by Darin Nederhoff | May 21, 2008 | '86 Team America, 1986 Panasonic Models
The Team America was the 2nd model from the top after the Team Europe model. So what was the Team America? In a nutshell? It is a Japanese bike built with Italian Columbus SL tubing and named the Team America. How about that for a mind bender? The 1986 Team America...
by Darin Nederhoff | May 21, 2008 | '88 DX-5000, 1988 Panasonic Models
The DX-5000 featured Tange Prestige tubing (on three main tubes only I believe) and a full Shimano 600 Ultegra component group. The result was a great riding, lightweight, and excellent value in a road bike. The ’88 DX-5000 used Tange Prestige tubing while the...
by Darin Nederhoff | May 21, 2008 | '85 Team, 1985 Panasonic Models
When it was new, the basic Team model fit into the lineup below the DX-4000 model and sort of on par with the DX-3000 if not somewhere between the 3000 and 4000 models. The bike has Tange 2 tubing and had a bit of a mix and match of Shimano, Sugino, and other parts. I...
by Darin Nederhoff | May 12, 2008 | Magazine Ads
Just a small collection of vintage Panasonic Bicycles advertising from years gone by. If you have old magazines or other materials featuring Panasonic bicycle marketing and you’re willing to share it with us for the site, please send an email to...
by Darin Nederhoff | May 12, 2008 | Welcome!
Welcome to the future home of my “unofficial” Panasonic Bicycles Virtual Museum. I am in no way, shape, or form affiliated with Panasonic, I am merely an owner and enthusiasts looking to create a resource for other owners. Simple enough? Anyhow, if you...
