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10-11-07 | 09:38 AM

#101

acoldspoon

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fixed or bent

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From: Brooklyn

Bikes: 1989 Panasonic Track 4000, 2000 Burley Django (bike show prototype), 1980's Serotta Custom Criterium

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Originally Posted by doofo

if a brake will fit fenders will fit too

they just need to be cut

The front brake is bolted to the blades with a track fork adapter, not screwed through the crown where fenders would go. Though I do agree that fenders would be kinda sweet.

10-11-07 | 04:02 PM

#102

Mr. Samsa

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From: san diego, CA

Bikes: schwinn / converted fixed gear, Bianchi Pista , Miyata 10 speed( build up) and Giordana track bicycle(campy components included)

That brake mounting is so GENIUS!
Love your ride!

10-11-07 | 04:06 PM

#103

Mr. Samsa

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From: san diego, CA

Bikes: schwinn / converted fixed gear, Bianchi Pista , Miyata 10 speed( build up) and Giordana track bicycle(campy components included)

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Originally Posted by disconnec

lol
love this!

10-11-07 | 06:14 PM

#104

tinydr

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sweet, I like the new set-up a lot more... looks wise... although clearly what works best for you functionality-wise is what really matters.

on the otherhand, there's nothing wrong with bringing the two together.

10-12-07 | 05:21 AM

#105

acoldspoon

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From: Brooklyn

Bikes: 1989 Panasonic Track 4000, 2000 Burley Django (bike show prototype), 1980's Serotta Custom Criterium

Yup, and the functionality met style nicely methinks. The ride is sweet.

11-18-07 | 04:06 PM

#106

bachontrack

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Originally Posted by seaneee

All I can say is that an 80's Panasonic frame deserves better that formulas laced to deep V's. What kind of hubs do you have currently.

Honestly, that thing needs a nice set of Superbe Pro hubs laced to a set of Araya Tubbies. That's the way to go. Panasonics were such amazing (and underrated) bikes, that thing needs to shine. As for bars, I would personally go with TT bars, more practical for the city. Find a set of Cinelli 84 TT bars for it.

That's just my opinion.

Panasonics were, and continue to be, grossly underrated, I believe, mostly because the name evokes cassette radios, yet their keirin bikes are awesome. I had one of those 4000 fixies back in the 80's and sold it for a song and recently had to spring retail for another one but I don't regret it. You took the words out of my mouth: run Arayas with tubies for a responsive ride. I should know: that's my set-up and precious few keirin builds have matched its fun-factor.

11-20-07 | 03:46 AM

#107

acoldspoon

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From: Brooklyn

Bikes: 1989 Panasonic Track 4000, 2000 Burley Django (bike show prototype), 1980's Serotta Custom Criterium

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Originally Posted by bachontrack

If you scroll back, you'll see that I am still using the OEM Suntour Sprint hubs laced to Araya Red tubular rims and have Conti Gators taped to the rims.

11-20-07 | 08:51 AM

#108

sfcrossrider

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From: San Francisco

Bikes: Steelman eurocross, Surly CrossCheck, IRO Rob Roy...

You bike is awesome! I wish I still had the ROMIC I started racing in the late 80s. I love the comment you made about no one caring about nJs stuff back in the day, and track bike being cheap.

If I only knew that kids with deep pockets would one day give me top dollar for my old race stuff...

11-20-07 | 01:21 PM

#109

blickblocks

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Originally Posted by bachontrack

Panasonics were, and continue to be, grossly underrated, I believe, mostly because the name evokes cassette radios...

Panasonic has always made solid stuff in every industry, it's a good brand whether you associate it with cassette radios or not. I bought a Panasonic microwave before I got my Panasonic bike and I love the hell out of it. It's still the best microwave I've ever used, and I've used way more expensive models.

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