Electra TOWNIE BALLOON 8I 2011 VS Trek 8.4 DS 2015 specs comparison

Electra Townie Balloon 8I
General InfosModel | Townie Balloon 8I |
Manufacturer | Electra |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Ebony |
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 LeversShimano Nexus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Nexus |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holePainted Electra Double Wall 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 410 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | Forged Alloy |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo Twist |
Rear gear set | 20 teeth c |
Electra Townie Balloon 8I Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Nexus |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Nexus |
Fork material | Unicrown |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Electra Townie Balloon 8I
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 8.4 DS
General InfosModel | 8.4 DS |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2015 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Viper Red-Matte Trek Black and Trek White |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700x38cBontrager LT3 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c |
Brakeset type | Tektro HDC-300 Hydraulic Disc Brakes With Tektro Hydraulic Levers |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula DC22 AlloyFormula DC20 Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeBontrager TLR Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | DuoTrap S Compatible Rack And Fender MountsAlpha Gold Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | 15 (millimeters) Rise 31.8 (millimeters)Bontrager Low Riser |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) 7 Degree With Computer & Light MountsBontrager Elite Blendr |
Headset size | SealedCartridge Bearings |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC X9 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 48/36/26FSA Dyna Drive |
Gear shift levers | 9 SpeedShimano Acera M390 |
Rear gear set | 9 SpeedSRAM PG-950 11-32 |
Trek 8.4 DS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 63 (millimeters) Travel Coil Spring Hydraulic Lockout PreloadSR Suntour NEX |
Other Specs of Trek 8.4 DS
Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
Pedals details | Toe-clip and strapNylon Body With Alloy Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager H1 |
Seat post extension | 12 (millimeters) Offset 2-bolt Clamp 27.2 (millimeters)Bontrager SSR |
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 Trek 8.4 DS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8.4 DS Commuter here