Hi, I decided to build a bike using ELVES Falath Evo+ frame. I waited a little over a month for delivery, which is pretty standard. After opening the box, I was extremely impressed. I’ve never seen a European or American brand pack a frame and its accessories so well. Every single part was in its own place in an additional box. The warranty card was in an envelope on a metal card, there was extra protective film included to apply around the bottom bracket area, and even a tool for installing the bottom bracket was provided. I won’t even mention the manuals and the proper torque specifications for the bolts… as you can imagine, everything was included.

I didn’t have any major issues putting everything together. I’ve only ridden it a few times so far due to the weather, but so far it’s an absolute beast!

FYI, I made a mount for a Di2 battery that’s hidden inside the seatpost. If anyone would like to use it, you can find it HERE.

I see you used some wrap foil? Is it ready for hygge or do you cut everything by yourself?

because I had a problem with the chain and rear dropout, so I stuck a thick film from Aliexpress there.

And also once my big 105 Shimano star caught a stone, broke and the chain fell on the frame, and tore a little in the area of ​​the bottom bracket, so I stuck random pieces of film there too

I’ve always fully wrapped every frame. I cut the film by hand. I use Oracal ORAGUARD 270 (30x200cm, costs about €10, and after wrapping the whole frame including the fork there’s still some left). I apply it wet and cut it with a very sharp knife meant for PPF film. After a few tries, it becomes ridiculously easy. As for protecting the bottom bracket area from chain drops, I use a thick, transparent 2 mm tape.

Tell me more about this 3D printed mount.

The simplest three piece 3D printed mount, plus an old m6 brake bolt and some random nut.

Hi everyone. I’ll be assembling my bike soon and I wanted to ask: what torque did you use to tighten the saddle with metal rails to the seatpost, or what is the maximum allowable torque? Thanks!