The 1986 Panasonic Team Europe I bicycle was the flagship model for the 1986 model line up. Featuring Columbus tubing and Campagnolo Super Record components it almost seemed more Italian than Japanese.
1986 Panasonic Team Europe I specifications:
* List Price: $____ (approx.)
* Frame Size: TEF-851…51 cm / TEF-853…53 cm / TEF-856…56 cm / TEF-858…58 cm / TEF-861…61 cm.
* Frame: Columbus SP & SL Cr-Mo double butted main tubes, Lostwax head & seat lug, Campagnolo 1010B forged ends and Campagnolo Nuovo Record B.B. set.
* Fork: Columbus SP blades, Tange C-2 lostwax crown, Campagnolo 1010B forged ends and Campagnolo Record head set.
* Handlebar: Nitto No.55, Maes alloy
* Stem: Nitto Pearl, Forged alloy
* Saddle: Selle Italia Super Turbo with Campagnolo Nuovo Super Record post.
* Crankset: Campagnolo Super Record 10, 53/42T
* Freewheel: SunTour New Winner 7-speed
* Chain: SunTour Superbe Silver, 1/2″ x 3/32″ x 106 links
* Hubs: Campagnolo Record 1034, 32H
* Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record
* Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record
* Shifting Lever: Campagnolo Record 10135N-10, brazed on down tube mounted
* Brakes: Campagnolo Super Record 47mm reach, alloy side pull with Super Record levers.
* Rims: Campagnolo Victory Strada Super hard anodized, 32H
* Tires: Panaracer tubular 200gr. Competition
* Spokes: Stainless 14G
* Pedals: Campagnolo Record 1037/A with alloy toe clips
* Color: Special Tri Color paint