Panasonic Bicycles Virtual Museum

1986 Panasonic DX-3000

While 1986 wasn’t the first year for the DX-3000, it was in my opinion one if not the most desirable year. The black and yellow color scheme was new for ’86 and it really made the bike stand out. The components were by no means high end but they were certainly respectable for a sport rider.

The nice looking specimen below was shared with us by Jeff. Jeff found this bike in need of some care and restoration and the end result is what you see below. Fantastic job!

1986 Panasonic DX-3000 Factory Specifications

List Price: N/A
Frame: Tange 900 Cr-Mo double butted tubes, forged ends and sealed bottom bracket set.
Fork: Tange Mangaloy, AC-2 crown, forged ends and sealed head set.
Handlebar: SR CTB, Maes Alloy
Stem: SR CT Alloy
Saddle: Selle Italia 0419-V Aero with SR CT-P5E micro adjusting seat post.
Crankset: SR SXC-200, Alloy 52/42T
Freewheel: Shimano Z012 6-speed 14-28T
Chain: Shimano UG silver, 1/2?x3/32?x110 links
Hubs: Sansin ET-Q Sealed mechanism, Alloy small flange with Q.R.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano L525SS S.I.S.
Front Derailleur: Shimano Z206
Shifting Lever: Shimano S424 S.I.S., brazed on down tube mounted.
Brakes: Shimano Z570, side pull with Q.R., tire guide and 600AX levers.
Rims: Ukai 20A, 700c, alloy
Tires: Panaracer 700×25c Open Side 100PSI
Spokes: 14G U-C-P finished
Pedals: KKT Pro-Vic II B with reflectors
Color: Midnight Black

Share this...

More »

1989 Panasonic P.I.C.S. Team 1200 Custom

Here is another bike you don’t see every day. In fact, I’d bet that most of our site viewers have never actually seen a Panasonic like this one outside of this web site. This Tange Prestige tubed Team 1200 Custom, owned by Jared, was part of the 1989 PICS/POS program which allowed buyers to custom order a frame and paint scheme. Would you believe he found this one on Craigslist for a song? Believe it. Some guys have all the luck!

Share this...

More »

1989 Panasonic P.I.C.S. Team Custom

This is a beautiful NOS ’89 P.I.C.S. Team Custom frame constructed with Tange Prestige tubing. It was submitted to us by a visitor name Sheryl. You certainly don’t see these every day!

Share this...

More »

PR-6000

This particular Panasonic PR-6000 belongs to a collector friend in the Netherlands named Melvin. We’ll refer to him as “91 MC Comp” from here on as that might be how you know him on the various forums. He found this wonderful PR-6000 as a complete ex-Team bike. He spent some time tearing it down and going through everything before reassembly. It is not 100% factory original since it was a pro team bike, but it is still a very nice (and rare) example. The specifications listed below the photos are for the featured bike. Clicking the ‘read more’ link will display the 1993 factory specifications for the European market.

From Panasonic PR-6000

91 MC Comp’s Panasonic PR-6000 Specifications:

List Price: $6998 gilders (approx. 3176 EUR or $4,265 USD)
Frame Size:
Frame: Tange Prestige, silver brazed with lugs
Fork: Tange Prestige and Stronglight needle bearing headset.
Handlebar: Cinelli Giro d’Italia
Stem: Dura Ace 120mm (originally XA ‘Cinelli’ panto 130, team spec)
Saddle: Selle San Marco Rolls
Crankset: Dura Ace
Freewheel:
Chain:
Hubs: Dura Ace
Rear Derailleur: Dura Ace
Front Derailleur: Dura Ace
Shifting Lever: Dura Ace STI
Brakes: Dura Ace Dual Pivot
Rims: Mavic Open S.U.P. CD
Tires: Vredestein Volante yellow 23mm
Spokes:
Pedals: XC Pro Grease Guard
Color: Team Color

Owner’s Notes: The seat post is a Shimano aero one milled down to fit the frame. Very rough surface, probably to prevent it from slipping.
Groupset is full Dura Ace, with exception of Stronglight needle bearing headset. I do not know whether it is original or whether it replaced a Dura Ace one at some point. Not on pic yet, but I have a white ‘Super Turbo’ seat to go on the bike.

1986 Panasonic DX-4000

Details coming soon…

Share this...

More »

1987 Panasonic Team Time Trial

Wow, check out this little beauty! This bicycle was sold on eBay during August 2008 and was quickly snapped up by one of our Google group members (Dave Hickey) for a mere $300 Buy It Now price. That is a ridiculously good deal as far as I am concerned… especially when you have people trying to sell Sport 1000 and low end DX models for the same amount. Excellent score Dave!

