This Cheap Aero Bike is Fast… But There’s a Catch // 2025 Elves Falath EXP Review
David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes
June 08, 2025
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Review of the brand new Elves Falath EXP aero bike.
Find out more at https://www.elvesbikes.co.uk
Content
00:00 Intro
00:15 Looks
00:47 Hole in the Seatpost
1:45 Laka Insurance Promotion
2:33 Design and details
3:20 Weight
3:55 Price
4:48 Customisation
5:36 Ride impressions
7:30 Is it fast?
8:43 Likes and Dislikes
11:17 Is it worth buying?
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FrameELVES Falath EXP Aero Carbon Road Disc Framesets UCI Approved
Created: February 19, 2026The reviewer discusses a bike they refer to as 'El's Falif EXP Aero' or 'L's', which appears to be a phonetic or shorthand reference to the ELVES Falath EXP Aero frameset. They state it is a brand new, wild-looking aero race bike that offers amazing value for money. The reviewer highlights its striking design, including a hole in the seat tube called the 'inverted triangle airflow channel' (ITAC) for drag reduction and compliance, a deep down tube, massive fork blades, and a step-down head tube. They note it comes with a one-piece aero carbon handlebar/stem, internal routing, and an adjustable seat mast. However, they criticize its high weight (8 kg), crosswind instability, and a seat post slipping issue. Performance testing showed it was as fast as a Specialized Tarmac on a flat test and marginally faster than a Giant TCR on a hilly route. The reviewer praises the low price, wide choice of customizable paint finishes, and overall comfort, but cites several significant drawbacks.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Amazing value for money
- Striking/wild looks that stand out
- Low frame set price (£912 / $1,200)
- Complete bike price is £2,000 cheaper than rivals like Giant Propel or Canyon Aero with similar parts
- Seven stock paint colors to choose from
- Custom paint available at no extra cost
- Fantastic comfort and smooth ride
- Good fit with racy feel
Cons
- Very heavy at 8 kg, deemed too heavy for a 2025 aero race bike
- Very susceptible to crosswinds, not stable in windy conditions
- Seat post slipped on first ride despite correct torque; required excessive torque (9-12 Nm) and carbon paste to fix
- Top tube is too wide, causing knee rub for the reviewer's pedaling style
- Buying process involves direct purchase from China with potential delays and customs duties
- Not a climbing bike due to weight
Key Points
- Brand is 'El's'/'L's' (phonetic for ELVES)
- Model is 'Falif EXP Aero' (phonetic for Falath EXP Aero)
- Features an 'inverted triangle airflow channel' (ITAC) hole in the seat tube for aero and compliance
- Frame has a very deep down tube, massive fork blades, step-down head tube
- Comes with one-piece aero carbon handlebar/stem, internal routing
- Seat mast offers 3-4 inches of adjustment
- Frame weight contributes to total bike weight of 8 kg
- Tested with 32mm tires, maxing out frame clearance