Electra TOWNIE BALLOON 8D 2010 VS Giant ESCAPE 1 W 2011 specs comparison
Electra Townie Balloon 8d
General Infos| Model | Townie Balloon 8d |
| Manufacturer | Electra |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Matte Black -Navy |
| Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
| Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 Schwalbe Fat Frank |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Alloy 4 Finger Levers Cold-Forged Alloy Linear Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Alloy Low Flange With QR Front: Alloy Low Flange |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Painted Alloy With Machined Sidewalls |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061-T6 Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 25.5 (inches) X 5 (inches) Alloy Custom Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Forged Alloy 25.4 (millimeters) Quill |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Steel Threaded |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) KMC Z72 Rustproof |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 170 (millimeters) 44 Teeth Forged Alloy |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Electra Townie Balloon 8d Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Electra Townie Balloon 8d
| Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy Platform With Non-slip Rubber Tread |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Ergonomic With Soft Lycra |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy |
Giant Escape 1 W
General Infos| Model | Escape 1 W |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver satin and green |
| Sizes |
- Womens 14 (inches) - womens 16 (inches) - womens 18 (inches) - womens 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Kenda Kwest |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro 3 Levers Alloy Direct Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Double Wall |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Sport Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Sport Alloy |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano M361 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Escape 1 W Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano M191 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.4 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | Alloy Straight Blade |
Other Specs of Giant Escape 1 W
| Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy and Kraton Comfort Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Sport Womens |
| Seat post extension | Giant Sport Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Electra provided us with the latest version of its Townie Balloon 8d bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Electra Townie Balloon 8d Commuter here
- Get your Giant Escape 1 W manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Escape 1 W Commuter here