Paragrafrytterklubben -- Principia appreciation

Picked it up, now to put some choice upgrades!

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Got a wee Principia f&f in an excellent emerald green anodising that takes 650c wheels if anyone would be interested. Cheers. T

@Josh01

No doubt preaching to the converted so ignore the blurb but in case any of you folk with such refined and knowledgable tastes need another example of exquisite Danish crafsmanship, I'm selling my Principia track frame over 'ere

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/342658/#comment15062309

Principia is taking shape!

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New principia track jet build

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New Principia. Current project thread coming soon!

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I've been low key after a Principia for a while, and just reflex bid and won a TSL frame on ebay. Clearly I didn't do much research, I'm realizing now that it's for 650c wheels. Cool?

On reflection, perhaps I can be forgiven for thinking it was roughly my size, the geometry at 52cm looks normal for a medium/large 700c frame. It def won't fit me, so I'm thinking of building it up as a nice but affordable commuter for a friend, but I'm unsure.. Any pointers?

Like can you run 26" wheels on these? I'm concerned that 650c will be annoyingly niche (tokyobike notwithstanding) for someone who just wants a useful bike.

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I got a 650c Cannondale on here and some wheels for £100 on eBay. I also got a disc rear for about the same.

Keep your eyes peeled because bargains do crop up from time to time.

Sorry for a Cannondale photo in the Principia thread!

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Eg https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/344023/?utm_campaign=new_comment&utm_medium=email&utm_source=notification#comment15154414

My Principia TLC 1998, 650c wheels

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This is mine...

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This is for sale for aprox 97 gbp. Seller is based in Sweden and won't ship but maybe a helpful Gothenburger could sort that out. I would go for it if it was 500 km east

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TSL city ripper! Bought the frame on accident (see above) but put together for a more suitably sized friend

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Nice, but that gearing might be a little high for a city bike.

Truuue we'll see what she says. Wheels are 650c so that makes the gearing a little lower

This used to be mine, but it went to a good home (picture taken by the new owner):

This one I still have:

Nice!

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/247199306651782

Sc650 TT frameset for £50 in Southsea if anyone is interested

Not mine btw

Someone’s got this for sale on fb

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I'd buy this if I were in London.
Edit. actually gonna try and get my hands on it somehow.

To me the frame felt quite delicate, far from heavy gauge. I would not be able to enjoy it with dents.

Were you successful?

Quite like the backstory of it being stolen then recovered though. When does that ever happen?!

Nah I bailed, too much faff and too many dents