I have a Panasonic Aero frame road bike...built in 1981...Years before others claimed they built the first Aero frame bikes...Japanese steel road bikes are the best bikes ever !!!
Who was claiming that years after the fact? 1981 is when Shimano released their AX aerodynamic groupset. Miyata had an aero frame by 82, as did others I'm sure, and Araya had aero rims.
Totally vintage! Threaded headsets and steel forks. They must have a huge stock of old Dura Ace parts for these that they’re using up to satisfy people who want an old school style bike. I was wondering about the lugged and brazed construction. Only the titanium frame was modern style construction using welding.
I’m a new bike enthusiast. Outside of japan, this custom build bike are usually done by a single craftsman in simple workshop. This is the first time I’ve ever seen it’s done in a factory using large machinery but still maintaining the high quality of a bespoke product. Thank you for your hard work 🙏
It's "in a factory" but the tools and techniques are the ones I'd expect to see in any small artisan bike maker. The jigs and fixtures are for accuracy, not speed.
@@DerFilmgucker I might be tempted to order one, a years back I acquired an old 1985 Panasonic DX-3000, but I'd love to have a new Panasonic frame, they are lovable to ride.
@@DerFilmgucker Agree that this is a great deal. I have a couple of nice steel bikes from one particular one man shop and in the early 2000s, they cost about $2500 USD each for the frames alone.
Panasonic makes everything from bikes to prefab houses (Panahome). I lived in Japan from 95-97 and I recall seeing a commercial for an early ebike. In the commercial, it talked about how going downhill to the station in the morning was a breeze but going uphill on the way home was bothersome. Now, there's a solution!
I am Swiss - I didn’t know that such artisanal bikes are still produced in Japan - great to know Btw I have produced some 10 bike frames in my late teens- early twenties (1973 to 1978) these artisans are masters
Спасибо за видео Я в Украине ни разу не видел подобного велосипеда всё на высшем уровне сборка окраска очень стильная и практичная вещь Жаль что не удалось на таком покататься Огромное спасибо компании Panasonic за такие изделия а также всем кто снял и предоставил такой ролик обзорный ролик Всем спасибо всем Perfect 😊 !!! Привет из Украины всем Мирного небо здоровье и удачи! ❤
To my knowledge, Japan is the only country with Italy that can still manufacture a whole bike with 100% of the components made in the country. Incredible craftmanship.
No doubt it’s brazed you’re right translation error in German „hart löten“ is with brass or silver and löten is with tin (for electric/electronic) Welding would weaken the thin steel tubes to much- the Ti tubes in the film are being welded there I was astonished that it was done in normal atmosphere I thought it must be done in atmospheare without oxigene (in German „Schutzgas“)
@@Ronald-qj5nx no: ‘…A brazed joint is made in a completely different manner from a welded joint. The first big difference is in temperature - brazing does not melt the base metals. This means that brazing temperatures are invariably lower than the melting points of the base metals. …’
My heart skipped a beat when I saw the Keirin frame introduced to the mix... I have two Panasonic Keirin frames-a 2020 and a 2018-and they are among my favorites. To witness where they were made has my mind in hula-hoops. So dope. Incidentally, to acknowledge a criticism here in the comments, one of my frames has a single decal on the drive-side chain stay... The other has a decal on every tube on both sides of the frame... I love them equally and find the branding adorable-regardless of its presence :)
I have a mid-eighties Panasonic road bike from their heyday as a player on the international race scene. Beautiful bike. The craftsmanship, care and attention to detail being shown by these builders is amazing. I want one. ❤️❤️❤️
You just reminded me that I used to use Panasonic tubular tires years ago. They were around half the price of the Italian tires. The Italian tires were very expensive.
Wait, Panasonic still makes steel bikes? That's incredible. And for those who were surprised that Panasonic made bikes... Not only did they make bikes, but they were a major supplier and for many years also built many of Schwinn's models.
