Manufacturing dates for X-lite post and tyres please

[H]

Hi All, lend me your ears...

I'd like to know two things:

The production dates for the X-lite ZE seat post and what decals/anodising went with which production years. Namely, did they make them from 1994 and when did the decals change from the Union flag to logo within ellipse? Also did they do anodised seat clamps from the start?
Pics below for reference. Any insight is gratefully received, as I have an unmarked ZE post with a black seat clamp awaiting Gill's expert die cuts.

Secondly, when did Onza make the Rip, Rail and Dave tyres.

Thanks, H.

 

[FluffyChicken]

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Not certain on exact dates but rip rail ~1994

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/M ... hive/Onza/



I would point to this as I though I'd popped some stuff up, hope I've not deleted it of my computers

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/M ... ve/X-Lite/

 

[H]

Re:

Thanks so much, you've made my day. The tyres I've already got are period perfect for my Roberts... and they were hanging on the garage wall all along.

I've tried the link to the X-lite info, but sadly nothing loads. Can you have another go.

H

 

[drystonepaul]

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I got my first X-Lite ZE360 post in late 1993. It had a blue anodized post and a screen printed logo on the shaft. The pink X-Lite sticker was added by me.

As seen here:

I got another one a couple of years later as a warranty replacement when the first one cracked. That had a dark blue anodized head and a Union Flag logo sticker.

 

[FluffyChicken]

Re: Re:

Thanks so much, you've made my day. The tyres I've already got are period perfect for my Roberts... and they were hanging on the garage wall all along.

I've tried the link to the X-lite info, but sadly nothing loads. Can you have another go.

H

Ah good not just me then, I'll see if I can find them what I had.
There should also be a thread or two in the catalogue section of the forum.

I think MOMBAT has some early Onza a timeline.


And don't forget the ever useful way back machine for late 90s early 00s info
https://web.archive.org/web/19980110211 ... /onza.com/

Always check the dates as it can jump around.