So I mailed Spa cycles with a question asking if they planned to make a steel version of the Elan with 11sp 105 and hydro disc brakes.
On Monday I got the reply saying they have 2 x prototypes in the shop - steel frames and fork ala the Elan - one a 50cm and one a 54cm (my size). The 50 was built up with a 10sp 105 triple but the 54 with the 11sp 105 double with trp spyre brakes. (Not a deal breaker at all). I was told that if I was to pop down and try it then they could sell me that.
Well today I went there, and brought this beauty....
From the short test ride it fits the bill perfectly and was a great price to boot. Let's hope they go into production soon!
There was also the most amazing one off stainless steel Audax. It was built with Ultegra, H Plus Son wheels with Ultegra hubs, Schwalbe one tyres and was also a 54cm....
I can't wait to take then both for a spin!