Is this new road bike a Specialized Tarmac killer?
David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes
November 05, 2023
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My review of the brand new Elves Vanyar Pro Disc, the latest model from the Chinese brand that is aiming to make an impact in the bike world. Does it have the performance, handing, weight, geometry and price to match the benchmark race bikes from Specialized and Canyon? I've been riding it for several weeks to find out
Elves Vanyar Pro Disc detailed first look https://youtu.be/Uwi5klEo0Tw
More Elves info at https://www.elvesbikes.co.uk
Content
00:00 Intro
00:30 Price and Value for money
1:51 Frame design
2:52 Geometry
3:17 Customisation
3:31 Is it safe?
4:21 Gripes
4:51 Ride and handling
10:58 Verdict
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Elves Vanyar Pro
Summer ready / Winter ready sale
FrameElves Vanyar Pro
Created: May 06, 2026The 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
- Solid and reliable frame with no issues during testing
- 5-year warranty, similar to Pinarello
- UK support team available
- Fast, stiff, responsive ride that feels like a premium race bike
- Geometry similar to Specialized Tarmac, giving familiar handling
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
- Handlebar drops are very skinny, feel like holding pencils
- Stem looks fat and ugly to the reviewer
- Freehub is very noisy
- Tires are okay but not supple; could be upgraded
- Comfort not as good as Giant TCR or Specialized Tarmac
Where to Buy
UCI Approved, ELVES Vanyar Pro Disc Road Framesets, Superlight Full Carbon Disc Road Frame