I just found out that Panasonic also makes bicycle transportation equipment and has been around for almost 35 years, because I knew Panasonic only operates in the electronics sector, thank you Process X for the information 👍
I ride a 1993 Bridgestone RB-1. American designed (Grant Peterson), Japanese owned and built. Panasonic built a lot of bikes for Schwinn. In fact, by the 1980s, just about all Schwinns were built in Japan - the Schwinn Paramount excepted which was built in Waterford, Wisconsin. I also ride an '86 Paramount.
i wanted a dx5000 and have been looking for years for one to turn up, or the even more eleusive ti model. knowing i can buy one new someday makes me so happy. ty japan for being awesome.
Truly amazing that frame technology circa 1980, with quill stems, steel lugged frames, steel forks with threaded steerers, and threaded cupped bottom brackets are still being manufactured now, in Japan. But then I understand the fax machine is still very popular there, so it makes sense!
Glad to see steel tubed bikes made with lugs - nice and stiff, unlike aluminum, titanium or carbon. I've got a Serotta steel frame, made in the 1980s - still beautiful!
I have a Panasonic MC6500 mountain bike from the early 90s (steel frame of course), and I love it to bits. Cool to see Panasonic is still doing road bikes (even if only for the Japanese market).
I have Panasonic bike from 1993 with 600 Ultegra and still ride it though the components are replaced to Claris recently. Very good bike. Will keep riding it!
I worked in the Cycling Industry for 10 yrs+, rode many bikes from all materials, but now as I have a clearer understanding of what makes a good ride, I ride a custom lugged steel frame, carbon can only imitate Steels' superb riding qualities.
I have a Panasonic Aero frame road bike...built in 1981...Years before others claimed they built the first Aero frame bikes...Japanese steel road bikes are the best bikes ever !!!
I think so!
They are very durable. 👍🏻
Wow. "Aero"
Hi! How can i get a bike like this? Are they sold in any bike shop?
Who was claiming that years after the fact? 1981 is when Shimano released their AX aerodynamic groupset. Miyata had an aero frame by 82, as did others I'm sure, and Araya had aero rims.
人生最後のバイク、長く愛せるバイクとして近年購入しました。丁寧な仕事を経て私の元に届いたのですね。
本当に良質なフレームです、安心して命を預けられると言っても過言ではない。
ショップの店員さんも「Panasonicは精度、品質が高く安心してお客さんに勧められるし、組むのも楽！」と。
大切にします。
Kudos to Panasonic for continuing the tradition of making "vintage" bikes.
true
There aren't many high end bikes with quill stems for example.
Really wished it was ED coated for rust protection
Also if i can request a double of clear coating that would be nice🤪
Totally vintage! Threaded headsets and steel forks. They must have a huge stock of old Dura Ace parts for these that they’re using up to satisfy people who want an old school style bike. I was wondering about the lugged and brazed construction. Only the titanium frame was modern style construction using welding.
I’m a new bike enthusiast. Outside of japan, this custom build bike are usually done by a single craftsman in simple
workshop. This is the first time I’ve ever seen it’s done in a factory using large machinery but still maintaining the high quality of a bespoke product. Thank you for your hard work 🙏
Bao nhiêu tiền một chiếc xe đạp này?
@@binhnguyenquang3247 The CroMo frame goes for around ¥200,000 + shipping it seems. This is a very good deal for a high quality steel frame.
It's "in a factory" but the tools and techniques are the ones I'd expect to see in any small artisan bike maker. The jigs and fixtures are for accuracy, not speed.
@@DerFilmgucker I might be tempted to order one, a years back I acquired an old 1985 Panasonic DX-3000, but I'd love to have a new Panasonic frame, they are lovable to ride.
@@DerFilmgucker Agree that this is a great deal. I have a couple of nice steel bikes from one particular one man shop and in the early 2000s, they cost about $2500 USD each for the frames alone.
