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
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 over 10 years ago.