Electra Townie Original 8i 2010 Technical specs and features
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| Brand | Electra |
| Model | Townie Original 8i |
| First production | 2010 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | Comfort Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Electra Townie Original 8i Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.0 (inches) Semi-slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Alloy 4-finger LeversCold-Forged Alloy Linear Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus 8 Speed InternalFront: Alloy Low Flange |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole and 36-holeDouble-Wall Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061-T6 Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 25.5 (inches) X 5 (inches)Alloy Custom Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Forged Alloy 25.4 (millimeters) Quill |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Alloy Threaded |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)KMC Rustproof |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleSealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 170 (millimeters) 44 TeethForged Alloy |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo |
| Rear gear set | 20 Teeth3-speed |
Electra Townie Original 8i Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 63 (millimeters) TravelSR Suntour XCT |
Other Specs of Electra Townie Original 8i
| Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
| Available colors | - Charcoal Metallic |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Alloy Platform With Non-slip Rubber Tread |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Ergonomic With Soft Lycra |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterButted Alloy Micro-adjust |
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Electra produced the Townie Original 8i bike in 2010 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle.Electra Commuter Townie Original 8i can be found in a few colors, among these colors Charcoal Metallic .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.0" Semi-slick tires and Stainless spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Double-Wall Alloy, 32-hole/36-hole. Electra equiped this exact model with Cold-Forged Alloy Linear Pull brakes, Alloy 4-finger levers braking system and Front: Alloy low flange, Rear: Shimano Nexus 8 speed Internal hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Electra used 6061-T6 alloy material for the frame. Alloy custom bend, 25.5" x 5" high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Townie Original 8i to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Adjustable Forged Alloy 25.4mm Quill.
For the smoothest biking experience Forged Alloy, 170mm, 44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Rustproof chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Electra, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Revo gear shift levers.