Checkout the frame review here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/doGlrbiAiJO2ZZM.html

Any of you content creators getting these EVOs from Elves actually going to get out on them and tell us what they're like to ride?! Got a hundred build videos but no actual reviews. We need to make decisions here!

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully I'll have some first ride videos soon and longer term reviews later in the year 👍🏽

@haloavenger

Жыл бұрын

Yes please!! I got a 11 speed groupset I'm itching to build with!

@ariffau

Жыл бұрын

From one content creator to another, I got weary and lost interest. Something tells me Elves have yet to pay their content creators’ invoice LOL 🤣🤣🤣

@michaelhaar

Жыл бұрын

Rode mine for about 500km mostly flat and fast terrain now. It is of nice quality, nice looking, easy to build (105Di2/ultegra mix for me). It is not lightweight and feel, It is not faster than other aero bikes but fast and supports a nice aero position if you can hold it. Had some creaking issues but getting better. It is influenced by wind from the side a lot. Would I buy it again - yes. Price is great for the quality and looks. Will I still ride it next season? I think maybe something with a little less surface? Difficult to tell and test if it just looks and feels fast or really is. Guess that is why no real reviews.

Nice work. Leaving the nasty bits to Johnny is brilliant. He knows his bikes. Great pointing out the difference between UK and Continental on the placement of the brake levers.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

He is very helpful indeed! With him building I can record and focus on bring you guys the content. I also learn from watching hime work! Win Win

Awesome build Jourdain! Johnny certainly knows his stuff. I learnt a lot!

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the build. It's very handy indeed having Johnny to hand. Good for info and easier to create the videos 👍🏼

Good to see a build going to plan on a well designed frame

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

This is true! 👍🏽

Nice vid! Thank goodness we finally have a video and potentially a future review of the Valar wheelset! Had my eye on them for a bit but can never find any reviews or testimonials

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, coming soon!! 👍🏽

Great build, Jourdain! The headset spacer/washer is something I'd need too after getting my bike fit on my Falath Pro last year. Elves did a great job of making it look good both ways, with or without the spacers.

Another excellent build video, you're gaining a reputation Jordain 👌

Thankyou for making this content, this is the exact build, exact content, and super detailed video tutorial that I'm searching for thankyou thankyou thankyouuuuu ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@wilkinsbendigosa9090

8 ай бұрын

I'm gonna watch this tutorial until I make this dream build ✨️ 😌 😍 🙌 💖 💕 ✨️ 😌 😍 🙌 💖 💕

Just finished my build. Super pleased with the finished product.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Do send some pics on insta 👍🏽

@jimmynickelz

Жыл бұрын

@Jourdain Coleman I'm a dinosaur buddy. Only thing I have is a short on KZread and some pics on Strava.

@jimmynickelz

Жыл бұрын

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Elves should consider offering a pre-built option, like Rose & Canyon do. Would surely increase sales for rookies like to me to whom the assembly looks daunting.

@cruellabraverman

8 ай бұрын

I brought my Falath Pro pre built with Ultegra Di2 for £2500 deivered.

@cuonghoang-kb3hd

6 ай бұрын

​@@cruellabraverman may i ask which site did you order yours? I'm cluecless when it come to put a bike together :))

Graet video agian, thanks.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

the new green-gray colour is S-tier

nice, can't wait to see the finshed build! My falth evo frame is on the way right now from china, same colour as yours. I will build mine with 105 di2 and 65mm elite wheels :)

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good build! You'll have to send pics on insta when it's finished 👍🏼

@TheRadecke

Жыл бұрын

@@JourdainColeman will do! one question: do you remember which screw length you needed for the rear calipers (without the adapter for 160mm rotors)?

If they didn’t wind tunnel test the bike then it’s not really aero, I would say buy a casd13 with 105 then upgrade the wheel set and it will be a better bike.

I've built up my MTB from frames for the last 10 years. Not sure I could be arsed with the integrated bar/stem/hidden cables of a road bike though. When I got a new bar recently I purposefully just went for a standard one rather than the integrated stuff.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can understand it's integrated is not for everyone... it's certainly harder to maintain that's for sure.

@MTBScotland

Жыл бұрын

@@JourdainColeman That and I'm so bloody lazy ha ha ha. Looks ace though.

I must be the only one that allows for a 5mm space on the top of the stem. Nice frame looks well made

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, U've seen varying amount. The top cap take a little space as well on this frame so we took that into consideration. Glad you enjoyed the video! 👍🏽

@Horstelin

Жыл бұрын

You really want to keep the space between the top cap and expander to a minimal. The more space you have there, the less surface there is for your stem to grip onto. Obviously you also don't want "negative" space there, otherwise you're not applying preload to your bearings. 1-2mm should be plenty if you measured carefully.

