Elves Falath Pro Review: Is It Worth Your Attention?

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The Falath Pro is an open-mold aero road bike frame branded by a relatively young Chinese brand called Elves.

I asked one of its owners to share his experience to help you, potential buyers, with the purchasing decision.

So, in this Elves Falath Pro review, you learn whether you should consider it and what to expect.

NOTE: Elves introduced a new generation of Elves Falath EVO in 2023.

About Leo

Hi, I am an entrepreneur trying to have cycling as a new hobby because all my friends here (in Indonesia) ride road bikes. So I started with a folding bike, MTB, and now, I finally fell in love with road bikes.

Leo’s Elves Falath Pro Build Summary

Elves Falath Pro is an aero, open-mold carbon road bike frame. Elves’ main added value is the exceptional paint finish and unique design. Their Elves Vanyar (rim) is even UCI approved.

The Falath Pro is also available for rim and disc brakes. Here is Leo’s build summary.

Elves Falath Pro Pros & Cons

Together with Leo, we summarized the pros & cons of the Falath Pro below.

Elves Falath Pro Build Process

In this section, we dive deeper into Leo’s build. You find out why Leo decided to go for Elves Falath Pro, if he encountered any issues when building its new machine, and much more.

Why did you buy Elves Falath Pro and not Vanyar, for example? 

Because I like its aero look and love the color, of course, it acts as a chameleon.’ The paint changes under different angles and light conditions.

Why did you opt for rim brakes on an aero road bike instead of disc brakes?

I opted for rim brakes because they are cheaper and lighter than disc brakes.

Indonesia is a pretty humid country. Were you worried about a bad braking performance in descents?

No. I wasn’t afraid. Braking performance is no problem because I always use waterless chemicals to clean my bike and special braking pads for carbon rims.

Did you build it yourself or let somebody make it for you?

I built it at a bike shop of an authorized dealer here in Indonesia.

Did you experience any issues with the bottom bracket area, for example?

No. Everything went fine – the tolerances were on point. But unfortunately, the frame doesn’t include inner plastic tubes for cable management, so I had to wrap the cables with tape to prevent them from causing noise inside the frame.

Leo’s Riding Experience with Elves Falath Pro

The Elves Falath Pro is an aero frame. Is it stiff? 

I feel good riding Falath Pro, but I still think Canyon is better. Elves Falath Pro is a good option for beginners. I will probably sell it soon and buy a new bike, haha!

It is hard to tell if the frame was tested in a wind tunnel. So, does it feel aero? How does it accelerate, maintain speed, and handle crosswinds?  

I don’t have as much experience with other bikes. However, I lent it to a friend who had already ridden a few aero bikes. He told me that it feels pretty good, stiff, and is easy to handle.

Can your friends on lightweight climbing bikes keep up with you?

Yes, they do. Unfortunately, I am not as strong a rider, so I can’t drop them on flats from the draft, haha.

DID YOU KNOW THAT
The text “Nai tiruvantel ar varyuvantel i Valar tielyanna nu vilya,” on the top tube means: “May the Valar protect you on your path under the sky.” The Valar are characters in J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendarium. (Source: wikipedia.org)

How comfortable is it on a scale from 1 to 10? Does it absorb road vibrations? Does the riding comfort change on a rough tarmac?

The Falath Pro feels very comfy. I would rate it 8. But, of course, riding comfort is also influenced by other factors like tire pressure. 

What do you like the most about this bike?

I think it is no surprise when I say the finish. The Elves’ color combinations and designs are so unique and well-made that I think they are one of their main selling points.

Is there anything you don’t like about it?

I don’t like the drop of the Elves (Oromo) handlebar. They have a drop of 6°, which doesn’t suit me too well. But this is highly subjective.

Elves Falath Pro Alternatives

Summary

Would you recommend buying Elves Falath Pro? Why yes, why not? 

I would recommend this bike for beginners looking for an affordable aero road bike to build themselves. However, if you don’t want to get your hands ‘dirty,’ you probably should buy a complete bike like a Giant or Canyon.

What are the overall costs of your build?

It was around 3,100 USD. 

Thank you, Leo, for your time and for sharing your experience! You can follow Leo on his Instagram.

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