Elves Nandor Pro - Or an alternative carbon hardtail

[Nic Brigando]

Hey all!

Has anyone had any dealings with the brand Elves? They seem to be a malaysian [edit:] Taiwanese bike brand that has a supplier here in SA.

They've got a bunch of pretty solid looking carbon frames on their site, of which I'm specifically interested in the Nandor Pro: https://elvesbikesouthafrica.co.za/shop/frames/elves-nandor-pro-29er-xc-mtb-hardtail-carbon-frame 

Does anyone know if they offer (and will honour) any sort of warranty, as I can't find it on the site? Looks like be a decent frame at a decent price.

On that note, any other carbon hardtail frame alternatives? I'm mainly looking for frames with some sort of warranty at the moment, but if a second hand one comes up with a decent price then I would be interested in that too.

Thanks!

Edited February 11 by Nic Brigando

[DJuice]

See there is a road bike in the classifieds. Option to reach out to seller, there is probably a connection.

Been keeping an eye on them for the last twelve months.

Reviews of the road bikes is promising.

Unfortunately with our weakening ZAR, not necessarily meaning a bargain purchase.

Can`t exactly recall the geo of mtb, but was on the conservative side.

 

PS. That road bike is a beauty, will consider above the Titan I`m very fond off.

[Spookie]

Yeah a mate of mine, @David Jenkins is selling Elves here locally! I can send you his number if you would like to ask him any questions directly, he would be more than happy to assist 👌
 

Know there are a few happy customers he has got on road bikes recently

Edited February 13 by Spookie
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[DJuice]

Time to show off those Elves with an appreciation post.

[Super Sywurm]

On 2/11/2024 at 1:50 PM, Nic Brigando said:

Hey all!

Has anyone had any dealings with the brand Elves? They seem to be a malaysian [edit:] Taiwanese bike brand that has a supplier here in SA.

They've got a bunch of pretty solid looking carbon frames on their site, of which I'm specifically interested in the Nandor Pro: https://elvesbikesouthafrica.co.za/shop/frames/elves-nandor-pro-29er-xc-mtb-hardtail-carbon-frame 

Does anyone know if they offer (and will honour) any sort of warranty, as I can't find it on the site? Looks like be a decent frame at a decent price.

On that note, any other carbon hardtail frame alternatives? I'm mainly looking for frames with some sort of warranty at the moment, but if a second hand one comes up with a decent price then I would be interested in that too.

Thanks!

Did you have a look at the Silverback Superseed?

[Nic Brigando]

9 hours ago, Spookie said:

Yeah a mate of mine, @David Jenkins is selling Elves here locally! I can send you his number if you would like to ask him any questions directly, he would be more than happy to assist 👌
 

Know there are a few happy customers he has got on road bikes recently

If that's an option, I would love to speak to him directly!

[Nic Brigando]

8 minutes ago, Super Sywurm said:

Did you have a look at the Silverback Superseed?

Yup, honestly that would be first choice for the little bit of plushness on the rear, but unfortunately you don't seem to be able to purchase a new frameset from them. I've already got the full bike build ready to go, just need the frame

I've seen a few on the classifieds for sale too (could always sell whatever components it comes with, for sure), but nothing yet in Large in the price range I want to spend.

[Nic Brigando]

10 hours ago, DJuice said:

Can`t exactly recall the geo of mtb, but was on the conservative side.

Just for future reference, if anyone finds the thread: 
 

My current bikes are 2 steel beauties, both sitting at 65.6 and 65.5 HA, and close to 500 reach, so it's definitely going to be a big change! Bike is being built for the Munga, so more conservative is not necessarily a bad thing.

[DJuice]

10 minutes ago, Nic Brigando said:

Just for future reference, if anyone finds the thread: 
 

My current bikes are 2 steel beauties, both sitting at 65.6 and 65.5 HA, and close to 500 reach, so it's definitely going to be a big change! Bike is being built for the Munga, so more conservative is not necessarily a bad thing.

For the Munga and our flat lands in Northern Cape the geo is fine.

Now to decide on a nice paint scheme…very lucky.

All the best with Munga training.

Edited February 14 by DJuice

[Shebeen]

On 2/11/2024 at 1:50 PM, Nic Brigando said:

Hey all!

Has anyone had any dealings with the brand Elves? They seem to be a malaysian [edit:] Taiwanese bike brand that has a supplier here in SA.

They've got a bunch of pretty solid looking carbon frames on their site, of which I'm specifically interested in the Nandor Pro: https://elvesbikesouthafrica.co.za/shop/frames/elves-nandor-pro-29er-xc-mtb-hardtail-carbon-frame 

Does anyone know if they offer (and will honour) any sort of warranty, as I can't find it on the site? Looks like be a decent frame at a decent price.

On that note, any other carbon hardtail frame alternatives? I'm mainly looking for frames with some sort of warranty at the moment, but if a second hand one comes up with a decent price then I would be interested in that too.

Thanks!

not sure I'd want a cutout in the headtube join. Might look sexy but surely there's some major compromises on that one. 

[Super Sywurm]

28 minutes ago, Nic Brigando said:

Yup, honestly that would be first choice for the little bit of plushness on the rear, but unfortunately you don't seem to be able to purchase a new frameset from them. I've already got the full bike build ready to go, just need the frame

I've seen a few on the classifieds for sale too (could always sell whatever components it comes with, for sure), but nothing yet in Large in the price range I want to spend.

Did you contact Silverback SA directly regarding a frame only deal?  A couple of years back, they could assist me and a buddy with frames only.  

[Nic Brigando]

1 minute ago, Super Sywurm said:

Did you contact Silverback SA directly regarding a frame only deal?  A couple of years back, they could assist me and a buddy with frames only.  

Hmm, no I did not - didn't even think of that. I'll do that right now, thank you for the tip off!

[Super Sywurm]

11 minutes ago, Nic Brigando said:

Hmm, no I did not - didn't even think of that. I'll do that right now, thank you for the tip off!

Let me know what the outcome is.

[Spookie]

2 hours ago, DJuice said:

Time to show off those Elves with an appreciation post.

@Yung Peppermint @Lay where you at 👀

[Spookie]

1 hour ago, Nic Brigando said:

If that's an option, I would love to speak to him directly!

Have sent to you 👌👌

[David Jenkins]

Hi @Nic Brigando hope you are well! 

Would love to help with some more information and costing etc on the Nandor Pro, will DM you to chat further.