Thanks for the info about Principia frames, here is my final choice- I am either getting the Principia Tri 26 with 650c wheels and a Ultegra bulid kit or a Leader Tri bike (check out Leader at leaderbikeusa.com) with 700c wheels and a Dura Ace bulid kit and 700c wheels. Both fit well. The Leader is a great value for the group and parts it comes with but the Principia is cool and cheaper as I got a deal on the frame. Any ideas about which would be better for sprints and oly distance tris??? Thanks
from my experience, 650 is quicker, but 700 is better for me at 6’3, so I would say it depends on your height.
Just a heads up, Principia declared bankruptcy in Denmark earlier this month which might impact availability as well as any need for warranty service in the future!
from my experience, 650 is quicker, but 700 is better for me at 6’3, so I would say it depends on your height.
650 is not faster…not slower…just diffrent diameter…that being said - 700 is a smarter option.
I agree, mainly I’m talking about “feel”. Maybe it’s the smaller wheels, but I thought 650 felt quicker to accelerate.