The 1986 Team Japan featured the SunTour Superbe Pro component group and was the third model from the top in the Panasonic line up that year. The Team Japan was also only available in 1986… it was renamed the Team National in later years.
Frame:
Columbus SP & SL Cr-Mo double butted tubes, lostwax head and seat lugs, SunTour forged ends
Fork/Headset:
Tange Cr-Mo blades, C-2 crown, SunTour forged ends and sealed head set.
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SunTour Superbe Pro 53/42T and sealed B.B. set.
Pedals:
SunTour Superbe Pro sealed bearing with reflectors
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
SunTour New Winner 7-speed 13-21T
Derailleurs/Shifters:
SunTour Superbe Pro with sealed bearing pulleys
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Turbo (Bernard Hinault) with SunTour Superbe Pro seat post.
Brakes:
SunTour Superbe Pro Alloy side-pull with CB-2200 Superbe Pro Levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
SunTour Superbe Pro, sealed bearing 32H / Araya Aero tubular ADX-4, 32h, Super Hard Anodized
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
SunTour Superbe Pro, sealed bearing 32H / Araya Aero tubular ADX-4, 32h, Super Hard Anodized
More Info:
Restoration just completed on 3/23/12
Added by PBVM. Last updated over 11 years ago.
rits says:
superb!!
Posted about 12 years ago