Electra TOWNIE 8 BALLOON 2008 VS Norco ARES 20.3 2011 specs comparison
Electra Townie 8 Balloon
General InfosModel | Townie 8 Balloon |
Manufacturer | Electra |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Navy |
Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
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 LeversRoller Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Internal 8-speedFront: Shimano Nexus |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlloy Double Wall |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
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 Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC 410 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 44 TeethAlloy |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo |
Rear gear set | 20 Teeth8-speed Internal |
Electra Townie 8 Balloon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownSteel |
Fork type | Electra |
Other Specs of Electra Townie 8 Balloon
Component group sets | Comfort Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Electra Ergonomical Townie |
Seat post extension | Alloy Micro Adjust |

Norco Ares 20.3
General InfosModel | Ares 20.3 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Raw with silver rims-Grey with Orange ano riims |
Sizes | - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 21 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda KontactFront: 21 X 2.25 (inches) Kenda Kontact |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 21 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy LeversTektro Caliper Front and Tektro Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: KT AlloyFront: KT Steel |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann VP22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | 19 (millimeters) Mid BB |
Crankset parts and sizes | 3 Piece CroMo |
Gear shift levers | Not Available |
Rear gear set | 1-speed |
Norco Ares 20.3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | Hi Ten |
Other Specs of Norco Ares 20.3
Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
Pedals details | Affix Artis 9/16 (inches) Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo |
Seat post extension | Integrated |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Electra provided us with the latest version of its Townie 8 Balloon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Electra Townie 8 Balloon Commuter here
- Get your Norco Ares 20.3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Ares 20.3 Commuter here