Electra TOWNIE BALLOON 8I 2009 VS Trek CALYPSO 2003 specs comparison
Electra Townie Balloon 8i
General Infos| Model | 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 Levers Shimano Nexus Roller Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Internal 8-speed With Roller Brake Front: Shimano Nexus BR-IM40 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alloy |
| 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) Spindle Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44 Teeth Forged Alloy |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo Twist |
| Rear gear set | 20 Teeth 8-speed Internal |
Electra Townie Balloon 8i Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown High-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) Diameter Butted Alloy Micro-adjust |
Trek Calypso
General Infos| Model | Calypso |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Baja Blue and Metallic Silver |
| Sizes |
- 20 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) Cruiser |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | ProMax Linear-pull Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Internal 7 Speed Front: Shimano Roller |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cruiser Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 33 Teeth 1-piece |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX Plus |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Trek Calypso Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-40 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Trek Cruiser |
Other Specs of Trek Calypso
| Component group sets | Cruiser Mix |
| Pedals details | Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Trek Webspring Comfort |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |
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 Trek Calypso manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Calypso Cruiser here