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2009 Electra Townie Original 3i · 2012 Electra Townie Original 3i

Specification2009 Electra Townie Original 3i2012 Electra Townie Original 3i
Overview
Model year20092012
BrandElectraElectra
ModelTownie Original 3iTownie Original 3i
Bicycle typeCruiserHybrid/Comfort
Archive ID186872022560
ColorsMatte Gray, Matte RedBlood Orange, Caribbean Blue, Champagne Pearl, Cranberry, Field Grey, Lilac, Pink Pearl, Steel Blue
SizesOne size fits allOne Size
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded—
Frame material6061-T6 aluminum6061 Alloy Flat Foot
Fork—Unicrown Steel
Fork materialSteel, unicrown crown—
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupCruiser Mix—
ShiftersShimano Revo twistShimano Revo Twist
Front derailleurN/A—
Rear derailleurN/A—
CranksetForged Alloy, 44 teethForged Alloy 170mm
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge, 113mm spindlesealed cartridge
BB shell width68mm—
CassetteShimano20t
Rear cogs3-speed internal, 20 teeth—
ChainKMC, 1/2 x 1/8"KMC 410
PedalsResin platform w/non-slip insertsResin w/non-slip tread
Brakes
BrakesForged Alloy Linear Pull front/Shimano coaster brake rear brakes, Alloy 4 Finger reach adjust leversCoaster (r), Linear pull (f)
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Threaded1 1/8 threaded
HandlebarAlloy custom bend riserAlloy Custom Bend
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemForged AlloyAlloy
SaddleErgonomic w/Soft LycraErgo w/ lycra insert
SeatpostAlloy, 27.2mm diameterAlloy Pillar
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Alloy low flange, Rear: Shimano Nexus 3 speed Internal Gear with Coaster BrakeAlloy 32h Shimano Nexus internal 3spd
RimsAlloy Double Wall, 32-hole/36-hole—
SpokesStainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)—
Spoke nipplesBrass—
Front tire26 x 2.00" Electra Semi-SlickSemi-Slick Street 2.0
Wheel size26" wheels—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.