ELAN
We’ve built this for endurance road.
This one is for the solo riders that enjoy suffering & pushing personal limits.
The epic multi-day riders that span continents encountering diverse cultures.
For the riders who love nothing more than simply rolling out at first light to escape the fast pace of life.
Framesets from £2999
Completes from £4785
Intended Use
Touring, endurance road, ultra-distance, audax.
Terrain
Tarmac, broken road, lanes.
Features
Made to measure, built to order, custom spec, handmade in Cardiff.
Build Kits
We’ve curated a range of build kits that we think are a perfect match to the framesets .
Custom kits availalbe. Just ask.
Core
complete from £4785
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Shimano Ultegra R8020 Mechanical Groupset
Mechanical Shifting
2x
11 speed
Hydraulic Disc Brake
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Handlebar - Pro PLT Alloy
Stem - Pro PLT Alloy
Seatpost - Pro PLT Alloy
Headset - Cane Creek 40
BB - Hope T47 24mm -
Size - 700C
Rims - Alloy 30D | 24W Alloy
Hubs - Bitex CLD
Spokes - Sapim
Nipples - Sapim
Weight - 1610g -
choose from*
Slick - Gravelking Slick + TLC
All Round - Gravelking Semi Slick + TLC
Light Gravel - Gravelking SK+ TLCTubeless setup included
*Available in 32, 35, 38c
Intermediate
complete from £5820
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Shimano 105 Di2 Groupset
Electronic Shifting
2x
12 speed
Hydraulic Disc Brake
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Handlebar - Pro VIBE Alloy
Stem - Pro VIBE Alloy
Seatpost - Pro VIBE Alloy
Headset - Cane Creek 40
BB - Hope T47 24mm -
Size - 700C
Rims - Carbon 45D | 28W
Hubs - Aivee Classic CLD
Spokes - Sapim
Nipples - Sapim -
choose from*
Slick - Gravelking Slick + TLC
All Round - Gravelking Semi Slick + TLC
Light Gravel - Gravelking SK+ TLCTubeless setup included
*Available in 32, 35, 38c
Advanced
complete from £6970
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Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 Groupset
Electronic Shifting
2x
12 speed
Hydraulic Disc Brake
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Handlebar - PRO VIBE Superlight Carbon
Stem - PRO VIBE Superlight Alloy
Seatpost - PRO VIBE Carbon
Headset - Cane Creek 40
BB - Hope T47 -
Size - 700C
Rims - Puravelo 45D | 28W Carbon
Hubs - DT Swiss 240 EXP
Spokes - Sapim
Nipples - Sapim -
choose from*
Slick - Gravelking Slick + TLC
All Round - Gravelking Semi Slick + TLC
Light Gravel - Gravelking SK+ TLCTubeless setup included
*Available in 32, 35, 38c
Why you’ll love it
Bad Knees?
Everybody and every body is different that’s why we don’t do stock sizes.
Your bike is tailored to you.
You’ll receive a precision bike fit which focuses on improving your riding position, performance and injuries you have.
Have it Your Way
Our bikes are built to order. Meaning you get to have your say.
Need extra luggage mounts for your grand tour?
Hide hoses with internal routing for an ultra clean look?
Want sliding dropouts so you can switch to single speed?
You tell us what you are after and we can make it happen.
Express Yourself
Bikes are an extension of your personality so why not make your mark?
We offer a paint design service so you can create something that is truly unique and personal to you.
“Its been a hugely satisfying and rewarding experience from start to finish working with you on this and can't thank you enough.”
— James
Latests Builds
Specs*
Columbus Spirit & Life tubing, 44mm headtube, intergrated seatclamp 27,2mm seatpost, T47 68mm bottom bracket, flat mount brake, 142 x 12mm thru-axle, 700x38C tyre clearance or 700X35C with mudgaurds, external cable routing & internal hose routing
Frame
Columbus Futura Gravel Carbon fork, 100x12mm thru-axle, 700x38c tyre clearance, mudguard mounts, internal hose routing
Fork
Cane Creek 40 headset, stainless steel bearings, Upper EC44|28.6, Lower EC44|33
Headset
* As standard. Frames can be altered to meet individual specifications e.g. Internal cable routing, sliding dropouts, additional frame mounts.
GALLERY
Questions?
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Builds typically take 4 months to complete from paying the deposit.
This is subject to change depending on the complexity of the paintwork and availability of components.
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The build kits we have created are selected with components we would want to ride ourselves due to the build quality, reliability and serviceability.
If you wish to choose other components then we are able to source components from most manufacturers.
Custom build kits are £POA
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All frames are built using a mix of Columbus Italian steel tubing.
The ELAN is built using a mixture of Columbus Spirit & Life tubing.
All framesets use stainless steel dropouts and stainless steel braze-ons.
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Yes.
Each build is made to order, we can design the frame to suit your requirements. For example if you needed extra frame mounts, want to run sliding dropouts or internal tubing.
Tell us what you are looking for, we can make it happen.
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Not at the moment. We are working on it.
Payment for the build is split up into 3 - 4 installments throughout the project. Deposit, Components, Paint, Final Invoice
We accept payment via credit/debit card, bank transfer & PayPal.