ARE THESE PRICE POINTS THE FUTURE OF CYCLING? (MY 2023 ELVES FALATH EVO) *PARTS LIST*

[@GCPerformance18]

Big shout out to everyone who helped me out with parts for this build!!! very excited to ride it and give you my opinion on this bike compared to the other bikes I am use too discount codes: ELITEWHEELS DRIVE 65D: www.elite-wheels.com/product/drive-aero-50mm-disc-brake-carbon-spoke-wheelset-ceramic-bearing/ DISCOUNT CODE: "GC15" FOR 15% OFF NOVA RIDE CERAMIC BB AND OSPW USE CODE: GCPERFNOVA10 at checkout for 10% off your total order!!! it helps me out!! novatoride.com/gb/

[@Montrealcycling]

Is the discount code is good for rim brake version to?

[@joehiatt1992]

U should give a lil review of how these bikes ride,ur thoughts

[@MyFloridaSRTcom]

Check out Alugear 1x Chainrings , they make a nice 4 bolt 1x chainring with bolt cover.

[@mlee6050]

After you ride it, I like to know how the wheels feel, I been looking at 38mm front and 50mm back but think 50mm on both, seeing what you got made me wonder if to go more (Ollie from GCN said about above 50mm have to fight against wind a bit so am curious on your thoughts)

[@GCPerformance18]

@@Montrealcycling yes it works for anything at checkout

[@Chris-ho4ki]

I just finished building my Elves Eglath Pro 54 cm with Ultegra mechanical. This is their “All around” frame. I rode it yesterday for the first time and it is a very, very nice bike. I like it just as much as my S-works Roubaix so far. Came in at 17.5 lbs with pedals. Superteam 56 carbon wheels, which I’ve had tremendous luck with on other bikes. I used a BB infinite bottom bracket. The stock one from them seemed ok and supposedly has ceramic bearings. 2500 bucks. Pretty stoked. I’m gonna build another one and go electronic shifting next time. Not the lightest but I live here by you in South Florida so no big deal. (I actually bought my first Tarmac from your shop 13 years ago). Great channel!

[@GCPerformance18]

Thats awesome!!!!! love the support and the bike sounds like a nice build the pro model of the falath I heard is great, they did a great job with that frame

[@BioStuff415]

best frame I have owned over 40 years.

[@davemellor4697]

I have a Elves Falath Pro it weighs 7.35 kilo with Sram Red E-tap Rim Brake Winspace Hyper 60/67 coefficient handlebars and a selle italia carbon rail saddle. I will put it up against ANY big brand bike it absolutely flies,it handles well,and is soooo well made and painted. Honestly Grant this brand is the shape of things to come!

[@2906rick]

Great to hear! I'll have the same build but with a Specialized romin evo mirror saddle

[@norsangkelsang7939]

agreed...

[@pozingpozer]

Hey, if you don't mind me asking. Do you have spacers or slammed for the handlebars? What stem did you use? I am looking to building one with coefficient handlebars.

[@davemellor4697]

@@pozingpozer Yes i used the spacers as i am 63 and dont like to lay flat n the bike but the handlebars are amazing and help your speed a lot....They are also very light my bike weighs 7.4 kilos all in with peddles and mounts.I have done some good time trials on it and fast chain gangs it really is impressive!

[@ariffau]

As a rider who runs predominantly 32 bars (36 widest I go on super endurance couch like bikes), I find bikes like this relieving because it’s not for me. They don’t make bars narrow enough for me. God bless!

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahah I am so old school, 42cm is the shortestI will go now but I use to ride 44 back in the day

[@savagepro9060]

I thought when you said '32 bars', you meant tyre pressure . . . I wheel see myself out. Bye!

[@lisashiela9137]

Cool Build GC, cant wait to see the complete build and get your opinion on the handling and ride quality.

[@GCPerformance18]

thanks so much I am excited for this thing!!

[@teunluijbregts2533]

This price point is definitely more the future than anything above 10K. But the market for commuter bikes is way bigger - when talking about price point I honestly think they should be included in any consideration as well.

