Electra TOWNIE 8 COMMUTER 2008 VS GT RAPID TRANSIT W/FENDERS 1997 specs comparison
Electra Townie 8 Commuter
General Infos| Model | Townie 8 Commuter |
| Manufacturer | Electra |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Silver Metallic |
| Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
| Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Semi-slick Street |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c 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 Commuter Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownSteel |
| Fork type | Electra |
Other Specs of Electra Townie 8 Commuter
| Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Electra Ergonomical Townie |
| Seat post extension | Alloy Micro Adjust |
GT Rapid Transit w/fenders
General Infos| Model | Rapid Transit w/fenders |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Green |
| Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches)- womens 17 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 38c City Cross |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Nexus LeversShimano Nexus Roller Brake and Shimano Altus Front Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Roller BrakeFront: Aluminum Quick Release |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAraya PX-645 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | RB Design Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 38 TeethShimano Nexus |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Nexus |
| Rear gear set | 16 Teeth7-speed Internal |
GT Rapid Transit w/fenders Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | GT |
Other Specs of GT Rapid Transit w/fenders
| Component group sets | Shimano Nexus |
| Pedals details | Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | GT With Springs |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Electra provided us with the latest version of its Townie 8 Commuter bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Electra Townie 8 Commuter Commuter here
- Get your GT Rapid Transit w/fenders manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Rapid Transit w/fenders Commuter here