ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Were you saved by a random stranger, or were you forced to buy it yourself?Not any more it isn't
Spa Elan 725
- Thread starter vickster
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Jenkins
Legendary Member
- Location
- Felixstowe
Were you saved by a random stranger, or were you forced to buy it yourself?
'Forced' is a bit of a strong word.
They'd initially listed it as a cable braked version and priced it accordingly, but looking at the photos and spec I thought it was the hydraulic brake one so messaged them for confirmation. Credit to Spa Cycles they admitted their mistake, amended the description but left the price as it was.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Very good... Enjoy the new bike!
sevenfourate
Devotee of OCD
- Location
- Lowestoft, Suffolk
What a fantastic colour. Very-very nice. congrats !
I've just had a nosy around their website. All to easy to get very tempted isn't it. I'm surprised the header page of their website doesn't come with a slot at the bottom for a credit card
Jameshow
Veteran
'Forced' is a bit of a strong word.
They'd initially listed it as a cable braked version and priced it accordingly, but looking at the photos and spec I thought it was the hydraulic brake one so messaged them for confirmation. Credit to Spa Cycles they admitted their mistake, amended the description but left the price as it was.
Bargain!
Jenkins
Legendary Member
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- Felixstowe
lostinthought
Well-Known Member
That is a very nice colour. Is it paint, or tinted lacquer over chrome? It's hard to tell from the photos. Either way, lovely bike!
Jenkins
Legendary Member
- Location
- Felixstowe
Paint (copper) on a steel frame.
Jenkins
Legendary Member
- Location
- Felixstowe
Yes - it came with the 30mm Schwalbe Ones and basic Shimano wheels.
I've only ridden it up & down the road to get the set up right so not given them a proper test which may happen on Wednesday. I've already ordered a pair of Vittoria 32mm from Banana Industries just to see if they look any better. My Ti version is fitted with 32mm Continental 4 Seasons on wheels with a larger rim width and just look so much better (see below) - I already have a spare pair of wheels in stock and a savings interest payout due in February...
Here it is ready to ride with the new SRAM crankset & Spa Cycles chainrings and meeting its older Ti brother.
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Nice bikes, but I couldn't cope with that saddle angle! (I have to have my saddle virtually pointing at the top of the handlebar.)
sevenfourate
Devotee of OCD
- Location
- Lowestoft, Suffolk
Gorgeous colour ! Truly 😍 Congrats, ride safe and ENJOY.
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?
Jenkins
Legendary Member
- Location
- Felixstowe
Simple answer - why not
As to which I prefer, it's too early to tell as I've only had the 725 for a couple of months compared to 8 years for the Ti version and they are now set up for different uses. The 725 will be more for road use while the Ti is more a mix of road and light off road with a 1x transmission.
There's little difference in the weight and I think that the 725 may be less than a kilo heavier, but this may be due to the different wheels and tyres.
The most obvious build difference is that the Ti has bigger diameter tubes than the 725.
As to which I prefer, it's too early to tell as I've only had the 725 for a couple of months compared to 8 years for the Ti version and they are now set up for different uses. The 725 will be more for road use while the Ti is more a mix of road and light off road with a 1x transmission.
There's little difference in the weight and I think that the 725 may be less than a kilo heavier, but this may be due to the different wheels and tyres.
The most obvious build difference is that the Ti has bigger diameter tubes than the 725.
