The Elves Vanyar Pro offers excellent value with full carbon construction and Shimano Ultegra Di2, but has some weight discrepancies and aesthetic quirks.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to mainstream brands
- Customizable paint options at no extra cost
- Full carbon frame, fork, handlebars, and wheels
- 12-speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset
Cons
- Frame weight higher than claimed (1000g vs 870g for size 50)
- Seat post weight heavier than claimed (236g vs 215g)
- Maximum tire clearance tight with 32mm tires; 28mm recommended
- Seat clamp rubber flap looks chunky and loose
Key Facts
- Claimed frame weight 870g (size 47) but actual 1000g (size 50); 950g claimed for size 56
- Fork actual weight 417g vs claimed 430g; seat post actual 236g vs claimed 215g
- Complete bike weight 7.6-7.8 kg (size 56) with pedals and accessories
Reviews & Ratings
The 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.
AI Summary
Pros
- Excellent climbing performance; feels responsive and light on steep gradients.
- Custom paint and component choices available.
- Great value for money; compares favorably to bikes costing twice as much.
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Cons
- Stock wheels (Omeal TH50D) are less stable in crosswinds and have noisy ceramic bearings.
- Handlebar drops feel thin; reviewer prefers chunkier drops.
- Short wheelbase may feel twitchy for riders accustomed to longer wheelbase bikes.
Key Points
- Frame: Elves Vanar Pro Disc, size 56 (XL).
- Groupset: Ultegra Di2 with 50/34 chainrings and 11-34 cassette.
- Crank length: 160mm.
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The 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.
AI Summary
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to mainstream brands like Specialized
- Full carbon frame, fork, handlebars, and wheels
- 12-speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset
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Cons
- Frame weight (950g claimed for size 56) is not especially lightweight for a climbing bike
- Seat clamp rubber flap looks chunky, though a tidier version is in development
- Delivery time of 8-10 weeks when ordering direct from China
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Key Points
- Price: £4,000 for complete bike in UK
- Frame weight: 950g claimed for size 56
- Complete bike weight: 7.6 kg without pedals (size 56)
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The 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.
AI Summary
Pros
- Good value for money at £4,000 for the complete build with Ultegra Di2
- Distinctive and unique design, not a copy of other brands
- Customizable colors and details at no extra cost
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Cons
- Limited seat post exposure due to horizontal top tube, reducing ride comfort
- Through axle protrudes from fork dropout, looks bad
- Rubber flap over seat clamp is loose and ugly
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Key Points
- Frame, fork, handlebar, stem, and wheels are carbon
- Complete bike with Ultegra Di2 costs £4,000
- Frame set costs just over £800
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The 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.
AI Summary
Pros
- Much better value for money at around £4,000
- Custom paint available for free
- 3D-printed saddle with carbon base and rails, costing only £137
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Cons
- Heavier than the Specialized, resulting in 9 seconds slower on a 1.5 km climb
- No wind tunnel or CFD simulation used in design, leading to slightly worse aerodynamics (2 seconds slower over 2 km)
- Noisy freehub
more cons in the video
Key Points
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset (heavier than SRAM Red on Specialized)
- Orome Valor TH30 wheels (shallower and narrower than Roval Rapide CLX II on Specialized)
- One-piece cockpit with a chunky stem
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The 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.
AI Summary
Pros
- Matte black paint job is sleek and minimalist with no imperfections
- Frame is lightweight, especially for a climbing bike
- Internal finishing is clean with no carbon shards or fraying
more pros in the video
Cons
- Seat post provided was longer than needed for size 50 frame, requiring trimming
- Slight overspray on fork crown race
- Frame weight (1000g for size 50) is higher than claimed (870g for size 47 unpainted)
more cons in the video
Key Points
- Frame size tested: 50 (reviewer usually rides size 52)
- Claimed frame weight: 870g for size 47 unpainted; actual weight: 1000g for size 50
- Fork weight: claimed 430g, actual 417g
more key points in the video
Where to Buy
UCI Approved, ELVES Vanyar Pro Disc Road Framesets, Superlight Full Carbon Disc Road Frame
Specifications
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