Model

Kuwahara E.T.

Lifecycle: 1982 – Early 1983
Frame Model: E.T.
Factory Colors: White & Red w/ Black Parts / White & Red w/ Gold Parts (AD Mockup on KZ Frame)
Frame: High Tensile Steel (Original & Replica) / Mild Steel (Apollo)
Frame Differences: There are 2 qualities welds at the BB area – clean welds / messy gob welds.
Serial #: Starting T2, T3 or 82-x-xxxxx (Apollo version)
Decals: Generation 2 (Flagless)
Top Tube Length:
18.25″
Weight: 27 pounds, 5 ounces (approx.)
Weight (Frame): 2551 – 2597 grams (approx.)
Original Retail Price (Approx.): $260 USD (Original), $225 USD (Replica), $200 USD (Apollo)

Fork Facts: Tange TX-Super Forks should have the 4130 Champion Decal on the bottom rear of the right fork.

Frame Facts: The ET similar to the KY-2, had 2 weld qualities. You will notice the welding differences at the bottom bracket area. Some were decently welded and some were very messy gob like welds.

Gusset: Gusset does not have a smaller gusset hole on the right side like KZ’s and Version 1 KYZ’s.

Model Facts: Even though there are 2 versions of the ET frame, they did release the Low End ET Frame with “Original” build parts. So you will find some ET Original builds with the poorly welded high tensile frames.

Leftover ETs: In 1983, Everything Bicycles had thousands of leftover ETs in their warehouses in the USA which could not sell. These were all 82 stamped ET complete bikes. They had GJS disassemble, strip, polish, chrome plate and re-assemble them using the same ET parts.  Then these were re-marketed and sold as KE-1 models. So in fact, 1982 KE-1 models can in fact be an ET re-packaged as an KE-1. You can tell by noticing the components.

Leftover ET Component Differences: The KE-1s that would have been ETs have subtle differences in their components. They would have a Black Tech 2 Brake lever (instead of Black Pre Bent or Tech 3), Silver Suntour seat clamp (instead of the Black Dia Compe hinged seat clamp), Black Dia Compe brake cable housing (instead of a Silver Dia Compe Brake cable housing similar to the Laserlite).

Collectibility: Due to the increased demand in the hobby and scarcity of supply, even the Apollo version is a sought after ET by collectors these days.

