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    MSRP
    ($1,867)
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    23.1 lbs
    3.2
    4.0
    AluminumSteel
    Fork
    AluminumSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    700c27.5″ / 29″
    Clearance
    2.1"
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 400, GRX 600GX, X5
    Drivetrain
    2 × 102 × 10
    Brand Site

    principiabikes.com

    bombtrack.com

    Summary
    The Principia 30 and Bombtrack Beyond are both gravel bikes. The 30 has an aluminum frame, aluminum fork, 700c aluminum wheels, and higher gearing; while the Beyond has a steel frame, steel fork, 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels, and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2023 30
    2020 Beyond
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    36 mph

    2023 30

    33 mph

    2020 Beyond

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aluminium

    ColorsBlack; Green

    double butted crmo tubing, with cage, rack and fender mounts, replaceable hanger, 73 mm BSA shell

    ColorsBlack; Green

    Fork

    Aluminium

    4130 crmo, tapered double butted blades, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8" tapered steerer, with fender / rack / triple cage mounts

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA sealed BB, external

    Headset

    FSA NO.21/12/44 sealed external aheadset, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8"

    Stem

    BOMBTRACK WANDER forged aluminum stem, +17°

    Handlebar

    BOMBTRACK BEYOND travel bar, 31.8 mm, 30° flare

    Saddle

    BOMBTRACK ORIGIN saddle

    Seatpost

    BOMBTRACK BEECH aluminum seatpost, 27.2 mm x 400 mm

    Pedals

    Not included

    -

    Grips

    BOMBTRACK COMMAND bar tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX400

    SRAM GX rear derailleur, long cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX400

    SRAM X5 front derailleur, high clamp

    Crank

    Shimano GRX RX600 46-30T

    BOMBTRACK AMES forged aluminum crank, 24 mm spindle, Aluminium / Steel, 42/28T

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex double tap 2 x 10

    Cassette

    Sunrace CSMS1 10sp 11-34T

    SRAM PG-1020 10-speed cassette, 11-36T

    Chain

    KMC X10 chain, 1/2" x 11/128", 114L

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic disc brake, 160 mm. rotor, Rear: Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic disc brake, 160 mm. rotor

    TRP SPYRE C mechanic disc brakes with 180 mm F / 160 mm R rotors

    Wheels
    Rims

    Aluminium w. thru-axle (12x125mm front, 12x160,5mm rear)

    Front: WTB ST i23 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h, Rear: WTB ST i23 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h

    Front Hub

    Front: BOMBTRACK TITLE-DISC sealed, 6-bolt disc hub, 15 x 100 mm thru-axle, Rear: BOMBTRACK TITLE-DISC sealed hub,11-speed, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle

    Rear Hub

    Front: BOMBTRACK TITLE-DISC sealed, 6-bolt disc hub, 15 x 100 mm thru-axle, Rear: BOMBTRACK TITLE-DISC sealed hub,11-speed, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle

    Tires

    Panaracer GravelKing SK 700x38C

    Front: XS - S WTB RANGER TCS Light folding tire, 27.5" x 2.0", M - XL WTB RANGER TCS Light folding tire, 29" x 2.0", Rear: XS - S WTB RANGER TCS Light folding tire, 27.5" x 2.0", M - XL WTB RANGER TCS Light folding tire, 29" x 2.0"

    Accessories
    Lights

    -

    Fenders

    -

    Racks

    -

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