Zebra Bicycle Corp... anyone heard of them?
06-06-05, 04:13 PM
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Zebra Bicycle Corp... anyone heard of them?
Hey all-
I'm currently riding around on what appears to be a 70's/80's bike called a Zebra Tempest. I've had it mistaken for a Bianchi before (must be that mint green color) but I can tell you it certainly doesn't ride like one. It's got Suntour parts all around and I can't find anything even similar on Google or eBay/Craigslist. Has anyone heard of this brand? If so, where could I go to find out more information?
Thanks
brendan
I'm currently riding around on what appears to be a 70's/80's bike called a Zebra Tempest. I've had it mistaken for a Bianchi before (must be that mint green color) but I can tell you it certainly doesn't ride like one. It's got Suntour parts all around and I can't find anything even similar on Google or eBay/Craigslist. Has anyone heard of this brand? If so, where could I go to find out more information?
Thanks
brendan
06-08-05, 06:39 PM
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i'm sure someone will correct me, but my first thought is the zebra kenko. t-mar on here knows all about them. might be the same company.
06-08-05, 07:35 PM
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My ZebraKenko has the Suntour group....a decent bike.
Hmmmmm, Zebra. Got me on that one.
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Hmmmmm, Zebra. Got me on that one.
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06-26-05, 03:30 PM
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Brendan hi my name is Jerry I was reading your message and I have a Zebra tempest, complete bike all functional/working parts if you are interested Email me at PatricDuma@aol.com
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I posted a few days ago on the same subject, do a search. Someone, I believe it was OldsCool, posted a nice answer. I have a Zebra Comet that's fairly nice for its age.
06-26-05, 07:32 PM
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I have specs for a 1985 Zebra Tempest - hi-tensile steel frameset, SunTour AR derailleurs, Sugino crankset, Dia-Compe 500 brakes, Araya 18 rims. $219.00 US. Third from bottom of the line.
References to Zebra started appearing in the magazines about the same time that Zebrakenko disappeared, so I wondered if it just a shortening of the name. However, the distributors were different, so it just may be coincidence.
References to Zebra started appearing in the magazines about the same time that Zebrakenko disappeared, so I wondered if it just a shortening of the name. However, the distributors were different, so it just may be coincidence.
06-26-05, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by peripatetic
I posted a few days ago on the same subject, do a search. Someone, I believe it was OldsCool, posted a nice answer. I have a Zebra Comet that's fairly nice for its age.
Thanx for the mention but I think it was T-Mar that gave excellent lesson on how frame tubes are constructed/butted. Great post!
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06-26-05, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by OldsCOOL
Thanx for the mention but I think it was T-Mar that gave excellent lesson on how frame tubes are constructed/butted. Great post!
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Whoops! You're right. Thanks again to T-Mar for that post, also. I did read it, though I may have neglected to respond, simply because I was processing all of that good info! Sorry to overlook you, T-Mar, and thanks again.
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Originally Posted by peripatetic
Whoops! You're right. Thanks again to T-Mar for that post, also. I did read it, though I may have neglected to respond, simply because I was processing all of that good info! Sorry to overlook you, T-Mar, and thanks again.
The collective resources we have here is staggering in regard to vintage lightweight bikes!
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I have a bike similar to t-mar's
pleasant 27 inch 26 lb chrome moly butted frame with a 2x6 gear train
~ca 1986
These things don't wear out with modest care
and are fun to ride and high light the difference to new bikes, which is real but for most riders not as profound as one might think
my 20 lb 2007 TREK would make an 18 lb cervelo have to work to prove its value
It's there, but for many the value is in the rider
pleasant 27 inch 26 lb chrome moly butted frame with a 2x6 gear train
~ca 1986
These things don't wear out with modest care
and are fun to ride and high light the difference to new bikes, which is real but for most riders not as profound as one might think
my 20 lb 2007 TREK would make an 18 lb cervelo have to work to prove its value
It's there, but for many the value is in the rider
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The sample Zebra I had back in '87 was mint green. Forget which model it was. Nice little generic Taiwan-made bike.
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I have specs for a 1985 Zebra Tempest - hi-tensile steel frameset, SunTour AR derailleurs, Sugino crankset, Dia-Compe 500 brakes, Araya 18 rims. $219.00 US. Third from bottom of the line.
References to Zebra started appearing in the magazines about the same time that Zebrakenko disappeared, so I wondered if it just a shortening of the name. However, the distributors were different, so it just may be coincidence.
References to Zebra started appearing in the magazines about the same time that Zebrakenko disappeared, so I wondered if it just a shortening of the name. However, the distributors were different, so it just may be coincidence.
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