Do NOT be fooled into thinking that a full aluminum frame is harsh. The selection of materials and the skill of the builder determine more with respect to the ride of a frame than anything else. When compared to a mass-produced frame in carbon, the Elan still possesses a grace, ride manner, and quality that cannot be rivaled.
Cyfac's Elan frameset features the stiffness and lightweight characteristics of aluminum with the comfort, handling, and outstanding quality of a full handmade frameset. Cyfac's proprietary Proxidium aluminum tubing is triple-butted and custom drawn for the ultimate in stiffness, handling, and comfort in a light-weight package. Combined with Columbus' Metal alloy, this is no tin-can-riding frame!
Cyfac riders have raced the Elan frame in countless international-level events in the US and Europe. They've put their bodies to the test in 6-hour training rides and 100 mile races; the Elan hasn't let them down. Stunning power-transfer, rock-solid handling, and long-lasting quality sets this frame apart as an amazing value in a hand-made European frame.
Many say that aluminum frames provide a harsh ride. Let the Elan prove them wrong.