The 1988 MC-5500 represented the third best MC model for the 1988 model year.
1988 Panasonic MC-5500 Specifications
- List Price:N/A
- Frame Sizes:16″, 18″, 20″, 22″
- Frame:Tange Cr-Mo double butted tube, forged ends and Tange TK-25S sealed bottom bracket set
- Fork:Tange Cr-Mo Blades, forged ends and Tange CDS sealed headset
- Handlebar:Alloy
- Stem:Cr-Mo Tubes with roller
- Saddle:Panasonic, black vinyl leatherette anatomic with 320mm long micro adjusting alloy seat post
- Crankset: Sugino XCD 6000 Cycloid 48/38/28T
- Freewheel:Suntour x6s 6 speed 14-32T
- Chain: HKK Z silver 1/2″x3/32″x114 links
- Hubs:Sansin Sealed
- Rear Derailleur: Suntour XCD
- Front Derailleur:Suntour XCD 6000 Accushift
- Shifting Lever: Suntour XCD-6000 combination lever
- Brakes:Front, Dia Compe o 983 cantilever brake / Rear, Dia Compe AD990
- Rims: Araya RM-20 26×1.75“, Alloy
- Hubs: Sansin AE-20, sealed mechanism with quick release
- Tires: Panasonic 26″x1.9″ open side, 40 psi
- Spokes:Stainless 14G
- Pedals: SR MTP-122 with reflectors
- Accessories:
- Color:Dakota Blue