Electra TOWNIE BALLOON 8D 2011 VS Specialized SAN FRANCISCO 3 2009 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 LeversLinear Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AceraFront: Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holePainted 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 |

Specialized San Francisco 3
General InfosModel | San Francisco 3 |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gloss Metallic Navy |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Auriga Comp LeversTektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alfine SG-S500Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeSpecialized HRD DW |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Globe Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Globe 3D Forged 8deg. |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42 TeethSugino |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alfine SL-S500 |
Rear gear set | 16 Teeth8-speed Internal |
Specialized San Francisco 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownA1 Premium Aluminum |
Fork type | Globe |
Other Specs of Specialized San Francisco 3
Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
Pedals details | Globe Body GeometryAnti-slip Composite |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Indie XC |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSpecialized Alloy Two Bolt |
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 Specialized San Francisco 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized San Francisco 3 Commuter here