new panasonic frames
08-03-09 | 12:29 PM
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new panasonic frames
for the life of me, I cant find the post again, but I came across a page where you can have a brand new Panasonic frame built and painted for you for 1100 bucks. they even offer to put your name on the frame in japanese! does anyone know anything about this? is this a scam, or are these really great frames?
oh, and I promise, I used the search button. nothin.
oh, and I promise, I used the search button. nothin.
08-03-09 | 12:47 PM
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08-03-09 | 01:00 PM
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08-03-09 | 02:38 PM
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zactly.
this is what I was referring to :https://www.pistoposeur.blogspot.com/
does anyone out there attest to the quality of these frames? are they the same Panasonic frames that we know and love?
this is what I was referring to :https://www.pistoposeur.blogspot.com/
does anyone out there attest to the quality of these frames? are they the same Panasonic frames that we know and love?
08-03-09 | 02:46 PM
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zactly.
this is what I was referring to :https://www.pistoposeur.blogspot.com/
does anyone out there attest to the quality of these frames? are they the same Panasonic frames that we know and love?
this is what I was referring to :https://www.pistoposeur.blogspot.com/
does anyone out there attest to the quality of these frames? are they the same Panasonic frames that we know and love?
08-03-09 | 03:08 PM
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yea what the hell are you talking about alexgate?
OP- send a PM to deathhare. I think he is affiliated w/ that pistoposeur blog in some way b/c it's in his sig.
OP- send a PM to deathhare. I think he is affiliated w/ that pistoposeur blog in some way b/c it's in his sig.
08-03-09 | 03:29 PM
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I own an NJS Panasonic (the P.O.S. version) and it's like riding an elegant woman. The quality is what you'd expect for an NJS frame handmade in Osaka, with deep paint, cast crown, beautiful lugs, forged drops, and premium Tange steel.
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08-03-09 | 04:09 PM
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08-03-09 | 04:10 PM
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From: My response would have been something along the lines of: "Does your bike have computer controlled suspension? Then shut your piehole, this baby is from the future!"
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zactly.
this is what I was referring to :https://www.pistoposeur.blogspot.com/
does anyone out there attest to the quality of these frames? are they the same Panasonic frames that we know and love?
this is what I was referring to :https://www.pistoposeur.blogspot.com/
does anyone out there attest to the quality of these frames? are they the same Panasonic frames that we know and love?
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
08-03-09 | 05:07 PM
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"are they the same Panasonic frames that we know and love"
"does anyone know anything about this? is this a scam, or are these really great frames?"
08-03-09 | 05:30 PM
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they are nice frames.
my friend got one ordered from bic camera in tokyo, i have ridden it, it's smooth and looks great.
it's cheaper to buy from a shop in japan, about $800 new, but i guess you have to pay shipping and cover commission charges.
my friend got one ordered from bic camera in tokyo, i have ridden it, it's smooth and looks great.
it's cheaper to buy from a shop in japan, about $800 new, but i guess you have to pay shipping and cover commission charges.
08-03-09 | 05:36 PM
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I have heard( I may be completely wrong) that the people that can order these bikes for you in japan do not speak English. So it is nearly impossible to get them to sell one to you. Also if they do have stock its very low and most bikes need to be custom ordered, which would not be a problem since you need to wait for shipping anyways. I have always admired these frames, I just wish they were easier to come by.
08-03-09 | 05:41 PM
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Dude, and fellow junior member, I did not say that I was planning to spend anything. I just know from a friend of mine, (whos nickname was Panasonic, because he used to race them and swear by them) that the old ones were great. he loved them. All I'm asking is if anyone knows if the new ones are as good. Thats all. seems like a pretty simple, and may I say "straight forward" question.
I'm sure we can all think of many examples of things that are still made today, but are a far cry from what they once were, right? Take Marshall Amplifiers for instance.
That being said: I came across the Panasonics because what I want is a steel lugged frame. I was looking at Alien frames, and saw on this very forum that they are not well liked. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'm sure we can all think of many examples of things that are still made today, but are a far cry from what they once were, right? Take Marshall Amplifiers for instance.
That being said: I came across the Panasonics because what I want is a steel lugged frame. I was looking at Alien frames, and saw on this very forum that they are not well liked. Does anyone have any suggestions?
08-03-09 | 05:52 PM
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08-03-09 | 05:52 PM
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Dude, and fellow junior member, I did not say that I was planning to spend anything. I just know from a friend of mine, (whos nickname was Panasonic, because he used to race them and swear by them) that the old ones were great. he loved them. All I'm asking is if anyone knows if the new ones are as good. Thats all. seems like a pretty simple, and may I say "straight forward" question.
I'm sure we can all think of many examples of things that are still made today, but are a far cry from what they once were, right? Take Marshall Amplifiers for instance.
That being said: I came across the Panasonics because what I want is a steel lugged frame. I was looking at Alien frames, and saw on this very forum that they are not well liked. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'm sure we can all think of many examples of things that are still made today, but are a far cry from what they once were, right? Take Marshall Amplifiers for instance.
That being said: I came across the Panasonics because what I want is a steel lugged frame. I was looking at Alien frames, and saw on this very forum that they are not well liked. Does anyone have any suggestions?
08-03-09 | 05:53 PM
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K2ProFlex baby!
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From: My response would have been something along the lines of: "Does your bike have computer controlled suspension? Then shut your piehole, this baby is from the future!"
Bikes: to many to list
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve