It's Better Than a Factor 02 VAM (for half the price)
00:15:51Cam Nicholls

It's Better Than a Factor 02 VAM (for half the price)

Cam Nicholls

August 14, 2024

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Description

Elilee Blize: https://elilee.com.au/product/elilee-blize-xxe-carbon-road-frameset/
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Timestamps
0:33 - Sponsorship agreement
1:00 - Bold claim
3:34 - Build, weight and price
5:06 - Geometry & design
7:53 - Ride experience with rating system
14:25 - XCadey power meter

In this video we will be reviewing the Elilee Blize XXE road bike, which comes with Shimano Dura Ace Di2 and the Elilee carbon cranks and XXE 46mm wheels. As this is in that lightweight climbing bike category, I will be comparing it to the Factor 02 VAM.

#cycling #review

Outdoor ride: https://analyze.dcrainmaker.com/#/public/6f5763d0-40a3-40fe-7862-de879424cfa4
Indoor ride 1:https://analyze.dcrainmaker.com/#/public/2d1dc660-318e-49d6-713d-0e7412771a50
Indoor ride 2: https://analyze.dcrainmaker.com/#/public/d6d24b14-b4df-4807-7a2b-cf393d800d4d

Keywords: cycling,review,Shimano,Chinese carbon wheels,road bike,chinese bike,chinese carbon bikes

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Elilee BLIZE XXE ROAD FRAME
Frame, Fork, Clamp, SeatpostFrame

Elilee BLIZE XXE ROAD FRAME

Created: May 06, 2026
2 other reviews for this part

The reviewer praises the Elilee BLIZE XXE ROAD FRAME as a lightweight, stiff climbing bike that outperforms a Factor O2 VAM in ride feel and value. They highlight its excellent stiffness, comfort, and handling for a lightweight frame, though note some quirks like a steep seat tube angle and a T15 seatpost clamp.

AI-Summary

Pros

  • Extremely stiff for a lightweight frame, especially laterally
  • Comfortable rear end with good compliance from seat stays and seat post
  • Excellent climbing bike with nimble, responsive feel out of the saddle
  • Stable handling for a lightweight bike, no skittishness in corners
  • Good value at $4,000 AUD for the frame set (top tier)
  • Lifetime warranty through Australian distributor with good support

Cons

  • Steep seat tube angle (74.8°) may not suit riders who need seat far back
  • Seatpost clamp uses small T15 grub screws, requiring a specific tool
  • Not particularly aerodynamic on flat roads; speed rating average
  • No local bike shop support yet, only through distributor

Where to Buy

Elilee ROAD FRAME

Elilee ROAD FRAME

elilee.com
🇺🇸$1,820.00
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