I'd agree with Winston's assessment - Principia frames have a reputation for being very well made and perfect for racing. They are very, very stiff though, even by normal aluminium standards. Perfect for racing on at Herne Hill, probably not so good for cruising the streets of London town.
Actually, I think someone was riding on, all black, at Herne Hill this morning, it had Elite cycling in white writing on the down tube.
I'd agree with Winston's assessment - Principia frames have a reputation for being very well made and perfect for racing. They are very, very stiff though, even by normal aluminium standards. Perfect for racing on at Herne Hill, probably not so good for cruising the streets of London town.
Actually, I think someone was riding on, all black, at Herne Hill this morning, it had Elite cycling in white writing on the down tube.