Peroxide Delight

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Murder

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Aventon "Black Top"

Black Top
Kervin from Pampangga (AC/SF Fixed), was planning to buy a fifth generation Toyota 4A-GE "Blacktop" engine but decided to use the money for this Aventon build instead. "I'm happy I changed my mind as I was able to build a bike with all the right components that's perfect for my size and my kind of ride."

Specs and more images after the break.

2013 Oceanic Blue Kagero

One of the very few Kageros here in Manila, this build by Kenneth is straight up neat. The whole set-up is a study in utilitarian simplicity but still manages to imbue a no-nonsense street-track pomposity.

Specs and more images after the break.

Aaron's Flying Bolt

Aaron's lovingly ridden but very well maintained bike is, in my opinion, one of the best 2012 Cinelli MASH Bolt set-ups out there. I like how it has evolved since he first got it. The current set-up with the silver crank and wheel set is my favorite.

"It has been a year of mixing and matching different parts on my bike, which has gone through 3 different setups before I really got satisfied with both looks and performance. And now, I only need to change the seatpost and I'm finally done. Hopefully."

Current specs and more images after the break.

Bam's MASH Histogram "Fuck Bike"

The 2014 Histogram will be on our shores soon and this very first model will be a "classic" soon so let's make the most out of it. Plus, Bam's answers to my queries about his bike are hella tight!

"Personal high lang" was his answer when I asked him why he chose the Cinelli MASH Histogram for his latest build. "I first saw the MASH SF videos way, way back when there were just very few riders here in Manila. The Cinelli MASH frames became my constant favorite since then. Even after I had my Ave frame, the Histogram has always been on my wish list."

"The first ride was rude" Bam observes. "I guess because the frame is super lightweight and stiff as fuck! But it's sweet on the climbs and I can ride it as fast as I want. 'Parang ginagahasa' lang yung term that comes into mind, kaya 'fuck bike' ang tawag ko sa kanya.”

Specs and more pics after the jump.

Mon's 2012 Bianchi Super Pista

Finally able to convince Mon of Team Manila to have his bike featured here at the blog. Been wanting to do this for a while since MFG and Team Manila have had several collaborations already. So here it is.

Check out more images, the specs and what Mon has to say about this Celeste beauty after the jump.

Italian NJS

Erikson's WeFXD X Colossi X Crest Pursuit Low Pro

These photos are taken by Erik on one of our many breaks from climbing the Sierra Madre loop. I'm pretty sure that this lightweight aluminum frame helped him push himself to his limits and conquer the mountains that day.

Check out more images and what he's got to say about this WeFXD X Colossi X Crest Pursuit frame collaboration after the jump.

Tik's "Green Minded" Pista Build

A speed freak, and one of the most aggressive and impatient riders i know, Tik went the opposite way and took his time -about one year- in building up this beautiful custom Maldea track bike. From the angles of the frame to the choices of components, his build is definitely worth the wait!

Check out the specs and more images after the jump.

Some Kind Of Epic

Detalyes

Aeon's Custom Blue Powder Powered Bike

Aeon's latest build is all cute and nice with its baby blue paint job and hot pink straps. Don't let that fool you tho. Under the paint gloss and utilitarian simplicity of this bike is an aggressive geometry. Ridden everyday against Manila's traffic and the elements, it is a commuter monster machine capable of taking it's owner in any destination.

Check out the specs and more photos after the break.

The Pursuit Of Happines

Legnano Remixed

This was an old road frame "converted" into a track frame. With the help of Ave Maldea, we were able to adjust the geometry to a more aggressive configuration. We also changed the seat lug from stamped to investment cast. The Italian threaded bottom bracket has also been replaced with an English threaded one. Finally, the horizontal dropouts were replaced with stainless steel track ends.

Pista Classic

Gazetta

Cuties

Peek A Boo

Daym, I want These All!