Electra TOWNIE BALLOON 8I 2010 VS Norco ARES 20 2011 specs comparison
Electra Townie Balloon 8i
General Infos| Model | Townie Balloon 8i |
| Manufacturer | Electra |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ebony |
| 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 | Shimano Nexus Alloy 4-finger Levers Shimano Nexus BR-IM50 Roller Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus 8 Speed Internal Front: Shimano Nexus HB-IM40 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Painted Alloy |
| 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 Revo |
| Rear gear set | 20 Teeth 8-speed |
Electra Townie Balloon 8i Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Electra Townie Balloon 8i
| 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 Butted Alloy Micro-adjust |
Norco Ares 20
General Infos| Model | Ares 20 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- ED Black with Black rims -Semi Matte White with Green ano rims |
| Sizes |
- Small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 21 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Kontact Front: 21 X 2.25 (inches) Kenda Kontact |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 21 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy Levers Tektro Caliper Front and Tektro Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: KT Alloy Front: KT Steel |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann VP22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | 19 (millimeters) Mid BB |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 3 Piece CroMo |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 1-speed |
Norco Ares 20 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | Hi Ten |
Other Specs of Norco Ares 20
| Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
| Pedals details | Affix Artis 9/16 (inches) Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo |
| Seat post extension | Integrated |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Electra provided us with the latest version of its Townie Balloon 8i bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Electra Townie Balloon 8i Commuter here
- Get your Norco Ares 20 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Ares 20 Commuter here