@arnaudseynaeve9266

Жыл бұрын

we are two

@michaelhaar

Жыл бұрын

Three :) I currently have no spacers in but did not yet want to cut it fully.

Hi Jourdain. You made me decide to order a Falath EVO too. Your videos are honest, logic and easy to understand; and funny. Anyway, my height of 176 also made me order exact the same size and color as yours. The build will be different though: high end with SRAM red AXS, light accessories and a DUKE Baccara disc 48 SLS Ultra2 wheelset. Hope to keep the scale under 7.2 kilos😊. Looking forward to your 2nd part of your build. Keep up the good work!

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! Hopefully this build series will help you with your build. What you have planned sounds like a great bike 👌🏼

@saracen888

Жыл бұрын

What size? Thank you

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

@@saracen888 52cm 👍🏽

@royanderson3478

11 ай бұрын

​@@JourdainColeman5"8 ? 52cm is 9cm stem/handlebars cockpit. I like a nice high 😌 seattube showing, not a 1970's look. So you reckon a 52 cm 🤙 and not lower? Thanks.

I like the bike building videos, but I would really like actual reviews of these bikes after they're built. How do the ride? Any issues since putting them together? Pros/cons? It's cool to see them being built and a general view while building, but this doesn't really give real world expectations.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the long term reviews will be coming of the whole bikes and individual components. I need to put plenty of miles on the bikes before I can give a real world reviews. I'll have some first ride videos coming soon as well 👍🏽

@thomasforshaw8396

Жыл бұрын

I have been riding my Falath Pro Disc for a week or so since finishing my build. I chose 105 as for my personal situation it was the best cost/performance balance, Fulcrum racing 4 wheelset and Pirelli P Zero's. I already own a Tarmac (2011-12 model with 105) and a Giant TCR 2019 also with 105. Love both the Tarmac and TCR, although really enjoy returning to the Tarmac it just has a special feel. My impression of the Falath so far is that it feels eager to be pushed and fast and has also got that special something that the Tarmac has. After bedding in my breaks I did a 55k loop that I do fairly regularly when I can't fit in a longer ride. While having a headwind for a large chunk which turned into a sidewind for the return leg and meeting some late afternoon traffic to slow me a little, I still did the loop about 2kph faster than usual. Hope my first impressions help.

great build. it is mental that this build is an "affordable" superbike at 3k. I'm hoping for a chinese contender to make a light frame to rival the Aethos.

@JourdainColeman

7 ай бұрын

I know, the prices of bikes seems to be through the roof overall. I could have gone cheaper on some parts of the build to be honest. The only other alternative without spending a fortune is second hand bikes. I'm hoping to do a few second hand buys soon 👍🏽

In the final stages of my build based solely off your posts. I have the Shimano 105 Shadow mech as well. The hanger I received from Elves was not the same as the hanger you have shown in your video. You said it came with the frame set. The one I have from Elves is clearly shorter. I asked Elves to send me one for the “Shadow Mech” and they sent me the same one I already had with the frame set. Can you provide some guidance on the proper hanger for the rear derailleur? Thanks in advance.

Tem que ser mais forte esses quadros aí vibra muito

Awesome

Wow. This is a lot of effort. Will u have to redo it when u replace the cable

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

If you replace the outer cable housing then yes, you'll have to do the same

Nice build, but I would get a longer expansion plug to with the spacers installed. Better be safe then sorry.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

I need to order som longer ones from AliExpress... thanks for the reminder.

Great video . How does the bike ride ? How good are its aero qualities

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

It's not finished yet! Once complete I'll ride and review! Coming soon 👌🏼

Beginner here: can I transfer all the Shimano 105 bike parts from my 2014 giant defy to an Elves frame?

Good build. However I do wonder about the wisdom of applying carbon paste to the compression/expander plug. It really does no good and runs the risk of some dropping on the bearings and causing damage

nice that the video is online faster than my frame was delivered. I am now waiting exactly two months and the frame has not even been shipped. When the frame is there, then I will look at the video again very closely.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear that the videos will help you with your build! 👍🏽

@patrickfischer8400

Жыл бұрын

I hope to get my frame very soon. I'm starting to get a little disappointed that it's taking so long. "We have.a new factory that is opening in May to relieve the pressure caused by the backlog." The transport will surely take another 1-2 weeks. Then I need certainly a week (something is always missing) to build everything together. Means unfortunately that I have to expect that I can ride the bike only in a few weeks, even if it leaves the new factory today. Annoying, since I no longer have my other road bike. Now I have to go with a TT all the time. Ok, there are worse.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully it arrives soon for you!

@alavroff01

Жыл бұрын

@@patrickfischer8400 you received the frame or not yet ?

