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Elves · 精灵

Falath Pro Disc R7170 build

Aero road

¥13,498All price records
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Tire clearance
28 mm
Drivetrain
Shimano 105 Di2 R7170 · 2×12 · electronic system reference
Weight
1,080 g · frame only
Frame standard
BB86
Fit range
7 sizes (44–59) · stack 491–576.1 mm · reach 359–388.8 mm

Overview

Dated China-market aero road lead for the exact visible Falath R7170 build configuration; use it as a comparison benchmark while confirming the final SKU and BOM.

Best for: aero road

Buying checks

  • Search-card pricing may be coupon, listed, subsidy, or otherwise conditional
  • Confirm exact size, components, compatibility, returns, and domestic warranty before paying
  • No exact selected-build complete weight was established after a 50-area sweep; 1,080 g is the current exact Disc frame-only size-46 claim and must not be presented as whole-bike weight
  • Exact current regional 105 Di2 builds use different wheel and tire packages; the retained mainland China wheel package remains unknown
  • ELVES' current terms offer the original purchaser 5-year Falath Pro Disc frame-kit and 1-year parts cover; registration within 30 days is required, and mainland China seller/purchase eligibility and coverage for the Shimano complete-bike components remain unverified

Specifications

Product type
Complete bike
Handlebar
drop-bar
Bottom bracket
BB86
Frame weight
1,080 g
Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Tires
Continental GP5000 700×28C
Cockpit
OROME AERO PRO compact integrated cockpit
Fit range
7 sizes (44–59) · stack 491–576.1 mm · reach 359–388.8 mm
Frame material
Toray T800 carbon with T1000 reinforcement at the head tube and bottom bracket
Frame construction
Full-carbon EPS-molded Falath Pro Disc 2022 frame with localized T1000 reinforcement, integrated seat clamp, flat-mount discs and thru-axles
Stiffness evidence
ELVES says T1000 reinforcement at the head tube and bottom bracket plus its lay-up increases overall stiffness; this is exact-model qualitative manufacturer evidence, not a numeric magnitude, reproducible protocol or independent comparison
Cable routing
Fully internal
Category evidence
The retained R7170 card aligns with current exact Falath Pro Disc 105 Di2 regional builds; newer Falath EVO and EXP geometry is not transferred. Evidence: manufacturer geometry document.
Internal frame storage
No
Mounts
None recorded

Price history

ObservedPriceTypeConditions
¥13,498.25Observed search cardPromotion-conditional priceAnonymized Taobao search-card observation displayed as coupon; promotion, size/color, shipping, and final checkout conditions may differ. Seller title says 精灵法拉斯717.

Purchase route Current authorized South Africa listing identifies the complete Disc 105 R7170 bike and offers Quick Checkout/Add to basket at R99,000 plus R500 flat delivery with an 8-12 week lead time; Australia publishes a separate exact 105 Di2 package at AUD 6,490. These are regional routes. A 2026-09-24 official route recheck found no listed mainland-China store or exact current mainland China seller detail. Mainland China seller authority, checkout and warranty handling remain unverified.

Fit and frame evidence

Tire clearance
  • Up to 28 mm.
  • Evidence: official source.
  • The exact Falath Pro manufacturer frame page states a 700×28C maximum.
Frame
  • Derailleur hanger: unknown.
  • Cable routing: fully internal.

Geometry

current exact manufacturer geometry graphic, corroborated by a manufacturer-sourced seven-size transcription

Scroll horizontally to see every size. Keyboard: focus the table area and use the arrow keys.

Recorded geometry by size
Dimension44464952545659
Seat tube (mm)440460480500520540560
Horizontal top tube (mm)495.4502514529535545559
Reach (mm)359367.8369.1377.2380.8382388.8
Stack (mm)491500.6523.2530.6536.6556.9576.1
Chainstay (mm)410410410410410410410
Front center (mm)572.7568.3572.7578.4579.5580.3595
Seat tube angle (°)75.574.575757573.573.5
Head tube angle (°)69.17171.57272.57373
BB drop (mm)69696969696969
Head tube (mm)98100123129137153173
Wheelbase (mm)972.7968.3972.7978.4979.5980.3995.1
Fork offset (mm)45454545454545

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Ride and buying context

Exact model/configuration is visible in the 2026-08-08 snapshot. Dated mainland-China price observation. Exact Falath Pro references support the frame standard, cockpit, and 28C setup. Current exact Falath Pro Disc manufacturer evidence resolves the seven-size geometry and correct 1,080 g size-46 frame-only reference.

About Elves

Chinese performance frame brand with OEM/ODM history and competitive pricing; support quality can depend on market channel.

Visit the official Elves website

Owner and reviewer opinions

Brief paraphrases of substantive exact-model opinions on ride, fit, build, weight, compatibility and support. Open each source for the full context. Reviewed 2026-10-24.