E.T. (The Original)E.T. (Replica)E.T. Apollo
Year:1982 - Early 19831982 - Early 19831982 - Early 1983
Model:The Original (#3003)The Replica (#3009)Apollo (Coaster)
Frame:Tange (Tri-Moly)Tange (Hi-Tensile)Kuwahara Lugged (Hi-Tensile)
Fork:Tange TX-Super (Chromoly)Tange TX-Super (Chromoly)Tange TX-1200 (Hi-Tensile)
Headset:Hatta MX-IIHatta MX-IIHatta MX-II
Stem:Sugino 'Crown' (Black)Kusuki WIN Slant (Black)Kusuki WIN Single (Black)
Handlebars:Kusuki WIN V-BarKusuki WIN V-BarKusuki WIN V-Bar (for Single Stem)
w/ No Welds
Grips:OGK Vinyl 17-77AOGK Vinyl 17-77AOGK Vinyl 17-77A
B.B.HattaHattaHatta
Cranks:Sugino One-Piece 178mmSugino One-Piece 178mmSugino One-Piece 178mm
Spider:Sugino Spider (110 BCD)n/an/a
Chainring:Sugino 44T (Black - Aluminum)Steel 44T Black or
Sugino Snowflake / 3 Arrows 44T Chrome
Sugino Snowflake / 3 Arrows 44T Chrome
Chainring Bolts:Sugino (Stamped)n/an/a
Pedals:KKT AMX (Black)KKT RT-E Rat TrapKKT RT-E Rat Trap
Chain:KEC (Black)KEC (Black)KEC (Black)
Freewheel:Suntour 16T (Black)Suntour 16T (Black)Suntour 16T (Bronze 2 Prong)
Rims:Ukai 'Speedline' (Black)Ukai HE Steel (Chrome)Araya Steel (Chrome) 20x2.125
Hubs:Suntour High FlangeSuzue High FlangeS.I.W. Steel Small Flange
Spokes:AsahiAsahiAsahi
Nipples:AsahiAsahiAsahi
Tires:IRC Racer 80x SkinwallIRC Racer 80x BlackwallIRC Racer 80x Blackwall
Seat Post:Nagaoka Fluted AluminumNagaoka Fluted AluminumSteel Chrome
Seat:Tahei Elina (1 or No Hole)Tahei Elina (1 or No Hole)Tahei Elina Padded Quilted
Seat Clamp:SuntourSugino Steel (Chrome)Sugino Steel (Chrome)
Brake Caliper:Dia Compe 890 (Black)Dia Compe 890 (Silver)Dia Compe 890 (Silver)
Brake Lever:Dia Compe Tech 2 (Black)Dia Compe Tech 2 (Black)Dia Compe Tech 2 (Silver)
Brake Cable:Dia Compe (Black)Dia Compe (Black)Dia Compe (Black)
E.T. (The Original)
Year:1982 - Early 1983
Model:The Original (#3003)
Frame:Tange (Tri-Moly)
Fork:Tange TX-Super (Chromoly)
Headset:Hatta MX-II
Stem:Sugino 'Crown' (Black)
Handlebars:Kusuki WIN V-Bar
Grips:OGK Vinyl 17-77A
B.B.Hatta
Cranks:Sugino One-Piece 178mm
Spider:Sugino Spider (110 BCD)
Chainring:Sugino 44T (Black - Aluminum)
Chainring Bolts:Sugino (Stamped)
Pedals:KKT AMX (Black)
Chain:KEC (Black)
Freewheel:Suntour 16T (Black)
Rims:Ukai 'Speedline' (Black)
Hubs:Suntour High Flange
Spokes:Asahi
Nipples:Asahi
Tires:IRC Racer 80x Skinwall
Seat Post:Nagaoka Fluted Aluminum
Seat:Tahei Elina (1 or No Hole)
Seat Clamp:Suntour
Brake Caliper:Dia Compe 890 (Black)
Brake Lever:Dia Compe Tech 2 (Black)
Brake Cable:Dia Compe (Black)
E.T. (Replica)
Year:1982 - Early 1983
Model:The Replica (#3009)
Frame:Tange (Hi-Tensile)
Fork:Tange TX-Super (Chromoly)
Headset:Hatta MX-II
Stem:Kusuki WIN Slant (Black)
Handlebars:Kusuki WIN V-Bar
Grips:OGK Vinyl 17-77A
B.B.Hatta
Cranks:Sugino One-Piece 178mm
Spider:n/a
Chainring:Steel 44T Black or
Sugino Snowflake / 3 Arrows 44T Chrome
Chainring Bolts:n/a
Pedals:KKT RT-E Rat Trap
Chain:KEC (Black)
Freewheel:Suntour 16T (Black)
Rims:Ukai HE Steel (Chrome)
Hubs:Suzue High Flange
Spokes:Asahi
Nipples:Asahi
Tires:IRC Racer 80x Blackwall
Seat Post:Nagaoka Fluted Aluminum
Seat:Tahei Elina (1 or No Hole)
Seat Clamp:Sugino Steel (Chrome)
Brake Caliper:Dia Compe 890 (Silver)
Brake Lever:Dia Compe Tech 2 (Black)
Brake Cable:Dia Compe (Black)
E.T. Apollo
Year:1982 - Early 1983
Model:Apollo (Coaster)
Frame:Kuwahara Lugged (Hi-Tensile)
Fork:Tange TX-1200 (Hi-Tensile)
Headset:Hatta MX-II
Stem:Kusuki WIN MX-Elephant Single (Black)
Handlebars:Kusuki WIN V-Bar (for Single Stem)
w/ No Welds
Grips:OGK Vinyl 17-77A
B.B.Hatta
Cranks:Sugino One-Piece 178mm
Spider:n/a
Chainring:Sugino Snowflake / 3 Arrows 44T Chrome
Chainring Bolts:n/a
Pedals:KKT RT-E Rat Trap
Chain:KEC (Black)
Freewheel:Suntour 16T (Bronze 2 Prong)
Rims:Araya Steel (Chrome) 20x2.125
Hubs:S.I.W. Steel Small Flange
Spokes:Asahi
Nipples:Asahi
Tires:IRC Racer 80x Blackwall
Seat Post:Steel Chrome
Seat:Tahei Elina Padded Quilted
Seat Clamp:Sugino Steel (Chrome)
Brake Caliper:Dia Compe 890 (Silver)
Brake Lever:Dia Compe Tech 2 (Silver)
Brake Cable:Dia Compe (Black)