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2009 Electra Townie Original 3i · 2011 Electra Townie Original 3i

Specification2009 Electra Townie Original 3i2011 Electra Townie Original 3i
Overview
Model year20092011
BrandElectraElectra
ModelTownie Original 3iTownie Original 3i
Bicycle typeCruiserCity/commuter
Archive ID1868725385
ColorsMatte Gray, Matte RedBlood orange, matte red, slate green, white, grey
SizesOne size fits all—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedAlloy
Frame material6061-T6 aluminum6061 Alloy
Fork materialSteel, unicrown crownUnicrown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupCruiser MixCommuter Mix
ShiftersShimano Revo twistShimano Revo twist
Front derailleurN/AShimano Nexus
Rear derailleurN/AShimano Nexus
CranksetForged Alloy, 44 teethForged Alloy
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge, 113mm spindleSealed cartridge
BB shell width68mm—
CassetteShimanoShimano
Rear cogs3-speed internal, 20 teeth20 teeth
ChainKMC, 1/2 x 1/8"KMC 410
PedalsResin platform w/non-slip insertsResin
Brakes
BrakesForged Alloy Linear Pull front/Shimano coaster brake rear brakes, Alloy 4 Finger reach adjust leversAlloy Linear Pull front/Coaster rear brakes, Alloy levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Threaded1 1/8" steel
HandlebarAlloy custom bend riserAlloy custom bend riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemForged AlloyAlloy
SaddleErgonomic w/Soft LycraRetro Leatherette w/springs
SeatpostAlloy, 27.2mm diameterAlloy Pillar
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Alloy low flange, Rear: Shimano Nexus 3 speed Internal Gear with Coaster BrakeFront: Alloy, Rear: Shimano Nexus
RimsAlloy Double Wall, 32-hole/36-holeElectra Doublewall alloy, 32-hole
SpokesStainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipplesBrass—
Front tire26 x 2.00" Electra Semi-Slick26 x 2.0'' Semi-slick
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

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