有名なフレームビルダーさんに作って貰うのもその人個人を感じられて魅力的だけれども
大手の会社の中に居る名も知れぬ職人さん達も情熱と愛情を持ってフレームを作ってるだよな
これだけの規模の組織で洗練された技術が受け継がれていかれているのは凄いことですよね。
とても難しいことを実現されていると思います。
質の高い仕事！ ビデオをありがとう！ プロの仕事を見るのは楽しいです。
Had no idea Panasonic still made bikes. They always had the best paint jobs.
自分得すぎる映像が見れて感謝
さては、Panasonicのチタンロードに乗ってるな。
2020年にチタンフレームをオーダーしました。
とても大切な一台です。
この動画を見てさらに愛着が湧きました。
おぉー、うらやましいです！
パナソニックかAVEDIOのチタンいつか手ににしたいと思ってます。
良きバイクライフを！！
おお！羨ましい。
どの位するんだろう？
@@ippon-guso100万ぐらいじゃない？
こうしたオーダーメイドの､しかもクロモリのバイクは一つの憧れです……
偉大な選択肢！
wow cool... i just know even this brand is still exist produce bike.... keep rolling guys...
私のクロモリバイクは、ブリヂストンのネオコットとパナのPOS。カイセイ8630Rを使ったカーボンフォークモデルが出てすぐの頃購入。
POSのいいところは、気軽に信頼できる自分だけのフレームが手に入るところ。
価格を見ると、私が購入した頃よりはるかに高騰しているけれど、それでもカラーオーダーもできるし、ジオメトリーも日本人向けで細かいサイズ展開だしで、その飽きのこない伝統的なデザインからも、まだまだ存在意義は大きいと思う。
POSの信頼性は、はるかに高額なビルダー製作品をも凌ぐものという点も非常に大きい。
ロードバイクブームは去ったけれど、これからも頑張って続けてほしい。
I'm amazed. I had no idea that Panasonic also made bikes.
Panasonic makes everything from bikes to prefab houses (Panahome). I lived in Japan from 95-97 and I recall seeing a commercial for an early ebike. In the commercial, it talked about how going downhill to the station in the morning was a breeze but going uphill on the way home was bothersome. Now, there's a solution!
Еще и покрышки они делают
Team Raleigh Panasonic in the eighties
The care and pride of each these team members really stand out. And the fine precision tooling is amazing!
I am Swiss - I didn’t know that such artisanal bikes are still produced in Japan - great to know
Btw I have produced some 10 bike frames in my late teens- early twenties (1973 to 1978) these artisans are masters
Спасибо за видео Я в Украине ни разу не видел подобного велосипеда всё на высшем уровне сборка окраска очень стильная и практичная вещь Жаль что не удалось на таком покататься Огромное спасибо компании Panasonic за такие изделия а также всем кто снял и предоставил такой ролик обзорный ролик Всем спасибо всем Perfect 😊 !!! Привет из Украины всем Мирного небо здоровье и удачи! ❤
乌克兰必胜
ウクライナが早く平和になりますように！🎉🇺🇦✌️💪
🇺🇦は勝利します！
@@ms23730 Очень приятно знать что нас поддерживают Спасибо вам!❤🙏
@@ms23730 ага, победят эти нацисты, но у вас японцев с украинцими общие нациские корни, верно? обе страны легли под гитлера
すごい。大手メーカーなのにハンドメイドなんですね。欲しくなってきました。感激しました。
自分の乗ってるパナモリも
ここでこうやって作られて納品されたんですね😌
30年前に買ったパナソニック製の自転車を、日常の足として使っています。
塗装・印刷が所々剥げて、ギアやブレーキやタイヤなども交換していますが、フレームは未だにしっかりしています。
クロモリは丈夫だと言われますが、本当に墓場まで持っていけそうです。
上がりの一台はパナチタンで決まりました。貴重な取材動画ありがとうございました。
10年ぐらい前のパナ製のシクロクロス車を持っています。
多分これが人生最後の自転車になりそう…w
まだ良質のクロモリフレームが入手できる事に感謝です。
An old friend worked for Panasonic here in the Uk, I borrowed his titanium road bike for my first road race, such a good bike! Wanted one for myself
This is too awesome. It’s been years that ive seen a Panasonic bicycle. So classic and great to see they’re in demand.
