by Darin Nederhoff | Feb 26, 2013 | Editor's Blog, Editorials
Most kids remember their 1st bicycle as being something special and I was no different. In my case it was an early 80’s Hiawatha brand cruiser that was cream and rust colored with chrome fenders and a banana seat. My grandparents gave it to me and I loved riding...
by Darin Nederhoff | Feb 24, 2013 | Editor's Blog, The '88 DX-5000: Editor's Choice
Lately I have been receiving a fair number of questions via this website from potential buyers of pre-owned Panasonic bicycles. One of the most common questions is which model should I be looking for if I want a higher end Panasonic road bike. Another question I get...
by Darin | Feb 23, 2013 | Project AR-6000, Project PR-6000
Lately I have been making a real effort to push forward on the PR-6000 build. I spent some time digging for a couple of lost boxes of NOS parts and eventually found what I was looking for. New old stock Dura Ace 8 speed Uniglide hub from 1989? Check! Now add a new old...
by Darin Nederhoff | Feb 5, 2013 | '92 MC Team, 1992 Panasonic Models
Here is a mountain bike that will make all of us in the States drool just a bit! Feast your eyes on Michel W’s beautiful 1992 MC Team mountain bike. He purchased the bike not too long ago and did some cleaning and restoration to it before submitting these photos...