Spa Elan 725

[vickster]

Good evening Jenkins, I’ve followed this thread with trepidation, particularly whether Vickster was actually going to buy the bike. Then you bought a second Elan!

The Elan is one of the bikes I’m considering.

Why did you buy a steel one (nice colour!) when you already own a titanium one?

How do they compare? What’s the weight difference? Do you like the Ti? Which one do you prefer?

Probably but I haven't got round to it yet for a variety of reasons!!

 

[robjh]

Not a 725 frame, but I was at Spa Cycles last Friday and have ordered myself an Elan Mk 2 Titanium. Feeling quite excited now, and hoping I might pick it up before Easter.

 

[StuAff]

Not a 725 frame, but I was at Spa Cycles last Friday and have ordered myself an Elan Mk 2 Titanium. Feeling quite excited now, and hoping I might pick it up before Easter.

Just checked the price ... that's a bargain!

 

[robjh]

Just checked the price ... that's a bargain!

Yes, I thought it compared well with other bikes in the same sort of range. Plus a real shop where I could try out different sizes and setups and discuss the build options before placing the order.

 

[StuAff]

Yes, I thought it compared well with other bikes in the same sort of range. Plus a real shop where I could try out different sizes and setups and discuss the build options before placing the order.

You've probably seen the (highly complimentary) road.cc review, and a couple of the comments mention the unusual sizing. Having just had a look on geometrygeeks, I see what they meant…compared to my Tripster ATR (56cm), the 56cm Elan Mk2 has a 20mm higher stack, 19mm more on effective top tube length, and 11mm shorter front centre. I ended up flipping the stem to get the bar height right (at first spacers did the trick, till I found out I had too many for warranty purposes- flipping cheaper than another stem!) so the front end of the Elan would probably suit me well. But I wouldn't have the same toe clearance, unless I went to shorter cranks…But for the current price difference…

 

[vickster]

Well, Spa called me yesterday to say...
My bike is ready 🥳
Tney thought I was collecting it but I'll actually need it delivered but hoping to have for next weekend 🤞

 

[Jenkins]

Well, Spa called me yesterday to say...
My bike is ready 🥳
Tney thought I was collecting it but I'll actually need it delivered but hoping to have for next weekend 🤞

And about time too.
Don't forget the pictures when it arrives.

 

[robjh]

This is my new Elan 2 Ti, on a recent ride in Scotland. Still not sure I've got the front end height/reach positions perfectly right, but it is as comfortable as any other bike I've ridden 400k on. Also worked well in gravel guise the other week with 40mm tyres, so overall I'm pretty pleased.

 

[vickster]

And about time too.
Don't forget the pictures when it arrives.

Yep life has been busy! I do still need to sort payment so they can post on Tuesday 👍