[@bernardo9202]

Yeah i wish specialized did a crux alloy version, from the reviews the bike just seems to be the perfect bike to commute, but at +4k for sram apex mechanical gearing, starting point. Is just horrible. 3k for a frame is a roubary. They cost like the most expensive carbon. the most 500$ to make, selling them 6x to 11x over that, just because people buy them is stupid.

[@GCPerformance18]

I think these companies wil make the big brands force to reconsider and start lkowering, not right away but maybe in the future we will see prices drop

[@johnparry9636]

I live in the UK where us bike riders, I believe, have been ripped off for years. Mid price cycle prices now can exceed motorcycles. No one is surely going to believe a road bike is more sophisticated and difficult to build than a pedal bike. The current market is soft as I believe prices are kept artificially high. Chinese built frames, wheels and groupsets will break the monopoly.

[@theyorkshirewheeler]

I agree there! Starting to think Elves are the new market disrupters!

[@GCPerformance18]

I agree with this too it will force companies to start taking them serious and make cheaper price point bikes

[@afterburn2600]

Love it! Mixes the clean white with what looks like the snake eye paint for highlights. Very interested to see how it rides compared to your traditional Specialized builds.

[@GCPerformance18]

yes I am still working out osme kinks on it right now but I should be riding it by this weekend

[@JoshuaTHawkins]

I built up an Elves Falath Pro a few months ago right before the Evo came out (dream build video is on my channel). I'm still not sure how I feel about the look of the slammed stem on the Evo. But with the spacers you added, it doesn't look all that bad. Overall the ride quality on the Falath Pro is good - stiff yet compliant. I came from an Allez Sprint and I primarily ride on mostly bad chip-seal roads in south Texas, so having a little bit more compliance but retaining the stiffness with the carbon was definitely welcomed. Thanks for the review Grant! Let us know how it feels after you put some miles on it.

[@GCPerformance18]

very nice, I heard amazing things about the pro, and it looked amazing too

[@59ncycling]

Josh, i really like the look of the slammed stem on the EVO, i built a Pro too, because i am old and like rim brakes!! well more due to prohibitive costs of di2.

[@2906rick]

I am also building a fallath pro

[@JoshuaTHawkins]

@@59ncycling Nice. I'm still a rim brakes kinda guy too. Racing here in this part of Texas is all mostly flat so I wasn't all that concerned about braking performance. And a buddy at my local bike shop here in town was selling an older generation Ultegra Di2 groupset for suuuper cheap. The build turned out well!

[@JoshuaTHawkins]

@@2906rick You'll love it. It's a great frameset.

[@HottestFiveph]

Great build GCP.

[@GCPerformance18]

thanks so much

[@taylarbikes8845]

Been using these tires for a week… phenomenal!

[@taylarbikes8845]

No issues installing *made in Thailand, not Italy

[@GCPerformance18]

thats awesome!!!

[@nicofico88]

I had those tyres as well, like you said, installation was painfull, tubeless, great ride feeling, super fast an grippy... then I had a flat that the sealant couldn't fix, 30 miles from home... not a funny time trying to take them off the rim to install a tube and reinstall the tyre... not a fun time... 🙄

[@GCPerformance18]

yes I wil make a new video instaling these thigns lol

[@tomaszmajorski5390]

Hi, my project Elves Falath Evo (105 di2) weight 7715g without: pedals, saddle, water bottle holders; with this items 8150g (speedplay, pro aerofuel, 1 bottle holder)

[@GCPerformance18]

very very nice

[@galenkehler]

You have to take out those spacers and line up the stem with the top tube. The top tube is designed higher to line up

[@GCPerformance18]

yea but i do not want to do that with my back right now

[@galenkehler]

That looks totally rad! 🎉 Weighing it without chain and sadle and pedals is genius, anyone can have a 6.8kg bike if they just take enough parts off 😂

[@GCPerformance18]

I will re weigh once al done

[@patrickgrutter4867]

You can easeyl add 600 gramm more, so you are actualy by 8 kg, if you are honest..

[@chuchutrain27]

nice bike! amazing review.

