Based on advanced computer calculated stress simulations Principia succeeded in developing a brand new carbon lay up for the FLOW fork. The new fork is designed to unite the three most important requirements: low weight, lateral stiffness, and comfort. Narrower fork blades and an ovalised stem offer increased vertical compliance and improved shock absorption while maintaining lateral stiffness. At 320 grams it is the lightest fork ever developed by Principia.

The latest generation of Principia’s acclaimed aluminium technology with conified and triple butted aluminium tubing; made from a newly developed alloy with improved comfort properties that set a completely new standard for aluminium frame tubing. After the TIG welding the PRINCIPIA MAGNUM ALUMINIUM frames go through an advanced multi-stage heat treatment process for maximum strength and stiffness.

This is the mountainbike frame geometry that best allows you to utilize all your power on the climbs without compromising stability and control on tricky descends. The XC GEOMETRY carries on the acclaimed Principia handling properties that gives you superior speed resources – whether you ride to win or just for fun.

Imagine a replaceable rear derailleur hanger that allows you to shift gears with the precision and reliability of a fixed non-replaceable rear derailleur hanger. The INTEGRATED SHIFTING PRECISION derailleur hanger is a unique Principia feature which combines the precision and rigidity of a fixed derailleur mount dropout with replaceability. INTEGRATED SHIFTING PRECISION is featured on all Principia models.

Unique weight reduction process that removes material evenly from the entire frame after the frame is welded without any reduction in frame stiffness and strength. The PRINCIPIA DIET PROCESS is a farewell to excess weight and a hello to a new generation of aluminium frames.

Principia’s SX GEOMETRY adapts the slope of the top tube to the individual frame sizes adding more slope to the smaller frame sizes and less slope to the larger frame sizes. This means that tall riders do not have to use long seat posts that are structurally weak and unaesthetical.

Principia’s INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING allows the gear cables to disappear discretely into the head tube giving the frame a unique, streamlined appearance while ensuring that the cables are protected from dirt and grime at the same time. Principia ICR has a completely sealed liner from entry to exit for easy maintenance and wire replacement.

Our extended INTEGRAL POST SYSTEM seat tube makes the necessary overlap between seat tube and seat post on traditional frames redundant. This allows us to remove excess material achieving an even better stiffness-to-weight ratio.