The process of making a Japanese road bike. Craftsmen at the Panasonic Bicycle Factory.

The process of making a Japanese road bike. Craftsmen at the Panasonic Bicycle Factory.
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[@romemancer7905]

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 !!!

[@Zifengtower]

I think so!

[@RusticEngineering]

They are very durable. 👍🏻

[@death2pc]

Wow. "Aero"

[@julianmojica2719]

Hi! How can i get a bike like this? Are they sold in any bike shop?

[@stormshaman]

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.

[@user-fc2sq2wk7e]

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。

[@user-yx1qk4sk5t]

Kudos to Panasonic for continuing the tradition of making "vintage" bikes.

[@gromov_]

true

[@cmmartti]

There aren't many high end bikes with quill stems for example.

[@user-fl9sr3on4p]

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

[@pepessz32]

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 🙏

[@binhnguyenquang3247]

Bao nhiêu tiền một chiếc xe đạp này?

[@DerFilmgucker]

@@binhnguyenquang3247 The CroMo frame goes for around ¥200,000 + shipping it seems. This is a very good deal for a high quality steel frame.

[@user-sh9oc1di1q]

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…

[@viffer94]

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. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mikegeary8056]

Had no idea Panasonic still made bikes. They always had the best paint jobs.

[@user-zs6yb3kg6e]

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! ❤

[@Mr_shen]

乌克兰必胜

[@ms23730]

ウクライナが早く平和になりますように！🎉🇺🇦✌️💪 🇺🇦は勝利します！

[@user-cr5ms9tw4t]

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……

[@maximraketalife]

偉大な選択肢！

[@de9872]

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。

[@nicolaskjcage]

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！！

[@user-rt9cg5kr9e]

おお！羨ましい。 どの位するんだろう？

[@maglianeraninja]

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。

[@hgatto9427]

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。

[@yukkuri__aoba]

自分得すぎる映像が見れて感謝

[@user-zv7kj8ec5p]

さては、Panasonicのチタンロードに乗ってるな。

[@mururoa7024]

I'm amazed. I had no idea that Panasonic also made bikes.

[@sherrile]

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!

[@Addis_Abeba]

Еще и покрышки они делают

[@rampetampen]

Team Raleigh Panasonic in the eighties

[@plearnplearn]

Making Panasonic team color with tange prestige is sooooooo satisfying to watch

[@bmunson4920]

I believe that the frames are being ‘brazed’, not welded when being assembled..

[@danielhertercasagrande1686]

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“)

[@ashchbkv6965]

@@danielhertercasagrande1686 the welding torch has a nozzle that provides a continuous flow of argon gas

[@Ronald-qj5nx]

Brazing is also considered a type of welding...

[@arthurm4726]

@@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. …’

[@arthurm4726]

@@danielhertercasagrande1686 there is either a small inert gas flow from the nozzle, or the rod has a protective ‘flux’ embedded in it.

[@thierrysf]

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.

[@blackjackpinoko]

Wrong. Try Taiwan.

[@d9918]

What about the US, every part is also made there surely?

[@thierrysf]

@@blackjackpinoko OK I forgot Taiwan. But this is only 3 countries in the world.

[@thierrysf]

@@d9918 Hell no. They have no groupset manufacturer.

[@d9918]

@@thierrysf I thought SRAM was American?

[@danielhertercasagrande1686]

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

[@dereism4478]

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 :)

[@MrDominicharrison]

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

[@T_Kazahaya]

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。

[@user-br5fr4hs5p]

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😌

[@michaellynch1132]

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.

[@user-xx2hj7xb6b]

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.

[@ooguiyamachan]

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。

[@tatsuonishi]

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)

[@bendoctor5478]

The care and pride of each these team members really stand out. And the fine precision tooling is amazing!

[@abuhamidan3488]

wow cool... i just know even this brand is still exist produce bike.... keep rolling guys...

[@yoshihitomori5650]

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。

[@razzenlabiano2929]

Chromoly Classic Frame with Modern Components are so sleek.

[@user-vm7kh2lq1k]

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😥

[@user-dk9tn6ef2n]

固定されてて草

[@trn83]

🇹🇷 Türkiye'den Japon arkadaşlara selam. çok güzel video olmuş

[@keramzitJo]

Купаться в Турции уже можно? 🎉😢

[@nekoneko3523]

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

[@wyattselleck7236]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful video. It brought back so many emotions and memories. Thank you.

[@Mr.SlipperyX]

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.

[@L_q-_-p_r]

자전거를 좋아해서 흥미롭게 봤습니다. ^^ 대단해요! 自転車が好きで興味深く見ました。すごいです。

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Thanks for this. I didn't realize steel frames were still being manufactured.

[@minmin-ek7el]

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。

[@lolsson7]

Very relaxing music in their factory, must be nice to work there.

[@riccosuave1975]

This is too awesome. It’s been years that ive seen a Panasonic bicycle. So classic and great to see they’re in demand.

[@user-ym8ts4ck9q]

ここまで見せるとは！これ決断した人も凄いな！

[@napparappa3161]

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

[@kenagus2598]

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 👍

[@maximraketalife]

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。

[@ratso-rizzo]

A radiant jewel, a masterpiece ! Thank you Panasonic ! 😍

[@user-dg5rz5wv3s]

I like love japanese made manufacturing.better its made

[@giovannytorres6207]

MONOZUKURI El arte de hacer las cosas bien Filosofía Japonesa, excelente video en aquellos tiempos en los que fabricar una bici era un arte del trabajo manual

[@pervertt]

I'm surprised to see bicycles like these still made in Japan. I had thought all the machinery had been shipped out to Taiwan when manufacturing costs became too high in the 80s and 90s.

[@user-ez9rj7of5b]

パナソニックと共にブリジストンも自転車を量産しています。

[@PrograError]

I wonder if these are for the more special customers and prototype. The mass consumer products probably the first to be outsourced.

[@pervertt]

@@PrograError Very special customers, I would imagine. Cyclists who don't follow fashion and who appreciate the history of the Panasonic team. And judging from the frame sizes shown, I suspect for buyers in the domestic market.

[@user-ez9rj7of5b]

@@PrograError Many bicycles produced in Japan are electrically assisted. Many inexpensive bicycles made in Taiwan and China are sold in Japan as well. However, Bridgestone, Maruishi Cycle, and Panasonic also make regular bicycles in Japan. I bought a Japanese-made one for my junior high school son 10 years ago because of the quality. I decided that if I could get a product that was guaranteed to be safe for a child's life, it would be cheap. Even when my two sons ride it every day to go to school, there is no accident due to malfunction. I can still ride it comfortably.

[@minmin-ek7el]

日本にはまだ少なからずの鉄フレームビルダーが存在しています。一つには、男女合わせて2,300人の選手がいる公営競技の競輪（Keirin）レースにおいて、その殆どを占める男子選手は鉄フレームの利用を義務付けられていることがあります。パナソニックもその供給元の一つで競輪のチャンピオンらに、このPOSによる鉄フレームを供給しています。

[@davidhunternyc1]

When the frame was naked, without any paint or decals, it was stunning! Now it looks like an ordinary bike.

[@cloudsmith7803]

Get the titanium unpainted

[@luisIllanes-et9to]

Hermosa bicicleta aplausos a JAPON POR SU TECNOLOGIA

[@AlbertArt]

Thanks for the video! Interesting history of Panasonic Cycling! Very nice bikes!

[@zeldajunkielol2]

My dream is to own one of these custom bikes. Big fan of Panasonic bicycles

[@garywhite2050]

It's a very solid good bike 👍🏼I owned one for a long time.

[@user-zu9rw2gy2z]

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。

[@Pupkin_1998]

Привет 👋 из Белоруссии 🇧🇾

[@MinhNguyen-nl1gm]

Quá trình chế tạo xe đạp đua đường trường của Nhật Bản tuyệt vời Japan..🇯🇵👋.

[@josedexter227]

Severo video y gracias que aun conservan ese arte de las bicicletas de ruta de antaño..

[@youtuck123]

The best craft man and patience process

[@gusnuk68]

beautiful bike. Otsukaresama deshita. Thank you for your hard work.

[@mcbabs7495]

La vidéo est très intéressante, un grand merci à vous!

[@jthepickle7]

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!

[@rumikosugita8916]

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!

[@RolandElliottFirstG]

Beautiful work

[@Codename-B]

I wanted one of those track frames for ages.

[@FreekaPista]

Wonderful video! Thank you for the high quality English captions

[@user-uc5zk3nx2t]

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。

[@jesselee4725]

It's like time stood still in 1987. I love that they still use a threaded headset and quill stem, unlike most of the other 'retro' bikes. But what are they going to do when Shimano discontinues all mechanical Dura Ace and Ultegra groupsets?

[@akitaka9714]

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。

[@JJ-rp2df]

A fascinating process I always assumed was automated not still largely manual. Thanks

[@ericpmoss]

Beautiful! Although, the reaming of the head tube gave me the willies...

[@MrDastardly]

A great film. Thank you for posting. 👏👏

[@pontananu]

Made from love, by amazing artists! ❤

[@user-iv3in2ou3p]

Beautiful bikes and great workmanship.

[@mamemame12]

パナモリは良いぞ

[@2Phast4Rocket]

It's nice to see a non-carbon road bike.

[@investidorpessimista]

Que capricho!!! Satisfatório assistir a isso!!!!

[@cookingwell]

Very nice Company. I had a Panasonic MTB made around 1993.

[@rafettelci3300]

Excellent. Japan job is everytime excellent. Respectfully.

[@michaelbaldree6821]

Are those Campagnolo frame alignment tools at 9:21? Loved the video and thanks for showing us how steel bikes are manufactured. This is how I imaged my earlier bikes were made

[@TV-xl9qe]

진짜 장인들이시네요. 수제네요. 꼭 하나 갔고 싶다는 생각이 드네요.

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

Relieved Craft and Skill exist someplace . Well Done Japan!

[@bmunson4920]

They are mixing frame types from lugged, to welded, in the various sequences…Completely different processes…

[@lucfournier8222]

yes they were showing titanium frames as well!

[@DerFilmgucker]

Yeah. Also the first frame had track dropouts (for a fixie). The complete bike had road dropouts.

[@MerlinMan1579]

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.

[@user-cn8rd3fj2q]

Потрясающе красивая и аккуратная работа. Спасибо и удачи вам.

[@MinhNguyen-nl1gm]

Xem ra một chiếc xe đạp đua Nhật sản xuất không rẻ. Mà chất lượng cao 🇯🇵👍.

[@tarstarkusz]

I didn't even know Panasonic still made Chromolly frames. Best bike material, just too expensive.

[@PAKULTEK]

Довольно приятно смотреть на процесс производства, очень красиво, классный велосипед

[@DeFactuss]

Они один велик в месяц наверное собирают с такими темпами и долей ручного труда.

[@enriquesanchez9423]

Que bicicletas mas bonitas y bien hechas.....❤

[@cryptobond0079]

Time for Raleigh Panasonic Team Bike 🙌🙌

[@seanmccuen6970]

impressive. and great video.

[@user-wz8do8ir5c]

パナもBSもやはり超大手！自転車のフレームは工業製品なのでこれでないと！

[@YayanHaerudin-cp2cr]

Baru tau phanasonic bikin sepeda kira in produksi elektronik aja 👍

[@rothgartheviking858]

Such a nice bike. Love it.

[@livelikegold968]

Beautiful bicycle. A modern Panasonic frame is on my must have list. But the face that no grease was used on any of the contact surfaces or threads gave me so much anxiety.

[@VUCUONG1079]

Những thứ gì đó do người nhật sản xuất chưa bao giờ làm tôi thấy thất vọng 👍

[@JohnnyMotel99]

Very 'old school' frame with the down tube derailleur lugs.

[@Bakhamaster001]

Жапония Панасоник зауыты велосипеді күшті екен 👍

[@keramzitJo]

Ахах, Жапония

[@christianmayrhofer4178]

I would like to see the Panaracer bicycle tyre factory that used to belong to Panasonic. Can you pay a visit there? Thanks!

[@lino_ag2379]

Excelente video 👌🏽

[@hazamax]

以前、松下幸之助記念館にこのPanasonicのチタンロードで出かけたんよ そしたら、松下幸之助記念館の駐車場にはバイクラックがないわけよ びっくりしたね 駐輪場すらなくてさ、松下幸之助氏の人生の歩みと教えを伝える場所にさ 松下幸之助氏の教えはどこいったんだってね 駐車場のアスファルトの地べたに置けって警備員に言われて笑っちゃったよ