Electra TOWNIE BALLOON 8D 2011 VS Trek 8.5 DS 2012 specs comparison
Electra Townie Balloon 8D
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Trek 8.5 DS
General Infos| Model | 8.5 DS |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2012 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black Titanite and Lava Black |
| Sizes |
- 15 - 17.5 - 19 - 21 - 22.5 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Bontrager LT3 700x38c |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M446 Hydraulic Disc |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Unavailable Front Hub Unavailable Rear Hub |
| Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Nebula Disc 32h |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alpha Gold Aluminum |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Low Riser 25 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager SSR |
| Headset size | Unavailable Headset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Unavailable Chain |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Unavailable Bottom Bracket |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano M443 48/36/26t |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore 9spd Trigger |
| Rear gear set | Not Available |
Trek 8.5 DS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX Shadow |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | SR Suntour NRX L and O 63 (millimeters) |
Other Specs of Trek 8.5 DS
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Nylon Flat Pedal |
| Rear shock absorber | Unavailable Rear Shock |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager SSR |
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 Trek 8.5 DS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8.5 DS Commuter here