Panasonic DX5000 Build

[Daniel XTR]

Right so...

 

Got a bit of a family history with cycling. I was going through my Old Man's garage, and amongst his cycling stuff, I found a Panasonic DX5000.

 

Now, if it is to be believed, that is quite a piece of kit I have stumbled upon.

Got me thinking....

My Dad tells me it was a bike which belonged to Ertkies Bezuidenhout, and he bought it at the time.

Its looks cool with its silver and pink paint work. Styling!

 

A Retro Bike build?

Bike is kitted with Shimano 600 Groupset, some tasty looking Mavic's and complete with a LeTurbo Saddle.

 

It actually looks kinda sweet. Will post pics when its in a good state.

 

My question is...

Should i embark on this as a project bike, getting it back to spec, and great cond, or am I pouring my money into an endless pit here?

Also, how easy is it to get parts for a bike of this vintage.

[mitsu]

That's a piece of cycling history. Should be restored as original. I hope to be starting my project soon.

 

Great find!