Panasonic making a comeback?
12-24-16, 03:25 PM
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Panasonic making a comeback?
Not much info out there yet but it looks like their making Steel Bikes again.
https://cycle.panasonic.jp/products/pos/info/index.html
https://cycle.panasonic.jp/products/pos/info/index.html
12-24-16, 04:00 PM
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Looks like it. That modern one looks pretty nice, too. I downloaded the catalog, but it's still all in Japanese.
Very interesting. First impression: they've rounded up some frame builders and are taking orders. Lotta yen, I bet.
Based on their history, they'll be very well made, high level of fit and finish.
Very interesting. First impression: they've rounded up some frame builders and are taking orders. Lotta yen, I bet.
Based on their history, they'll be very well made, high level of fit and finish.
12-24-16, 04:15 PM
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Looks like it. That modern one looks pretty nice, too. I downloaded the catalog, but it's still all in Japanese.
Very interesting. First impression: they've rounded up some frame builders and are taking orders. Lotta yen, I bet.
Based on their history, they'll be very well made, high level of fit and finish.
Very interesting. First impression: they've rounded up some frame builders and are taking orders. Lotta yen, I bet.
Based on their history, they'll be very well made, high level of fit and finish.
It will be interesting to see if they come with a network here or go direct online.
Or maybe not at all?
12-24-16, 04:20 PM
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The ORCC 01 frameset is very cool looking. Tange Prestige I guess. It's on sale for 114,750 yen (@ $980). And no clue how to order it, that order sheet pdf is jacked up.
https://translate.google.com/transla...ml&prev=search
https://translate.google.com/transla...ml&prev=search
12-24-16, 04:28 PM
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This was my understanding too...bikes are important to the family and they've always been commited to selling bikes. I'm pretty sure I saw some literature about ordering one a few years ago.
12-24-16, 04:31 PM
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Saw that catalog pop u on Retrobike last week. Beautiful bikes, but expensive.
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12-24-16, 05:01 PM
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I like the fact that there is the opportunity to do a lot of customization....provided you are willing to pay the price.
I wonder how they will compare (ride wise) to the CV stuff, group set not withstanding?Nice looking bikes nonetheless
Regards, Ben
I wonder how they will compare (ride wise) to the CV stuff, group set not withstanding?Nice looking bikes nonetheless
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Touché. I don't do new bikes, and they all seem very expensive to me. I like the ORCC 31, priced at around $2,000. Compared to new carpet fiber bikes, that may actually be quite reasonable.
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Man, that new style crankset is an eyesore on an classic steel frame.
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It could be worse. What if Panasonic chose to go with this:
12-24-16, 10:31 PM
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12-25-16, 05:54 AM
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Looks great on the right bike.
I've seen the groupset on a De Rosa Corum and it worked.
I would suggest the "c&v" crowd won't have a big buy in for most of the new Shimano, Campy or SRAM offerings.
All of the companies should always keep a "classic" groupset in their line up. imho
I've seen the groupset on a De Rosa Corum and it worked.
I would suggest the "c&v" crowd won't have a big buy in for most of the new Shimano, Campy or SRAM offerings.
All of the companies should always keep a "classic" groupset in their line up. imho
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I have often wondered why Campagnolo has not offered a limited edition retro group set. Like 80's SR. They must see the demand for it, and the prices NOS goes for. As long as they don't price it so us mere mortals can't afford it. To me their Chrome offerings leave something to be desired aesthetically
12-25-16, 07:34 AM
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I have often wondered why Campagnolo has not offered a limited edition retro group set. Like 80's SR. They must see the demand for it, and the prices NOS goes for. As long as they don't price it so us mere mortals can't afford it. To me their Chrome offerings leave something to be desired aesthetically
Besides that is why God gave us eb@y.
12-25-16, 08:31 AM
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You could still order a pista frame all along, Panasonic has always had a bit of a presence making bikes for the keirin Circuit.
Around 1200$ through Yellow Jersey IIRC, - so not bad for a made to order steel frameset in this day
Around 1200$ through Yellow Jersey IIRC, - so not bad for a made to order steel frameset in this day