Coverage Only first-hand opinions that clearly concern the disc-brake Falath Pro of 2022 are kept. Reviews of the rim-brake Falath Pro and the later Falath Evo and EXP are separate models and are excluded.

2 independent opinions recorded. A sentiment summary appears at 21; until then each opinion stands on its own. How opinions are counted

  1. PositiveOwnerIndependent

    The owner loves the bike and says people are shocked by its total of just under £3,000. The supplied bottom bracket and headset bearings save extra purchases; the 90×400 integrated bar is slightly short for them.

    Configuration Disc frameset with Orome integrated bar (about £860), Wheeltop EDS shifting, 105 12-speed crank and hydraulic brakes, 55 mm wheels.

    Caveat The Wheeltop shifting was given to the owner for review; the frame was bought.

    My Bike set up 2025 Edition! My Falath Pro build out Andy Broadhurst (YouTube) · 2025-02-11 · Video on this page

  2. PositiveOwnerIndependent

    The custom paint, included in the price, is very good. Headset bores measured close to 52 mm with some variation and the bearings dropped in; the shell and routing looked tidy. The shaped seatpost ships with grip tape against slipping, and the frame came with a five-year global warranty card.

    Configuration Custom-painted Falath Pro Disc 2022 frameset bought for about £800; weighed frame 860 g and fork 425 g with thru-axle.

    Caveat Pre-build inspection; one supplied headset bearing had a small mark.

    CHEAP Chinese Carbon Bike Frame - In-depth Review (Elves Falath Pro 2022) | Part 2 Jourdain Coleman (YouTube) · 2022-08-07 · Video on this page

Videos

Build and rideOwner review

My Bike set up 2025 Edition! My Falath Pro build out

Owner walk-through of a Falath Pro disc build with the Elves Orome integrated bar, Wheeltop EDS shifting, 105 hydraulic brakes and 55 mm wheels, with itemised UK costs.

Andy Broadhurst · 2025-02-11. The owner bought the frameset; he says the Wheeltop shifting was given to him for review, and the description has Amazon affiliate links for camera gear. Disclosure basis.

Takeaways

  • Build note0:40Owner build with Elves' integrated aero bar (90×400 mm), Wheeltop EDS TX shifting supplied for review, Shimano 105 crank, cassette and hydraulic calipers, 160 mm rotors and 55 mm carbon wheels; the owner wished he had chosen a longer stem.
  • Price at publication3:40The owner paid about £860 for the frameset including the bar (about £750–760 without it); the bottom bracket and headset bearings came with the frame. He estimated the whole bike at just under £3,000 including tools.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
Build and rideOwner review

DREAM BUILD! Elves Falath Pro Disc with GRX Limited

Short showcase of a Falath Pro Disc built with Shimano GRX Limited, DT Swiss 350 carbon wheels and the Elves Orome integrated bar.

Rocky Pop · 2022-12-27. A short showcase of the creator's own build; the description lists parts and mentions no sponsorship. Disclosure basis.

More videos

Watch on YouTube
Build and rideOwner review

$2000 AliExpress Carbon Superbike… Full Build Process!

Home build of a Falath Pro 2022 disc frameset with mechanical shifting routed through the integrated cockpit, ending in a weigh-in.

Jourdain Coleman · 2022-12-04. Owner build video of the presenter's own custom-painted Falath Pro 2022 disc frameset, identified in the creator's chapter list; no supply relationship is stated. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Build note6:08Check the supplied compression plug and headset preload carefully before cutting the steerer; the build otherwise went together with standard tools.
  • Build note14:09Routing mechanical housing through the integrated bar: exiting the brake housings at the front of the stem pinched them on the turn into the head tube, so he re-routed all housings to the rear stem exit, costing two to three hours.
  • Measured32:02The finished bike with mechanical groupset, GP5000 tires and AliExpress-sourced parts weighed 8.57 kg.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
Watch on YouTube
Model overviewRetailer-linked

There's a Problem with my New Elves Aero Frame

A September 2022 update in which the Australian Elves distributor says the Falath frame the creator bought is being upgraded for UCI approval, with an amateur club official's view of whether that matters.

Cam Nicholls · 2022-09-22. The creator bought this Falath frame himself; in this video the Australian Elves distributor offers him a prototype of the upgraded frame, which he later received, as he disclosed in January 2023. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Support1:38The distributor said the Falath and Vanyar frames were being upgraded for UCI approval, with tests passed and paperwork pending; the creator paused his build to test the new frame instead.
  • Repeats a maker claim6:36The distributor says Elves owns its factory and moulds, with research and development in Taiwan and manufacturing in China, and launched its own brand in 2016 after about ten years of OEM work.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-26. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
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Hands-on reviewOwner review

I Bought Two Cheap Chinese Aero Frames (here's why)

A September 2022 comparison of a purchased ELVES Falath Pro frameset with integrated bar and a Trifox frame, inspected by a carbon repairer and a mechanic before the build. It concerns the pre-EVO Falath Pro.

