Electra Townie 8 Balloon 2008 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Electra |
| Model | Townie 8 Balloon |
| First production | 2008 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | Comfort Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Electra Townie 8 Balloon Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Schwable Fat Frank |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Nexus Levers Roller Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Internal 8-speed Front: Shimano Nexus |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alloy Double Wall |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 Alloy c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Electra Custom |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | KMC 410 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44 Teeth Alloy |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo |
| Rear gear set | 20 Teeth 8-speed Internal |
Electra Townie 8 Balloon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Steel |
| Fork type | Electra |
Other Specs of Electra Townie 8 Balloon
| Component group sets | Comfort Mix |
| Available colors | - Navy |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Electra Ergonomical Townie |
| Seat post extension | Alloy Micro Adjust |
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Electra produced the Townie 8 Balloon bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $760.00.
Electra Commuter Townie 8 Balloon can be found in one single color which is Navy.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.35" Schwable Fat Frank tires while the rims are manufactured by Alloy Double Wall, 32-hole. Electra equiped this exact model with Roller Brake brakes, Shimano Nexus levers braking system and Front: Shimano Nexus, Rear: Shimano Nexus internal 8-speed hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Electra used 6061 Alloy material for the frame. Electra Custom high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Townie 8 Balloon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Alloy, 44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC 410 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Electra, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Revo gear shift levers.