What should I do with this Panasonic?
12-04-08 | 09:03 AM
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What should I do with this Panasonic?
I got this from a friend for free as a trade...What should I do with it?
Panasonic Sport 1000 (sorry cell pics)
It's got some chips and such, but it's decent, chrome fork tips are nice, alloy wheels, alloy bits, Shimano Altus RD (Not so sure about that RD though)...Just tuneup and flip? Or is it worth keeping?
We've also got 3 mtn bikes, and 3 other roadbikes:
^^2005 Trek 1000 SL
^^My 84 LeTour
^^Fiancee's unknown vintage Cilo
Considering that we've now got 7 bikes plus my son's little bike, is the Panasonic worth keeping?
Flip the Panasonic, or keep it and fix it up a bit? Tourer? Commuter?
Panasonic Sport 1000 (sorry cell pics)
It's got some chips and such, but it's decent, chrome fork tips are nice, alloy wheels, alloy bits, Shimano Altus RD (Not so sure about that RD though)...Just tuneup and flip? Or is it worth keeping?
We've also got 3 mtn bikes, and 3 other roadbikes:
^^2005 Trek 1000 SL
^^My 84 LeTour
^^Fiancee's unknown vintage Cilo
Considering that we've now got 7 bikes plus my son's little bike, is the Panasonic worth keeping?
Flip the Panasonic, or keep it and fix it up a bit? Tourer? Commuter?
12-04-08 | 09:13 AM
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12-04-08 | 10:37 AM
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Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Flip it. Your other bikes are better. And depending where you live, list it now (or as soon as you have it ready to go).
When I obtain a bike, if it is my size, I compare it to others in the "fleet". Then it either replaces another bike in the fleet, or it is flipped. Either way I end up selling a bike. Its just a matter of deciding which bike....
When I obtain a bike, if it is my size, I compare it to others in the "fleet". Then it either replaces another bike in the fleet, or it is flipped. Either way I end up selling a bike. Its just a matter of deciding which bike....
12-04-08 | 11:58 AM
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What resolve. What strength of character. Would you manage my bike life for me? I need a friend like you. ;-)
"When I obtain a bike, if it is my size, I compare it to others in the "fleet". Then it either replaces another bike in the fleet, or it is flipped. Either way I end up selling a bike. Its just a matter of deciding which bike....[/QUOTE]"
"When I obtain a bike, if it is my size, I compare it to others in the "fleet". Then it either replaces another bike in the fleet, or it is flipped. Either way I end up selling a bike. Its just a matter of deciding which bike....[/QUOTE]"
Last edited by afilado; 12-04-08 at 11:59 AM. Reason: clarity
12-04-08 | 12:02 PM
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You either got it for free or as a trade. Can't have been both.
12-04-08 | 12:17 PM
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Don't give me too much credit for resolve. I have a relatively large fleet. So resolve came to me a little late.....
12-04-08 | 12:56 PM
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12-04-08 | 09:27 PM
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Flip the Panasonic, sell me the Cilo, and use the money to take your fiance to dinner and buy her a different bike.
12-05-08 | 07:51 AM
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Bikes: Monark sportser 1970, Monark sportser 1970ish, Monark folder, Mustand 1985, Monark Tempo 1999, Monark 318 1975, Crescent 319 1979, Crescent 325 c:a 1965, Crescent Starren 2002 (hybrid/sport), Nordstjernan 1960`s cruiser.
Panasonics are fairly sought after bikes! Almost a rule, the japanese bikes (frames) of the eighties were well-made and tough. Surely you could find a reason the keep it!? (dont flip it for whatever...drew might be lurking...)
12-05-08 | 08:11 AM
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Bikes: Panasonic DX4000, Bianchi Pista
Meh. The 1000 series isnt that great.
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12-05-08 | 11:53 AM
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Bikes: Monark sportser 1970, Monark sportser 1970ish, Monark folder, Mustand 1985, Monark Tempo 1999, Monark 318 1975, Crescent 319 1979, Crescent 325 c:a 1965, Crescent Starren 2002 (hybrid/sport), Nordstjernan 1960`s cruiser.
12-05-08 | 12:05 PM
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12-05-08 | 11:57 PM
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From: Örebro, Sweden
Bikes: Monark sportser 1970, Monark sportser 1970ish, Monark folder, Mustand 1985, Monark Tempo 1999, Monark 318 1975, Crescent 319 1979, Crescent 325 c:a 1965, Crescent Starren 2002 (hybrid/sport), Nordstjernan 1960`s cruiser.
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