by Darin Nederhoff | Jan 15, 2013 | '89 DX-4000, 1989 Panasonic Models
For 1989 the long loved DX-4000 fell back down the hierarchy ladder by one rung but it was still a fantastic looking bicycle. The frame was constructed of Tange 2 tubing and stylish white Shimano Sport LX components gave a bit of the Sante look but at a much better...
by Darin Nederhoff | Dec 19, 2012 | '89 AL-7000, 1989 Panasonic Models
Just as they were about to leave the U.S. market, Panasonic introduced two new aluminum framed models. The AL-7000 was the entry level aluminum framed bike below the slightly better equipped AL-9000. They were here for only one year and given the number that I have...
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 24, 2012 | '87 DX-2000
1987 Panasonic DX-2000. One step above the base DX-1000 model, the DX-2000 offered slightly better components. Selling for around $330 when new, it fell firmly into the decent rider at a decent price category. The bike featured here is courtesy of Fred Appel. Fred...
by Darin | Feb 6, 2012 | '90 DX-4000, 1990 Panasonic Models
If you keep an eye on Panasonic bicycles up for auction on eBay then this particular bike might look familiar to you. It sold on Feb. 5th, 2012 for $361.00 plus $95 shipping. A pretty good deal for a fairly rare machine. If the bike happens to wind up in North America...