[@GCPerformance18]

Thank you my friend!!!

[@nearfox6665]

Wow man, im surprised also that youve had also ELVES FALATH EVO. its really good bike. the color is a bit but its still fine. Totally a budget build for 2023. MOre recognition on ELVES FRAMES

[@GCPerformance18]

yea this bike is amazing finished the build today gonna ride it today, absolute love this bike so far

[@jaymekittichaiwong1676]

I just rode my Falath Evo yesterday and really enjoyed it ❤ Had to add more lube on 65D’s free hub since it looked a bit on the dry side, please let me know if yours is the same 👍🏻 Frame size 3XL (59cm) , Ultegra 12 speed, Elite Wheels 65d, GP5000s TR 28mm, Bjorn 3D Saddle Total weight: 7.95kg

[@monkeays]

How tall are you, Im looking at getting the 56 at 6"2?

[@jaymekittichaiwong1676]

Im also 6’2 but i have long legs and shorter body 😅 818mm from bb to saddle

[@GCPerformance18]

thats aweosme!!! I cant wait to ride mine and also those wheels always come dry too lol.... but dame thats bike biek I got to ride mine today

[@knutk.7062]

the white walled tires are a perfect match with the frame!

[@savagepro9060]

with any bike

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I love this looka nd I am extremely happy on my bike

[@theyorkshirewheeler]

Sick build. The nova 2 ride jockey wheels look great. Tempted to get some!

[@elmerrichardson6413]

Get them! I've had them on my Canyon Ultimate since '21. Really changes the look of your bike.

[@GCPerformance18]

go for it i love it, for me I like the look it adds to it but also the free spinning feeling atr top end speeds rerally feels nice

[@patrickfischer8400]

I have been waiting for my ELVES FALATH EVO for quite a long time. I'm curious when it finally comes. From my old wheel is here still the DI2 and I hope that I can install the good. I am curious.

[@alexandrelavroff3005]

When did you order ? I ordered 2 weeks ago

[@patrickfischer8400]

@@alexandrelavroff3005 9 march 2023 in UK. standard color, size 54, nothing special Still not shipped. 6,5 weeks ago.

[@alexandrelavroff3005]

@@patrickfischer8400 Damn🥶 I ordered the frameset+wheels+handlebar bundle and the frame is custom painted so it'll be like 2 months for me at least 🥲

[@GCPerformance18]

yea it should not be an issue, this bike is so nicie, I just showed a new one recently

[@n22pdf]

Very nice build looks awesome 👏 great job as always.. 🤩👍🏅🚴 be great to see what you think of the ride and take us with with you 😊

[@GCPerformance18]

lets see if i can get a insta360

[@benhardwick1970]

Looks amazing! Would love to ride that

[@GCPerformance18]

same here

[@Wasatchwatts]

I’m keeping the old rim brake falath on my short list for my first aero bike. Sucks it’s heavier than the new evo but I’m sure it evens out without the discs.

[@savagepro9060]

I'm saving just for this frameset. Wait, weight? who cares!

[@Wasatchwatts]

@@savagepro9060 haha fair enough doesn’t really matter on an aero build. But I’m 59kg so I’m always trying to keep things light

[@GCPerformance18]

very nice

[@cyanomical]

this thing its pretty sweet! I'd totally ride that

[@BrianMcDonald]

I have the same wheels and they have been nice. I think I'm going to try those tires but I'm afraid of putting them on and needing to do flat fixes when out and about haha.

[@GCPerformance18]

yes the tires are a pain but after mounting 5 sets of them I got use to them and now no problem

[@BrianMcDonald]

@@GCPerformance18 any secret technique or just pure muscle power?

[@philiprobinson4809]

4k is a reasonable price for your build. What is the price of a comparable mainstream builder? I wish there was a shop like yours in Vancouver

[@GCPerformance18]

you would probably get a carbon bike and shimano 105 with aluminum wheels and non integrated from a big name

[@MrJohnnyTN]

chain, saddle,cages, tape, mount, pedals.. this is 8kg+

[@GCPerformance18]

we wil find out mr johny I have some sworks saddle going on it

[@MrJohnnyTN]

@@GCPerformance18 I predict 8.3kg.. but with 105 that's not too shabby

[@christopheralix8554]

7.42 kilos for 70% of the bike.

