"Asong Asero" means Iron Dog in Tagalog. Made with Columbus MAX tube, this frame set was designed and built with the "AS-KAL" (asong kalye) or street dog in mind: quick, agile and always ready to pounce. With the collaboration of Ave Maldea, our favorite local frame builder, this machine was able to embody all of the characteristics mentioned above.
Frame:
Custom REKTA X MALDEA Custom Columbus MAX: TT 54cm (effective), ST 54cm (effective), BB drop 50mm, CS 360mm, HT 140mm, HTA 77º, STA 77º (effective)
Fork/Headset:
Custom REKTA X MALDEA Custom Columbus MAX: 360mm, rake 20mm / Chris King Soto Voce grip nut
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Paul Component Royal Flush / Tange Seki
Pedals:
Sylvan Lite or Shimano SPD
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
48t:15t / Dura-Ace 15t / Paul Royal Flush 48t / KMC 1/8"
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik / Deda Ø27.2
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H plus Son Archetype 32h / Armor (generic) 32h / Kenda C2C Tinker Juarez 700c x 23c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H plus Son Archetype 32h / GOrilla 32h / Kenda C2C Tinker Juarez 700c x 23c
Accessories:
Anti-rust solution, MKS alloy cages, MKS Alpha Fit straps,
More Info:
During the process of building this frame, we realized that because of the shape of the MAX toptube, the most convenient and practical way to go about with the seattube/toptube cluster is to cut a hole thru the toptube and insert the seattube thru it. Just like the GT way.
The track ends are a one-off water jet affair. They are made to measure specifically for the angles of this frame's rear triangle. Rock 'n' raw finish for now.
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Added some paint accents on the raw frame. Also trying out the Paul crank set in contrasting color way. loving the new CX drop bars too!
Added by manilanimal. Last updated almost 9 years ago.
56 Comments
Beautiful bike! Just wondering, is this in Japan? Did you have to register the bike (if you were there for a visit)? Because I saw that local bikes there are registered :)
Posted about 7 years ago
Very awesome frame all around! but may I ask: what made you go for a straight blade fork?
Posted over 9 years ago
why not? all the rest of the frame is tight, compact, angular and stiff in the right places. why wouldn't i go for a stiff straight fork. there's not much rake there to begin with anyway.
Posted over 9 years ago
Oh, no it's cool. It's just normally when I see that kind of fork with those lugs I think about 1 1/8 in. on a Bareknuckle. I'm use to the flat crown forks like on NJS Keirin bikes.
Posted over 9 years ago
cool. i prefer the flat crowns with round blades too. most of my other builds has those. but i like these chunky MAX blades too. especially with a ø1" standard steerer. also, they came with the tube set.
Posted over 9 years ago
my inspiration for every raw-finished bike.. great build serKiks!
Posted over 9 years ago
Hayup sa ganda!!! Parang gusto ko tuloy uling mag fixed gear dahil dito!
Posted about 10 years ago
You've done it again Sir Kiko.
Posted over 10 years ago
Thank you too.Truly time can only tell that Sir Ave have became one of the Master frame builder.Kudos to both of you!
Posted over 10 years ago
Is this frame being custom built for someone? If not how much would a frame like this go for? Those dropouts are sick
Posted over 10 years ago
thanks man. i designed this frame for myself. from the initial drawings to the geometry up to the track ends. worked very closely with the frame builder during the whole process of building it. i don't think i'll ever sell this frame.
Posted over 10 years ago
Fashoo, these teasers are looking dope! Can't wait to see the final build
Posted over 10 years ago
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askal, asong-asero, columbus-max, custom, fixed-gear, iron-dog, maldea, manila, manila-animal, raw, rekta, track-bike
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Add1x says:
HT and ST angles looks different...
Posted about 5 years ago