Elves of the Falas
The Falathrim is the most aerodynamic carbon road frameset, the brand's most rigid and spectacular model. Designed to slice through the air and optimize every watt on the flats and rolling hills, It combines radical tube shaping with total cable integration to deliver cutting-edge performance for pure speed enthusiasts.
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1020,00 €
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The ultimate aero machine to cheat the wind
The Elves Falath frameset was developed with a single objective: absolute speed. Designed for rouleurs, sprinters, and triathletes looking to maximize their aerodynamic efficiency, this frame adopts sculpted lines derived directly from fluid dynamics studies. Its massive profiles and truncated tube sections (Kammtail) reduce drag to an absolute minimum, making it possible to maintain a high cruising speed with reduced effort as soon as the pace exceeds 30 km/h.
Far from relying solely on its aggressive look, the Falath benefits from exceptional lateral stiffness. Its oversized bottom bracket and compact rear triangle ensure that not a single watt is wasted, instantly turning every pedal stroke into pure acceleration during mass sprints or out-of-the-corner accelerations. Integration is pushed to its absolute limit here: all cables are hidden inside the handlebar and frame for a visual of absolute purity. Dressed in Elves« famous custom and chameleon paint jobs, this frame allows you to configure a truly ultra-efficient »superbike" without the prohibitive price tag of traditional major brands.
Radical Aerodynamic Profiling: Deep tubes and a lowered seatstay geometry to minimize air resistance and maximize the sail effect in crosswinds.
High-Density Carbon Fibers: Built from a blend of high-modulus Toray T800 and T1000 fibers, ideal for achieving the extreme stiffness required for an aero frame without adding weight to the structure.
Full "One-Piece" Integration: Internal routing of 100% hydraulic lines and hoses through the headset, compatible with modern electronic and mechanical drivetrains for a perfectly streamlined cockpit.
Disc Brake System: Designed exclusively for Flat Mount standard disc brakes, ensuring ultra-powerful and consistent braking, even when riding at full speed in the rain.
Modern Tire Clearance: Accommodates 700x28C to 700x30C road tires or wider depending on the caliper version, the perfect compromise between comfort, grip, and low rolling resistance.
Dedicated Aero Seatpost: Supplied with its profiled carbon seatpost featuring an adjustable saddle clamp to optimize setback.
Frame only: Approximately 1,060 grams (in medium size, depending on the paint finish), an extremely well-placed weight for a frame with such deep and massive aero tubes.
Fork: Approximately 410 grams.
Note: Allows you to easily build a complete aero bike under the 7.6 kg mark.
My review of the seller
Elves Bikes has established itself as the most structured direct-from-Asia premium brand on Reddit and Chinertown. Unlike generic, unbranded factories, Elves operates like an international manufacturer: clean design, certified quality control, active communication, and an expanding distribution network. It is the trusted choice for cyclists looking to combine Asian factory prices with the serious customer service of an official brand.
The seller's reassuring points: A reliable international structure
Official 5-year warranty: A strong and reassuring brand commitment to the durability of their carbon monocoque structures.
Exceptional paints and finishes: Elves is globally recognized for the quality of its paints, its chameleon colors, and its factory customization options without excessive surcharges.
Certified security: All of the brand's frame kits meet the strictest ISO strength standards.
Responsive customer service: Structured technical support in English and local pick-up points or resellers to simplify after-sales service procedures.
Key points regarding the seller: The imperatives of a custom setup
Demanding assembly technique: Due to the full cable integration, assembly (particularly routing the hydraulic hoses and bleeding) requires excellent expertise or the intervention of a bike mechanic.
Delivery times depending on the paint: Choosing a custom painting or a high-demand size involves putting it into factory production, which may require a few weeks of waiting.
Transportation cost forecasting: Remember to check the shipping options at checkout (choose «Tax-Free» or «DPD» methods if available) to include or avoid unexpected customs duties upon arrival.
Who is the Elves Falath EXP for?
The Elves Falath is designed for rouleurs, amateur criterium racers, sprinters, and triathlon or time-trial enthusiasts. It is aimed at cyclists who ride primarily on the flat or rolling terrain, and who prioritize pure speed, aerodynamics, and style over weight savings for high mountains.
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My product review
The Elves Falath is an absolute weapon for anyone looking to build a flatland "missile." It offers the explosive stiffness and aerodynamic penetration of the best pro-market aero frames at a third of the price. It is a rigid, uncompromising, and resolutely chrono-oriented frame that does not hide its technical intentions. Visually and dynamically, it delivers exceptional sensations.
The positive points about the product: Its major strengths
Formidable aerodynamic penetration: Ideal for maintaining high speeds above 35 km/h without exhausting yourself.
Bottom bracket stiffness: A surgical power transfer that works wonders during sprints or powerful restarts.
Spectacular aesthetics: Aggressive «stealth» look combined with high-quality paint jobs that turn heads.
Quality/price/warranty ratio: Top-tier aerospace services combined with a reassuring 5-year warranty.
The negatives about the product: Its limitations
Very firm support: Its geometry and massive tubes make it a very vertically rigid frame, which filters rough asphalt less than an endurance frame.
Headset maintenance: Full integration with the 100% increases labor time when replacing steering bearings or changing the steering head.
Less comfortable in the high mountain passes: Although its weight remains contained for its category, its massive architecture is less optimized for long, low-speed ascents than the lightweight model. Vanyar.
Written by Michel LB.
Amateur cyclist who missed pro team selection due to torn cruciate ligaments and a strong penchant for junk food 🍕🚴
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