My first elk was a spike as well, 1985. Learned right then adn there that "There is no such thing as a small elk". Jim Zumbo wrote an article with that as a title.. The best part of a spike is the meat: none better. I have had cow, old bull, young bull, and lots of deer and moose etc... nothing can compare to fresh spike bull elk. congratulations.
For the record, a spike will weigh right about 200-250 pounds field dressed. so even taking out in two trips is a hard day.. we bone out now... still two trips with a backpack.
Jameister