03/08/2026
SECOND ELVES. SECOND CHAPTER. ❤️
Some posts are easier to write than others, and this is definitely one of them. So made up that Ben Perkins .1999 came back to us again for a custom build! It doesn’t get much more validating than that!
As a triathlete, Ben’s first build from us was the Amanyar, a stunning stealthy black weapon that has now seen a decent amount of transitions! Now as much as we LOVE this bike, and we really do by the way, hilly training weeks and lets be honest, even a weekend ride with your mates can be suited better to a road bike as opposed to the out and out beast that the Amanyar is!
So, Ben came back!
This time, his choice was the Eglath ARX, custom built in Gloss Chameleon Black/Red with Matt Rose Red, and built exactly the way he wanted it. Shimano 105 Di2, AeroEvo integrated carbon handlebars, our new lightweight OROME VALAR SK45/50D wavy wheels, OSSE 3D printed saddle, Vittoria tyres, and it looks class! Important to say, this is actually standard paint, the team in HK do a great job of putting these paints together.
Ben told us “I Started the Ironman journey with Elves last year with the Amanyar. The support from the elves team was unmatched and the bike was amazing - allowing me to not only compete but to really compete with the top of the field and most importantly fall in love with cycling.
This year, I wanted to see how I held up in the cycling world. I jumped straight into the deep end with marmottes - a 177km ride, with over 5,500m of elevation.
The bike flew up hills due to its incredibly light design and descended effortlessly. The day was super challenging with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees, I don’t believe I would’ve completed the event without Elves.”
We cannot ask for anything more than that guys can we?!
Ben, thank you for believing in us for a second time. We never take that for granted, excited to keep following your journey!
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