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1988 Panasonic MC-5500

This was the 3rd from the top in the MC food chain for 1988.

Frame:
Tange Cr-Mo double butted tube, forged ends and Tange TK-25S sealed bottom bracket set

Fork/Headset:
Tange Cr-Mo Blades, forged ends and Tange CDS sealed headset

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Suntour XCD 6000 Cycloid 48/38/28T

Pedals:
SR MTP-122 with reflectors

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Suntour x6s 6 speed 14-32T

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Suntour XCD 6000 Accushift

Handlebars/Stem:
Alloy bar / Cr-Mo Tubes with roller

Saddle/Seatpost:
Panasonic, black vinyl leatherette anatomic with 320mm long micro adjusting alloy seat post

Brakes:
Front, Dia Compe o 983 cantilever brake / Rear, Dia Compe AD990

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sansin AE-20, sealed mechanism with quick release

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sansin AE-20, sealed mechanism with quick release

More Info:
http://panasonicbikemuseum.info/archives/242

Added by PBVM. Last updated about 12 years ago.

As of about 12 years ago, PBVM has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

2 Comments

Nathap470

Nathap470 says:

Sweet! Check out the I have a redline that came with this same groupset, the group was unfortunately kind of trashed. I regrettably sold the shifters, FD, and crankset but came to my senses before parting out the rest, and eventually rebuilt the bike as a single speed, then a 1x.

Posted almost 7 years ago

MincedFeet

MincedFeet says:

This thing is sweet, but you sold it? :[

Posted about 12 years ago