Paragrafrytterklubben -- Principia appreciation

little steep but will be worth it if built well. Will totally beat 80% of all modern bikes performance wise, as well as the looks.

It should go like stink. Maybe try a pair of skinny traditionally laced wheels too; will complement the frame very nicely.

fantastic

which model and year is this?

Anyone have a source for a gear hanger for an '06 Evolution SX?

Elanusparts.com 👍

Can't seem to find it on there and have looked before. Could you give me a direct link?

Are you looking for one of these?

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Or this one? It looks like they changed design 2006 my sx ltd was a 2005 model and took the top one the 297
I can't see the ups ones anywhere though sorry

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Found this on schaltauge.com?

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The 2006 principia catalogue is showing this one on the evolution sx which looks the same as mine? And looks like in 2006 only the revolution, ellipse & sx ltd had the ups hanger so yours should be ok

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Just picked up an Enve fork for my track jet. These are coming off and are no longer needed. If anyone wants them just cover the postage or pick up from Brighton plus a small forum donation. They came of a 2000 Rex. These maybe the mizuno made ones as i think they're pre isaac. Carbon steerer with bung left in. Are the bungs in these proprietary? The steerer i.d. Looks small and the carbon looks thicker than most forks. Steerer is shortish 20cm but they're in really nice condition. They should be getting swapped over this week so if anyone wants to dibs here before i put them up in classifieds I'm giving you a head start.

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Dogsitting for my parents this week and found my Dad's old Principia. Going to take it out this evening. Not quite the way I'd build it up, but hopefully should be a fun ride!

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Nice bike. Some all carbon deep sections and a black bottle cage and this would look pretty sweet i reckon

Would anyone be interested in a TT28 frame?

It's got a broken front derailleur hanger, so could only be a 1x or single speed. Otherwise pretty good condition. It's got a white condor headset fitted, and a carbon 1 inch ahead fork.

I'm moving house in the next month or so and therefore need to get rid. I always wanted to rebuild it with 1 X force after the front derailleur hanger was broken but never got around to it.

I could do a thread for it but thought it might be appreciated here?

Definitely agree. Add with that SRAM Red 10spd groupset + Thomson -19deg stem & seatpost.

There's a nice selection of hangers for Prinicpias available here: https://www.elanusparts.com/principia-derailleur-hangers

I've ordered the D124 for my 2001 Rex. The part has an extra screw hole but the shape looks right. Here is the bike, it's a size 59:

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My REXe sx Pro

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@tomsvoboda is about to list a Principia rsl in classifieds. Sounds nice and a very good price. Will probably be a larger frame so keep an eye out if your in the market. Can't workout how to post a working link from my phone soz. @mikkelneimann are you looking for one?

Strictly looking for Rex or Rex Pro to match my custom Rex Track.

Appreciate it though.

Much Principia Love

Always nice to have a matching pair where possible 😁 good luck with your search.

The Principia Ellipse and Revolution models (and their 'e', 'sx' and 'Pro' derivatives) are very similar to the Rex models - all top-end Principia and very loverly! @mikkelneimann I wouldn't necessarily rule those out

I think there were two Principia track frames - one with straight head tube and the other with an 'ellipse' version. The non-ellipse one was titled 'Jet' I think

I have Rex, REXe and Ellipse (and an RSL, track and MSLe) frames...all excellent

My choice is strictly based on aesthetics.

I want a frame as similar to my track as possible and/or the right Rex Pro (from the Chris King headset, Schmolke, Tune era)

My track frame is a Rex from 1999 and was custom built for a Danish rider.

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@mikkelneimann - very nice track bike and indeed very similar to the Rex road bike. This is my 1998 Rex (not for sale) in the photo

Currently on ebay is this which could be a Rex, but you would need to confirm. Certaily, it is pre Ellipse (and has a Chris King fitted!) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274945251030?hash=item40040396d6:g:T3cAAOSwLtxhP4Vt

Replacement decals are readily obtainable

Happy hunting


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