Electra AMSTERDAM BALLOON 8D LADIES 2010 VS Marin NOVATO 2005 specs comparison
Electra Amsterdam Balloon 8D Ladies
General InfosModel | Amsterdam Balloon 8D Ladies |
Manufacturer | Electra |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Deep Red Metallic |
Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
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 | Alloy 4 Finger Reach Adjust LeversShimano Nexus Roller Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Freehub With Roller BrakeFront: Shimano Nexus BR-IM41 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holePainted and Pin Striped Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | High Tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 3.5 (inches) Rise X 23.25 (inches) WidthAlloy Custom Bend Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleSealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42 TeethForged Alloy With Chainguard |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Electra Amsterdam Balloon 8D Ladies Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Lugged CrownSteel |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Electra Amsterdam Balloon 8D Ladies
Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy Platform With Kraton Inserts |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Retro Leatherette With Springs |
Seat post extension | 25.6 (millimeters) DiameterButted Alloy Micro-adjust |

Marin Novato
General InfosModel | Novato |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Matte Gunmetal |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.40 (inches) Cheng Shin |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum LeversAluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB Dual Duty |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight GaugeWTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7000 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) RiseAluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Power Spline |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethTruVativ Five-D |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth9-speed |
Marin Novato Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Nexave T401 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Marin |
Other Specs of Marin Novato
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Electra provided us with the latest version of its Amsterdam Balloon 8D Ladies bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Electra Amsterdam Balloon 8D Ladies Commuter here
- Get your Marin Novato manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Novato Commuter here