Standalone 

Wow. Holy ideal 26" international tourer, batman (for a tall guy like me).

balindamood

Thanks to a good trade with Randyjawa, I have the final piece to have this bike released from the garage (whence the snow is gone in April or May):

scopinusa

Hi all. I have what I think is a '79 Panasonic Sport Deluxe. I may be off on the year, bought it used. The interesting thing is it's badged as Cro-Mo and weighs in at 19.7 lbs with the pedals and water bottle cage attached! I didn't want to believe my digital scales back then, so I rushed it down to our metallurgical lab and indeed it weighed 19.7 lbs exactly. It's lugged and still has the original Panasonic seat (worn) and post along with Araya rims. It's a 23" frame. Maybe there were some model names that magically received frames from another assembly line??

reelfishin

Since this thread popped back up, I figured I'd add a pic of my 1983 DX-4000 here.
Mine is mostly all Suntour, with Cyclone M II gear changers, the original Sugino Crankset with new chainrings, two fresh wheels and a pair of Michelin Dynamic tires. I also added Suntour Bar End shifters this time around. Its always been one of my favorite bikes. Best of all its a large frame model, at 26" its at the upper limit size wise of what fits me but it's been one of the most comfortable road bikes I've ever owned.

Standalone 

My Hi- ten DX2000 was spec'd in the catalog at 25 lbs in '81. It's probably around that now with a rack added and lighter rims to compensate. And it's not even cr-mo. I think they just made good frames and had a good supplier. Apparently Cr-Mo doesn't have to be branded anything fancy to be decent and light! Or even Hi-Ten.

Don't y'all be callin' my double butted hi-ten bike gaspipe!

REELFISHIN'-- I'm diggin that 4000. my 2k is a 26" too. Only bike I've felt more comfortable on was a beat to heck Tange Lotus one of my students dug out of a dumpster. He's like 5'8 and won't sell it to me!

snarkypup

New photo of the DX-5000, with white tires, higher stem, bell and Turbo saddle. Tis a sweet, sweet bike.

01222011ride10 by snarkypup, on Flickr

reelfishin

There seems to be a real bias here when it comes to lower end model bikes. I've got a Raleigh Super Grand Prix thats plain steel and it weighs less than my same year, 531 Super Course, both are bone stock all original bikes.
The DX-4000 is at the limit of my reach, I'm 6' 3" tall and this thing is pushing it as far as stand over height, but pedaling wise, it's perfect, I could even bump up the saddle a bit that way.
With long legs it's hard to fit well on any bike. I think the DX 4000 is one of my bikes that I'll never part with, I've had it too long and like it too much. I put my Super Grand Prix in that class too. I like that better than my Super Course or International.
I also have a Panasonic ATB from 1985 in the works, but no pics yet and its a work in progress for now.
The ATB will be nearly all original when done, other than maybe the tires.

deleterious

but I'm $600 and about 4" short :( Gorgeous bike! Is that price sane though?

80's Raleigh Panasonic 63cm - $600 (baton rouge)

superb condition

single speed with coaster brake

campy components

buy this!!!




(Also, coaster brake??)

Voltaire

My 1985 Panasonic Touring Deluxe.

cb400bill

In the 80's, Panasonic sponsored a race team but they raced on Raleigh bikes. Yup, I don't get it either.

So, anyway, buying it doesn't technically make you a member of the Panasonic bike club. But, it is a cool bike. Or at least the frame is cool.

And, it appears that the owner converted that nice multi speed bike into a single speed bike with a coaster brake on the rear wheel. It also appears that he hasn't removed all the braze-ons so it can be converted back to its proper setup.

Kuotient

Picked this up back in October for $150! Replaced all the cables, tires, tubes, chain, and bar tape. Also had to replace the FD because the original spring gave out over the winter while sitting around...

Otherwise, this bike is a thing of beauty--the frame is in almost pristine condition! The previous/original owner said his son rode it back in the day and was in storage for the past 18 years.

My original intention was to resell it here in Austin...but after riding it around campus and taking these pictures earlier today, I really don't want to let her go! I love the shape of the handlebars and the way it rides.

Enough with the talk, here's the goodies:

Zaphod Beeblebrox 

beautiful use of white parts

why would you not want to keep it?

Kuotient

All the white Exage Sport LX parts were actually original. I'm just sad I had to replace the FD =[ Selle Mundialita saddle is also original! So its beauty is nothing of my own imagination haha.

Why would I not? Takes up room in my small apt of 4 guys that already has 3 bikes in it...and I'm in college. Although, the money isn't too much of an issue right now...haha. I'll hold onto it for now or maybe list it high on CL, and see if anyone can pry it out of my hands with an unreasonably high offer =]

Elev12k

Panasonic PR6000 with serial SR5 ...where SR stands for 'Steven Rooks'

https://link.marktplaats.nl/439448458

(not mine)

Hum3

Yeah, saw it too. So tempted right now... must resist.

c double

I seen another in this thread just like this.
It's all original down to the tires. Figured I'd post a pic before I go changin em.
The pedals were just temporary. Some Campy chorus or something.

dveneman

A CL $50 Panasonic Touring bike frame from the 80s fitted with some upgraded components that I had "in my stock".
But alas, keeping the price down is not easy.
I found the lightly used Classic Elites on CL. Used saddle on Ebay, Crankset price was pretty good. original DT shifters in friction mode, old MTB RD for now.
It rides pretty nicely with the Mavics and Gatorskins.

notched

I just read this entire thread and loved the pics of the beautiful Panasonics. I am the original owner of an 85 Sport LX. I know it wasnt a high end model, but when I was a kid I loved it like anything else. Back then I modified it with many upgrades including Diacompe aero brake levers, Shimano 105 pedals, Vetta seat, Suntour crank set, etc.

I am currently restoring it back to its late 80's glory and have most of an 80's Vintage 105 group set for it. After sitting for 23 years (first 16 years in a shed and the last 7 in my basement) took its toll. The shifters and brakes seized. The grease in the bottom bracket and head set bearings dried up and ofcourse the tires, tubes and bar tape were a mess.

Rangerover

sweet thread , have an 81 chrome dx-2000 , will get some pics together

Elev12k

Very nice machine on eBay now

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...item53ea587c2f

bikemanbob

ohjonnybegoode

Just picked up a bee-yoo-t-full black DX2000 out of my neighbors' trash...photos to come tomorrow when it's light out...Suntour components, nice lugged frame..can't believe it was being thrown out...one man's trash is another's treasure...!

due ruote 

DX3000 I picked up a couple months ago. About a 1988 I think. Appears to be a close relative of post #217 below.

toytech

The wife's dx3000

my track 4000

Standalone 

Before the 80 mile ride up to Granville State Forest, MA. Sammich in the back, tools up front.


After I got there and regained some strength. Note the missing H20 bottle cage. That's a crappy thing to lose on a long solo ride!


66cm fits me just right.