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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

What Can I say, when I came across this rough gem, as the saying goes, “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder”, I couldn’t resist on taking the challenge of bringing this bike as Darin called it, “Panasonic Mutt”, and turning it into a prized contender. It is currently a work in progress indeed, combining time and funds, this “Mutt”, should be ready to ride soon!

Before Picture shown with 27 chrome fork, 27 inch wheels, mixed match brakes, Custom handle bar, dia compe non-aero brake levers, Suntour X-1 mtb front derailleur, Exage rear derailleur and plastic pedals.
Only original component is the Shimano 600 Ultegra Bio-Pace Crankset.

So far I have accumulated plenty of parts to piece together and soon will present to my “Panasonic Mutt”.

P.S.
Thank you Darin, for the knowledge and encouragement in bringing this Panasonic back to its former Glory.

After pictures coming soon with Shimano Dura Ace / 600 Ultegra Components. I’m doing my best attempt to go all Dura Ace, but that requires deep deep pockets.. so little by little moving towards that. haha

Owner:  @JimSaravia

1986 Panasonic Team Japan Specifications:
List Price: $970 approx (1986 dollars)
Frame Size: TJ-856…56 cm
Frame: Columbus SP & SL Cr-Mo double butted tubes, lostwax head and seat lugs, SunTour forged ends and sealed B.B. set.
Fork: Tange Cr-Mo blades, C-2 crown, SunTour forged ends and sealed head set.
Handlebar: SR CTD, Maes alloy
Stem: SR CT alloy
Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo with Strong brand seat post from Japan.
Crankset: Shimano 600 53/42T
Freewheel: Shimano Sante 7-speed 13-23T
Chain: Shimano, 1/2″ x 3/32″ x 108 links
Hubs: SunTour Superbe Pro, sealed bearing 32H
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sante
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sante
Shifting Lever: Shimano Sante, brazed on down tube mounted.
Brakes: Shimano SLR Alloy side-pull with Shimano BL-L331 SLR Levers
Rims: Mavic MA40, 32h, Super Hard Anodized
Tires: Panaracer Stradius Pro – white 700x23c
Spokes: Stainless 14G
Pedals: Vintage Look Clipless – white
Color: Imperial Red

This bicycle has been sold and is in the hands of a new owner in California!

Painting or powdercoating are both good options although the paint method will most certainly cost more if you’re having it professionally…Read more

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Just missed two Panasonics for sale here in the Minneapolis area that were great deals. The first, a DX-3000 for only $100 and the second a DX-5000 for only $200. Bummer.

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There is a Team Time Trial listed there as well that a friend of mine here in the States is actually trying to purchase. 🙂

I’ll kick it off with a picture of a fantastic Ti model that I do not personally own.

Generally at the bottom of a thread in a forum there will be a “post reply” window. Below that window there should be a couple of file attachment boxes. At the moment, file attachments are limited to 500kb each but I will increase that number once I can free up some resources on my server here.

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I’m afraid I don’t know what the tube wall thickness would be. One place you might find someone who could shed more light on your question would be within the classic & vintage forums at bikeforums.net.

Cheers,
Darin