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Stowe (Phase 3 Cycles) Criterium

I bought this as a bare frame from the original owner a few years back. I was raised in Rochester, developed a strong interest in cycling and frame building, so finding a Stowe frame was an especially big deal for me. I was going to build it up with some vintage Dura Ace or Superbe Pro gear, but after I got a slick deal on a new 2010 SRAM Rival group set, my plans changed. The Stronglight A9 looks awesome with the fillet brazes. Total weight as shown, 20.3 lbs. The total cost for this build was under a grand, which isn't bad when you consider how much a new road bike goes for these days. What are my thoughts on it? This bike represents all the reasons why I got into cycling and frame building in the first place.

Frame:
Phase 3 Cycles, Rob Stowe, 53x54

Fork/Headset:
Phase 3 Cycles, Rob Stowe, Stronglight A9

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SRAM Rival, SRAM GXP

Pedals:
MKS Road

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
11-27, 53x39, SRAM

Derailleurs/Shifters:
SRAM Rival

Handlebars/Stem:
3TTT, Cool, but flexy, Ribble Panto Stem

Saddle/Seatpost:
San Marco Regal/Ritchey Pro (Currently C-Record)

Brakes:
SRAM Rival

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alternates, FiR Aria or Mavic Aksium

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alternates, FiR Aria or Mavic Aksium

Added by ronisolomondds. Last updated almost 10 years ago.

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