Panasonic FRCD07: Disc-Brake Steel Frame and Build Details

Panasonic FRCD07 is a current chromoly road frameset with disc-brake and through-axle interfaces. Its steel frame does not imply a steel fork or the wheel fittings of an older rim-brake Panasonic. Start a build enquiry with the FRCD07 record and the selected frame size.

What identifies Panasonic FRCD07 construction

The official FRCD07 page (https://cycle.panasonic.com/products/pos/bikes/frcd07/) names KAISEI ULTIMA tubing, lost-wax lugs and low-temperature silver brazing. The front fork is listed separately as full carbon with a tapered steerer. These descriptions establish component materials and construction; they do not provide a measured comparison of ride quality with another steel model.

Frame size is a specific order field

The published range runs from 460 to 610 mm in 10 mm increments. The geometry table also supplies reach and stack, so a nominal size is only the start of a fitting discussion. Keep the selected row with the build proposal rather than relying on the size of a visually similar historical bicycle.

Confirm wheel and brake interfaces together

The rear entry specifies 12 mm E-thru, 142 mm spacing and a flat-mount brake interface; the fork lists 12 mm E-thru and 100 mm spacing. The record permits 140 and 160 mm disc rotors at both ends. These entries need to be matched as a system by the builder, not used as a complete installation procedure.

A wheel from an earlier Panasonic may have a different axle arrangement even if its tyre carries a familiar wheel-size label. Identify the actual hub, axle and brake equipment before planning reuse. The historical flat-bar, rim-brake photograph is a useful reminder that a shared brand name does not establish those interfaces.

Separate tyre room, routing and final weight

The page states a maximum tyre width of 32 mm for the 700C setup. That is not an approval for an unspecified wider tyre, mudguard combination or altered fork. Explain the intended tyre and accessories when asking the assembler to confirm the complete configuration and required clearances.

The routing choice distinguishes a wire-operated version from a Di2-compatible version. Its 2,066 g reference frame mass at 550 mm is also separate from the 9.0 kg ULTEGRA complete-bike example. Neither number describes every finished order. The Panasonic model directory and brand background place FRCD07 within the broader POS range without supplying a universal parts list.

FAQ

Is the specified fork chromoly like the frame?

No. The current record lists a full-carbon fork.

Does the frame reference mass include a complete bicycle?

No. The complete-bike example is a separate equipped build.

Can the photograph approve an older wheel for FRCD07?

No. The actual axle, hub and brake interfaces require identification.

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