Electra Townie Balloon 8i 2009 Technical specs and features
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| Brand | Electra |
| Model | Townie Balloon 8i |
| First production | 2009 |
| Bike category | Cruiser |
| Bike sub-category | Cruiser |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Electra Townie Balloon 8i Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Schwalbe Fat Frank |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Nexus LeversShimano Nexus Roller Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Internal 8-speed With Roller BrakeFront: Shimano Nexus BR-IM40 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy Custom Bend Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)KMC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleSealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44 TeethForged Alloy |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo Twist |
| Rear gear set | 20 Teeth8-speed Internal |
Electra Townie Balloon 8i Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownHigh-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Electra Townie Balloon 8i
| Component group sets | Cruiser Mix |
| Available colors | - Navy |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Alloy Platform With Kraton Inserts |
| 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 Townie Balloon 8i bike review
Electra produced the Townie Balloon 8i bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Cruiser bicycle.Electra Cruiser Townie Balloon 8i can be found in one single color which is Navy.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.35" Schwalbe Fat Frank tires and Stainless spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alloy, 36-hole. Electra equiped this exact model with Shimano Nexus Roller Brake brakes, Shimano Nexus levers braking system and Front: Shimano Nexus BR-IM40, Rear: Shimano Nexus internal 8-speed with roller brake hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Electra used 6061-T6 aluminum material for the frame. Alloy custom bend riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Townie Balloon 8i to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Forged Alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Forged Alloy, 44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Electra, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Revo twist gear shift levers.