Electra TOWNIE BALLOON 8D 2011 VS Marin SAN RAFAEL 2004 specs comparison

Electra Townie Balloon 8D
General InfosModel | Townie Balloon 8D |
Manufacturer | Electra |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- matte black -Navy |
Sizes |
- Not available |
Sizes |
- Not available |
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 Levers Linear Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Acera Front: Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Painted Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 Alloy c |
Frame type | Alloy |
Handlebar construction | Alloy Custom Bend Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Polished Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | Forged Alloy |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth |
Electra Townie Balloon 8D Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Unicrown |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Electra Townie Balloon 8D
Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Ergonomic With Soft Lycra |
Seat post extension | Alloy Pillar |

Marin San Rafael
General InfosModel | San Rafael |
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) - womens 15 (inches) - womens 17 (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 Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alex TA-19 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7000 aluminum c |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) Rise Double Butted Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Forged Alloy 30 Rise |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Double Sealed Threaded |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano IG-31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Suntour CR-410 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Marin San Rafael Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano T-300 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 63 (millimeters) Travel Odesa 168 |
Other Specs of Marin San Rafael
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Comfort V |
Seat post extension | In-Sync Bum Suspension |
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 Marin San Rafael manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin San Rafael Commuter here