[@stnnrt7562]

Nice bike. Why downsize when that means you can't slam the stem?

[@GCPerformance18]

I downsized because for some reason there frame size was not correct, they labeled the size wrong for 54 being a 56, its like one size is different down

[@nikolajmoyes9574]

This is going to be my first ever road bike with this frame and also getting the 105 di2 :)😄. Really curious on your thoughts on the frame and size as i went with a size 56 frame(im 6'1).

[@GCPerformance18]

Yea I would go 56 for comfort all day but I don’t do long rides and also I wanted the aggressive look

[@robertmilner855]

I'm pretty much 6ft 1 too and I am going to go with the 56 size too. Should be good with this size I think.

[@benfinesilver2250]

Sorry, to comment so often. Rewatching…abd noticing a huge gap between the frame and the rear tire. My thoughts are that this is too big and won’t be aero. You could put a wider tire in the back to fill the gap a bit, however I’ve never seen such a large gap and even a 28 looks like it would leave a big gap. Obviously a wider tire is going to be slower and less aero, but it’s at the rear, and the rear arch seems to be very wide, so it covers the tire. That looks like it’s made for 32s…but that seems bizarre to me. Did you think about going to a 28mm rear? Thanks. I might buy this frame. It concerns me looking at this. Any thoughts?

[@USMC7178]

Ready to pull the trigger on a rim brake Elves..just waiting for your ride review!!

[@GCPerformance18]

I cant wait i should ride it this weekend btu the bike quality and building process was super nice, fel tlike I was building any other big name bike

[@sepg5084]

Cycling is big, it's not just racers or wannabe racers. Others just want a road bike and have no need to win any medals, so have no need to buy expensive parts. My bike is made up of mostly chinese parts bought online, except for the shimano drive train and brakes. 18 speed, reliable, enjoyable. I have no complaints about $10k-$20k bikes like some other comment section ranters.

[@traveller78]

I love the nova2ride ospw. I got a set for my old 11 speed di2 ultegra. When I changed to the 12 speed di2 ultegra, I also got the new ospw. Unfortunately, when the chain was on the biggest 30T, the ospw is about 1mm from the rear wheel spokes… scary. Any slight error, it will hit the spokes and break it. I had to remove it, which made me very very sad… 😢

[@GCPerformance18]

really? they couldnt adjust limit screws? I have instralled a god amount of these on the new ultegra di2 and I havnt had an issues, I had it on my last tarmac sl7 in videos with me instaling it

[@adamweb]

Great looking bike, curious to see how it rides! Those whitewall tires are dope!

[@GCPerformance18]

same ehre maybe this weekend

[@tomaszmajorski5390]

Can you reverse the seatpost for triathlon?

[@GCPerformance18]

I do not think so but I will look

[@stevenbowers822]

Do think that size would work for someone 5’ 11” with a 30” inseam, or would I need to drop down a size?

[@GCPerformance18]

im 6 foot and love this bike, this fits me perfect, not as much seatpost sticks out as I would like but it works for me, the fit is ocmfortbale

[@Montrealcycling]

I much prefer the ELVES VANYAR but damn that’s an HOT build!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@GCPerformance18]

thanks so much!!

[@tau5571]

I used to ride vanyar disc, it's good looking obviously but the stack is too low😂

[@saracen888]

Hi GC. What colour way is this? Elves have two white chameleon colourways that look similar

[@GCPerformance18]

I think its th eonly one they offer it is not the silver gray one

[@tomswartele8987]

Hi ! I have a Nova ride ospw on my tarmac sl7 with Roval c38 wheels and ultegra di2 12 speed. When i am on the smallest gear the nova ride ospw is hitting the spokes. Installation is correctly. Do you have Any answer off what i can do or try ? Used your 10% discount for the purchase. Tnx !

