1998 Principia Gaia Base 46
Build
26 in × 23 mm
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of performance road bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Principia Gaia
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 471.3mm |
| Reach | 363.6mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.3:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 490mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 500mm |
| Top Tube Length, Actual C-C | 500mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 0deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 72deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74deg |
| Head Tube Length | 98mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 27.5mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 275mm |
| Chainstay Length | 390mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 389mm |
| Front-Center | 557.7mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 557mm |
| Wheelbase | 946mm |
| Trail | — — |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 85.2mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 105mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 26 inch (559mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 23mm |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 605mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1551mm |
| Suspension Type | Rigid, non-suspension corrected |
| Bar Type | Drop Bar |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork Material | Aluminum |
| Brake Type | Rim |
Source:http://www.starbike.com/images/Principia/geo_road.htm