Elves produces Cervelo bikes. But sells its own bikes for 1/5 of the price.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Someone else also said that, where did you hear that rumor? 👀

@gabriel.trainer

Жыл бұрын

@@JourdainColeman Several carbon frames have the Cervelo cable container inside the botton bracket. Elves did a nice touch there. Showing without showing consumers they produce Cervelo bikes.

You should try an electronic groepset, life-changing experience if you ride for speed.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I need to get my hands on one... The cost is just crazy for them though so I'm hoping some of the Chinese brands release some good versions this year

@kpsig

Жыл бұрын

Why is that? If you mean speed of changing gears, OK.

@basvanleeuwen4502

Жыл бұрын

@@kpsig The shifting speed, the shifting performance under load and it makes it easier to shift while sprinting from the drops.

@kpsig

Жыл бұрын

@@basvanleeuwen4502 Under load… yes you got me there.

@basvanleeuwen4502

Жыл бұрын

@@kpsig I had mechanical 105 before, I always had to downshift before the climb, Now I have Ultegra Di2 and i can shift mid climb while putting the power down without it even making a noise.

which wheelset did you opt for this build? i'm thinking to buy the Orome 56bh disc set for this frame, but i'm not sure if the hub sounds as nice as the other ones.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

I have the OROME VALAR TH50D wheelset - store.elvesbike.com/products/orome-valar-th50d-carbon-road-disc-brake-wheelsets,-disc-brake-carbon-wheels-superlight-carbon-disc-brake-wheelsets?VariantsId=10411

@jakkatoe

Жыл бұрын

Nice. I heard the TH sound from other videos. It has a nice sound to them. Just love 56 vs 50mm haha. Not sure yet which ones to buy

according to the website you massively undertorqued the seatpost.

Hi there, seeing these videos of you building bikes really got me thinking about building my own. This would be the first time for me and I don't have a lot of experience in this direction at all. My question is wether it's always possible to get a nice result, just with different time investments or if there are chances to royale fuck up quite easily? Any insights are helpful!

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

If you have the time then you can get a good result. Plus you know how everything works so you can fix it yourself. You need good tools though, and lots of them so that's an extra cost / investment

BB ? Threaded or pressfit?

I am 5’9 and I have a specialized 54. Do different bikes size differently? Asking because you said yours is a 52. Now I’m like crap is my bike to big!!!

Do they make a rim brake frame sorry old school 😊

@DaveCM

Жыл бұрын

I'd have to look to see if they have this frame in rim brake, but they do make rim brake frames

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

This is a disc only frameset I'm afraid. They have the previous 2022 version in rim - uk.elvesbike.com/products/2022-elves-falath-pro-carbon-road-aero-framesets?VariantsId=10280

Any particular reason you chose Falath vs Eglath?

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

The Eglath is an all-rounder and the falath is more of a race frame. I built this bike for speed so I went with the falath. If I was doing longer endurance rides then the Eglath would likely be a better choice. 👍🏼

Jesus these integrated bikes are hard to build up.

@Elves_Bikes_UK

Жыл бұрын

They are actually not that hard. As Jourdain has done a fantastic job of explaining, you just need to plan your build. If you use an electronic group set such as the Force AXS, the build is relatively easy and also plan for cable changing.

can you drop Johnny's details? can he come and do a build for me. also London

@JourdainColeman

11 ай бұрын

Hey, you can message Johnny here on his Instagram - instagram.com/johnnysargeant/ 👍🏽

Chinese might think it's nothing different from plastic toys. But the price is 3,000?

You should make some videos for us fast pace living gang showing more compact process with some culmination. Your videos often end without any

@globalwarsrocks

Жыл бұрын

nah

What do you do with all these bikes lol

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

haha... I'll be putting them all through their paces this year and doing long term reviews. THat's the plan anyway 👍🏽

Majority of people I’ve seen build these frames have said they’ve not bothered with the seat post cover as it makes the seatpost look small.

@JourdainColeman

Жыл бұрын

I can understand that. I can't see me riding this bike in the bad weather so it could be removed 👍🏽

@michaelhaar

Жыл бұрын

I also have the frame and did remove it because it did not stay in place when riding - it always started to move up the seatpost. Maybe I did not install it correctly.

It’s not even the fact that this is a Chinese mass produced carbon frame set, it’s the mere fact that it’s disc brake. Never spend your money on something like this ladies and gentlemen.

That 105 groupset is a heck of a deal. Too bad “Big Bike” is trying to force us to eschew technology that has worked well for nearly a century. I enjoy electronic shifting, but the price vs. benefit equation doesn’t always make sense.

Ugly and heavy 😢

@mjf1975

Жыл бұрын

ooookaaay....

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