Electra TOWNIE BALLOON 8I 2009 VS Raleigh RETROGLIDE 2014 specs comparison

Electra Townie Balloon 8i
General InfosModel | Townie Balloon 8i |
Manufacturer | Electra |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Navy |
Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Schwalbe Fat Frank |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Nexus LeversShimano Nexus Roller Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Internal 8-speed With Roller BrakeFront: Shimano Nexus BR-IM40 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Alloy Custom Bend Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)KMC |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleSealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 44 TeethForged Alloy |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo Twist |
Rear gear set | 20 Teeth8-speed Internal |
Electra Townie Balloon 8i Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHigh-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Electra Townie Balloon 8i
Component group sets | Cruiser Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy Platform With Kraton Inserts |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Ergonomic With Soft Lycra |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterButted Alloy Micro-adjust |

Raleigh Retroglide
General InfosModel | Retroglide |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 2014 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Silver and Pink- White and Teal and Green-Black and Blue |
Sizes | - Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Cruiser 26x2.125 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Coaster Brake |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | Unavailable Wheelset |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | AL-6061 Aluminum Cruiser |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | Steel Cruiser 700x80 (millimeters) |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy Cruiser 2-Bolt Clamp |
Headset size | Steel 1-1/8 (inches) |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z510 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | 8pc Loose Ball |
Crankset parts and sizes | 1pc 46t Raleigh Heron |
Gear shift levers | Unavailable Shifters |
Rear gear set | Unavailable Speeds Speeds |
Raleigh Retroglide Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Unavailable Front Derailleur |
Derailleur (Rear) | Unavailable Rear Derailleur |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Steel Cruiser |
Other Specs of Raleigh Retroglide
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Unavailable Rear Shock |
Saddle seat | Raleigh Cruiser Deluxe |
Seat post extension | Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2x350 (millimeters) |
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 Cruiser here
- Get your Raleigh Retroglide manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Raleigh Retroglide Cruiser here