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.