Panasonic PR 5000 project 14 / 02 / 2021

Just got my hands on a beautiful Panasonic PR-5000 (size 56). So far seems 100% original. Complete Shimano 600 tricolor groupset, Araya black rims and Turbo saddle.

PR 5000 catalog

The tubing is Tange Cr-Mo. The body has some stickers and seems that was bought on a German speaking store called “Marty”. In the front tube has a serial number engraved. Nothing on the bottom bracket. Also has a registration number in the seatpost. I wander how this bike arrived to Spain.

Looks like “PR” stands for Professional Racing. Here’s the team with the PR-6000.

Panasonic team

I’ve decided to write a bit to keep a log on the steps that I will take to bring it back in good shape.

After restoring, I’ll sell it (If I don’t fall in love with it).

Checklist

Wheelset:

  • Hubs and bearings
  • Tyres + alignment

Frame:

  • Seat & Seatpost
  • Cockpit
  • Frame itself

Transmission:

  • Rear derallieur
  • Front derallieur
  • Cables & levers
  • Chain
  • Cog
  • Bottom Bracket
  • Crankset
  • Pedals

Brakes:

  • Front/Rear
  • Cables/Housing

Even found how they were made in Japan. High tech stuff!

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