The Elves Vanyar Pro is a lightweight, UCI-approved carbon road bike that offers exceptional value, with a complete Ultegra Di2 build around £4,000. Reviewers praise its climbing performance, customizable paint, and local UK support, though they note some weight discrepancies, comfort issues, and minor aesthetic flaws.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to mainstream brands like Specialized, with complete Ultegra Di2 build at £4,000.12
- Customizable paint options at no extra cost.123
- Lightweight and responsive climbing performance, with geometry similar to Specialized Tarmac.134
- Full carbon frame, fork, handlebars, and wheels; UCI approved for racing.14
- Local UK after-sales support and 5-year warranty on frameset.1
- Clean internal finishing and well-machined bearing seats, indicating good build quality.5
- One-piece carbon handlebar/stem with integrated computer mount works well.1
- 3D-printed saddle with carbon rails is comfortable and affordable (£130-£137).12
- Frame clearance up to 32mm tires, allowing for wider tire options.3
- Seat tube has a safety ridge to prevent over-insertion of seat post.5
Cons
- Actual frame weight is higher than claimed (1000g vs 870g for size 50; 950g claimed for size 56).51
- Seat post is heavier than claimed (236g vs 215g).5
- Maximum tire clearance is tight with 32mm tires; 28mm recommended for safety.5
- Comfort is not as good as Giant TCR or Specialized Tarmac, partly due to limited seat post exposure and stiff ride.1
- Handlebar drops are very skinny, feeling like pencils; some reviewers prefer chunkier drops.13
- Noisy freehub on stock wheels.12
- Slight overspray on fork crown race and rear disc brake mount shows evidence of post-production facing.5
- Delivery time of 8-10 weeks when ordering direct from China.1
- Seat clamp rubber flap looks chunky and loose, though a tidier version is in development.1
- Stock wheels are less stable in crosswinds and have noisy ceramic bearings.3
Key Facts
- Claimed frame weight varies by size: 870g (size 47 unpainted) and 950g (size 56); actual weight measured 1000g for size 50.51
- Complete bike weight: 7.6 kg (size 56, without pedals) and 7.8 kg (size 56, with pedals and cages).13
- Price: complete bike with Ultegra Di2 costs £4,000 in the UK; frameset costs just over £800.1
- Frame uses BB386 press-fit bottom bracket with ceramic bearings.51
- Tire clearance: officially up to 30mm, but some reviewers found 32mm tires fit; 28mm recommended for safety.513
- Fork weight: claimed 430g, measured 417g.5
- Seat post weight: claimed 215g, measured 236g.5
- Frame comes with a 5-year warranty.51
Sources
- 1David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes2 sources
- 2BikeRadar£4,000 vs £12,000 Road Bike - Specialized vs Challenger
- 3UK Bike FitBike Fitters DREAM Elves Vanyar Pro Custom Build! Calpe Ride Review
- 4matjazh2Elves Vanyar Pro 2024 Review
- 5Jourdain ColemanExclusive Elves Vanyar Pro 2024 Unbox, Review & In-Depth Analysis… Game Changer or Overhyped?
Reviews & Ratings
21:17The reviewer praises the Elves Vanyar Pro as an exceptional all-rounder, noting it climbs incredibly well, feels responsive, and offers great value for money. They highlight the custom paint option and the ability to spec components to personal preference. The bike weighs 7.8 kg with pedals and cages, and the full build costs £4,100.
08:28The reviewer discusses the Elves Vanyar Pro frame, describing it as a hybrid of aero and climbing bike with a strong emphasis on weight reduction. They praise its aerodynamic shape and overall performance, noting that it is UCI-approved and comes in a size 50M. The reviewer mentions a minor issue with the distance between the crank and wheel being shorter than on their previous bike, which they attribute to a trend in frame design. They also note that the frame's geometry required them to switch to a smaller size for a more aggressive position.
09:53The reviewer describes the Elves Vanyar Pro disc as a potentially excellent value road bike, priced at £4,000 in the UK with a full carbon frame, fork, handlebars, wheels, and a 12-speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset. They note it is a second-generation lightweight hill climbing specialist with some aero improvements, and highlight the customization options and local UK support as key advantages.
