Lytham as in Fylde coast ? If so, we're practically neighbours.

I also used to have an Elise S1 - at the time I thought it was the closest thing to a Stratos I would ever own.
My LB Stradale is easier to climb in and out of (than elise with roof on) and much easier to change the battery, without lacerating both forearms in the process

Cheers,
Graham