[@GCPerformance18]

sounds like there could be a bend in the derailer hanger, or also if they did not instal the black washer correctly on there and it is not sitting flush then that can push it into there too, also check limit screws, it could be three things but i had my last one on ultgra 12 speed and it worked flawless, so just troubleshoot and have a shop look at it

[@adriankite8849]

I didn't like the colours that much as a frame set but now that its almost complete looks awesome, actually looks good not slammed, I think the wheels make the bike pop🎉 great content Grant

[@GCPerformance18]

yea the wheels set this bike off and also the white wall tires, once i get this thing dialed in its gonna look so nice!!

[@marekchmiel2741]

Hey GC. I'm a complete disc brake noob - building up my first value oriented disc road bike. I'm kinda confused about the whole rotor thing. What do I get? RT-MT800 (Ultegra) or are SM-RT70 (105?) enough? Cheers

[@GCPerformance18]

any will owrk, hoenstly it just comes down to weight for disc rotors, go mt800 you will like the look and the weight.

[@steben7164]

wasnt expecting the gap between the rear wheels and the seat tube to be so big

[@GCPerformance18]

yea it is big but not anything crazy to me

[@PhilBikerLand]

Great video about the Elves Falath Evo. I am thinking of purchasing this frameset too but a little confused on what size I should get. I am 5'8.5" with a 30" inseam. I currently ride a Trek Domane SLR bike size 54 with a 90 stem. Can you advise what would be a safe size for me. I was thinking of the 52 but would consider the 50. Any advice would be appreciated for the frame size and possibly the stem size, since I am getting the same drop bar that you got. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@alexandrelavroff3005]

Elves says if you're hesitating between 2 sizes than you should chose a size depending on your body type, if you're more leg than torso than take the size down and if you're more torso than legs than the size up to have more reach

[@GCPerformance18]

this is a difficult one to answer and I dont want to give advice because this bike is new to me, I went downsized and the feel of it feels great for me around the block but i have not done a long ride yet on it

[@cornelhughes6763]

Any update re ride experience ?

[@GCPerformance18]

yes an absolute dream so far, I whille havve a follow up video later after more rides but did 2 more and I have been off the bike for a while and i had no buisness hoping on this guys wheel who passed me but I jumped on and held 24 sucking his wheel with ease, the aerodynamics of the bike helped alot and I felt like I only needed to keep my legs spinning..... really like it so far

[@cup_and_cone]

Wolf Tooth makes a 50T 1x ring in Shimano 110BCD, but I don't think it works with 12spd Shimano chains because of the narrow-wide profile...might have to double check with them.

[@GCPerformance18]

ahhh very nice input, I just checked them out but they look out of stock and also I would like a 52t at least

[@PositiveVibes2021]

Cutout for di2 wires, both FD and RD is abit awkward on this frame

[@GCPerformance18]

yes I did not like those at all

[@AndreRomano272]

Those tyres are lit, can't seem to find any other white sidewall tyre, do you know of any other options? Cheers

[@GCPerformance18]

They are the only ones I know of right now

[@meegel3689]

11:29 unreal sound bro

[@GCPerformance18]

hahaha jsut need some water squuirting out lol

[@BioStuff415]

love my Falath pro.... this one is too exotic.

[@GCPerformance18]

This bike has been very nice to me

[@chriscross5689]

The elite wheels are lovely.

[@GCPerformance18]

this bike is so nice ot me still have not rode it yet but getting there

[@MrYAMAHA32177]

Bitchin bike for the flat lands for sure. We live up here in the Florida Pyrenees (Not far from Clermont) and always looking for the lightest weight bicycle on two wheels. Currently rolling on an old Aethos w/Meilenstein t's and even that is starting to feel kinda heavy. I'm hoping these cheep asian bikes will open the top manufacturers eyes to start lowering their prices? I'm in the powersports business and the Chynese stuff has been getting better and forcing the big dogs to do a little discounting. Recently found your channel and subscribed, interesting and entertaining for sure. Mark your calendar for the Horrible Hundred and the Horse Farm 100 and grab you some of the many kom's just laying around for the taking.

