by Darin | Feb 2, 2012 | Editor's Blog
Back when I initially created this web site I did so as a bit of an experiment more than anything else. I was experimenting with various web content management platforms and needed a topic to build a test site around. Since my Panasonic DX-5000 was lurking above my...
by Darin | Dec 17, 2011 | '93 PR-6000, 1993 Panasonic Models
If you’re into Panasonic Bicycles, you may have seen this particular bike sell for a record-setting $2,813.00 + shipping on eBay on December 6th, 2011. I’m posting it simply because it is such a beautiful example of a PR-6000. I had been bidding on it...
by Darin | Oct 25, 2010 | '86 Team Europe I, 1986 Panasonic Models
The 1986 Panasonic Team Europe I bicycle was the flagship model for the 1986 model line up. Featuring Columbus tubing and Campagnolo Super Record components it almost seemed more Italian than Japanese. 1986 Panasonic Team Europe I specifications: * List Price: $____...
by Darin | Feb 10, 2010 | Project PR-6000
Building a vintage bike from the ground up takes some time and money. Hunting on eBay only to get sniped at the buzzer is common. I was therefore quite pleased when I received a Dura Ace HP-7410 headset for my PR-6000 as a Christmas gift from my parents. I’ll...
by Darin | Dec 17, 2009 | '86 DX-3000, 1986 Panasonic Models
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...
