Model

Kuwahara Pantera

Lifecycle: 1983 – 1984
Frame Model: Pantera (Giant)
Factory Colors: Chrome, White or Black w/ Black parts
Frame: 100% Full Chrome-Moly tubing
Frame Tubing: Top tube was round and bottom tube was oval similar to the 1983 Laserlite.
Serial #: Starting G_
Decals: Generation 2 Flagless w/ ®
Top Tube Length: 18.25″
Weight (Frame): 1929 – 1989 g (approx.)
Original Retail Price (Approx.): $169.95 USD

Frame: The Pantera frame was made by Giant in Taiwan and is the exact same frame used for the Schwinn Predator and Cycle Pro Greg Hill Signature.
Chromoly: The frame was full chromoly but the handlebars and forks were low end with ugly welds.
Parts: The parts that came on the Pantera were basically knock-offs of the high end parts used on other Kuwahara models.

Pantera
Year:1983 - 1984
Model:Pantera
Frame:Giant
Fork:Akisu (Round)
Headset:Generic
Stem:SR MS-423
Handlebars:WIN / CW Type
Grips:Fuan F1 Grips
B.B.American (Generic)
Cranks:One Piece (Generic)
Spider:n/a
Chainring:Sugino Cross Type 44T
Chainring Bolts:Generic
Pedals:Victor VP-555 Platform
Chain:KEC
Freewheel:Suntour 16T
Rims:Ukai HE
Hubs:Sunshine HF
Spokes:Generic
Nipples:Generic
Tires:Competition III Type Tires
Seat Post:Generic Straight
Seat:Viscount Dyna (3 Hole)
Seat Clamp:Suntour Type 25.4
Brake Caliper:Dia Compe 890 Type
Brake Lever:Dia Compe Tech 3 Type
Brake Cable:Generic