by Darin | Sep 27, 2012 | '86 Team Japan, 1986 Panasonic Models
The 1986 Team Japan is a rare bicycle by any standards, and we’re lucky enough to have acquired our second example for the collection. If you are familiar with the Team Japan then you know that the frame was constructed with Columbus SL/SP tubes and that it was...
by Darin Nederhoff | Mar 26, 2012 | '86 Team Japan, 1986 Panasonic Models
The 1986 Team Japan featured the SunTour Superbe Pro component group and was the third model from the top in the Panasonic line up that year. The Team Japan was also only available in 1986… it was renamed the Team National in later years. 1986 Panasonic Team...
by Darin | Oct 25, 2010 | '86 Team Europe I, 1986 Panasonic Models
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: $____...
by Darin | Dec 17, 2009 | '86 DX-3000, 1986 Panasonic Models
While 1986 wasn’t the first year for the DX-3000, it was in my opinion one if not the most desirable year. The black and yellow color scheme was new for ’86 and it really made the bike stand out. The components were by no means high end but they were...
by Darin Nederhoff | Sep 15, 2008 | '86 DX-4000, 1986 Panasonic Models
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by Darin Nederhoff | Aug 27, 2008 | '86 Team Europe II, 1986 Panasonic Models
The Team Europe II bicycle returned once again for 1986 sporting a nice blue and white paint scheme. The basic specifications of the bike remained the same as in ’85. Columbus tubing (Tretubi) along with Campagnolo Victory components and Campagnolo tubular...
