1988 Panasonic MC 7500
The MC 7500 was the top of the line mountain bike for Panasonic in 1988, and featured Tange Prestige tubing and chrome plating in high-wear areas like the chainstays and dropouts. These lugged frames were likely made alongside other lugged Japanese mountain bikes of the era from Bridgestone and Bianchi. This bike saw little miles and has it's original build, right down to the Panaracer Ibex multi-use tires.
The Build
Year: 1988
Frame: Panasonic MC 7500 Fork: Panasonic Unicrown Stem: Cromoly Roller Headset: Shimano Deore XT Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore XT M730 Handlebar: SR Sakae MT Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M730 Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M730 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M730 Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT M730 Front Brake: Shimano Deore XT M730 Rear Brake: Shimano Deore XT M730 U-Brake Crankset: Shimano Deore XT M730 Chainrings: Shimano Deore XT 26-36-46 Pedals: Shimano Deore XT M730 Hubs: Shimano Deore XT M730 Rims: Araya RM-20 Tires: Panaracer Ibex 1.75 Wheel QR: Shimano Deore XT Seatpost: Kalloy Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo Grips: Foam Cogs: Shimano Deore XT UG Chain: Shimano UG |
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