For Sale Principia MSLE Pro 26" MTB (medium I think)

[wicket]

What is the measurement of the seat tube please centre to top? I see it’s listed as 17.5”/medium but then later on in the thread there’s a different measurement.

 

[keepitmencap]

Price dropped again...still here!

 

[SirCrisp]

Hi, I have this exact same frame and have been using it as a commuter for many years, since it was retired from being an XC bike. I don't suppose by any miracle you have a spare gear hanger? Mine is bent and it seems impossible to source a replacement now (Principia part is PA082000). I'm on the verge of abandoning the bike now, which is a shame!

 

[keepitmencap]

Hey. Funnily enough, the frame had no hanger when I bought it a few years ago, and I ended up sourcing one. Pretty sure it was a Pilo one? Maybe this model? https://www.ebay.com/itm/185215435574

 

[SirCrisp]

Sadly that's not quite the right one! I ordered a Pilo D175 previously (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126973085889) but, while the hanger is the correct shape, the holes are drilled differently. Apparently D175 is Principia part number PA082007, whilst I need PA082000 - which they don't make. The only difference between the two is the distance between the two holes as you can see below!



Anyway, apologies for hijacking your thread, I am just desperate to keep this lovely frame going - it really is fantastic and I wish you well in selling yours!

 

[keepitmencap]

Sadly that's not quite the right one! I ordered a Pilo D175 previously (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126973085889) but, while the hanger is the correct shape, the holes are drilled differently. Apparently D175 is Principia part number PA082007, whilst I need PA082000 - which they don't make. The only difference between the two is the distance between the two holes as you can see below!

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Anyway, apologies for hijacking your thread, I am just desperate to keep this lovely frame going - it really is fantastic and I wish you well in selling yours!

It will be out there...somewhere! Annoyingly, I can't seem to find any record of the one I bought. Are you sure it is not the D50? It is very similar to the D175 but different...

I have a feeling I got it from here? https://derailleurhanger.com/manufacturer/principia

 

[The Bat]

@SirCrisp

Might be worth taking the D175 to a small (one-man-band type) engineering workshop and ask if they could copy it but - obviously - with the correct holes. Certainly worth a shot, keep the bike going.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

 

[Imlach]

Surprised this hasn't sold. Real bargain