Electra TOWNIE BALLOON 8D 2011 VS Trek SOHO 4.0 2008 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 |

Trek Soho 4.0
General InfosModel | Soho 4.0 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Satin Platinum |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Bontrager Satellite Nebula |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy LeversAvid R505 Mechaincal Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 DiscFront: Shimano M65 |
Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Satellite Nebula |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alpha Black Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Satellite Plus |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Soho |
Headset size | Aheadset Slimstak |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 44 TeethBontrager Nebula |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alfine |
Rear gear set | 18 Teeth8-speed Internal |
Trek Soho 4.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Tapered Alloy |
Fork type | Aluminum Rigid |
Other Specs of Trek Soho 4.0
Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy Body and Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Select City |
Seat post extension | Bontrager Satellite Nebula |
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 Soho 4.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Soho 4.0 Commuter here