Electra TOWNIE 8 COMMUTER 2008 VS Marin FAIRFAX 2004 specs comparison
Electra Townie 8 Commuter
General InfosModel | 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 |

Marin Fairfax
General InfosModel | Fairfax |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 35c City Tread |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Forged Alloy 3 Finger LeversAluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano FH-C201Front: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlex TA-19 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7000 aluminum c |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) RiseDouble Butted Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Forged And CNC 4 Bolt Road |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethSuntour CR-410 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Marin Fairfax Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano T-400 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Chromoly |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Marin Fairfax
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Resin With Alloy Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Comfort V |
Seat post extension | Suspension |
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 Marin Fairfax manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Fairfax Commuter here