Picked this up a few days back for $120. I wanted to get a replacement for my yellow Panasonic that’s my size and that has alloy wheels for stopping in the wet. A decent quality mixte frame also appealed to me for the ease of mounting. I think the frame is 18″ and straight gauge chromoly with a hi-tensile steel fork based on the 1985 Panasonic catalog. The catalog doesn’t list the weight, but I would guess it to be 28 lbs. It has what looks to be chrome handlebars and a chrome seat post, along with 12 speeds, Shimano Z501/AX50 rear and front derailleurs, Dia-Compe brakes, and a Sugino crankset with chainguard. The last owner also threw on some new tires (Continental TourRide) and tubes. Definitely low to mid-range but feels pretty nice and solid. My first order of business will be raising the seat and taking it on a test ride tomorrow. My second order of business will be replacing the front derailleur cable.
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Nice bike, will look a lot better without that rack though!
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Picked this up a few days back for $120. I wanted to get a replacement for my yellow Panasonic that’s my size and that has alloy wheels for stopping in the wet. A decent quality mixte frame also appealed to me for the ease of mounting. I think the frame is 18″ and straight gauge chromoly with a hi-tensile steel fork based on the 1985 Panasonic catalog. The catalog doesn’t list the weight, but I would guess it to be 28 lbs. It has what looks to be chrome handlebars and a chrome seat post, along with 12 speeds, Shimano Z501/AX50 rear and front derailleurs, Dia-Compe brakes, and a Sugino crankset with chainguard. The last owner also threw on some new tires (Continental TourRide) and tubes. Definitely low to mid-range but feels pretty nice and solid. My first order of business will be raising the seat and taking it on a test ride tomorrow. My second order of business will be replacing the front derailleur cable.
Nice bike, will look a lot better without that rack though!