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