Very relaxing music in their factory, must be nice to work there.
とても素晴らしい作品です。アルジェリアからこんにちは。
Привет 👋 из Белоруссии 🇧🇾
After watching this video, I now want a Panasonic bike as well.. 😸
パナソニックのクロモリMTBフレーム
買って20年経過しましたがまだ乗っています
Making Panasonic team color with tange prestige is sooooooo satisfying to watch
To my knowledge, Japan is the only country with Italy that can still manufacture a whole bike with 100% of the components made in the country. Incredible craftmanship.
Wrong. Try Taiwan.
What about the US, every part is also made there surely?
@@blackjackpinoko OK I forgot Taiwan. But this is only 3 countries in the world.
@@d9918 Hell no. They have no groupset manufacturer.
@@thierrysf I thought SRAM was American?
たいてい、フレームのビルダーさん達って、ラフな格好で作業してるイメージがあるんだけど、パナソニックのユニフォーム姿っていうのが、なんか新鮮です。
I believe that the frames are being ‘brazed’, not welded when being assembled..
No doubt it’s brazed you’re right translation error in German „hart löten“ is with brass or silver and löten is with tin (for electric/electronic)
Welding would weaken the thin steel tubes to much- the Ti tubes in the film are being welded there I was astonished that it was done in normal atmosphere I thought it must be done in atmospheare without oxigene (in German „Schutzgas“)
@@danielhertercasagrande1686 the welding torch has a nozzle that provides a continuous flow of argon gas
Brazing is also considered a type of welding...
@@Ronald-qj5nx no: ‘…A brazed joint is made in a completely different manner from a welded joint. The first big difference is in temperature - brazing does not melt the base metals. This means that brazing temperatures are invariably lower than the melting points of the base metals. …’
@@danielhertercasagrande1686 there is either a small inert gas flow from the nozzle, or the rod has a protective ‘flux’ embedded in it.
こういう動画見ると、特に使わなくても欲しくなりますね(笑)
Thanks for the video! Interesting history of Panasonic Cycling! Very nice bikes!
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful video. It brought back so many emotions and memories. Thank you.
I have a 1980 Univega Specialissima that to me is the ultimate bike. Made in Japan with love and care.
初めて買ったロードフレームは、まだPOSが始まる前の確かパナブランドではなくてナショナルブランドだった記憶。1986年くらいかな。丹下No.2だった。ここで作っていただいたのですね。
今もシマノは鍛造ロードエンドって生産してるのかな？
このロゴとカラーリングのパナソニックフレームがツールで活躍した当時のカタログ、まだ大切に保管してます。やはり、とても誇らしかった。
ある程度の年齢の方は、皆このカラーリングには憧れているのでは無いでしょうか。
競輪の佐藤慎太郎選手がこれを駆るのはとてもわかる。
80年代の広告ではオランダのパナソニックチームとパナの完成車が一緒に写っていましたね。ところが当時のレース写真を見ると、パナソニックカラーに塗装されたエディ・メルクスやラレーのフレームだったりします。実際にはヨーロッパのレースで国産のパナのフレームは使われていなかったような。ミヤタのクロモリはコガミヤタチームが実際にヨーロッパで使用し、世界で通用するのが証明されていましたけどね。
A radiant jewel, a masterpiece ! Thank you Panasonic ! 😍
これだけの手間と人が携わってるのがら高価になるのは当然だし作ってる人の仕事ぶりを見たら大事にしなきゃって思えますね
オーダーバイク・・・夢ですね
ただ組立でチェーンを通す時は気を使わないのだな～ってちょっと思ってしまった～ここが一番傷が付きやすいのに😥
固定されてて草
It's a very solid good bike 👍🏼I owned one for a long time.
Beautiful work
My heart skipped a beat when I saw the Keirin frame introduced to the mix... I have two Panasonic Keirin frames-a 2020 and a 2018-and they are among my favorites. To witness where they were made has my mind in hula-hoops. So dope.
