We’ll see if I’m allowed to drive (and if so, that far) by then, not sure I’ll be able to bring any bikes (lifting restrictions post surgery may still be in place - yes I know it’s a light bike, but at present a full kettle is off limits).
26.44 is with standard Z3 Lights - which frankly aren’t that light. You can save a chunk by switching to a Z2 alloy steerer. Will have compare a set of Z2s vs the Z3s - at a guess, that would close the gap close to your 25.8.