1998 Principia Gaia Base 59
Build
700C/29 in × 23 mm
Insights
Somewhat upright 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 | 595.1mm |
| Reach | 395.7mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.5:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 620mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 572mm |
| Top Tube Length, Actual C-C | 572mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 0deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 73.5deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5deg |
| Head Tube Length | 177mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 67mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 267mm |
| Chainstay Length | 406mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 400.4mm |
| Front-Center | 600.3mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 596.6mm |
| Wheelbase | 997mm |
| Trail | — — |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 96.3mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 97mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 23mm |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 668mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1665mm |
| Suspension Type | Rigid, non-suspension corrected |
| Bar Type | Drop Bar |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork Material | Aluminum |
| Brake Type | Rim |
Published Sizing Recommendations
| PBH | 88.5 cm to 92 cm |
Source:http://www.starbike.com/images/Principia/geo_road.htm