[@GCPerformance18]

yes this is the same over here as well, more ocmpanies are offering better bikes and better quality and actally giving warrant y and backing to theproduct, hopefully forcing the big guys to lower prices for the ocnsumer

[@Questioneverything72]

Good looking bike. I hope Chinese brand competition pushes prices down on other brands. BTW I believe carbon spokes are an engineering mistake. Spokes should flex a little bit and carbon is not suitable for this application. I have watched other videos on KZbin that carbon experts think the same.

[@GCPerformance18]

I mean carbon spokes have been in the buisness for a long time, mavic have used it on there wheels for a long time, this is nothing new to the industry

[@wongkokonn3289]

Please use this bike do a climbing review , curious on how it performs. Thanks in advance 😊

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahahahaha

[@universe-juice]

Love it! Looks mean. Just wondering if it beats you up. Please let us know in a ride review.

[@GCPerformance18]

we will find out I have 25s on there too so we will no for sure

[@mlee6050]

Talking of bottom bracket, between cheap and expensive does the quality of bottom bracket shell make a difference? Mainly as been thinking to swap bearings to Enduro XD 15 bearings if can

[@GCPerformance18]

more expensive can mean last longer or not last long at all because it is so delicate=, just dpeends on the brands reputation

[@hammerridecycling7630]

hi im 5'7" tall should i order large for medium size?

[@BrianMcDonald]

Can we get the standover test on every bike video going forward? 😂

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I wil do it in bibs from now on, super sweaty and white bibs only

[@BrianMcDonald]

@@GCPerformance18 now you're speaking my language

[@pinoyxbox]

Damn if smaller size like small or medium with ultegra groupset, pedal and elite’s 50d wheelset it’ll be like around 7.6-7.8kg? Damn

[@GCPerformance18]

yea u can get it lighter for sure, and if you slam the stem and get some of those anchor weight headset spacers off there too that would be nice

[@timtaylor9590]

maybe a smaller size frame will reduce that seat tube / rear wheel gap

[@GCPerformance18]

we will see

[@royanderson3478]

Carbon spokes? Is there issues.

[@GCPerformance18]

no issues at all, I have rode winspace wheels now for 3 years and they have simialr carbon spokes and there have been no issues at all!!

[@savagepro9060]

Hey GC, I lost track of the LATEST Elves Pro rim brake version. Do you know anything about it? Cheers!

[@GCPerformance18]

they stil have them but in this model they do not make a rim brake model anymore

[@savagepro9060]

@@GCPerformance18 I forgot the NAME, that's what I was asking, the NAME of the last rim brake model

[@savagepro9060]

@Bigdogcyclist Merci!

[@tonyg3091]

Nah, gimme an honest SL7 SWorks, DA Di2 for a mere 16 000 euros and I am fine.😂 BTW the handlebars' name is pronounced O-roh-meh -it is named after a character from J.R.R. Tolkien stories as many other stuff Elves bikes make. And I admire them for that very much.

[@GCPerformance18]

hahah I would take the sl7 as well if I had the deep pockets

[@andrewa.3304]

Is that a nova 2 ride rear ospw? I need that for my 105 di2

[@GCPerformance18]

Yes it is. They have them In stock now!!

[@andrewa.3304]

@@GCPerformance18 Thanks1

[@JimUe1]

No 85mm rims 😢

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahhaha, that shit would be insane

[@benfinesilver2250]

My advice: change your tires. The rolling resistance on those tires is poor. You could save 8 watts changing tires.

[@GCPerformance18]

no i Like these tires

[@benfinesilver2250]