Cam Nicholls · 2022-09-08. The creator says he bought both frames anonymously with his own money; the description links the inspecting carbon repairer and mechanic. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Price at publication1:09He paid a little over AU$2,000 for the Elves frameset with integrated bar, about AU$600 more than the Trifox frame bought for comparison, and valued Elves' Australian site and support.
  • Measured5:25On his scale the size XL Elves frame, his usual 54 equivalent, weighed 1,280 g and its uncut fork 385 g.
  • Finish and faults5:52Both the carbon repairer and the mechanic preferred the Elves frame; the mechanic found the Trifox head-tube bearing seat rough and sharp, while the Elves bearing seats and bottom-bracket area were clean.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-26. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
Watch on YouTube
Model overviewOwner review

CHEAP Chinese Carbon Bike Frame - In-depth Review (Elves Falath Pro 2022) | Part 2

Owner inspection of a custom-painted Falath Pro Disc 2022 frameset: paint, bottom-bracket and headset bore measurements, derailleur mounts, cable routing, the shaped seatpost with grip tape, the weighed frame and fork, and the warranty card.

Custom paint · 0:28Bottom bracket checks · 3:44Derailleurs · 7:14Cable routing · 8:09Headset checks · 9:37
Jourdain Coleman · 2022-08-07. The creator reviews his own Falath Pro Disc 2022 frameset; the description links a third-party spec page and mentions no sponsorship. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Finish and faults0:40Custom two-tone chameleon paint (with his name) was included for about £800; he rated the finish 10/10 with only a very slight lip at the colour join.
  • Measured5:15Calipers on the BB86 shell read 86.4–86.6 mm wide and 40.7–40.9 mm bore (41 mm nominal); upper headset seat 51.9–52.3 mm and lower seat more variable (about 50.6–52.2 mm) for 52 mm bearings, which still pressed in.
  • Build note7:18Braze-on front derailleur mount, Di2-ready, pre-installed internal guide tubes and a spare hanger; the aero seatpost comes with grip paper and textured clamping faces to resist slipping.
  • Measured15:56His frame weighed 860 g and the fork 425 g with thru-axle (frame size not stated); Elves' current reference is 1,080 g for a size 46, so the two are not directly comparable.
  • Support17:15A five-year global warranty card came with the 2022 frameset.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.

Sources

Each source is labelled by what it supports. Confidence applies only to that role.

  1. Anonymized Taobao search-card snapshot — 2026-08-08

    China Bikes · Anonymized marketplace snapshotProduct facts: Low to medium · Price: Medium · accessed 2026-08-08Archived evidence; no public link

    42 screenshots and 160 listing observations were normalized into 133 model groups. Listed, coupon, subsidy, and first-order conditions are preserved in the research ledger. Screenshots, seller identities, and private data are not redistributed.

  2. FALATH PRO - 105

    Elves Bikes South Africa · Authorized retailer product pageProduct facts: High · accessed 2026-08-30

    Current exact Falath Pro Disc Shimano 105 R7170 Di2 bespoke-build page lists 2x12 with 11-34T and 50/34T, Continental GP5000 700x28, OROME AERO PRO cockpit, R99,000, R500 delivery, 8-12 week fulfillment, quick checkout and add-to-basket. It does not identify the wheelset or establish mainland-China seller or warranty handling.

  3. ELVES Falath Pro Disc 105 R7170 South Africa listing recheck

    Elves Bikes South Africa · Authorized retailer product page recheckProduct facts: High · accessed 2026-09-24

    Current page identifies a complete Disc bike with Shimano 105 R7170 Di2 2x12 and lists R99,000, R500 flat delivery, 8-12 weeks, and Quick Checkout/Add to basket. It does not identify the wheelset or establish mainland-China delivery, checkout, or warranty handling.

  4. ELVES product registration and limited frame warranty

    ELVES · Manufacturer support pageProduct facts: Medium · accessed 2026-08-17

    Official registration page says original owners should register within 30 days to qualify for a limited five-year warranty on the Elves frame kit; it requires model and purchase details.

  5. ELVES Falath Pro Disc 2022 exact frame, geometry and technical page

    ELVES · Manufacturer product pageProduct facts: High · accessed 2026-08-30

    Corrected on 2026-08-30 from the rim-brake sibling page (id=91) to the exact Falath Pro Disc 2022 manufacturer page (id=93). The exact disc page specifies Toray T800 carbon with T1000 reinforcement at the head tube and bottom bracket, EPS molding, a 1,080 g size-46 frame, 398 g fork, BB86, flat-mount disc brakes, thru-axles, full internal routing, 28C maximum, and the official seven-size geometry graphic. Its stiffness claims are qualitative and contain no numeric magnitude or reproducible protocol.

