THE TRIATH-ELAN 1984-87
1984 Catalogue. The Triath-Elan was launched. It was the Elan in another colour. The Elan in 1984 was mint green and had an Elan decal on the top-tube, whereas the Triath-Elan was Steel Blue Pearl with a “Triath-Elan” decal on the top tube, otherwise they were identical. Both ‘models’ (colours) ran for 1984, then the Elan, then only one mentioned in the catalogue, name was dropped.
Pics of Doug Havach’s 1984 Triath-Elan in original finish, the Old Town Cyclery seat tube decal was added later (pics by Sarah, when of the Old Town Cyclery, Lenexa, Kansas).
1985 Catalogue excerpts, for Triath-Elan and the new Triath-Elan VS
Malbro Triath-Elan and Triathalon
1986 Catalogue pages, show the Triath-Elan and the new Triath-Elan EX This was the last year of the Triath-Elan. It was replaced by the Triathalon Classic for 1987.
This 1986 example seems to have Prugnat cutouts I (Italian) lugs.
1987 Catalogue
Model Recognition Table – This is a summary table for details see catalogues
| Frame Number System & Location (Repeated on fork Stearer Tube) | 6 Digit Horizontal, High Up on BB Drive Side |
| Frame Tubing (Seat Tube ID – mm) | 1984 Reynolds 531 Butted (27.2) 1985 Reynolds 531CS 1986/87 Reynolds 531C |
| Frame Angles, Head/Seat, (deg) | 73/73 |
| Tube OD (Inch) – Top-Down-Seat | 1 – 1 1/8 – 1 1/8″ |
| Head Tube Lugs | Purgnat 55D, 1986 I Type with Cutouts   |
| Fork Crown | Sloping, 1 3/4″ Rake |
| Head Set Type | 1″ Threaded |
| Seat Lug | Purgnat 55D |
| Seat Stay Attachment | Semi Wrap Over |
| Seat Stem Bolt | Nut & Bolt |
| Bottom Bracket Lugs | Basic |
| Gear Cable Run, Over/Under BB | Under |
| Rear Stay Length (CBB – CDO) | 16 1/2″ |
| Wheel Base (Spindle to Spindle) | 39 3/4″ |
| Rear Dropouts (Front) | Campag 1010A |
| Rear Brake Bridge | Straight |
| Brake Bridge Boss – Recessed Bolt | Yes |
| BB Hight | 10 3/4″ |
| Wheel Size | 700C |
| Head Badge/Transfer | Transfer |
| Decals & Name Plate | To TT |
| BB Cable Guides | Plastic Clip |
| BB Oiler | No |
| Gear Change Lever Lugs | No |
| Rear Stay Gear Cable Guides | Top |
| TT Brake Cable Stops/Guides | x3 to Top |
| Mudguard Stay Attachments | Eyes to Dropouts |
| Bottle Holder Bosses | Yes Downtube, 1987 Down & Seat Tubs |
| Colour | 1984/85 Steel Blue Pearl 1986 Ice Blue, EX White Pearl 1987 Red/Black |
| Chrome | no |
| Comments | Replaced the Elan |