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Sorry just seen this , looks like you’ve sold it since !

Thanks, they are nice forks. Looking for something 2nd hand a bit cheaper ..

Bump still looking ..

Haven’t got round to fitting full mudguards on the Principia yet (the stays on my guards were cut to run on the Cannondale with axiom adapters and are too short ) . It’s got plenty of clearance though , currently running some raceblades which defeats the purpose, just being lazy - I hate fitting full guards !

To be honest it probably is aesthetics swaying my judgment at the moment . To my eye the Principia is not as nice looking , colour aside the welds are neat but but still not as nice, the tube shapes and joints aren’t quite as slick etc. With current itm forks the bars are about the same height on both , but if I replaced the Principia fork with more steerer I could add a couple of spacers to get more comfortable . So trying to weigh in cost of new fork and repray vs keeping the Cannondale I’ve already paid for ...

Cheers. Griffs Reality Motorworks in Fishponds. Really nice guys but can’t recommend them to be honest , I’ve had issues with 3 frames painted there , despite every lbs in Bristol recommending them !

No, just incomplete build, took out for a test ride to check the geometry..

Haha, already noted!

Really nice! I love the 3.0 frames as well, without the power pyramid flared downtube of later models they retain classic frame proportions. Just had mine resprayed, probably up for sale soon

Looking ideally for a Columbus Hiver or other 1 1/8” carbon fork with mudguard clearance & eyelets . No logos preferable. Need to check but steerer minimum 230 ish Thanks

Thanks, it is a really nice shade (RAL 5025!), especially in matt. . Yep the Principia is anodised , would quite like to re-anodise it a different colour keep it authentic but not sure if it is possible or if it would adversely affect the frame ?

Took the Cannondale out for a spin today (no gear cables yet so single speed mode) . I do love the ride , though the geo is on the agressive side. May need to flip the stem. Wheel change to check clearances - 25s still work with 35mm mudguards but 23s would be better..

Love it! How did it ride with the Alu forks ? Don’t see many of them around but always seem to get compliments. One good thing about the colour of mine is it doesn’t stand out , I’ve walked past it a few times in the bike racks when going to unlock it so hopefully it goes unnoticed by theives as well !

Quick build with spare wheels. I’ll try to get cables on tomorrow to take it for a spin

Cannondale got put on hold as fork had to go back to be stripped and re-powdercoated, it was so thick around the dropouts I couldn’t get the wheel in. Also ended up having to get the bottom bracket chased and faced and the bottle cage bosses retapped. Did manage to install the new alu cable guides from VintageCannondale.com , easy to fit once I worked out how and highly recommended . Love this colour , it’s hard to photo but looks amazing up close.

Have been riding the Principia cobbled together for a month now , it’s a comfortable ride, appreciating the extra stack height, still find the colour totally uninspiring though! Definitely will repaint if I keep it

@yokes I've done it with a HSS drill bit in a pair of pliers from the seat tube side, slow going but did work. Took another frame to local frame builder (Argos) and they did it in a few minutes for free, didn't see how though! Probably with a 90 degree drill chuck

Bargain ! Glws.

Ps what’s the cheeky red number in the background ? New caad project?!

Principia RSL Linda Mcartney with DA/Ultegra currently £30 with a few hours to go, collection only in Portstmouth though

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Principia-aluminium-bike-from-around-2000-/263463584389

Afraid not

Thanks do you know what frame size it is ? Cheers

Looking for a friend who is just starting cycling and wants to train for a triathlon. Need something basic but decent, in good nick and fairly modern (no downtube shifters) Eg pinnacle, b'twin etc, cheap caad etc. Budget £250-300 max , pickup around or postage to Bristol

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Hi, did the stem ever sell ? I’ll take it if not, cheers

Looking for a welded 1" quill stem in black , have a silver ITM eclyspe can trade

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Thanks , I’ll go with the matching one but appreciate the offer

Top man! Perfect I have the boss, more than happy to make a forum donation. I’ll pm you cheers