12:06The reviewer finds the Elves Vanyar Pro disc to be a good value race bike that performs similarly to mainstream brands like Specialized and Canyon, with distinctive styling and customizable colors. It offers solid performance, stiffness, and handling, but has some comfort and aesthetic drawbacks.
07:56The reviewer compares the Elves Vanyar Pro disc to the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, noting that while the Elves is slightly heavier and slower in climbing and aero tests, it offers excellent value for recreational riders. The Elves features a full carbon frame, Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset, Orome Valor TH30 wheels, a one-piece cockpit, and a 3D-printed saddle with carbon rails. The reviewer praises its custom paint option and significantly lower price of around £4,000, concluding that the performance difference does not justify the £8,000 premium of the Specialized.
12:34The reviewer provides an in-depth analysis of the Elves Vanyar Pro 2024 disc frame, noting its lightweight climbing-oriented design, matte black paint with minimal decals, and overall build quality. They highlight the frame's geometry, internal finishing, and component weights, concluding it offers good value compared to Western brands.
Where to Buy
UCI Approved, ELVES Vanyar Pro Disc Road Framesets, Superlight Full Carbon Disc Road Frame
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| 56 → L | 77% | Compare |
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| 59 → XL | 67% | Compare |
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| L-50 → S | 35% | Compare |
| 47 → XS | 48% | Compare |
| 50 → S | 71% | Compare |
| XL-52 → S | 66% | Compare |
| 53 → M | 73% | Compare |
| 2XL-54 → M | 84% | Compare |
| 56 → ML | 68% | Compare |
| 3XL-56 → ML | 75% | Compare |
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| 53 → XL-53 | 83% | Compare |
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| 56 → 49 | 53% | Compare |
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| 53 → S | 73% | Compare |
| 2XL-54 → S | 75% | Compare |
| 56 → M | 81% | Compare |
| 3XL-56 → M | 74% | Compare |
| 59 → L | 82% | Compare |
| 62 → XL | 68% | Compare |
| S-46 → XXS | 10% | Compare |
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| L-50 → XS | 29% | Compare |
| 47 → XS | 40% | Compare |
| 50 → XS | 66% | Compare |
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| 53 → S | 68% | Compare |
| 2XL-54 → S | 63% | Compare |
| 56 → M | 81% | Compare |
| 3XL-56 → M | 74% | Compare |
| 59 → L | 73% | Compare |
| 62 → XL | 70% | Compare |
Performance Road| S-46 → 46 | 17% | Compare |
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| 3XL-56 → 59 | 61% | Compare |
| 59 → 59 | 81% | Compare |
| 62 → 59 | 42% | Compare |
Performance Road| S-46 → 45 | 43% | Compare |
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| L-50 → 49 | 37% | Compare |
| 47 → 49 | 58% | Compare |
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| XL-52 → 52 | 54% | Compare |
| 53 → 52 | 76% | Compare |
| 2XL-54 → 55 | 69% | Compare |
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| 3XL-56 → 59 | 66% | Compare |
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| 62 → 59 | 37% | Compare |
Performance Road| S-46 → XS (446) | 44% | Compare |
| M-48 → XS (446) | 61% | Compare |
| L-50 → XS (446) | 49% | Compare |
| 47 → XS (446) | 69% | Compare |
| 50 → S (470) | 68% | Compare |
| XL-52 → S (470) | 64% | Compare |
| 53 → S (470) | 64% | Compare |
| 2XL-54 → M (495) | 69% | Compare |
| 56 → M (495) | 75% | Compare |
| 3XL-56 → M (495) | 64% | Compare |
| 59 → L (518) | 79% | Compare |
| 62 → XL (542) | 72% | Compare |
Performance Road| S-46 → XS | 42% | Compare |
| M-48 → XS | 51% | Compare |
| L-50 → S | 31% | Compare |
| 47 → XS | 51% | Compare |
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| XL-52 → S | 55% | Compare |
| 53 → M | 67% | Compare |
| 2XL-54 → M | 78% | Compare |
| 56 → L | 65% | Compare |
| 3XL-56 → L | 76% | Compare |
| 59 → XL | 61% | Compare |
| 62 → XL | 36% | Compare |
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