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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: stfc on January 05, 2012, 07:26 PM
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I have Just Purchased this from Simon (why isnt this working)... its an 83 Asco Pro Turbo , Dutch made and that is about all I know, Not a great deal came up on any search engine apart from the odd few photos on bmxmuseum ..Can anyone give me a little insight into what Asco where all about , I know they didnt make forks but made race plates and chainrings, bars etc ... This will be left 100% as it is , decals etc will stay as they are and survivor parts will be added ...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/jj262/lambrettalee/AscoBmx.jpg)
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They were from Netherlands. With Batavus, they were parts of the beginning of the BMX. Asco BMX Products manufactured or asked other manufactures to make parts for them : frames, forks, handlebars, seatposts, seats, brakes, number plates, brake protectors, power disc, chainrings, etc... One of the top racers bitd was Leon Walravens, he rodes Superclass in the early-mid 80'. He still rides in veteran for Redline.
You've a nice frame and parts. I've a Asco Proline, the same frame, fork, bar rode by Walravens in 1984-1986 (you can see it on BMX Museum). I know that Mike Miranda, who was a few times in Netherlands tried a Asco in 1986. There is a photo with him on this bike.
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Thanks for the reply ..Anyone have any Asco parts kicking about that they want Rid of ? ...
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Thanks for the reply ..Anyone have any Asco parts kicking about that they want Rid of ? ...
You could try pm ing JT racing on here ;)
he had quite a few ASCO bits at one time ;)
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Thanks for the reply ..Anyone have any Asco parts kicking about that they want Rid of ? ...
There's a 43T Asco chainring in my last 'for sale' thread ;)
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Sorted For a chain ring thank You, other parts I would consider if anyone has some, I have put a few survivor bits together so should be signs of progress soon ...
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I also encounterd lots of Asco Pro Turbo frames/survivors with Tange ARX forks on them. Looks better on the frame then that Akisu :daumenhoch:
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Was going to start a new thread but just found this old one, so thought I'd resurrect it to keep all the ASCO stuff together! :daumenhoch:
So I received a delivery of ASCO parts from the Netherlands this week:-
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20006.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20006.jpg.html)
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20003.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20003.jpg.html)
There's a NOS 43T chainring, powerdisc, chainring bolts and a set of "Pro" brake calipers. Does anyone have an idea when any of these came out? I'm particularly trying to find out more about the brakes, which I haven't removed from the og packaging yet but can't see a date code stamped anywhere. Will post some better pics later. Cheers!
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I had an Asco "Haro Freestyler" brakeguard at one point .. That's all I know about them :-\
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Here are some more pics of the brakes:-
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20007.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20007.jpg.html)
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20008.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20008.jpg.html)
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20010.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20010.jpg.html)
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I had an Asco "Haro Freestyler" brakeguard at one point .. That's all I know about them :-\
Anything like this one (not mine, I hasten to add):-
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20brake%20guard%201.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20brake%20guard%201.jpg.html)
While looking for the above, I also found these:-
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20padset.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/BMX%20Stuff/ASCO%20padset.jpg.html)
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Do you have the bars also Mikku
I do have a set ....only used...
btw the asco frame and forks in the start of this tread is bought from me in the past...
:daumenhoch:
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I have an Asco Proline that I will be building next year and could really do with an Asco padset if anyone has one for sale please.
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Do you have the bars also Mikku
I do have a set ....only used...
btw the asco frame and forks in the start of this tread is bought from me in the past...
:daumenhoch:
PM coming your way Patric! :daumenhoch:
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Got a used survivor silver Asco SEATCLAMP if your interested it's similar to a Hutch Donut clamp.
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I had an Asco "Haro Freestyler" brakeguard at one point .. That's all I know about them :-\
Yep that's in my loft now mate 8)
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This arrived from Blighty this week, courtesy of Ian above:-
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/BMX%20Stuff/Dec%20BMX%20011.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/BMX%20Stuff/Dec%20BMX%20011.jpg.html)
Thanks mate! :daumenhoch:
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I like the Asco stuff too, really like the pad set. :coolsmiley: