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01-21-11, 06:55 PM
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So i have been "stalking" this forum for some time, but have never posted a thread. But i finally got a few nice pics of my bike. So i thought i would share with you all. It has a mix of components(mostly shimano). With my limited mechanical knowledge this bike is was set up with the help of my friend and another forum member.
'88 panasonic DX-1000
'88 panasonic DX-1000
01-21-11, 07:08 PM
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Dave, welcome to the forum! Wonderful looking Panasonic.
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01-21-11, 07:18 PM
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Very nice bike! What were some of the repairs/changes that you made? I like the color scheme.
01-21-11, 07:23 PM
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Welcome aboard!
Welcome aboard!
01-21-11, 07:24 PM
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Hi Dave. nice looking bike
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01-21-11, 07:30 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Lots of us were lurkers and have now reaped the benefits of being able to really participate.
You will find lots of experts here. Don't ever hesitate to ask about anything, no matter how esoteric, you'll get a response.
Your bike looks very nice. I don't own a Panasonic, but one of my Schwinns is a Panasonic make so I know that they could put out a very nice product.
Anyways, welcome.
You will find lots of experts here. Don't ever hesitate to ask about anything, no matter how esoteric, you'll get a response.
Your bike looks very nice. I don't own a Panasonic, but one of my Schwinns is a Panasonic make so I know that they could put out a very nice product.
Anyways, welcome.
01-21-11, 07:41 PM
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I bet your mechanic sucks...
I found a picture in my stash that has an eerily similar Panasonic in it. It belonged to a strange guy with a beard.
Jake
I found a picture in my stash that has an eerily similar Panasonic in it. It belonged to a strange guy with a beard.
Jake
01-21-11, 08:27 PM
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thanks for the welcome.
some changes-went from downtube shifters to brifters, RD, new wheels, cables, bar wrap, seat(yes it is a vetta)
jake- i don't know if my mechanic sucks, all i know is he knows more than me, by the way thanks for posting that pic. brings up memories of my first fall with clipless pedals
some changes-went from downtube shifters to brifters, RD, new wheels, cables, bar wrap, seat(yes it is a vetta)
jake- i don't know if my mechanic sucks, all i know is he knows more than me, by the way thanks for posting that pic. brings up memories of my first fall with clipless pedals
01-21-11, 09:29 PM
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01-21-11, 11:16 PM
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Nice bike Dave, and welcome.
A few winters ago I was visiting a friend in San Francisco and went for a mountain bike ride across the bridge in the Headlands. Amazing ride and tons of fun...but it was my first time riding clipless and before I got there I stacked it in the Presidio. Felt (and surely looked) really dumb because the bike I was borrowing was worth north of $4K. Funny I haven't thought about that in a while, can't even imagine riding without them now.
A few winters ago I was visiting a friend in San Francisco and went for a mountain bike ride across the bridge in the Headlands. Amazing ride and tons of fun...but it was my first time riding clipless and before I got there I stacked it in the Presidio. Felt (and surely looked) really dumb because the bike I was borrowing was worth north of $4K. Funny I haven't thought about that in a while, can't even imagine riding without them now.
01-23-11, 07:28 AM
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Nice machine! I was looking for one here in Sendai, Japan. Welcome to the community!
01-23-11, 07:38 AM
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https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2006...y-updated.html
Assume they're still producing these?
01-23-11, 09:47 AM
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Another Panasonic fan here. Right now, I have quite a few "Schwinn-asonics", Panasonic built Schwinns. I've had "real" Panasonics as well in the past, but every Panasonic I have right now is rebranded.
My plan right now is to end up with two Schwinn-asonics as my daily riders, a 1987 Prologue, and a 1992 Paramount Series V. I'll probably retrofit 9 speed Dura Ace onto the Prologue, and put a 9 speed Ultegra mix on the Paramount.
I've got to prioritize a couple of personal projects.
My plan right now is to end up with two Schwinn-asonics as my daily riders, a 1987 Prologue, and a 1992 Paramount Series V. I'll probably retrofit 9 speed Dura Ace onto the Prologue, and put a 9 speed Ultegra mix on the Paramount.
I've got to prioritize a couple of personal projects.
01-24-11, 12:45 AM
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01-24-11, 08:11 AM
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Panasonic still makes some cool bikes for other markets (than the US). Check out the B-OSD2:
