Panasonic makes a variety of made to order frames and bicycles right here in Osaka Japan. Everything from NJS approved Track bicycles to Titanium road bicycles. For Titanium Road Frames the lead time on frames is roughly one month and the initial deposit of 250,000 JPY is the first step in ordering.
The frames are all made right here in Osaka at Panasonic’s factory. First you must select which model, size and, finish you’d like. Then, once those have been determined, the final cost of the frame can be determined. Once the frame has been completed and is ready for shipment, the outstanding balance can be paid and the frame (plus any parts) can be shipped.
There are a few options as far as titanium road bikes are concerned.
This is the top model FRT09 (from 407,000 JPY) that can be built ready for Di2 or cable shifting. It is available with either a chunky down tube (version H):
or slightly skinnier one (Version L):
Here is the geometry chart for them:
Another option is the FRTD01 which can be built ready for Di2 or cable shifting and also is ready for disk brakes (endurance road frame). Starts at 341,000 JPY
Here is the geometry chart:
And the last option is the standard titanium model called the FRT19 (from 264,000 JPY):
and here is the geometry chart:
Titanium frames come standard in a polished finish as shown below
You can also have the frame mirror polished for +108,000JPY
Here are the paint options:
Aurora color: +18360 JPY
- OS-PV – Purple x Blue
- OS-RK – Red x Orange
- OS-GG – Green x Green
Rainbow color: +25920 JPY
- RS-F1 – RS White
- RS-B1 – RS Black
Pearl: +0JPY
- 1C-F3 – Pearl White
- 1C-V7 – Ocean Blue
- 1C-G6 – Peas Green
- 1C-M4 – Wild Rose
- 1C-P3 – Wild Violet
- 1C-Y3 – Yellow Butterfly
- 1C-P4 – Black Cherry
Sparkle Metallic:+0 JPY
- 1C-S3 – SM Silver
- 1C-Y4 – SM Gold
- 1C-V8 – SM Deep Blue
- 1C-V9 – SM Blue
- 1C-P5 – SM Purple
- 1C-T2 – SM Brown
- 1C-G7 – SM Green
- 1C-G8 – SM Deep Green
Solid: +0JPY
- 1C-F1 – White
- 1C-N1 – Dark Grey
- 1C-B1 – Black
- 1C-V1 – Blue
- 1C-R5 – Red
- 1C-K3 – Orange
- 1C-G4 – Green
Classic Pale:+0 JPY
- 1C-V6 – CP Blue
- 1C-G5 – CP Green
- 1C-M3 – CP Pink
- 1C-P2 – CP Violet
- 1C-Y2 – CP Yellow
Sand Blast logo: +8800 JPY
Titanium Racing Livery: +8800 JPY
This graphic explains that Panasonic uses seven layers of primer, paint and clear coat for the best protection against scratches and UV damage.
You can also choose to have something written on the top tube and the color choices for logos are Black, White, Gold and Silver.