doesn't look right.  However wheelbase in my 46 size will be shortish and I'm prepared to accept that the tyre /seat tube gap may not make it a brick.

I'll report back.  My Strada is I think pretty aero and is very comfortable (actually moreso than either my Genesis Datum or Vitus gravel, so looks can be deceptive).  I won't be testing in a wind tunnel but having a very good idea on my capabilities on a 6 mile lap over many years and with a long straight downhill, I'll get a clear idea on whether this is a brick as suggested or super uncomfortable.  If it doesn't beat the Strada on one, I'll sell it on but I am prepared to accept users' feedback might give it a chance compared to some on here ...the Simplon Pride 2 still has the best aero score with some of its tubes looking more rectangular than teardrop....
November 22, 2023, 01:11:29 PM 		2
Re: Elves Falath EVO 2023 Bike build completed - just some tweaks needed on brakes.

Weight comes out at 6.8kg as pictured - set up for next few months with gears to get up Flanders hills.  Will probably put bigger ring and my Farsports 69mm tubs for summer (calm) days which will lose about 300g.

Will give a view on how it rides in next few weeks.
March 04, 2024, 11:42:26 AM 		5
Re: Elves Falath EVO 2023 It's set up for my Tour of Flanders sportive ride with sons.

40t front, 10-33 rear as top end speed on day isn't priority but giving myself a chance up the cobbled 20% climbs is!

In summer mode, in UK, I'll be riding 48t front and either 10-28 or 10-33 rear.

As a (long time ago) trackie that combo will get me as fast as I'll ever need.
March 11, 2024, 04:38:58 AM 		1