Principia - anyone know about them

[DCLane]

I've been tempted by a Principia ....

Anyone know anything about them? They've got some good write-ups.

 

[ColinJ]

I remember being tempted by a Principia Rex about 10 years ago before I bought my Cannondale. I haven't heard much about the company's bikes recently though. (Blimey - I just looked at a review of the latest Rex - they've managed to get the frame weight down from nearly 1.5 kg to 1.14 kg!)

You're really going round in circles trying to choose that new bike aren't you!

If you really can't decide between the bikes on your shortlist, just pick one at random. You'll enjoy riding whichever one you get!

 

[DCLane]

You're really going round in circles trying to choose that new bike aren't you!

Yep . Random selection works for me. If I'm riding a cheap, half-wrecked Carrera and enjoying it I'm sure to prefer anything that's better.

Basically I'd like carbon. But the budget (Ridgeback +£200) won't stretch.
I'd also like 105/Ultegra.
And a decent set of wheels.
Oh, and a non-standard brand.
And I'd like it before the end of February.

And I may have found it. Just need to sort out the order and also sweet-talk Evans into letting me cancel the order and taking the Ridgeback unopened. Which I'd then sell as unused.

 

[Hacienda71]

Saw the add on eBay for that Principa. It looks like a dam good spec for the money. At that price you could upgrade bits you want and still be cheaper than a Planet x or Ribble with a lesser groupset.

 

[DCLane]

Edit - it's been sold so that option's out ...

 

[oldfatfool]

If you are going to accept and then sell the ridgeback then I would look at the Cube range, they are about as well specced for the money as anything.

 

[fimm]

I have a Principia TT bike. It is my "all the gear and no idea" bike. It is black and shiny and beautiful, but it goes very slowly for a TT bike, because I am a total wuss and get scared at anything approaching speed. (The engine could be better too...)

 

[Alembicbassman]

Planet X will do you a full carbon bike with a mix of SRAM Rival (Ultegra eqv) and SRAM Apex (105 eqv) stuff for £999

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/YBPXSLPRIV/planet_x_pro_carbon_rival_road_bike

 

[Edge705]

Edit - it's been sold so that option's out ...

Damm I guess soemone bought it by phone as its still for sale on ebay thats a lovely bike for the money I would have snapped that up straight away

 

[DCLane]

Damm I guess soemone bought it by phone as its still for sale on ebay thats a lovely bike for the money I would have snapped that up straight away

It apparently shouldn't have been listed since it sold before the listing went live

 

[DCLane]

And all too small for me! A brand new Ultegra-equipped carbon road bike for £880 - someone's going to get a bargain.

He might say they don't have it when it's there, but it's still listed on eBay. And I made an offer via eBay of £850 which their system has accepted. Oh, and it's now also paid for ...

... I wonder what they'll do next.

Does this form a contract? If they cancel it after payment I'm going to be commenting to eBay ...

 

[DCLane]

Update:

Seller's commented:
"Hello - many thanks for your purchase - this really is a top bike! I will dispatch monday when im back in the office! via courier - i will also send you details of tracking number etc... many thanks again
- active-technology"

However, what he may think I've bought is this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370582337722?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[Edge705]

Update:

Seller's commented:
"Hello - many thanks for your purchase - this really is a top bike! I will dispatch monday when im back in the office! via courier - i will also send you details of tracking number etc... many thanks again
- active-technology"

Well happy days its certainly a good purchase but I think Ive also found a bit of a bargain over at decathlon they've knocked 300 quid off the facet 5 full sram rival and mavic aksiums £999 its had some very good reviews over here and over the water in France its got a no quibble money back guarantee so Ive nowt to lose may as well at least check it out best of all it comes in at 8kg with pedals on besides Ive always wanted to try sram out - Also they've got the facet 9 on offer for £1999 pro team racing bike with sram red and a set of mavic rsys £1000 carbon bladed wheels coming in at a measily 7.1 kg with pedals

 

[DCLane]

An update:

The seller has finally repaid the amount, but only when I chased via eBay. A big negative's coming to them ... I'd suggest avoiding eBay seller: active-technology http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/active-te..._trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&_trksid=p4340.l2562

 

[youngoldbloke]

That's bad. I had no problem with them ordering bib tights, but that was ony £6! They should have refunded you immediately if they wanted to keep a good reputation - otherwise you begin to smell a large rat.