1987 Panasonic Team Time Trial Factory Specifications

List Price: N/A
Frame Sizes: 53cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Frame: Tange Champion No. 1 Cr-Mo double butted tubes, forged ends and Shimano 600 EX sealed B.B. set.
Fork: Tange Cr-Mo blades, C-2 crown, forged ends and Shimano New 105 sealed head set.
Handlebar: Nitto RB007AAH, Bullhorn
Stem: Nitto Technomic, Forged alloy
Saddle: Selle Italia Mundialita with SR CREz100 seat post
Crankset: Shimano 600 EX Biopace 53/42T
Freewheel: Shimano MF-5000 7-speed 12-21T
Chain: Shimano UG Silver, 1/2″ x 3/32″ x 108 links
Hubs: Shimano 600 EX, Forged alloy with Q.R., sealed mechanism, Front 28H, Rear 32H
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sante S.I.S.
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sante
Shifting Lever: Shimano Sante 7-speed S.I.S., Brazed on down tube mounted
Brakes: Shimano 600 EX, Alloy side-pull with 600 EX aero levers
Rims: Araya Aero tubular ADX-4 Super hard anodized, Front 28H, Rear 32H
Tires: Panaracer Tubular, Front… 240gr. Kiddy, Rear… 300gr. Course
Spokes: Stainless 15G
Pedals: Shimano 600 with reflectors
Accessories: Shiny vinyl handlebar tape/Toe clips and straps/Plastic spoke protector/Front, rear and side reflectors
Color: Tri Color Paint

Share this...

More »

1988 Panasonic DX-2000

The 1988 Panasonic DX-2000 was slightly better than the entry DX-1000 model. They are nice riders or commuters.

1988 Panasonic DX-2000 Specifications

List Price:
Frame Sizes:
Frame:Tange 900 Cr-Mo Double Butted
Fork:
Handlebar:
Stem:
Saddle:
Crankset:Shimano Biopace Exage Trail
Freewheel:
Chain:
Hubs:
Rear Derailleur:
Front Derailleur:
Shifting Lever:
Brakes:Shimano BR-A450
Rims:
Tires:
Spokes:
Pedals:
Accessories:
Color:

Share this...

More »

1988 Panasonic MC-5500

This ’88 MC-5500 mountain bike just arrived. It is more than a little dirty and needs a good cleaning, overhaul, and minor restoration. We will post the full photo gallery once the bike is presentable.

1988 Panasonic MC-5500 Specifications

List Price:N/A
Frame Sizes:
Frame:Tange MTB
Fork:Tange
Handlebar:N/A
Stem:N/A
Saddle:Panasonic
Crankset: Suntour XCD 6000
Freewheel:Suntour
Chain:
Hubs:Sansin Sealed
Rear Derailleur: Suntour XCD
Front Derailleur:Suntour XCD
Shifting Lever: Suntour
Brakes:Dia Compe
Rims: Araya RM-20
Tires: Panasonic
Spokes:Stainless 14G
Pedals:
Accessories:
Color:Bright Blue

Share this...

More »

1986 Panasonic Team Europe II

The Team Europe II bicycle returned once again for 1986 sporting a nice blue and white paint scheme. The basic specifications of the bike remained the same as in ’85. Columbus tubing (Tretubi) along with Campagnolo Victory components and Campagnolo tubular wheels.

Photo credits: Ed V.

1986 Panasonic Team Europe II specifications:

List Price: $____ (approx.)
Frame Size: TES-851…51 cm / TES-853…53 cm / TES-856…56 cm / TES-858…58 cm / TES-861…61 cm.
Frame: Columbus SP & SL Cr-Mo double butted main tubes, Lostwax seat lug, Tange forged ends and Campagnolo Victory B.B. set.
Fork: Tange Cr-Mo blades, C-2 crown, forged ends and Campagnolo Victory head set.
Handlebar: SR CTD, Maes alloy
Stem: SR CT, alloy
Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo with Campagnolo Victory seat post.
Crankset: Campagnolo Victory 52/42T
Freewheel: SunTour New Winner 7-speed 13-21T
Chain: SunTour Ultra 6, 1/2? x 3/32? x 106 links
Hubs: Campagnolo Victory
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Victory
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Victory
Shifting Lever: Campagnolo Victory, brazed on down tube mounted
Brakes: Campagnolo Victory 47mm reach, alloy side pull with Victory levers.
Rims: Campagnolo Victory Chrono Super hard anodized (Araya Aero tubular ADX-4, 32h, Super Hard Anodized pictured on featured bike)
Tires: Panaracer tubular 230gr. Leger
Spokes: Stainless 14G
Pedals: Campagnolo Victory with Toe clips and straps
Color: Pacific Blue

Share this...

More »

1988 Panasonic MC-7500

One of Panasonic’s best Mountain Cat series bikes for 1988, the MC-7500 featured Tange Prestige MTB tubing and the Shimano Deore XT part group. It was a cosmetic cousin to the ’88 DX-5000 road bike sharing the same decal colors.

The photos above used with the permission of David Stone who was the previous owner of this bike which was recently sold on ebay. NEW photos of the bike have been provided by the new owner.

Share this...

More »