Which one would you keep?
08-09-21, 06:04 PM
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Which one would you keep?
I'm trying to thin my collection a bit and I'm torn between which of these 2 bikes to keep. I have
a 1987 Ironman Master and a 1986 Panasonic DX 5000. They are both the same size and equipped
with Shimano 600 components. The frames are very close to the same and both are in excellent+
condition. I do like the purple better lol
a 1987 Ironman Master and a 1986 Panasonic DX 5000. They are both the same size and equipped
with Shimano 600 components. The frames are very close to the same and both are in excellent+
condition. I do like the purple better lol
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which one do smile on more when riding? keep that one....if a tie go purple
08-09-21, 07:16 PM
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I say go with the Ironman, though I am partial. I had the same bike (same color too) but it had been outfitted with Dura Ace by previous owner. So my vote is sell the Panasonic so you can get a Dura Ace group for the Ironman!
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Or sell the Ironman and get DA for the Panasonic. 
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Neither. I do like both fences, though.
08-09-21, 09:07 PM
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Ironman!
From an aesthetic point of view the lugwork, the fork ends, rear dropouts etc on the Panasonic are a little nicer but...
From a practical point of view, the Ironman is going to have a higher resale value and is more desirable because they are recognized classics.
What price glory?
Panasonics? Feh! They made their reputation selling TVs, boom boxes, and appliances!
Earth Wind & Fire vs. Miami Vice and the Ironman Races!
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One more suggestion: which bike do you enjoy ridding the most? If neither, get rid of them both!
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08-09-21, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by verktyg
From an aesthetic point of view the lugwork, the fork ends, rear dropouts etc on the Panasonic are a little nicer but...
From a practical point of view, the Ironman is going to have a higher resale value and is more desirable because they are recognized classics.
What price glory?
Panasonics? Feh! They made their reputation selling TVs, boom boxes, and appliances!
Earth Wind & Fire vs. Miami Vice and the Ironman Races!
Just one more thing:
One more suggestion: which bike do you enjoy ridding the most? If neither, get rid of them both!
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08-09-21, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
Neither. I do like both fences, though.
08-09-21, 10:46 PM
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Panasonic - No Cachet
Originally Posted by robertj298
I enjoy both equally.
Panasonic lacks the cachet of the IRONMAN!!!
WOW! I could have had a V8!
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08-09-21, 10:58 PM
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I’d keep the green one, better looking.
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Panasonic.
Purple.
Chrome ds stay.
Nicer finished dropouts.
Purple.
Chrome ds stay.
Nicer finished dropouts.
08-10-21, 06:13 AM
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Get more storage...
...but the Panasonic is awesome...
...but the Panasonic is awesome...
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Sell them both and get some modern CF rig.
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Put them both on CL at reasonable prices + $100. One might sell. The Panasonic will be a better looker when you send it to JB for custom paint but I really really enjoyed my '86 IMs which I believe is the same frame as the '87 Master which had good clearance for 28s if that is important to you.
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