Elilee Blize XXE 680g Disc Frame 330g Fork

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Maddie
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by Maddie

:D :D You have a point there, Micky!

So let's get down to business. This is the standard Blize model, not the lighter XXE. To my complete surprise, the frame is not black gloss but bare carbon, probably with a thin layer of matte clearcoat. Which made me extremely happy when I first saw it since I don't have to remove the paint. Decals are over the clearcoat. I don't think they will last long in harsh environments anyway.

This is what's included:

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If you are interested, please check what bar/stem is provided. EXS Aerover is not standard.

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Frame size S including front derailleur hanger (blind rivets, not bolts) and chainstay protection shield: 772g (advertised bare size S frame weight without paint: 780g)

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Fork, uncut: 349g

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EXS Aerover 360 / 110mm with OD2 sleeve, top cap and bolt: 334g (bar/stem alone 308g, sleeve 14g, top cap including bolt 12g)

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Seatpost: 154g including metal inserts (350mm)

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Headset: 47g

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Thru Axles: 62g

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Rear Derailleur Hanger: 17g

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EXS expander: 17g

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Compression ring: 4g (3D printed)

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Bearing cap: 14g (3D printed)

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Intermediate spacer: 6g (3D printed)

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Garmin mount including bolts: 34g (3D printed)

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Seatclamp: 20g

The rear derailleur hanger and frame mounting spot was Teflon greased from the factory. Caliper mounts are faced and clean. The seatclamp is a bit unusual, it consists of a mounting plate with two torx bolts and a seatpost guide between seatpost and the mounting plate. The guide is rough like a file or 100 grit sandpaper. Internally, the frame looks very clean, I suppose it is EPS molded.

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The decals look a bit like an afterthought. The one on the seattube is probably inspired by Specialized's "Tarmac" but with the two holes for the seatclamp, the Blize decal is incomplete. Also the decal on the seatstays does look a bit out of place. Headtube logo is just the Elilee logo turned 90°. All good reasons to remove these decals and go for customization.

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It will take some time until the bike is built. The frame needs a bit of paint but not sure what I will go for this time. Groupset is a mix of DA and Ultegra 12s, Galfer rotors, Red DUB cranks, Quarq Dfour PM and 45mm Farsports wheels. Should be around 6.7kg including pedals, bottle cages and Garmin mount.

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TobinHatesYou
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by TobinHatesYou

Strange that your 360x110mm weighs 308g when my 360x140mm weighs 306g.

mathias720
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by mathias720

TobinHatesYou wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:50 am
Strange that your 360x110mm weighs 308g when my 360x140mm weighs 306g.
yeah my 36x130 is 303,8 aswell.

Maddie
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by Maddie

Deviations are always possible with carbon parts. Small defects are repaired or painted a second time without removing the first layer of paint. Not any different from frames, only in a different scale

alanyu
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by alanyu

My traditional 380-110 is ca. 311g. It also came with a plastic 31.8-28.6 sleeve and an alu one. The plastic one is only 4g, saving the holy 8g for this small part.

P.S. I have also designed a ww gps mount for them, just 9.8g printed w/o garmin insert, but 50% stronger than the original one in FEA. It's under alpha test now.

StiffWeenies
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by StiffWeenies

Maddie wrote:
Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:58 am
I already said "more details to follow"
If you have an OEM SL7 headset cover/bearing cap lying around (e.g. the ones here on the right), could you please try fitting it on the Blize?

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Maddie
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by Maddie

StiffWeenies wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:25 pm
If you have an OEM SL7 headset cover/bearing cap lying around (e.g. the ones here on the right), could you please try fitting it on the Blize?
I have these parts laying around. I haven't checked if they fit yet but I think they won't just by eyeballing it. But it is close and an interesting question for sure.

Alanyu, if your mount is shorter than the one from EXS, then I'm already interested in buying one when the tests are completed successfully.

Maddie
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by Maddie

Re SL7 bearing cap: Close, but no match

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dudemanppl
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by dudemanppl

Can you measure the stack height of the bearing cap and intermediate spacer?

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by Jere

37. Post and still no website ?

dudemanppl
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by dudemanppl

https://www.instagram.com/elileeconcept/

Did you read the first post? Just contact them through IG.

Maddie
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by Maddie

dudemanppl wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:09 pm
Can you measure the stack height of the bearing cap and intermediate spacer?
12+6mm

JackMak
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by JackMak

alanyu wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 12:29 pm
My traditional 380-110 is ca. 311g. It also came with a plastic 31.8-28.6 sleeve and an alu one. The plastic one is only 4g, saving the holy 8g for this small part.

P.S. I have also designed a ww gps mount for them, just 9.8g printed w/o garmin insert, but 50% stronger than the original one in FEA. It's under alpha test now.
I would be interested in one of those mounts if you are willing to ship them. Please let me know!

StiffWeenies
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by StiffWeenies

Maddie wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:15 pm
Re SL7 bearing cap: Close, but no match
Thank you! the hunch was worth a shot and now I'm wondering if the '19 Venge bearing cap would work...

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Maddie
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by Maddie

I checked that too, doesn't match either. The Venge bearing cap is even longer...

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