Incidentally, to acknowledge a criticism here in the comments, one of my frames has a single decal on the drive-side chain stay... The other has a decal on every tube on both sides of the frame... I love them equally and find the branding adorable-regardless of its presence :)
I have a mid-eighties Panasonic road bike from their heyday as a player on the international race scene. Beautiful bike. The craftsmanship, care and attention to detail being shown by these builders is amazing. I want one. ❤️❤️❤️
You just reminded me that I used to use Panasonic tubular tires years ago. They were around half the price of the Italian tires. The Italian tires were very expensive.
Which Panasonic bike do you have? I also have a 1985 DX-3000 that I neo-retro'ed with Shimano Claris groupset and Ultegra wheels.
That steel frame was beautiful! And the welds too, almost makes me want to have one with clear coat on it to show it off.
Wait, Panasonic still makes steel bikes? That's incredible. And for those who were surprised that Panasonic made bikes... Not only did they make bikes, but they were a major supplier and for many years also built many of Schwinn's models.
Japanese steel bike frames have given me so much happiness throughout the years, quality, excellent thick paint, love them
beautiful bike. Otsukaresama deshita. Thank you for your hard work.
Thanks for this. I didn't realize steel frames were still being manufactured.
パナモリとチタンはいいぞぉ
マジでいい
趣味、競技で各社のハイエンドとか新興メーカー乗ってきたけど、パナソニックのロードは結構上位に入る良さ
チタン製のロードバイク愛用しています。製作現場を見れて感謝です！チタンの鏡面は値段が高くて手が出せなかったけど、最高の相棒。
物作りって地味だけど安全に乗ってくれてるの観ると誇れるよね
ミスチルの彩りが良くハマる
Hermosa bicicleta aplausos a JAPON POR SU TECNOLOGIA
I'm guessing this is the high end/custom/retro end of the product line. More hand-made than factory made. Beautiful.
I just found out that Panasonic also makes bicycle transportation equipment and has been around for almost 35 years, because I knew Panasonic only operates in the electronics sector, thank you Process X for the information 👍
Chromoly Classic Frame with Modern Components are so sleek.
パナソニックの自転車を所詮はマスプロメーカーとかいう奴もいるけど、POS工場ってほんときっちりちゃんと作ってるんだよ。
僕自身パナソニックの歴史あるクロモリフレームは好きですが、ラグレスの仕上げは良くないし...所詮マスプロメーカーですよ。
ここまで見せるとは！これ決断した人も凄いな！
同じことできるんやったらやってみなはれや って余裕すら感じる
あぁ…なんて美しいんだ… 鍛錬の場で築き上げた美ボディならぬ美フレームに惚れ込んで手にしてからもう5年も経つんだなァ…いつまでも美しく走っていたい…
I ride a 1993 Bridgestone RB-1. American designed (Grant Peterson), Japanese owned and built. Panasonic built a lot of bikes for Schwinn. In fact, by the 1980s, just about all Schwinns were built in Japan - the Schwinn Paramount excepted which was built in Waterford, Wisconsin. I also ride an '86 Paramount.
パナモリは良いぞ
Why paint such a beautiful piece of metalwork? Just clear coat the thing and let us appreciate the craftsmanship.
I love the Japanese pride in workmanship. Keep it up!
Never knew Panasonic made bikes! I'm more accustomed to seeing their electronics. I've had Panasonic microwave ovens, they're the best
Wonderful looking bikes 😮
Nothing beats the elegance of the steel bikes!
Greetings from Croatia 😎
Japanese people make the best quality items top brands using the best materials,well done Japan.👍✌️
Watched this on my Panasonic TV while using a Panasonic nose hair trimmer.
Hindi Rin Pala TALAGA madali ang pag GAWA Ng bisikleta, lalo na ANG road bike, Kaya may kamahalan Ito. I love road bike.