  6. Falath PRO Disc Complete Bike

    ElvesBikesAustralia · Authorized retailer product pageProduct facts: High · accessed 2026-08-30

    Current authorized Australia Falath Pro Disc complete-bike table lists the Shimano 105 Di2 2x12 option at AUD 6,490 with HB56D 56 mm wheels, Pirelli Road 700x28C tires, OROME Integrated PRO Compact bars and hydraulic discs. It is a regional build and must not supply the retained mainland China card wheelset or tire package.

  7. Falath Pro Disc 2022 current manufacturer specifications

    ELVES · Manufacturer product pageProduct facts: High · accessed 2026-09-23

    Current exact Falath Pro Disc 2022 manufacturer page specifies a full-carbon Toray T800 frame with T1000 at the head tube and bottom bracket, 1,080 g size-46 frame, BB86 and 700x28C maximum tire. Its stiffness language is qualitative, with no numeric protocol; the linked geometry image is the current primary table, and a previously accepted transcription remains the readable seven-size record.

  8. ELVES Falath Pro Disc frameset product page

    ELVES · Manufacturer product pageProduct facts: High · accessed 2026-09-23

    The current official shop page identifies the Falath Pro Disc carbon-road frameset family. This supports the frame family only; it does not establish warranty for a particular mainland China complete-bike seller, build components, or purchase.

  9. ELVES current warranty terms

    ELVES · Manufacturer warranty pageProduct facts: None · accessed 2026-09-23

    Official policy gives the original, non-transferable owner 5-year coverage for frame manufacturing/material defects and 1-year coverage for parts; receipt or proof of purchase is required. Misuse, impact, improper assembly and similar exclusions apply. The policy is frame-kit/component-class support, not proof that a particular R7170 complete-bike purchase is eligible or that a mainland China claim route is available.

  10. ELVES current product registration page

    ELVES · Manufacturer registration pageProduct facts: None · accessed 2026-09-23

    The official page says the original owner must register within 30 days of receipt to qualify for the limited 5-year frame-kit warranty and asks for model and purchase details. It does not establish registration or purchase-market eligibility for the cataloged build.

  11. ELVES Falath Pro Disc manufacturer product and selected-build route recheck

    ELVES Bikes · Manufacturer product page recheckProduct facts: High · accessed 2026-09-24

    The current Falath Pro Disc page contains 2022 frameset specifications, not a complete Shimano 105 R7170 mainland China build or its selected order route.

  12. ELVES official and regional shop directory recheck

    ELVES Bikes · Manufacturer store directory recheckProduct facts: Unverified · accessed 2026-09-24

    The current manufacturer directory and its regional-shop route list official/global and regional shops but expose no mainland-China store. A shop route alone does not establish the retained exact R7170 listing, selected SKU or availability.

  13. ELVES official online storefront exact Falath listing recheck

    ELVES Bikes · Manufacturer storefront recheckProduct facts: Medium · accessed 2026-09-24

    The current official EUR storefront exposes frame and component collections. Its fetched page contains no Falath Pro Disc complete R7170 listing, mainland China shop route or selected-build checkout.

  14. ELVES FALATH PRO 105 South Africa build listing recheck

    ELVES Bike South Africa · Regional dealer product pageProduct facts: Medium · accessed 2026-09-25

    The South Africa listing describes a Falath Pro 105 R7170 Di2 build with 50/34, 11–34, Continental GP5000 700×28C tires and an OROME integrated cockpit, but names no wheelset. This regional page does not establish the retained mainland China R7170 build's wheel package.

  15. ELVES Falath Pro complete Australia build listing recheck

    ELVES Bikes Australia · Regional dealer product pageProduct facts: Medium · accessed 2026-09-25

    The Australia listing's 105 Di2 option specifies HB56D 56 mm wheels, Pirelli Road 700×28C tires, Orome cockpit and hydraulic discs. This is a regional option and is not mapped to the retained mainland China Falath Pro Disc R7170 build.

  16. Elves Falath Pro Disc manufacturer-sourced seven-size geometry transcription

    Bike Insights · Geometry databaseProduct facts: Medium–high · accessed 2026-08-30

    Independent geometry database transcribes the manufacturer-sourced seven-size Falath Pro Disc table. Its exact 2022 entries for sizes 54 and 56 match the same stack, reach, top-tube, angle, drop and chainstay values; the current manufacturer 2022 page remains the primary generation and geometry-graphic source.

  17. elves-falath-r7170 exact product evidence and gallery

    ELVES Bikes South Africa · Manufacturer product pageImage: High · accessed 2026-10-02

    Current exact product page and its own product gallery identify the illustrated frameset. This access does not establish a selected mainland China package, stock, price or independent stiffness result.