Electra Townie Balloon 8D 2011 Technical specs and features
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| Brand | Electra |
| Model | Townie Balloon 8D |
| First production | 2011 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | City Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Electra Townie Balloon 8D Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 Schwalbe Fat Frank |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Alloy LeversLinear Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AceraFront: Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holePainted Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 Alloy c |
| Frame type | Alloy |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy Custom Bend Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Polished Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Forged Alloy |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth |
Electra Townie Balloon 8D Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Unicrown |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Electra Townie Balloon 8D
| Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
| Available colors | - Navy- matte black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Alloy Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Ergonomic With Soft Lycra |
| Seat post extension | Alloy Pillar |
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Electra produced the Townie Balloon 8D bike in 2011 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle.Electra Commuter Townie Balloon 8D can be found in a few colors, among these colors Navy and matte black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.35 Schwalbe Fat Frank tires and Stainless spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Painted Alloy, 36-hole. Electra equiped this exact model with Linear Pull brakes, Alloy levers braking system and Front: Alloy, Rear: Shimano Acera hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Electra used 6061 Alloy material for the frame. Alloy custom bend riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Townie Balloon 8D to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Polished Alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Forged Alloy is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Electra, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Rapidfire gear shift levers.