La vidéo est très intéressante, un grand merci à vous!
i wanted a dx5000 and have been looking for years for one to turn up, or the even more eleusive ti model. knowing i can buy one new someday makes me so happy. ty japan for being awesome.
Japanese craftsmanship are the best 👌. Product quality durability attention to detail is awesome.
Wonderful video! Thank you for the high quality English captions
Severo video y gracias que aun conservan ese arte de las bicicletas de ruta de antaño..
Truly amazing that frame technology circa 1980, with quill stems, steel lugged frames, steel forks with threaded steerers, and threaded cupped bottom brackets are still being manufactured now, in Japan. But then I understand the fax machine is still very popular there, so it makes sense!
My dream is to own one of these custom bikes. Big fan of Panasonic bicycles
I wanted one of those track frames for ages.
Best bikes in the world
Very nice Company. I had a Panasonic MTB made around 1993.
Classic frame geometry + modern ultegra groupset looks interesting.
パナソニックのオーダーバイクまだあるんだ！30年以上前に買って貰ったのまだ乗れてます 図面が貰えて部屋に飾ってた思い出。クロモリで重いけど当時のデュラエースもまだ全然大丈夫ｗ
Glad to see steel tubed bikes made with lugs - nice and stiff, unlike aluminum, titanium or carbon.
I've got a Serotta steel frame, made in the 1980s - still beautiful!
いつまでもクロモリ突き通すのマジでありがたい
今じゃ購入しやすいのパナ、フジ、ラレーしかない
Quá trình chế tạo xe đạp đua đường trường của Nhật Bản tuyệt vời Japan..🇯🇵👋.
Great old-fashioned craftsmanship. Keep going!
Vintage bike with ultegra is insane
The best craft man and patience process
It's nice to see a non-carbon road bike.
POSのフレームはこれだけ手間がかかっているのに、かなりリーズナブルなのがよい。
もう少し設計が新しければもっといいんだけど。
Beautiful! Although, the reaming of the head tube gave me the willies...
かつてパナソニックのクロモリフレームは、BB部のパイプとラグの溶接部にロウがあまりまわっておらず、隙間だらけのフレームも実在しました。面で接合しているのではなく、点で接合しているイメージと言うと伝わりやすいでしょうか。今のクオリティはどうか知りませんが、BB内を見てパイプとラグがしっかりと密着しているか確認することをオススメします。見えない所の作りはずいぶん杜撰なんだな、これでよく検品が通ったなというのが当時の私の印象です。
I love Japan, now love Panasonic bikes, and just recently bought a 1992 vintage Panasonic Viatore CT road bike, and now very happy :) 🇺🇦❤🇯🇵
진짜 장인들이시네요. 수제네요. 꼭 하나 갔고 싶다는 생각이 드네요.
A fascinating process I always assumed was automated not still largely manual. Thanks
I have a Panasonic MC6500 mountain bike from the early 90s (steel frame of course), and I love it to bits. Cool to see Panasonic is still doing road bikes (even if only for the Japanese market).
I have Panasonic bike from 1993 with 600 Ultegra and still ride it though the components are replaced to Claris recently. Very good bike. Will keep riding it!
このパナソニックカラーって3000円のアップチャージだった気がするけど、手作業でマスキングしてたのか。しかも組付け前にBBのタッピングもリアメカハンガーのアライメント調整もしてくれてるのか。このフレーム20万は安すぎる。
2016年モデルから、レーシングデザインのアップチャージは+8,000円（税抜）になってます。
トレンドに流されずに、いつまでも金属フレームの魅力を伝え続けて欲しいブランドである。
また日本に住んだら絶対に買いたい職人の自転車です。
Excellent. Japan job is everytime excellent. Respectfully.
My son loves Japanese bicycles
I worked in the Cycling Industry for 10 yrs+, rode many bikes from all materials, but now as I have a clearer understanding of what makes a good ride, I ride a custom lugged steel frame, carbon can only imitate Steels' superb riding qualities.
日本人は素晴らしい、世界で一番良いことをやっている。