@@GCPerformance18 Actually, I’m sorry. I take it back. I thought they were Challenge Strada Pro, which are 4w slower per tire than Conti 5000S TR and 5.5w per tire slower than Corsa Speed. My mistake. They’re Challenge Criterium. I’ve not used them but they’re 0.2w faster than 5000S TR and have good puncture resistance. I gave up on Corsa Speed because they’re too fragile. Thanks for bringing them to my attention. I recently switched to the Contis. They inflate to 26mm instead of 27mm on a 19 internal which allows better rim/tire interface on my 26.5 external rim (this is a hugely overlooked aspect of wheel/tire choice and design and a reason why 23s are faster in so many cases, yet can’t be bought easily). The Contis are tested to be a comparatively aerodynamic tire from the basis of the tread pattern (2 watts better than Corsa Speed) From some test results, it would appear that the Strada are more puncture resistant. No idea about how aero they are, but filling the interface gap with clear silicone and painting the sidewalk with it on the front tire saves about 3w combined. I think they’re a good choice! If you haven’t guessed, I love all things bicycles…much like yourself I’m sure 😄 Have a great day! p.s I’ve just read that the measured width is 25mm. That’s excellent. Reading these things, I also would choose these as my next tires. However, I live in China and they aren’t available as far as I can see.

[@elviracatherinetalaoc2070]

Reminds of BMC or Scott Foil

[@GCPerformance18]

yea it reminds me of the foil alot alot of deep carbon points

[@fernando1998al]

Those hubs look very similar to the machining on the fulcrum speed 55

[@GCPerformance18]

I love these hubs

[@PatrickLino]

11:20 - Came for the crotch shot. Came from the crotch shot!

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahaha I died laughing when I realized what I was doing

[@johnnyboy4711]

no cheaper,full frame Group and wheels for 1000euro + as i did! Delihea Rest F&F(450) Elite 50s Pro(420) Sensah Empire 11s mechanical rim brake(200). Awesome Climbing machine!If only I was!!!

[@GCPerformance18]

yea i could easily drop some price off by going to a different gorup but I liked shimano and also me working with them is jsut ewwaseir

[@royanderson3478]

Specialized Sl7 used a few yrs will still be in demand $$$. Who in their right mind will be looking for a used Alves 😉? Supply and demand determines price.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea thats the truth, but also you dont feel like you need to get house when you sell this if the frame is a grand you can rip apart everything and buy a new frame in a couple years and dump the frame for a couple hundred bucks and be happy ytou would get your moneys worth

[@gm.m]

that front derailleur cable exit point is weirdly positioned

[@GCPerformance18]

yes I thought the same thing I do not know why they would do that so far out

[@timtaylor9590]

gold and green its a real elf name it legalos or maybe keebler?

[@kaisombatchareun1475]

"don't be weird about this guy's" proceeds to laugh the entire time on the crotch shot

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahahaha

[@ericandeddy]

First- nice bike!

[@8rk]

$4000? Nah. I'd say even less. Because we don't have enough groupset alternatives just yet. Build that with LTwoo's new hydrolic electronic group and it'll be much less than $4000. Can't wait for those days.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea if i could get a nice cheap gorup it would be sauper nicer

[@jesperplgersrensen6053]

How tall are you in cm :)?

[@GCPerformance18]

183 cm

[@mersonbarzaga8261]

Try elves nandor mtb

[@GCPerformance18]

not a big mtb

[@savagepro9060]

10:11 I told you it's Bike Porn. He actually fingered the cassette for a sound check!

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahahha

[@savagepro9060]

The headset's top cap logo is misaligned.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea its not done lol

[@endatheworld]

😂 brilliant

[@dazzawest]

Nice preview of GC Performance Only Fans account after 11 mins.😂

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahahahha

[@ryangolder705]

GC have you seen Cam Nicholls video about this bike? kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2LXZYOlgq6Ef6c Let us know of the build quality with your model. Keen to hear your thoughts on it

[@GCPerformance18]

yea i saw aparently he got a pre production of the frame mine was very nice and felt like any other big name bike bnrand while building

[@ivo_ivanov.road_cyclist]

My OCD is triggered!!! Topcap logos NOT lined up ... 😱

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahhaha build ain’t done yet. I promise it will be nothing more then perfect when done

[@tcobbster]

I had the first Elves Falath in S. Florida and received a lot off odd looks from some fellow cyclist mainly because they had never heard of the Elves brand. I also met and rode with you and your group from Lake Worth on Saturday. We chatted about the Elves brand and you had mentioned you were planning a build, I'm looking forward to your thoughts about the brand. I have over 5000 miles on Falath with NO ISSUES and personally wouldn't own another brand. kzbin.infoJm_j8gijZ7Q Good luck and I look forward to your future review on it.

