Ianwhitwell wrote: ↑3 Sep 2022, 10:52pm
Hi
I was looking to buy an 'everyday bike' that I could use for occasional touring and visited SPA to try their Wayfarer. I did like it, but they didn't have my size in stock and after many months of waiting ( covid and Taiwan, from what I can gather). When I rang up the last time the owner suggested I try the 725 Elan, and I could put a steel fork on it for front panniers. This I did ( Spec below) and I've had it a couple of years and have never regretted the purchase. I would def go and try one out if your interested, they had a big range to try.
My spec to cover daily rides and tours with full panniers. I specifically wanted a front triple, but they had some excellent double ring options as well. I liked the fact it was almost like a custom build (frame excepted)
Frame 725 Elan 105 5700 Build 52cm
Colour Blue
Fork Steel fork
Headset FSA Orbit ITA
Bottom Bracket Shimano R60
Chainset TD2 165mm 46/36/24 all black
Front Wheel Deore M6000 blk/XR-26RTS black 32h
Rear Wheel Deore M6000 blk/XR-26RTS black 36h
Spokes Silver spokes
Cassette 10spd HG81 11/36
Tyres Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40 folding
Tubes Schwalbe SV17
Chain KMC X10-93
Front Mech Shimano 105 5700
Rear Mech Shimano Deore M592 black
Gear Shifters Shimano 105 5700 mechanical
Brake Levers Shimano 105 5700 mechanical
Brake Calipers TRP Spyre
Saddle Brooks B17 black
Seat Pin FSA SL-280
Collar Clamp Spa
Headset Spacer Black Full length steerer (cut on collection)
Stem FSA OS-168mm 80mm
Handlebars FSA Wing Compact 42cm
Bartape/Grips Spa Cork with EVA Gel blk
Gel pads below bartape
Mudguards SKS Chromoplastic 45mm black
Front Rack Tubus Tara blk
Rear Rack Tubus Logo blk