by Darin Nederhoff | May 23, 2008 | '88 DX-3000, 1988 Panasonic Models
The 1988 Panasonic DX-3000 was a decent quality bike. It shared some of the same Shimano 105 components as the higher DX-4000 model but there was a little mixing and matching going on to keep costs down slightly. The DX-3000 also came with Tange 2 tubing instead of...
by Darin Nederhoff | May 22, 2008 | '85 DX-4000, 1985 Panasonic Models
For 1985, the DX-4000 represented the top bike within the DX series line. Constructed using Tange #2 tubing and Shimano 600 EX equipped. Special thanks to Grant for allowing us to use photos of his bicycle.
by Darin Nederhoff | May 22, 2008 | '88 DX-4000, 1988 Panasonic Models
Back in 1985, the DX-4000 was the top model in the DX line up. By 1986 through 1988, the DX-4000 was down a notch behind the DX-5000 and DX-6000 model in 1987. With that said, the 1988 DX-4000 is by no means a cheap bicycle. For 1988 the DX-6000 model was eliminated...
by Darin Nederhoff | May 22, 2008 | '85 Team Europe II, 1985 Panasonic Models
The Panasonic Team Europe II was the 3rd from the top in the Panasonic line up for 1985. This bike was constructed with Columbus SL tubing and equipped with Campagnolo Victory components and Araya Aero tubular wheels. Color: Grape Dust 1985 Panasonic Team Europe II...
by Darin Nederhoff | May 22, 2008 | '85 Team America, 1985 Panasonic Models
Photo of the 1985 Team America. This was the 2nd best Panasonic for 1985 after the Team Europe. It featured Columbus SP/SL tubing with lostwax lugs. The bike featured the Shimano Dura Ace parts group and 32H Araya Aero tubular wheels. Color: Ocean Blue 1985 Panasonic...