[@GCPerformance18]

thats aweosme I cant wait to ride this thing, I should be riding it this weekend

[@tcobbster]

@@GCPerformance18 Hope to see you out there and can't wait for your review!

[@veloaddict]

Dude, wanna see my disc brakes? My disc brakes are huge, 622mm to be precise, your is a puny 160mm.

[@GCPerformance18]

lmao jesusssss

[@timtaylor9590]

nothing beats t47

[@GCPerformance18]

not a fan

[@Southerncyclist]

Why do a video if the bike isn't done. I don't get it lol.

[@GCPerformance18]

just to show it off, and break down the parts list, I will have another video after riding it and bike being done

[@cornelhughes6763]

@@GCPerformance18 hurry, looking forward to the ride review

[@royanderson3478]

No resale value but ride till you die.

[@adriankite8849]

It shits all over Cam Nicholls build in looks and price point.

[@GCPerformance18]

I havnt seen his new one finished yet, I am waiitng for his video lets see how it looks

[@adriankite8849]

Yeah I was talking about his prototype version he already did the video on.

[@Miki-ti3uo]

You can build a lighter more aero bike second hand for a third of the price. Why not buy a used high end bikes for the same price? It's better for the environment and you'd save more money.

[@GCPerformance18]

what?

[@angruwasp8782]

​​@@GCPerformance18 Take a look a my bike. 2746 EUR build in 2022 at 7,05kg with a lot of room to shave off weight.

[@benfinesilver2250]

My advice: change your tires. You can save 8 watts because the tires you have on have poor rolling resistance in tests. If you are going to use 25mm instead of 23mm (which are faster due to matching your rim better) , then use Conti 5000s TL as they will expand to 26mm on your rim and will better transition with your external width. Other tires will inflate to 27mm and have more aero penalty. Contis have a more aero tread pattern than Corsa Speeds ( 3 watts faster in total rolling resistance). The aero tread and narrower expanded width eclipses the Corsa rolling resistance gain. Corsa Speeds are too fragile. I gave up on 23mm Corsa 1.0 (the very fastest relatively puncture resistant tire) as I got a bunch of failures. 23 mm 1.0 is 3 watts faster in aero than it’s newer 25mm only version. The cycling industry sell products on nonsense pseudo-science marketing. What actually is fastest and best, you can discover if you research and use logic.

[@ericallen7336]

Frame/wheel gap looks goofy

[@GCPerformance18]

its realy not that big of a deal

[@blingn007]

can you weigh bikes properly? This bike is missing a chain and a seat. There is no meaningful comparison from that. It takes less than 10 minutes to put a chain and seat on a bike. I can give a pass on the lack of bar tape, computer mount and pedals.

[@GCPerformance18]

follow up video coming soon this is the first bike I have done this with.... ever, just anted to show off the bike

[@ericmosher6969]

LOL $4K is a pile of money. Call me when we get decent bikes under $1K. All "good" bikes are the same. A carbon frame and a choice of shimano or SRAM, and nothing else.

[@endtimeslips4660]

this bike frame not even available on aliEx

[@GCPerformance18]

really? check the description and lookk at elves website direct

[@endtimeslips4660]

@@GCPerformance18 it cost more tax if i order directly from elves. thing are weird when come to government regulation. may be ali have something special method when reporting tax.

[@savagepro9060]

Call a doctor, these wheels look sick.

[@GCPerformance18]

lmao

[@cesarsaurasilva6637]

The real weight of that bike will be more than 8Kg!!!

[@GCPerformance18]

yes it was I put the pedals and everything on

[@downbad9066]

Caad10 better

[@GCPerformance18]

hate those

[@downbad9066]

@@GCPerformance18 respect…

[@savagepro9060]

Slam the fkin stem, already! Damn!

[@GCPerformance18]

back wont permit

[@savagepro9060]

@@GCPerformance18 hahahaha, that's a new riding license --->> Back Permit🤣🤣🤣😂